Rave On
| "Rave On" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Take Your Time" |
"Rave On!" is a 1958 song written by Sonny West and Bill Tilghman; Norman Petty added his name as co-composer, first recorded by Sonny West (released February 1958, Atlantic 45-1174).[1] It was also recorded by Buddy Holly, and was one of his last hits during his lifetime. The song as sung by Holly is ranked #154 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Other versions
It has also been covered by Bruce Springsteen with the E Street Band, Commander Cody, Status Quo and folk-rock band Steeleye Span. It was a hit for The Delta Cross Band in Denmark in 1980.
In Australia in the early 1990s, the song was also used as comical background music for an Arnott's Shapes commercial. The song also partly features in the 1998 motion picture Pleasantville.
Joe Meek produced a version with singer Michael Cox, released in 1964 (b/w "Just Say Hello" HMV POP1293 A).
John Mellencamp also recorded a version for the Cocktail soundtrack in 1988.
The Real Kids recorded a cover version on their 1977 self-titled album.
In an interview, the Danish rock band The Raveonettes stated that their name is "a complete direct reference to The Ronettes and Buddy Holly Rave On."[2]
References
- ^ Rockabilly Hall of Fame
- ^ Interview with The Raveonettes, David Shankbone, Wikinews, October 16, 2007
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