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"Buddy Holly" is one of the most universally-loved and famous Weezer songs. The guitar fill at the end of the solo is one of the most notable moments in any Weezer song. Its music video was very significant in Weezer's career, winning awards and bringing the band a high level of visibility. The song was arguably the band's biggest hit for years, and still receives constant play during tours. During the [[Troublemaker Tour]], Weezer closed their set with Buddy Holly. The song was ranked as part of "The Very Best" by the Weezer songblog, [[Teenage Victory Songs]]. | "Buddy Holly" is one of the most universally-loved and famous Weezer songs. The guitar fill at the end of the solo is one of the most notable moments in any Weezer song. Its music video was very significant in Weezer's career, winning awards and bringing the band a high level of visibility. The song was arguably the band's biggest hit for years, and still receives constant play during tours. During the [[Troublemaker Tour]], Weezer closed their set with Buddy Holly. The song was ranked as part of "The Very Best" by the Weezer songblog, [[Teenage Victory Songs]]. | ||
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"Buddy Holly" was covered by parody group [[Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine]] for their [[2003]] album "''[[Tuxicity]]''." A Lastfm preview of this song can be heard [http://www.last.fm/music/Richard+Cheese/_/Buddy+Holly here]. | |||
==Music video== | ==Music video== | ||
The music video, featuring the band spliced into a ''Happy Days'' set, was directed by [[Spike Jonze]]. The video brilliantly combines new footage of the band, and old footage from the show, including many of its stars, such as Henry Winkler and Ron Howard. Also included, in a newly-shot speaking role, is Al Molinaro, who played Al Delvecchio on ''Happy Days''. It was massively successful, and launched the band into mainstream fame. It was featured on Microsoft Windows 95 CD-ROM as well. In the commentary for the video on the ''[[Video Capture Device]]'', the band members reveal that many of the backup dancers used in the video are friends of theirs, including [[Tony Maxwell]] of [[that dog.]]. | The music video, featuring the band spliced into a ''Happy Days'' set, was directed by [[Spike Jonze]]. The video brilliantly combines new footage of the band, and old footage from the show, including many of its stars, such as Henry Winkler and Ron Howard. Also included, in a newly-shot speaking role, is Al Molinaro, who played Al Delvecchio on ''Happy Days''. It was massively successful, and launched the band into mainstream fame. It was featured on Microsoft Windows 95 CD-ROM as well. In the commentary for the video on the ''[[Video Capture Device]]'', the band members reveal that many of the backup dancers used in the video are friends of theirs, including [[Tony Maxwell]] of [[that dog.]]. | ||