Buddy Holly’s music is as timeless as it gets, and plenty of famous musicians have delivered covers of the rock and roll legend’s songs. Let’s take a look at a few of the very best!
1. “I’m Gonna Love You Too” by Blondie
Blondie released their stellar cover of Buddy Holly’s famed hit “I’m Gonna Love You Too” back in 1978 for the album Parallel Lines. The original track was already pretty upbeat, but Blondie added even more warm vibes to the song.
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The production on this cover is also quite incredible compared to the simplistic original song from two decades prior. The addition of the organ and distorted guitar was a smart move. This is a really great modernization of a rock and roll classic.
2. “Dearest” by The Black Keys
Buddy Holly covers don’t get better than this. And we totally get why The Black Keys’ rendition of “Dearest” in 2011 was added to the soundtrack of the film Juno. This cover was also part of a covers compilation titled Rave On Buddy Holly, and it’s a standout addition to that collection.
The original version of this song was very basic, yet honest. It featured Holly’s vocals and a simple electric guitar. The Black Keys cranked up the reverb for their cover, and it successfully brought the hit into a new century.
3. “Words Of Love” by The Beatles
Unless you were around when this cover was released, or you’re a diehard Beatles fan, you might not know that the Fab Four covered the beloved Buddy Holly song “Words Of Love”. Naturally, this addition to Beatles For Sale is a beautiful ode to one of the grandfathers of rock and roll. Those vocal harmonies just can’t be beat, and this cover will soothe your soul in the best way.
4. “Everyday” by Fiona Apple and Jon Brion
2011 was the year of Buddy Holly covers, apparently. “Everyday” by Fiona Apple and Jon Brion was released as part of Rave On Buddy Holly. Where many Buddy Holly covers add a more sunshine vibe to the original material, Apple and Brion opted to take things down a notch with a more mellow version of “Everyday”.
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