Golden Hits

Buddy Holly’s essential recordings compiled by Masters capture the rockabilly pioneer at his most inventive—a singer-songwriter who bridged country, rock and roll, and pop with deceptive ease. These golden-era tracks showcase his distinctive hiccup vocal delivery and jangly guitar work, from the infectious “That’ll Be the Day” to the orchestral sweep of “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore.” Masters has assembled the definitive entry point for understanding Holly’s outsized influence on rock music.