Name: True Love Ways by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brand: Buddy Holly
SKU: 602577152382
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 1 (84 reviews)

COMPILATION

True Love Ways belongs to a rather long list of albums featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra overdubbed on classic recordings by beloved artists. It's the worst of the batch. Part of the problem with True Love Ways is that Buddy Holly and his band the Crickets were idiosyncratic, lively players whose recordings do not lend themselves to the square, sticky sounds of the Philharmonic. One of the ways to fix this is to straighten out the quirks in the editing, replacing the raw Crickets with studio players, then glop on layer after layer of strings. Holly's material has been subjected to such a treatment before, with his last demos overdubbed not long after his death, and his last studio sessions were laced with strings arranged by Dick Jacobs, but the existence of those cuts puts the lie to True Love Ways. In their original versions, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" and "Raining in My Heart" were draped in strings, but they followed the rhythms laid down by Holly. Here, everything is in service to the melody, which means there is no swing, no rock & roll, not even a trace of sweet pop. It's all middlebrow nonsense, the kind of thing Buddy Holly's music opposed back in the 1950s.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

1. True Love Ways

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass (vocal): Steve Pearce; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Composer
Conductor: Sally Herbert; Conductor
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: Jeffrey Foskett
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Steve Pearce
John Parricelli
Sally Herbert
Buddy Holly; Performer
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Saxophone: Jim Hoke; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Norman Petty
Buddy Holly; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Strings Arrangement: Sally Herbert; Composer
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Norman Petty
Nick Patrick
Maria Elena; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Pearce; Performer
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Studio Personnel: Simon Hanhart
Pete Schwier
Tony Cousinz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Other

2. It Doesn't Matter Anymore

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass (vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: John Parricelli
Buddy Holly; Performer
Performer: Jeffrey Foskett
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Buddy Holly
Nick Ingman; Performer
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Composer: Paul Anka; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Anka; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Nick Patrick
Maria Elena
Norman Petty; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Anka; Other

3. Everyday

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Pearce
Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson
Steve Pearce; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Performer: Niki Sullivan
Joe B Mauldin
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Steve Pearce
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Jerry Allison
Sally Herbert
Jeffrey Foskett
Buddy Holly; Performer
Composer: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Composer
Lyricist: Norman Petty
Buddy Holly; Composer
Conductor: Sally Herbert; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Sally Herbert; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Nick Patrick
Maria Elena
Norman Petty; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Tony Cousinz
Simon Hanhart; Production

4. Heartbeat

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass (vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: John Parricelli
Kenny Vaughan
Buddy Holly; Performer
Performer: Buddy Holly
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Jeffrey Foskett
Kenny Vaughan
Nick Ingman; Performer
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Composer: Norman Petty
Bob Montgomery; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Montgomery
Norman Petty; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Maria Elena
Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Norman Petty
Bob Montgomery; Other

5. Raining In My Heart

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Pearce
Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Pearce
Don Richardson; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: Buddy Holly
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Steve Pearce
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Sally Herbert
Jeffrey Foskett; Performer
Composer: Felice Bryant
Boudleaux Bryant; Composer
Lyricist: Felice Bryant
Boudleaux Bryant; Composer
Conductor: Sally Herbert; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Sally Herbert; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Felice Bryant
Boudleaux Bryant; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Norman Petty
Nick Patrick
Maria Elena; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz; Production

6. Oh Boy

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass (vocal): Don Richardson
Joe B Mauldin; Performer
Composer: Bill Tilghman
Norman Petty
Sonny West; Composer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Lyricist: Bill Tilghman
Sonny West
Norman Petty; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Performer: Joe B Mauldin
Nick Ingman
Buddy Holly
Niki Sullivan
Jeffrey Foskett
Jerry Allison
John Parricelli
Don Richardson
Neal Wilkinson
Jim Hoke; Performer
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Piano: Jim Hoke; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Saxophone: Jim Hoke; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Maria Elena
Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Studio Personnel: Simon Hanhart
Pete Schwier
Tony Cousinz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sonny West
Norman Petty
Bill Tilghman; Other

7. Rave On

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass (vocal): Don Richardson
Joe B Mauldin; Performer
Composer: Bill Tilghman
Norman Petty
Sonny West; Composer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Lyricist: Bill Tilghman
Sonny West
Norman Petty; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Performer: Joe B Mauldin
Nick Ingman
Buddy Holly
Niki Sullivan
Jeffrey Foskett
Jerry Allison
John Parricelli
Don Richardson
Neal Wilkinson
Jim Hoke; Performer
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Piano: Jim Hoke; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Saxophone: Jim Hoke; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Maria Elena
Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Studio Personnel: Simon Hanhart
Pete Schwier
Tony Cousinz; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sonny West
Norman Petty
Bill Tilghman; Other

8. Words Of Love

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass ( Vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
Niki Sullivan
John Parricelli
Kenny Vaughan; Performer
Performer: Jerry Allison
Niki Sullivan
Jeffrey Foskett
Joe B Mauldin
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Kenny Vaughan
Buddy Holly
Nick Ingman; Performer
Composer: Buddy Holly; Composer
Lyricist: Buddy Holly; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Norman Petty
Nick Patrick
Maria Elena; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz; Production

9. That'll Be The Day

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Norman Petty
Jerry Allison
Buddy Holly; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Pearce
Joe B Mauldin; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Pearce
Joe B Mauldin; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Guitar: Niki Sullivan
Buddy Holly
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: Joe B Mauldin
Buddy Holly
Niki Sullivan
Jeffrey Foskett
Sally Herbert
Jerry Allison
John Parricelli
Steve Pearce
Neal Wilkinson
Jim Hoke; Performer
Saxophone: Jim Hoke; Performer
Lyricist: Jerry Allison
Norman Petty
Buddy Holly; Composer
Conductor: Sally Herbert; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Strings Arrangement: Sally Herbert; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty
Jerry Allison; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Maria Elena
Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Tony Cousinz
Simon Hanhart
Pete Schwier; Production

10. Peggy Sue

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass ( Vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Performer: Jeffrey Foskett
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Jerry Allison
Joe B Mauldin
Niki Sullivan
Buddy Holly
Nick Ingman; Performer
Composer: Buddy Holly
Jerry Allison
Norman Petty; Composer
Lyricist: Norman Petty
Buddy Holly
Jerry Allison; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty
Jerry Allison; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Norman Petty
Nick Patrick
Maria Elena; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz
Pete Schwier; Production

11. Moondreams

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Buddy Holly
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Don Richardson; Performer
Composer: Norman Petty; Composer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Guitar: Buddy Holly
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: John Parricelli
Jeffrey Foskett
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
Buddy Holly
Nick Ingman; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz
Pete Schwier; Production

12. Maybe Baby

by Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass ( Vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Joe B Mauldin
Don Richardson; Performer
Celesta: Jim Hoke; Performer
Drum: Neal Wilkinson; Performer
Drums: Jerry Allison; Performer
Guitar: John Parricelli
Buddy Holly
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Performer: Nick Ingman
Buddy Holly
Joe B Mauldin
Jim Hoke
Neal Wilkinson
Don Richardson
John Parricelli
Jerry Allison
Jeffrey Foskett
Niki Sullivan; Performer
Composer: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Composer
Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Additional Vocals: Jeffrey Foskett; Other
Engineer: Pete Schwier; Production
Executive Producer: Maria Elena; Production
Vocals: Buddy Holly; Performer
Primary Artist: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Strings Arrangement: Nick Ingman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Holly
Norman Petty; Other
Mastering Engineer: Tony Cousinz; Production
Mixing: Pete Schwier; Production
Producer: Maria Elena
Norman Petty
Nick Patrick; Production
Recording: Simon Hanhart; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Schwier
Simon Hanhart
Tony Cousinz; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

29 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, '50s Rock 'n' Roll

Label

Decca (UMO) (Classics)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 15, 2018

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577152382

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True Love Ways

1. True Love Ways

2. It Doesn't Matter Anymore

3. Everyday

4. Heartbeat

5. Raining In My Heart

6. Oh Boy

7. Rave On

8. Words Of Love

9. That'll Be The Day

10. Peggy Sue

11. Moondreams

12. Maybe Baby

Technical Specifications

True Love Ways

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1. True Love Ways

2. It Doesn't Matter Anymore

3. Everyday

4. Heartbeat

5. Raining In My Heart

6. Oh Boy

7. Rave On

8. Words Of Love

9. That'll Be The Day

10. Peggy Sue

11. Moondreams

12. Maybe Baby

Technical Specifications