Behind the scenes video on making of the Listen to Me: Buddy Holly album featuring all participating artists. This new authentic compilation of Buddy Holly’s masterpieces includes performances by: Stevie Nicks, Pat Monahan of Train, Brian Wilson, Imelda May, Jackson Browne, Cobra Starship, The Fray, Ringo Starr, Chris Isaak, Linda Ronstadt, Jeff Lynne, Lyle Lovett, Natalie Merchant, Patrick Stump, Zooey Deschanel and Eric Idle.
Listen to Me: Buddy Holly Track Listing
Stevie Nicks – Not Fade Away (3:59)
Pat Monahan of Train – Maybe Baby (2:26)
Brian Wilson – Listen To Me (2:41)
Imelda May – I’m Lookin’ For Someone To Love (2:08)
Jackson Browne – True Love Ways (3:03)
Cobra Starship – Peggy Sue (2:51)
The Fray – Take Your Time (3:27)
Ringo Starr – Think It Over (1:48)
Chris Isaak – Crying Waiting Hoping (2:26)
Linda Ronstadt - That’ll Be The Day (2:33)
Jeff Lynne – Words Of Love (2:06)
Lyle Lovett – Well All Right (2:22)
Natalie Merchant – Learning The Game (3:28)
Patrick Stump – Everyday (2:38)
Zooey Deschanel – It’s So Easy (2:55)
Eric Idle – Raining In My Heart (3:01)
Small World, Safe World
In keeping with our practice of supporting worthy causes and groups through our own work, we are pleased to post that Jackson Browne – who is performing on our upcoming release, Listen To Me: Buddy Holly – will join many great artists in another important charitable effort: MUSE 2 – the upcoming Benefit Concert To Support Disaster Relief Efforts In Japan And Non-Nuclear Groups Worldwide . Join Jackson at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View in LA on AUGUST 7th. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 27. Ticket info and more can be found in the press release or by going to www.musiciansunited4safeenergy.com
Second Holly Prize Awarded
Kendra Morris, winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2011 Holly Prize, receives award from Regan McCarthy, Senior Partner of Songmasters, which endows the annual prize.
“Buddy Holly was one of music’s true pioneers. His unique style and all-around talent as a songwriter, performer and producer is still a major influence on today’s music. He was committed to controlling his own artistry and to helping other young musicians do the same. We are thrilled that SHOF recognizes that same spirit in the next generation of songwriters.” says Jennifer Cohen, Managing Partner of Songmasters.
In presenting this year’s Holly Prize to Kendra Morris on June 14, 2011, Regan McCarthy, Senior Partner of Songmasters, said that “the directness, clarity and emotional truthfulness of Kendra’s lyrics, her amazing vocals, and her guitar mastery root her deeply in Holly’s musical lineage. They also make her, like Holly, a formidable talent.”
The Holly Prize was inaugurated in 2009, in conjunction with the announcement of Listen to Me™, Songmasters’ industry-wide, multi-media celebration of the True. Great. Original.™ artists of contemporary music recorded in their own styles by some of today’s leading performers in order to raise substantial support for the next generation of great music makers and entrepreneurs. Through this program, Songmasters will make direct grants to various industry charities – The Grammy Foundation, Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, and Artists House – whose programs support the development of exceptional musical talent.
Listen to Me: Buddy Holly on Ganymede
On May 12, 2011, the sci-fi comedy motion picture Buddy Holly is Alive and Well on Ganymede announced a collaboration with Songmasters to create a soundtrack for the film. See full article here.
