Buddy Holly Tribute

[michelej1]

[This is the same Asher stuff we heard about a little while ago]

Excerpt from Syracuse New Times article on Dave Welsh

http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4143&Itemid=148

During The New Times’ April 10 phoner with Welsh, 25, the guitarist chatted about the upcoming show and some sideline contributions on the way (“We just did a Buddy Holly tribute that also featured The Rejects, Stevie Nicks and a handful of other older-heritage talent.”), while also fielding hardball queries from a very special guest inquisitor.

[louielouie2000]

"Other older-heritage talent" :laugh::laugh::laugh:

God, makes it sound like they're recruiting people from Nursing Home Idol! :p

[GypsyBlueEyes]

ohmygod...I couldn't stop laughing when I read the "other older-heritage talent" bit. WTF?? That's just wrong :lol::lol::lol:

The bit about "nursing home idol" was brilliant, though :thumbsup:

[louielouie2000]

I know... seriously.

THIS is what I think of as being "other older-heritage talent":

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/photos/profile/Jerry_Lee_Lewis08.jpg

NOT this!:

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Stevie+Nicks+Promotes+Live+Chicago+Soundstage+vZDxyp5hMwKl.jpg

I know she's no spring chicken, I know she's not currently relevant... but she's not "other older-heritage talent." That makes it sound like what she does is irrelevant. Stevie is essentially pop-rock... something that's still entirely relevant. To me, Dreams still sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday! :shrug:

[iamnotafraid]

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Stevie+Nicks+Promotes+Live+Chicago+Soundstage+vZDxyp5hMwKl.jpg

This Madame Tussauds Wax Figure bears a striking similarity to Ms. Nicks.

[David]

I know she's no spring chicken, I know she's not currently relevant...
But she's relevant to us -- that's what makes her completely & legitimately relevant!

[SapphireSister]

I just love that it says, "The Rejects, Stevie Nicks" lol

[Phoenix]

THAT pic u posted of her is BEAUTIFUL! :blob2: AND im glad that this thread is going the age route instead of the "tribute album" route. :laugh::laugh: DEAR GOD! i thought not again with the "T-word"!! it seems to start world war3.:laugh:

[Jondalar]

Stevie Nicks is singing Not Fade Away.



Music Biz Vet, Ex-Apple Records Exec Peter Asher: The Long Wait for Beatles on iTunes Was 'Silly'


In the 50 years that Peter Asher has been involved in the entertainment industry, he’s worn every hat imaginable -- from child actor in his native England to artist as one-half of the '60s duo Peter and Gordon, he later transitioned to A&R man at the Beatles’ Apple Records, then manager (James Taylor), producer (Linda Rondstadt), major label executive (he was a senior vp at Sony Music from 1995 to 2001), and, most recently, back to management again (Asher was named co-president of Sanctuary Group in 2001, a post he left five years later).
So it should be little surprise that his latest career move would be nothing short of extraordinary: the 66-year-old is returning to the stage with a one-man show.
Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond is a multimedia experience that mixes video clips, photos and storytelling from Asher’s illustrious history. It’s scheduled for three inaugural performances, the first this Friday at New York City’s Iridium, the next on Sunday, Dec. 5 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano and at L.A.'s Grammy Museum on Dec. 7, after which Asher will continue onto another of his passion projects: a tribute to Buddy Holly featuring reinterpretations of classic songs by the likes of Jackson Browne ("True Love Ways"), Jeff Lynne ("Words of Love"), Stevie Nicks ("Not Fade Away"), Cobra Starship (“Peggy Sue”) and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump (“Everyday”).
THR spoke with the accomplished music man on the day the Beatles iTunes announcement was made. Among the topics covered: the lengthy Apple v. Apple litigation, which he says seems “silly” in retrospect, but also “not a mistake.”
THR: Where did the idea for the show originate?
Peter Asher: I've done a few keynote speeches and lectures that seemed to go very well. People were interested and asked a lot of questions, some would say, "How cool, we haven't heard that story before,” so it was fun. Then when Gordon tragically died [in 2009], and I realized there would never be another Peter and Gordon show, I didn't want to give up on singing some of those songs or singing at all for that matter, so I had this idea for a mixture of hazy memories, storytelling, some multimedia, video clips, photos, reminiscences, plus some songs and call it a Memoir of the 60s and Beyond for want of a better title. We tried it out in Edmonton, Canada, where people really seemed to like it, so I was encouraged and thought, “What the hell? We'll do New York and L.A. and hope for the best."
THR: How do you remember details from so long ago?
Asher: I don't. My particularly failing is dates. People always ask me, “How long were you at Apple? What year did you sign James Taylor?” I never know the answers. I have to look them up like anybody else. But I do remember how things felt, how they looked, what generally happened. I remember hearing certain songs for the first time. I remember James coming over to my house for the first time and playing for me. I remember these important key moments that were artistically and emotionally resonant at the time. And the good thing is that so much of this stuff is on the web now and dated. If I can’t remember seeing Jimi Hendrix at the Saville Theatre for the first time, you just poke around online, find the damn poster and there it is, that's the date. So there's a lot you can check and wherever we can, we do.
THR: The Beatles catalog is finally available digitally. Are you surprised it took this long?
Asher: It does seem silly, but it doesn't seem like a mistake. I know they had been talking forever, what suddenly made everything done, I don't know, but where people used to go, "How terrible that the Beatles haven’t been on iTunes for so long.” Now they’re saying, "How cool that it hasn't been on iTunes this long?"
THR: Do you think it was mainly the ongoing battle of using the name Apple?
Asher: That was part of it, of course, but I think there were bigger issues with Capitol, as I understand it.
"There are all kinds of reasons Apple [Records] folded in the end. It was stuff within the band, it was Magic Alex's bogus inventions -- but actually the record company on its own probably had about the same success-to-failure ratio as most record labels." —Peter Asher
THR: What does it mean for the Beatles at this point in the band’s legacy?
Asher: More money. [Laughs] Like everything in their career, it will turn out to be exactly right. Because the Beatles are so unbelievably good, whatever they do, like putting out CDs or going to iTunes way later than everybody else, appears to be a brilliant move. I remember when all the CDs suddenly hit the charts at the same time. Now I look at the iTunes chart, they're all over it. It just maintains the extraordinariness -- in the literal sense of the word -- of the Beatles. The regular rules don't apply to them at all.
THR: In the music business, it’s not uncommon for British executives to come work in the U.S., but bringing an American A&R man to England seems like it’s rarely done. As someone who’s worked on this side of the pond for a long time, do you see a disconnect between British and American taste?
Asher: I don't know about a disconnect, but there is a difference. I think the answer is probably less between any two people regardless of nationality. In other words, musical tastes vary enormously. Now, of course, as an A&R person, to some extent you're trying to guess what the nation's taste is going to be. Perhaps if you haven't lived in America or haven't been talking to American fans, or listening to American radio, you might not know that. It's very interesting. Traditionally, and this goes back to the old days when we started Apple, we brought in Ron Kass to be head of the label because we thought we wanted a proper American record man to be the boss, but it was never our intention for him to have anything to do with who we signed -- we wanted him to apply American business savoir faire and get-up-and-go marketing techniques. But we never thought he'll be the ripest to pick the act, so maybe it's an old prejudice and an old phenomena.
THR: Looking back, the A&R-ing at Apple seemed way ahead of its time. Was that partly to blame for the label’s downfall?
Asher: I think there are all kinds of reasons Apple folded in the end. It was stuff within the band, it was Magic Alex's bogus inventions -- but actually the record company on its own probably had about the same success-to-failure ratio as most record labels.
THR: You’re equally passionate about the music of Buddy Holly. Tell us about the tribute album you’re putting together.
Asher: I am a huge fan. Buddy Holly was one of the things that brought Gordon and I together at school, back in the very formation of Peter and Gordon. I was more of a folkie, Gordon was more of a rocker and he pretty much taught me about Buddy Holly. Those songs always meant a lot to me, so when I was approached to take on the production of a Buddy Holly tribute for the 50th anniversary of his death, I was happy to do so. We've done seven tracks so far: Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, Jeff Lynne who produced his own version of “Words of Love,” which is brilliant, The Fray, Chris Isaac .... Who have I left out?
THR: Cobra Starship, featuring your daughter Victoria on keytar!
Asher: Yes, they did "Peggy Sue." It was great was fun working with them in the studio and it's a cool version, if I do say so myself. The amazing thing about Buddy Holly was that he was a brilliant record producer as well as a great songwriter. A lot of his records were very unconventional -- the drum parts, weird percussion like using a cardboard box, all that kind of tippy-tappy stuff he did … quite spare, but also very imaginative, cool stuff. So we tried to apply some of that philosophy.
THR: And you’re producing every track?
Asher: So far, the only one I didn't do is Jeff Lynne because he does all his stuff in his own studio, his own way. So I was happy spectator and visitor, but everything else has been tracked in L.A. at Conway Studios.
THR: When do you hope to have it out and who will release it?
Asher: I'd like to see it come out in late spring. It may be a direct-to-retail deal, it’s still a bit up in the air.
THR: Are you still managing any artists?
Asher: Yes, I manage the Webb Sisters, two girls that I love dearly who are singing with Leonard Cohen at the moment and are releasing an album in the States early next year. I've been doing things more on a project-to-project basis, and spending a lot of time in the studio, but I don't have a full-on management operation at the moment. I would plunge back into it given the right circumstance. If the next James Taylor walked in, I would probably get just as excited as I did last time but it hasn't happened yet.

[APerfectLie]

How do you know? And when shall we be able to purchase it?

[vivfox]

How do you know? And when shall we be able to purchase it?


The article says late spring release, possibly. I think he's still shopping for a label to release this.

[GoldDustOrphan]

"Not Fade Away" is just the wrong choice for Stevie. It doesn't play to her strengths. It's too abrupt.

[joe68]

Doesn't look like she's on it...

http://www.raveonbuddyholly.com/

[chiliD]

Doesn't look like she's on it...

http://www.raveonbuddyholly.com/

Apparently Peter Asher chose Florence & The Machine's version of "Not Fade Away" instead of Stevie's.:shrug:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Apparently Peter Asher chose Florence & The Machine's version of "Not Fade Away" instead of Stevie's.:shrug:

Yes. It's the first single and there is a video already out.

[Nina]

To be released 9/5/11

Listen to Me: Buddy Holly

http://www.facebook.com/listentomebuddyholly#!/listentomebuddyholly?sk=info

[Gypsybecca]

Anyone know if Stevie has recorded songs on tribute albums before?

[chiliD]

Anyone know if Stevie has recorded songs on tribute albums before?

She did "Lay Down Your Arms" as a duet with Ringo Starr for For The Love Of Harry, the Harry Nilsson tribute album.

[Gypsybecca]

She did "Lay Down Your Arms" as a duet with Ringo Starr for For The Love Of Harry, the Harry Nilsson tribute album.


Chili, thanks for the response, I'll look for the song. :)

[darklinensuit]

Chili, thanks for the response, I'll look for the song. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-GDb8ljf_Q

I have the cassette somewhere. A few years ago I tried to order the album on CD & was told it was unavailable.

- Jake

[ontheEdgeof17]

Here's the mp3 of "Lay Down Your Arms" with Ringo Starr:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dubaqwoo35a3m6x

[Artemis]

Not sure if this is the same song that's being discussed (although I think it is), but Stevie and Tom already sang it in concert apparently;

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The Florence + The Machine version is pretty cool too, though.

[PenguinHead]

I hope that Stevie's version of the song shows up somewhere! I wonder if she was disappointed that her version was dropped from the roster. I liked seeing her name on the cover, mingled with other legendary artists. I'm a fan of Florence and the Machine, but I bet Stevie's rendition is pretty cool. I'm sad that she cut out of it!

[badanimals87]

I hope that Stevie's version of the song shows up somewhere! I wonder if she was disappointed that her version was dropped from the roster. I liked seeing her name on the cover, mingled with other legendary artists. I'm a fan of Florence and the Machine, but I bet Stevie's rendition is pretty cool. I'm sad that she cut out of it!

It's on a different compilation than the Florence and the Machine version. See Nina's post below.

Tim

To be released 9/5/11

Listen to Me: Buddy Holly

http://www.facebook.com/listentomebuddyholly#!/listentomebuddyholly?sk=info

[APerfectLie]

It's on a different compilation than the Florence and the Machine version. See Nina's post below.

Tim

Yup, Florence + The Machine are on a different compilation than the one Peter Asher is releasing.

[snicksfan85]

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Peter Asher talks about working Stevie with plus 'Not Fade Away' plays at the beginning.

[Macfanforever]

Thank you.Buddy's music is great.

[mikebise]

Will Stevie's version be released?

[APerfectLie]

Will Stevie's version be released?

Yes. The Florence + the Machine version was on a completely different compilation.

[snicksfan85]

Will Stevie's version be released?

It'll be out on September 6.

http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/buddy-holly-behind-the-scenes-of-new-tribute-cd-20110725

<b> Listen to Me: Buddy Holly will be available in stores on September 6th – the day before what would have been Holly's 75th birthday – and proceeds from the set will go to numerous music-related organizations, including The GRAMMY Foundation's "GRAMMY Camps" and Artists' House Music, that support the artistic growth and professional development of young musicians. </b>

[Christopher]

I love Stevie version of "Not Fade Away" from the small clip. I wasn't sure of this BH song choice for her at first, but it reminds me of her version of "It's Late" but sassy & punchier. And from what I can hear her vocal sounds fantastic. Who knew 2011 would be some of her best recorded vocals of the last 20 years!
I'm now very excited about this release. It's very different from Florence & the Machines version & much better IMO :nod:

[vivfox]

The Jeff Lynne cover reminded me of Lindsey.

[darklinensuit]

Anybody know, who's the male voice(s) doing the background vocal on Stevie's cover?

- Jake

[pattyfan]

I always loved this song and it's really cool that Stevie is doing it. I haven't usually liked her choice of cover songs, but this one is a keeper :) I really like Jackson Browne and Natalie Merchant too. BTW, there is another Buddy Holly tribute CD with Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter that's really fun to listen to.

Kevin

[mikebise]

When did Stevie record this? Late 2009? Early 2010?

I just like timelines with Stevie's music.

[LilyRose]

Great vocal on this! She's rockin' out! Can't wait to hear the full song.

[SapphireSister]

What a wonderfully talented group of artists! So glad Stevie is contributing.

[Dodfather]

This looks GREAT! Stevie sounds fantastic on it and Jackson Browne and Natalie Merchant are two of my favourite artists. Those 3 plus the complete hotness of Zooey Deschanel means I'm in!

Not sure about the version of Everday though...

[gypsy4life]

Awesome...my fav Buddy Holly song sung by my Fav singer of all time!!!

[wildheart048]

this looks awesome! Not only Stevie (although, that is reason enough for celebration!) but I LOVE IMELDA! And Chris and Natalie...Lyle...so many people on there that I admire, and the songs all sound like great versions!!! Can't wait!! Thank you for sharing the video...

[Johnny Stew]

Here's a longer EPK for the 'Listen To Me' album, with a little more of Stevie's version of "Not Fade Away."

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[GoldDustWoman22]

Yay I can't wait for this to come out!! So exciting! She sounds great on her version of this song:woohoo:

[bombaysaffires]

So Waddy was a coproducer...

And did anyone else notice the case visible behind Chris Isaak.. it says "Mark Needham".... might this be Mark Needham the engineer, seen mixing the Say You Will album?

[michelej1]

Excerpt from Beck/Smith Hollywood
http://becksmithhollywood.com/?p=4327

Legendary record producer Peter Asher is the man behind “Listen To Me,” and he’ll be on hand to speak at the star unveiling as well as the concert. He tells us the first performer lined up for the album was Stevie Nicks. “We asked her very early on, so she got to choose which song she wanted to do. She grabbed ‘Not Fade Away’ and did a really great job with it. It’s a really great vocal.’”

[Jondalar]

Her track is the first track on the album, so they must like it.

[Hartbreakkid]

Howard Stern played Stevies song from this last week. He really liked it.

[HejiraNYC]

Howard Stern played Stevies song from this last week. He really liked it.

He played like a full minute of it, and he said that she did a really good job with it and "I dig her." Robin concurred (as usual).

[Christopher]

Streaming now available for "Listen to Me: Buddy Holly" at RS. Stevie sounds incredible and the arrangement/production is top notch!:thumbsup:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-album-stream-stars-salute-buddy-holly-on-listen-to-me-20110902

[mitzo]

How cool is that, she really rips into it!

[Christopher]

How cool is that, she really rips into it!

For real! Between IYD and "Not Fade Away" this is a great year to be a Stevie Nicks fan!!! Seriously, both vocally and musically she hasn't sounded this consistently great in decades :nod:

[BombaySapphire3]

Love Stevie's cover of the song..Looks like all the covers aren't recent though .The Ronstadt cover of "That'll be the Day " is the one she had a hit with in the 1970s.

[Jondalar]

Her remake is top-notch. She is on a roll.

[Sanne2]

I'm not familiair with the original version of this song, I really like her vocals on this track but the "pop pop pop-pop" x 2000 is really, really annoying me.

[Jondalar]

I'm not familiair with the original version of this song, I really like her vocals on this track but the "pop pop pop-pop" x 2000 is really, really annoying me.

it's like the original. It's what made the original different.

[Dodfather]

The article mentions a concert that is going to be staged to accompany the relase/benefit. I wonder if all the artists on the album will be participating? I love her version of this. It would go well with a full studio version of Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - which I've wanted for years!

[WildHearted]

The article mentions a concert that is going to be staged to accompany the relase/benefit. I wonder if all the artists on the album will be participating? I love her version of this. It would go well with a full studio version of Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - which I've wanted for years!

It's already been confirmed that Stevie will be performing at this concert!

[In Your Dreams]

And there is also Silent Night from A Very Special Christmas album to support the Special Olympics.

[Dodfather]

It's already been confirmed that Stevie will be performing at this concert!

Excellent! I'll just keep an eye on The Ledge for dates/TV transmission dates (doubtful in the UK though) and a hoped for video to appear!

[Phoenixgypsy]

I wonder if Stevie choose "Not Fade Away" because Sheryl Crow had covered it a few years ago? Just something I was wondering

[mitzo]

This would make a great single.

[WildHearted]

I wonder if Stevie choose "Not Fade Away" because Sheryl Crow had covered it a few years ago? Just something I was wondering

Stevie played Not Fade Away live with Tom Petty in the mid-80's. It's probably just a coincidence.

[GoldDustWoman22]

Wow this is totally awesome! She sounds awesome on the track. Her voice actually sounds really young here like Buckingham Nicks era! It's awesome! Stevie please do an album where you sing this kind of rock and roll and the blues...please?

[Dodfather]

Stevie please do an album where you sing this kind of rock and roll and the blues...please?

This is another of Stevie's long mooted projects that she's mentioned several times before. I'd love it but I'm not holding my breath. Boo! :sorry:

[Livia]

I love it - you'd think RS would get the song titles right - it's listed as "Let's Fade Away" on their music player. :rolleyes:

[GoldDustWoman22]

This is another of Stevie's long mooted projects that she's mentioned several times before. I'd love it but I'm not holding my breath. Boo! :sorry:

Oh Stevie's projects!!!:roll eyes:. I vote that the next time she takes a break she should get working on some of these....it really is not fair to keep her fans waiting;)

[Dodfather]

Oh Stevie's projects!!!:roll eyes:. I vote that the next time she takes a break she should get working on some of these....it really is not fair to keep her fans waiting;)

No - instead an interviewer should actually have the balls to deviate from the standard Lindsey/Klonopin etc questions and actually ask her about them. If she starts to ramble that she'll do them... then perhaps the interviewer actually say that she's been saying that for years and fans have been waiting and can she give a concrete answer? Call her on it and see what she says! God forbid a rock journalist wants an answer to an actual question, lol.

I think that's the only way we'll find out about them, through an interview.

[GoldDustWoman22]

No - instead an interviewer should actually have the balls to deviate from the standard Lindsey/Klonopin etc questions and actually ask her about them. If she starts to ramble that she'll do them... then perhaps the interviewer actually say that she's been saying that for years and fans have been waiting and can she give a concrete answer? Call her on it and see what she says! God forbid a rock journalist wants an answer to an actual question, lol.

I think that's the only way we'll find out about them, through an interview.

True. I just feel that unfortunately since Stevie is so famous that no interviewer would dare to call her out on anything. Stevie is a little intimidating...I just really wish she would do some of these things that she has been talking about for YEARS!

[J.Miller]

I purchased Stevie's version of Not Fade Away on itunes shortly after midnight this morning. Here are a couple of my favorite versions:<iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BzSLqmXyLZI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S7sNSduf7Gc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[vivfox]

Set to air beginning December 3, the all-star concert also features performances by Chris Isaac, Lyle Lovett, Paul Anka, Boz Scaggs and Michelle Branch along with video tributes by Keith Richards, Ringo Starr and more.

PBS has released a preview clip of its upcoming Buddy Holly tribute concert, set to air beginning December 3 (check local listings). Listen To Me: The Ultimate Buddy Party features performances by Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Paul Anka, Boz Scaggs, Raul Malo, Graham Nash, Michelle Branch, Shawn Colvin, Patrick Stump and Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta and Victoria Asher along with video tributes by Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson, Eric Idle and more.

Buddy Holly Remembered: Tribute Albums and a TV Special Keep the Music Alive Stevie Nicks: 12 Revelations From the Grammy Museum EventHolly’s widow, Maria Elena, was also present for the all-star celebration, which was filmed at Hollywood’s Music Box Theater in September, marking what would have been Holly’s 75th birthday.

Produced by Songmasters and KQED-TV with veteran music manager and one-half of 1960s folk duo Peter and Gordon Peter Asher serving as music supervisor, producer, performer and host, many of the participants went way back with the rock-n-roll pioneer -- Anka had worked with the late singer as early as 1959 at barely 18 years old.

Says Asher in an announcement of the broadcast: “Buddy showed us how brilliant and unforgettable songs could be written using the simplest of chords. He taught us the value of a lyric which came from the heart and the importance of making records the way you heard them in your head. His music has never ceased to play a major role in my life and work.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stevie-nicks-pbs-buddy-holly-tribute-254272

[vivfox]

Pop & Hiss
The L.A. Times music blog

Buddy Holly all-star tribute concert to premiere on PBS on Dec. 3
October 27, 2011 | 12:45 pm

PBS will premiere “Buddy Holly: Listen To Me/The Ultimate Buddy Party” on Dec. 3 with performances of his songs by Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Graham Nash, Raul Malo, Paul Anka, Boz Scaggs and several others at a 75th birthday concert staged last month in Hollywood.

The 60-minute special captures 17 of Holly’s best-known songs along with a couple of obscurities from the Sept. 7 show at the Music Box in Hollywood, where Cobra Starship, Patrick Stump, Shawn Colvin and emcee-singer Peter Asher also gathered to celebrate Holly’s music. Others in attendance included Holly’s widow, Maria Elena Holly, and Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, who with his brother, Don, toured with Holly before his death at age 22 in a 1959 plane crash. He would have turned 75 on Sept. 7.

The event also incorporated taped messages from other high-profile Holly fans, including Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne and Monty Python alumnus Eric Idle.

Nicks sang “Not Fade Away” and “It’s So Easy”; Isaak and Michelle Branch dueted on “Heartbeat”; Nash, Scaggs and Asher teamed up for “Rave On”; Stump sang “Oh, Boy!”; and Malo handled the ballad “True Love Ways.” An all-star ensemble, also including guitarists James Burton and Albert Lee and a cameo vocal by Everly, finished the show with “That’ll Be the Day.”

A DVD from the concert will be available as a thank-you gift to PBS subscribers who pledge at a prescribed amount during the December fundraising drive. The concert was staged conjunction with the release of the second of two Holly tribute albums this year: "Listen to Me: Buddy Holly," which featured most of the same performers at the Music Box show. The other album, "Rave On Buddy Holly," featured another batch of Holly devotees, including Paul McCartney, Nick Lowe, Lou Reed, She & Him, Patti Smith and Cee Lo Green, offering new takes on his music.

Update, 5:05 p.m.: An earlier version of this post said a DVD of the concert would be issued next year. The DVD will be offered during pledge drive as a thank you to subscribers.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/buddy-holly-tribute-special-pbs.html