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What are Buddy Holly’s popular songs that laid the foundation for rock bands?

Singer-songwriter Buddy Holly, who was active with a small ensemble during an era when big band style was mainstream, is said to have had a major influence on later band formats.

Not only did he feature guitar-driven music, but he also pushed the possibilities of recording techniques—truly a visionary in his approach.

Although he passed away at the young age of 22 in a small-plane crash, his achievements are still remembered today.

In this article, we present a ranking of Buddy Holly’s most popular songs.

We hope you’ll listen and feel the history of rock.

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What are Buddy Holly’s popular songs that laid the foundation for rock bands?
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1EverydayBuddy Holly
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With a distinctive singing style that scoops upward in falsetto, 196...
2That’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly & The Crickets
That'll Be The DayBuddy Holly & The Cricketsplay_arrow
The appeal and influence of Buddy Holly’s classic songs
3It Doesn’t Matter AnymoreBuddy Holly
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The legendary musician, Buddy Holly…
4Learning The GameBuddy Holly
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A classic song about one-way love
5Maybe BabyBuddy Holly
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Buddy H… released in 1958
6Oh boy!Buddy Holly
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The Appeal of Buddy Holly, a Pioneer of Rockabilly
7Peggy SueBuddy Holly
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Buddy Holly was from the 1950s to the 60s…
8Raining In My HeartBuddy Holly
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Known as a pioneer of rock and roll…
9Rock Around With Ollie VeeBuddy Holly
Rock Around With Ollie VeeBuddy Hollyplay_arrow
A rockabilly classic, shining with youthful vocals
10Oh, Boy!Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Oh, Boy!Buddy Holly & The Cricketsplay_arrow
When you think of rockabilly, you picture pompadours, leather jackets, and…
11Peggy SueBuddy Holly & The Crickets
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Known as a classic that shines in the history of rock and roll...