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This is a great collection. For all those Holly fans who've been waiting for a comprehensive package to match the shear greatness of the 1979 LP cpllection, this is your reward.

I highly recommend this collection. The book that comes with the cd's has many interesting anecdotes I hadn't heard before. The studio cuts on it are fun to hear.

The long-awaited comprehensive remastered CD release of Buddy's work has arrived at last. We can hear (almost) everything Buddy recorded. The music's great, as we always knew it was. Wonderful, right? Not quite. First, as others have commented, many of us have spent quite a lot of money on the earlier packages (having not been told that a complete set was on the way) and spending $100 plus on what are mostly duplicates of what we already have isn't a good deal. Second, whoever picked the running order of these tracks was too obsessed with pleasing the completists to give proper consideration to producing a package that would be pleasant to listen to. While I find it interesting to listen occasionally to alternate tracks and false starts, for the most part I want to listen to the best version of each song. This collection simply doesn't allow me to do that- and I don't expect to buy a box set just so that I can burn my own CDs. Otherwise, we are faced with 3 takes of 'Gone" followed by three takes of 'Have You Ever Been Lonely', for example, or a rehearsal and three takes of 'Mona'. I defy anyone to tell me that when they put on a CD they want to listen to 4 versions of the same song, as a general rule. This could easily have been overcome by putting the best undubbed versions of each song on a couple of CDs, the best dubbed versions on another 2 CDs and the outtakes, false starts and rehearsals on the third two CDs. The completists would have been happy and we'd have got music that was a pleasure to listen to. Don't get me wrong, Buddy Holly is among my favorite artists and it's great that after all these years his music is at last available on CD as it was meant to be heard. It's just that it could have been so much better for the listener.

Ok. Remember that 6lp box set that cam out in the late 70's? It was called "The Complete Buddy Holly." Now for years I have been looking high and low for that thing until I stopped in a record shop in the Village in NYC and there it was, a UK pressing with Norman Petty's autograph on the inside. I think that was 1997 maybe 1996, but I am digressing. It had almost everything Buddy Holly committed to tape with radio jingles and Buddy Holly producing other acts. It was at the time the most comprehensive collection of a rock and roll star at the time. The once it went out of print it was gone. Now comes "Not Fade Away: The Complete Studio Recordings and More" a 6 CD box set from Hip-O-Select. This set contains all the hit recordings, re-recordings, un-dubbed and re-dubbed recordings that were released during and after Buddy Holly's short life. There are also home "wire" recordings from a 14-year-old Buddy recording in the Holley family home. The Garage Tapes and Apartment Tapes are here also. Everything here has been sonically upgraded apart from the earliest home recordings. Overall, just from a historical standpoint it is an important document of the development and eventual exploited musical artist. You will be pleasantly surprised at the improvement, especially with the Nashville and Clovis tapes. If you have not bought the previous 2 collections "Down The Line" and "Memorial Collection" than this would be the better choice. Not everything that could be here is for whatever reason but be glad that what survives is still available. The package reminds me of a high school yearbook from the 50's containing an 80-page book with recording notes and pictures. The CD's are in a fold out display similar the Big Star box set. Not surprisingly, this box set had caused some controversy just as the 1979 release did but it what is. If you just want the hits than get, the "Memorial Collection" if you want more than that, get this.

I don't know about casual listeners or newcomers to Buddy Holly, but to someone who has lived with and loved Holly's music from the original vinyls to the 6 LP set and on through the jungle of bootlegs, this box is a dream come true. It would be enough that the sound is so clear and the collection so near to complete. But the accompanying booklet opened the listening experience into new directions. At last one can make sense of the chronology, so therefore the artistic development, of Buddy Holly's music. The talent is always there, but check out the jump in confidence in BH's voice and delivery between the last of the garage tapes and his redo over in Clovis of Brown-Eyed Handsome Man (Disc 2, track 26). Something magical happened there, and with the book to reference, one can pinpoint (arguably!) the full blooming of the Holly sound to somewhere between December 1956 and January 1957. For me, this set was full of such discoveries. Yes, the Memorial Collection and Rarities sets were quite fine (I didn't mind buying them -- how many more Holly purchases could be out there?), but for a full run of undubbed Buddy and Bob(with the overdubs to which to compare them), here they all are, on the box. Same goes for the garage tapes. Have you heard the Fireballs' overdubs too many times from your old albums? Listen to J.I's manic drums in the clean versions, alternates et al. You'll come away with your love of these cuts renewed. What about the mono vs. stereo debate on the Pythean Temple tracks? They're all here -- decide for yourself. That said, there are a few omissions that would have made the box more complete. The undubbed Words of Love has just as good a sound quality as It's Too Late and Send Me Some Lovin' and is probably a more intriguing revisit. There's about a minute floating around of Buddy singing live to Jerry Lee Lewis' piano accompaniment (I believe they were on tour together in Australia), and one can only wish that more of that collaboration were recorded -- they really do jibe. Do we now have all the apartment tapes? I think not -- I'm pretty sure an alternate of Smokey Joe's Cafe exists. Anything else? There's also lots more interview material, and all those backup sessions for others (hopefully one day his session with Carolyn Hester will surface), but as for most of this backup work, I for one breathed a sigh of relief that the compilers of the box left it off. Also, the reviewer who pointed out the wobbly-sounding cut used of the undubbed You're the One is correct -- it sounds better in other places, including the Memorial Collection. It would be nice if someone put out a supplement to the box that fills in these holes, the way Charly's Jerry Lee Lewis: the Alternate Collection did for the Jerry Lee Bear Family box several years ago. But this is such a small drop in the overall flood of reward and pleasure that is this box. It is just wonderful to have.

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The album has all of Buddy's biggest hits; however, it also has a lot of songs that I have never heard of and were not very good. If your intention is to use the album to extract the great songs for use on an MP3 player or Ipod, this album is a great source. Listening to the album from start to finish is really tedious, because of all of the superfluous songs on it.

What can I say about Buddy Holly that has not already been stated? This is a terrific collection of his work. It sounds great and the price is damn good. I would not hesitate to buy this item again. A great bargain.

For some reason, I feel like the only 19 year old that appreciates the classic music from the 50's. I think Buddy Holly is an awesome singer! So far, my favorite songs are That'll Be The Day, Not Fade Away, and It's So Easy! If you are a Holly fan, you'll love BUDDY HOLLY GOLD!!!

Texas Poker Wisdom I just finished a ton of research on Buddy Holly, whom I knew. He had a radio show, performances, and tons of recording right here in Lubbock. I just wrote an article, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Joe Ely and the Cotton Club, available at www.virtualubbock.com Some of hese recordings were done at the radio stations that allowed Buddy and his pals the run of the joint. Lubbock really supported Buddy! Elvis did too! Johnny Hughes

Was Buddy Holly just a white man's Bo Diddley? Sure, Holly's rhythms at times use the Bo Diddley beat, but to be fair his most popular tune of that type was "Not Fade Away," a song written by others which was covered by many white musicians including the Rolling Stones, who played up the beat even more. To appreciate how much Holly himself contributed to music, imagine if Guitar Hero or Rock Band had a Buddy Holly version. Imagine playing "Peggy Sue" or "That'll Be the Day" or "Oh Boy!" with your kids! Those songs have so much life, so much energy and, in the case of "That'll Be Day" (and "Maybe Baby") such slyly intricate rhythms it's hard to think of anything that fun to play written today. But I digress. This Holly collection is a great assortment of Holly's best, and includes many tunes you never hear that are just as good as those three big hits. "True Love Ways" and "Early in the Morning" are two examples. My only beef is that this set doesn't have "Baby Let's Play House."

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20th Century Masters: The Best Of Buddy Holly (Millennium Collection) takes the "best of" Buddy Holly and has the audacity to cut and paste it into a mere twelve tracks. These twelve songs are wonderful music by Buddy Holly; but by no means is this a legitimate "Best of" collection. The title is rather misleading; and I dislike that. However, the sound quality is as good as the music; and the artwork is about par for this CD series. The CD starts with "That'll Be The Day;" this was a huge hit for Buddy and he sings and plays this up right! The guitar is awesome and Buddy sings this brilliantly. Buddy's voice is rather fine; his excellent diction also bolsters his performance. It's all very impressive. "Words Of Love" has Buddy doing a slightly less rocking tune but it still holds its own very well. The music is beautiful and I really like "Words Of Love." Moreover, listen for the high energy "Peggy Sue;" Buddy sings this like the pro he always was and there's no wonder why this became a hit for Buddy. I love it! "Everyday" puts Buddy firmly into the spotlight as he sings a tender, sweet love ballad; the percussion enhances the natural beauty of this ballad and Buddy never misses a beat! I always liked "Everyday" and I predict that you'll like it, too. "Maybe Baby" has a great flavor to it; Buddy delivers this with just the right amount of rock to keep this baby shining brightly! "Maybe Baby" also sports an excellent guitar arrangement. "It's So Easy" is another major highlight of this CD; the guitars work great and this is truly great music for dancing! Buddy and his buddies do this to perfection--and beyond! "True Love Ways" is a softer rock ballad that has a more traditional arrangement complete with strings to accompany Buddy as he sings this charming number. The album ends very nicely with Buddy performing "It Doesn't Matter Any More." "It Doesn't Matter Any More" again proves just how great and special Buddy really was. Unfortunately, Buddy's talents are precisely the reason why this twelve track CD can't cut it at all as a "best of" compilation. What nerve they had! I will take off two stars to make this a three star review--actually, I suppose it's a one or two star "best of" CD because it's too brief. Buddy's artistry, however, would easily deserve five stars. Too bad I can't give Buddy more than five stars! Overall, I agree with the reviewer who writes that anyone wanting a Buddy Holly CD would do well to actually consider a two CD set. It would be tough for a single CD to capture all of Buddy's greatest work. The Buddy Holly Collection is a two CD set with fifty tracks; and despite the extra money it costs that two CD set is certainly well worth it.

this is a great collection all of hollys biggest hits in one tight package of great music.however if your looking for more than just 40 min and want a bigger one disc retrospective then this is not for you. but if your looking for just the biggest hits or an intro to get you ready for the two disc collection then this fits your needs

If you remember Buddy Holly's songs on the radio, you'll be very pleased with this collection. All his hits, come through with great clearity. You'll appreciate not only the background rythm and music that come through on every song, but it really shows how far Buddy's music could have gone had that tragic flight not taken him away so young. This is a must have for any oldies collection. From Oh boy through Think It Over to True Love Ways, You won't be disappointed.

Very nice small collection for those who don't know much about this singer's short but very influential career!

I'll Rave On about how wonderful Buddy Holly's work was and how delightful this collection is. He was a one of the Pioneers of Rock & Roll and no doubt influenced countless artists along the way. In early 1965 the Beatles did "Words of Love," as a nod to this incredibly talented man. Don't just take our word for it - just get this collection!

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Although I didn't find the movie "The Buddy Holly Story" too insulting (I never knew the bloke), I can understand why those who did in fact have some connection with him, want to put the record straight. "The Real Buddy Holly Story" is a pretty standard music documentary, which I must confess I will always be a sucker for. Although I found it didn't bring to life anything overly insightful, it contains some great interviews with many music icons, particularly a couple with "Keef" Richards of the Stones. It is always great to see his clouded intellect in full flight, during his hazy heights of the seventies. However, the interviews I found the most personal and interesting, were those of his two brothers. What wonderful Texan country folk they are, and their memories of their great brother are indeed grounded and humane. For any Buddy Holly fan, the brief live vintage footage alone, makes this worthwhile watching, not to mention the live playing of Jerry Allison. What an underated drummer and so crucial to the sound of The Crickets. Anybody who has an interest on Buddy's impact or his music, will be more than happy with what this documentary has to offer.

I am a middle school music teacher, and I bought this movie to add to my history of rock and roll unit. I was torn between "The Buddy Holly Story," with Gary Busey (which I've seen before and is great), and this one. In the end, I chose the "Real" version, because it is more historically accurate. It certainly is, but was comprised of mainly interviews, and a few clips of Buddy and the Crickets concert footage. I was disappointed, because I thought Paul McCartney would make a more exciting tribute to Buddy Holly. So, in short, factual and boring: yes, exciting and stimulating: no.

Interviews with family, friends, colleagues, and music industry leaders of 1950s make this as close to an autobiography as we're ever going to get from Buddy Holly, especially as it was produced only 20 or so years after his death. It's been 50 years since this talented 22 year old left us tragically, and still we ponder the unanswerable question "what if?" This documentary sets the facts straight even if the details will always be open to interpretation, if only because each person's perception is their reality. One person will remember an event as evidence Buddy was brash and stubborn, while for another it proved he was sweet and polite; truth is in the eye of the beholder. The lyrics to one of Buddy's final songs, That Makes It Tough, have become haunting in retrospect. "Memories will follow me forever, though I know my dreams cannot come true." And that's the impression of Buddy that I was left with by the people interviewed: an ambitious and talented "good ol' boy" from Lubbock, focused on his dreams, worthly of being remembered as fully human and not just a musical legend.

As Paul McCartney expresses it at the beginning of this fine documentary, he was dissatisfied with the version of the Buddy Holly story as told in the movie by that name, and hoped in this film to tell THE REAL BUDDY HOLLY STORY. He therefore set out to interview as many of the people who were either friends or family or fellow musicians and who are still alive. If you have read John Goldrosen's highly regarded biography THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY there will be little here that is unfamiliar, but it is always great to see film footage, some of it very raw, that can, of course, never be contained inside a book. The documentary manages a pretty balanced view of Buddy's life, though it politely skips over some of the more controversial aspects of his life, such as the somewhat acrimonious breakup of the Crickets near the end of Buddy's life and the complexities created by Buddy marrying a Hispanic female at a time when such a thing was pretty unusual. The film also ignores or minimizes other aspects of Buddy's life. For instance, there is some mention of his religious convictions, but no indication of how deep those were. In fact, Buddy remained a devout Baptist throughout his short life and even tithed to the church (giving 10% of your income to your local church). At the end of his life he was forming plans to record a collection of religious songs. Items like this are usually left out of accounts of Buddy's bio. Still, this film has a lot of great footage and some wonderful interviews with a lot of great people, not just people who knew and performed with Buddy, but some who were deeply influenced by him, like Keith Richards. McCartney is a solid if not terribly penetrating interviewer (his position in the rock world would prevent his asking any uncomfortable questions, such as probing for details about the reputed fight between Buddy and a bandmate before appearing on Ed Sullivan). The one thing that I've always regretted was just how little quality film footage there is of Buddy Holly performing. We've a lot a photographs and a satisfying number of studio recordings, but few recordings of Buddy performing live. Even one of the sequences found in this film shows Buddy lip synching rather than performing live. The film does include a great deal of rather raw footage, where we get visuals of Holly performing with either inadequate or no audio. There may someday be a better documentary film about Buddy Holly, but it is unlikely that we will ever see one with as much first-rate original interview footage. And no film is likely to do a better job of documenting just how central Buddy Holly was to the development of rock music in the early sixties, when bands like the Beatles, following the example of Holly, started writing their own songs instead of doing covers of those written by others. It has often been stated that of all the deaths of performers in the history of music in the rock era, it was Holly's that most impoverished our culture. Only 22 at the time of his death, Holly could well have taken our music in completely new directions. We'll never know what he might have done, but what he actually accomplished was extraordinary.

Anyone who was a Buddy Holly fan, this DVD is excellant to have. There is real footage, that will bring you back to that era. Paul McCartney did a wonderful job. This is the best DVD on the market. Only wish there was more live footage, but Buddy died at the height of his career, so this is all that has been around. Worth every penny!

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Gary Busey did an excellent job even doing his own singing. He out did himself.

This is one of my favorite movies about the early rock 'n roll era. Is it all factually accurate? Of course not. Is Gary Busey's live singing and playing comparable to Buddy Holly? Of course not. It is, however, the definitive roll of Busey's career and not to be missed. Also, it's a great peek into a bygone time for a generation too young to have experienced the groundbreaking Buddy Holly and his peers. Watch the movie and then buy a real Buddy Holly CD and enjoy them both.

Would buy again from this seller. Item arrived quickly, and in condition described. Thanks so much!

This is one of my favorite movies. Sadly, Sony/Columbia Tristar has taken the "flipper" DVD from 1999 off the shelves with both wide and full screen versions and replaced with a lackluster fullscreen only version instead(this one os from 2005). I was lucky enough to find an older one brand new for the same price as the fullscreen DVD. Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charle Martin Smith were great in this music biopic, some of it is, however fictitious. But even with that, this is one of my faves. It rocks!

This movie is the other side of la Bomba: the other young rock and roll star who died in a plane crash in the winter of 1959. The songs done by Gary Busey are pretty good, but not right on. The idea that Richie Valenz and Buddy Holly might have gone on to be even better known and regraded as rock and roll stars has made people call the end of this movie :"the day the music died". I liked the movie and if Elvis had been on the plane instead of getting drafted, things might have been different. In the 60's the hunger for rock and roll brought us the Rolling Stones and the Beetles.

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I am soo thrilled (You have know I idea) that I found Attack, with J. Palance,Albert.(Creep) and L Marvin. I've told my bros. that I got it, and already they want to get their hands on it! It was in fantastic shape! I Will buy from the vendor again! Thanks so much. Steve

The spine of this movie is the cowardice of a commanding officer, and the politics that put him and keeps him in that position. The story is told with stick figure characters, dull "on the nose" dialogue, and clueless combat scenarios. There are many fine war shows to choose from, this one is marginally watchable and a complete waste of your time.

When I was a kid we went to the drive-in to see this movie. I was so young I never knew what the name of the movie was, but I had strong memories of the German tank and Jack Palance ever since. For all the years after, I only knew I had great admiration for Jack Palance and didn't really care for Eddie Albert. After I stumbled into the name of the movie, bought it and watched it, I realized those opinions of these two great actors were created from watching this movie so long ago in a drive-in. Remarkable plot and good characterization. These fine actors made you live the movie. We'll forever miss them, except in the great work they left behind like this movie.

This movie started off ok, but it went downhill from there. The German Tanks looked like trucks with poles as gun barrels and it looked like it had been shot on a backlot in Hollywood. I can think of better movies to spend your money on.

The Bottom Line: A bit stagy (you can definitely tell it was based on a play) with a lack of war action that belies the film's title, Attack nonetheless presents a different look at war and is all the better for it.