Rave On

"Rave On" or sometimes known as "Rave On!" is a 1958 song by Buddy Holly and was taken from his album Buddy Holly. It was first recorded for Atlantic Records and went to number 12 in Canada and number 5 in the United Kingdom and was covered by John Mellencamp for the 1988 movie Cocktail.

"Rave On"
Single by Buddy Holly
from Buddy Holly"
B-side	"Take Your Time"
Released	April 20, 1958 June 6, 1958 (UK)
Recorded	January 25, 1958
Studio	Bell Sound (New York City)
Genre	Rock and roll
Length	1:47
Label	Coral 9-61985 Coral Q 72325 (UK)
Songwriter(s)	West-Tilghman-Petty
Producer(s)	Milton DeLugg
Buddy Holly singles chronology
""I'm Gonna Love You Too" (1957) Rave On ""Early in the Morning" (1958)

Initial pressing

1. "Rave On"
2. "Take Your Time"

German pressing

As Buddy Holly and the Crickets

1. "Rave On"
2. "Ready Teddy"

EP (UK)

1. "Rave On"
2. "Take Your Time"
3. "Early in the Morning"
4. "Now We're One"

1968 Re-release (UK)

1. "Rave On"
2. "Peggy Sue"

1968 Re-release (US)

1. "Rave On"
2. "Early in the Morning"