Jimmy Gilmer Buddy's Buddy - Buddy Holly Songs By Jimmy Gilmer (CD)

(1994/South Bay) 12 tracks (25:54).
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Obscure custom CD pressing of this rare 1964 DOT album, including great versions of 'Think It Over', 'Lonesome Tears' and more.
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Original sealed stock copy (Bear Family Records)

Jimmy Gilmer – Buddy’s Buddy: Buddy Holly Songs is a special release for fans of Buddy Holly, The Fireballs and classic rock’n’roll. Originally released in 1964, the album features twelve songs from Buddy Holly’s repertoire, performed by Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs. The tracklist includes Look At Me, Wishing, I’m Gonna Love You Too, Think It Over, Lonesome Tears, Maybe Baby, Listen To Me, Everyday, Words Of Love, It’s So Easy, Little Baby and Oh Boy!. Jimmy Gilmer was best known as the singer of Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs, whose major success included the hit Sugar Shack. Buddy’s Buddy presents the group in a different setting, concentrating entirely on songs associated with Buddy Holly. An appealing title for collectors and listeners interested in classic rock’n’roll, rockabilly and the music surrounding Buddy Holly.