"Not Fade Away" is a song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and performed by Holly; the song's rhythm pattern is one of the classic examples of the Bo Diddley beat. Crickets drummer Jerry Allison pounded out the beat on a cardboard box. It was first recorded with Buddy Holly's band The Crickets in Clovis, New Mexico, in May 1957. Originally appearing on the B side to Holly's hit "Oh, Boy!," it was included on the album, The "Chirping" Crickets. The Crickets were no strangers to the Bo Diddley beat -- they had already covered Diddley's "Bo Diddley" -- but with "Not Fade Away" they made the rhythm their own, thanks to drummer Jerry Allison. Allison, Holly's best friend, also claims to have written partt of the lyrics, though his name never appeared in the songwriting credits. This was also the last song Buddy ever played right before his fatal plane crash. Image File history File links Not_Fade_Away_AB.jpg Summary Not Fade Away/You Cant Fight It Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Rush is a Canadian rock band comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... See also: 1970s in music. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Moon Ska Records was one of the most influential ska record labels of the 1980s and 1990s. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), better known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and a pioneer of rock and roll. ... Norman Petty (May 25, 1927 - August 15, 1984) was an American musician, songwriter, and pioneer record producer who helped shape modern pop music. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Rush is a Canadian rock band comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... Finding My Way is the first song on Rushs album Rush. ... Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), better known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and a pioneer of rock and roll. ... Norman Petty (May 25, 1927 - August 15, 1984) was an American musician, songwriter, and pioneer record producer who helped shape modern pop music. ... Bo Diddleys emphasis on rhythm largely influenced popular music, especially that of rock and roll in the 1960s. ... The Chirping Crickets is the debut album from the American rock and roll band The Crickets, led by Buddy Holly. ... Monument at Crash Site, September 16, 2003. ...

In 2004, this version of the song was ranked #107 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time However, Holly's recording never charted as a single. In 1964, The Rolling Stones scrubbed it up and made their cover of "Not Fade Away" into a major hit, both in Britain and as their first full release in the U.S. as described at Rolling Stones version below. This article is about the magazine. ... The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time was the cover story of a special issue of Rolling Stone magazine published in November 2004. ... “Rolling Stones” redirects here. ...

It has also been covered by many other groups. The Grateful Dead recorded it, and played it 530 times in their long concert career, making it their seventh-most played song. A version is available on Rare Cuts and Oddities 1966. The Bobby Fuller Four covered it during their short career. It was Rush's first single. Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and James Taylor have played it in concert. Similarly, Freddie Mercury performed it a couple of times, himself playing guitar and singing, as an intro to "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Trout Fishing in America have a seven minute cover on their Truth is Stranger Than Fishen album. Steve Hillage recorded a version which closes his solo album Motivation Radio. Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California. ... Rare Cuts and Oddities 1966 is a compilation of rare live and studio tracks recorded by the Grateful Dead in 1966. ... Bobby Fuller (October 22, 1942 - July 18, 1966) was an American rock singer and guitarist best known for his classic I Fought the Law. Born in Baytown, Texas, Fuller spent most of his youth in El Paso, Texas, where he idolized Buddy Holly, a fellow West Texan. ... Rush is a Canadian rock band comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician, and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. ... Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician and songwriter, best known as the frontman and pianist of the rock band Queen. ... Crazy Little Thing Called Love is a song performed by the English rock band Queen, written by singer Freddie Mercury. ... Trout Fishing in America is a two-man folk-rock musical group that performs childrens music as well as some music aimed at adults. ... Steve Hillage is a English musician, associated with the Canterbury scene, who has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s. ...

In the Deep Purple-Extended Versions Live Compilation CD, part of this song is played in the middle of a Highway Star performance on the first "Highway Star" on the CD. This article is about the rock band. ... Highway Star is one of British rock group Deep Purples most famous songs. ...

In 2007, the song was covered by Sheryl Crow as part of a Revlon haircolor commercial promoting their Colorist product, implying their color will "not fade away." This cover is available exclusively on iTunes with net proceeds to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is a nine-time Grammy winning American blues rock singer, guitarist, bassist, and songwriter. ... Revlon (NYSE: REV) is an American cosmetics company. ... A television advertisement or commercial (often called an advert in the United Kingdom) is a form of advertising in which goods, services, organizations, ideas, etc. ... The iTunes Store is an online business run by Apple Inc. ... Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. ...

Media Uses

In the 2007 movie Ghost Rider, this song is heard in the background while Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) is trying to catch up to the news vehicle that Roxanne Simpson (Eva Mendes) is in. Ghost Rider may refer to: Ghost Rider (comics), the supernatural comic book character(s). ... Johnny Blaze is the name of: Johnny Blaze, the second Marvel Comics character called Ghost Rider Method Man, a musician John Hennigan, a professional wrestler An infamous member of the Gladesville-Hornsby FA Premier League Forum [1] whos true identity is the source of much speculation. ... Nicolas Cage (born January 7, 1964) is an Academy Award-winning American actor. ... Roxanne Simpson is a fictional character in the 2007 film Ghost Rider. ... Eva Mendes (born March 5, 1974[1]) is an American actress. ...

Rolling Stones version

The Rolling Stones version of "Not Fade Away" was one of their first classic hits. Recorded in late January of 1964 and released by Decca on February 21, 1964, with "Little by Little" as the B-side, it was their first Top 5 hit in Great Britain, reaching #3. In March 1964 it was also the first single release of The Stones in the United States by London Records with "I Wanna Be Your Man" as the B-side, reaching only into the mid-40's on the US charts (It had briefly been preceded by "Stoned" which had immediately been withdrawn).^[1] It was also placed as the opening track of their first US album, England's Newest Hitmakers. It was a mainstay on Stones tours throughout their early years, usually opening a show. It was revived in that capacity for the 1994 Voodoo Lounge Tour. This article is about the rock band. ... Decca may refer to: Decca Records, a 1929 British record label, also known as Decca Music Group Decca Radar (later Racal-Decca Marine), a British marine electronics manufacturer, a spin-off from the gramophone and records company Decca tree, a microphone recording system London Decca, a maker of turntable tonearms... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Little by Little was released by The Rolling Stones on the Decca label on February 21, 1964, as the B-side to their version of Not Fade Away. Recorded in late January of 1964, it was their first Top 5 hit in Great Britain, reaching #3. ... London Records is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 through the 1980s. ... I Wanna Be Your Man is a song by The Beatles from the album With the Beatles, sung by Ringo Starr. ... Alternate cover Englands Newest Hit Makers cover The Rolling Stones is the debut album by The Rolling Stones and was released in the United Kingdom in April 1964, following a month later in the United States as Englands Newest Hit Makers with a song substitution. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... The world tour for promote Voodoo Lounge 1st August: Washington, D.C., Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium 3rd August: Washington, D.C., Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium 6th August: Birmingham, Alabama, Legion Field 12th August: East Rutherford, New Jersey, Giants Stadium 14th August: East Rutherford, New Jersey, Giants Stadium 15th...

Personnel

• Mick Jagger - vocals, percussion
• Keith Richards - Lead guitar
• Brian Jones- Rhythm guitar, harmonica, perscussion
• Bill Wyman - Bass guitar
• Charlie Watts - drums
• Phil Spector – maracas^[1]

Rush version

The Rush version of "Not Fade Away" was their debut single, released in 1973. The B-side of this single, "You Can't Fight It," was the first original song Rush released. The single is rare and highly sought-after by collectors. See also: 1970s in music. ...

Personnel

• Geddy Lee - lead vocals and bass guitar
• Alex Lifeson - guitars and vocals
• John Rutsey - drums and percussion

Reference

1. ^ ^{a b} Carr, Roy, The Rolling Stones, an Illustrated RecordNew English Library, London 1976