Stranger Songs with Mike Regenstreif finds connections and develops themes in various genres. The show is broadcast on CKCU, 93.1 FM, in Ottawa on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 5 pm (Eastern time) and is also available 24/7 for on-demand streaming.
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Theme: A Tribute to Buddy Holly (1936-1959).
Buddy Holly, who grew up in Lubbock, Texas, was one of the great artists of early rock ‘n’ roll. Tragically, he lost his life at the tender age of 22 on February 3, 1959 in a small plane crash that also claimed Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, an event that Don McLean referred to as “the day the music died,” in his song, American Pie.
Buddy Holly- Peggy Sue
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Serena Ryder- It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
If Your Memory Serves You Well (EMI)
The Beatles- Words of Love
Beatles for Sale (Parlophone)
Buddy Holly- Fool’s Paradise
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Natalie Merchant- Learning the Game
Rarities 1998-2017 (Nonesuch)
The Rolling Stones- Not Fade Away
GRRR! (ABKCO)
Buddy Holly- Rock Around with Ollie Vee
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Linda Ronstadt- It’s So Easy
Simple Dreams: 40th Anniversary Edition (Elektra/Rhino)
David Olney with Daniel Seymour- Everyday
Nevermore: The Final Live in Holland Sessions II (Strictly Country)
Buddy Holly- Look at Me
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Nanci Griffith & The Crickets- Well… All Right
Not Fade Away (remembering Buddy Holly) (MCA)
Nanci Griffith & The Crickets- Heartbeat
The Crickets & Their Buddies (Sovereign Artists)
Buddy Holly- Rock Me My Baby
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Elvis Presley- (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
Elvis Presley Sings Leiber & Stoller (RCA/Legacy)
Jenny Whiteley- Raining in My Heart
Forgive or Forget (Black Hen Music)
Buddy Holly- Modern Don Juan
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
The Crickets- The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Crickets & Their Buddies (Sovereign Artists)
Jim Wurster- Rave On
Transcendental Inclinations (Y&T Music)
Buddy Holly- I’m Lookin’ for Someone to Love
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
John Prine & The Crickets- Oh Boy
The Crickets & Their Buddies (Sovereign Artists)
Carolyn Hester- Lonesome Tears
From These Hills (Road Goes On Forever)
Buddy Holly- Listen to Me
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Linda Ronstadt- That’ll Be the Day
Hasten Down the Wind (Elektra)
Nanci Griffith with The London Symphony Orchestra- Tell Me How
The Dust Bowl Symphony (Elektra)
Buddy Holly & The Hollies- Peggy Sue Got Married
Not Fade Away (remembering Buddy Holly) (MCA)
Mary Chapin Carpenter & Kevin Montgomery- Wishing
Not Fade Away (remembering Buddy Holly) (MCA)
Los Lobos- Midnight Shift
Not Fade Away (remembering Buddy Holly) (MCA)
Buddy Holly- I’m Gonna Love You Too
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Chuck WIllis- It’s Too Late
Stroll On: The Chuck Willis Collection (Razor & Tie)
Madeleine Peyroux- Changing All Those Changes
The Blue Room (Decca)
Buddy Holly- Reminiscing
The Buddy Holly Collection (MCA)
Next week: Songs of Phil Ochs.
--Mike Regenstreif
