Music by Buddy Holly Original language(s) English Initial release 3 December 2011 Music director Buddy Holly | Country of origin United States Running time 85:26 minutes Director Scott Floyd Lochmus Written by David Leaf | |
Starring Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, Raul Malo, Patrick Stump, Chris Isaak, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Michelle Branch, Shawn Colvin, Cobra Starship, Paul Anka, Phil Everly. Producer(s) Executive Producers: Jennifer Cohen and Regan McCarthy; Music Supervisor and Producer: Peter Asher Awards Telly Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Film/Video - Entertainment Cast Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Patrick Stump, Graham Nash Similar The Planter's Wife, Fade to Black, The Buddy Holly Story, London Town |
Buddy Holly: Listen to Me; The Ultimate Buddy Party is a recording of the event held on September 7, 2011, to celebrate on would have been Buddy Holly's 75th birthday Buddy's birthday, while supporting fundraising for PBS. Produced by Songmasters, with Peter Asher acting as music supervisor and producer and Waddy Wachtel as music director, the event brought together artists such as Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, Raul Malo, Patrick Stump, Chris Isaak, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Michelle Branch, Shawn Colvin, Cobra Starship, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, James Burton, and Albert Lee. Others, such as Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, shared memories via video message. Buddy's widow Maria Elena Holly, seated beside Phil Everly was in attendance, singing along with every song. The event was also filmed for a PBS pledge drive special featured throughout USA during December 2011 and May/June 2012.