Friday Music

Likely best remembered as the Rolling Stones’ first hit single this song was released in 1964. Composed by Buddy Holly it was originally recorded by him and The Crickets in 1957. It is characterized by the distinctive Bo Diddley beat. 

The Crickets' recording never charted – nevertheless in 2004 it was enrolled in position 107 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 

Covering this tune is part of an all-star lineup (Doyle Bramall, Jimmy Vaughan, Robert Earl Keen, Joe Ely, Bonnie Riatt, Gary Clark, Jr., Jeff Bridges, Sheryl Crowe, Lloyd Maines, David Grissom and Brittany Howard ) celebrating four decades of Austin City Limits. 

Crank-up the volume on your office workstation for Not Fade Away…..