Part of Universal's massive 20th Century Masters / The Millennium Collection. Buddy Holly's achievements and influence are immeasurable. He is a seminal singer-songwriter, a father of rock and roll, a brilliant pop innovator, and the first alt-geek-rock icon. Though squeezed out in a mere three years before Holly's death at the age of 22, nearly the entire output of Holly and his backing trio, The Crickets, is worthwhile. It is therefore no surprise that this collection is wonderful from beginning to end. Every one of these twelve songs is hit single material. Holly's stupendous melodic hooks are only half of the music's appeal. His band's unique, minimal style--marked by such delightful touches as the click-track and bells that back "Everyday" and the punctuating backup vocals of the driving "Maybe Baby"--sounds as fresh today as it did in the late '50s. These are perfect pop masterpieces made even better by the intervening years. "The Millennium Collection" is an essential addition to any pop music library. Released in 1999, 12 tracks, including:
01- That'll Be The Day
02- Words of Love
03- Peggy Sue
04- Everyday
05- Not Fade Away
06- Maybe Baby
07- Oh Boy!
08- It's So Easy
09- Rave On
10- True Love Ways
11- Think It Over
12- It Doesn't Matter Any More