This weeks song is called Buddy Holly Sung The Songs. I wrote it for Spencer Leigh’s Buddy Holly Special on Radio Merseyside.
I love Buddy Holly’s music and so it was a real privilege to appear on the show with Tommy Allsup, Buddy’s guitarist and the man who lived because he lost the toss of a coin to see who would travel on the plane that killed Buddy, The Big bopper, Richie Valens and the pilot Roger Peterson. I played a version of Everyday, my Buddy song, then joined Tommy’s band to play Rave On (I hid a bit as i didn’t know the right chords………).
Here’s the song play or right click to download
Here’s a couple of photos kindly sent to me by Dave Acaster. Tommy, a phenomenal guitarist is in the hat.
I went for a drink with Jimmy Stevens a fine singer-songwriter who had a superb album out in the early 70’s entitled ‘Don’T Freak Me Out. it’s available from Jimmy via ebay. Jimmy still plays in Liverpool and was good mates with Jimmy Campbell sadly deceased Liverpool songwriting legend. Jimmy’s album features John Bonham and Peter Frampton among others.
A seriously great 2 hours of music only spoilt by the BBC only allowing the rugby commentary on the listen again facility….. city of culture………..
Thanks to Spencer and the Radio Merseyside staff for putting together a great show and for inviting me on.
