Rave On

1958 single by Buddy Holly

"Rave On" or sometimes known as "Rave On!" is a 1958 song by Buddy Holly. It was taken from his album Buddy Holly. It was first recorded for Atlantic Records and went to number 12 in Canada and number 5 in the United Kingdom. It was covered by John Mellencamp for the 1988 movie Cocktail.

"Rave On"
Single by Buddy Holly
from the album Buddy Holly
B-side"Take Your Time"
ReleasedApril 20, 1958
June 6, 1958 (UK)
RecordedJanuary 25, 1958
StudioBell Sound (New York City)
GenreRock and roll
Length1:47
LabelCoral 9-61985
Coral Q 72325 (UK)
Songwriter(s)West-Tilghman-Petty
Producer(s)Milton DeLugg
Buddy Holly singles chronology
"I'm Gonna Love You Too"
(1957)
"Rave On"
(1958)
"Early in the Morning"
(1958)

Track listing

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Initial pressing

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  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Take Your Time"

German pressing

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As Buddy Holly and the Crickets

  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Ready Teddy"

EP (UK)

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  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Take Your Time"
  3. "Early in the Morning"
  4. "Now We're One"

1968 Re-release (UK)

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  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Peggy Sue"

1968 Re-release (US)

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  1. "Rave On"
  2. "Early in the Morning"