Released in 1977
Written by Norman Petty • Charles Hardin
Last updated on March 3, 2020
Album This song officially appears on the Holly Days Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1977
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Summer 1976
“Listen To Me” is a song by Buddy Holly, released as the B-side to “I’m Gonna Love You Too“. Paul McCartney and Denny Laine recorded the song for Denny’s 1977 cover album of Holly’s songs, “Holly Days“.
Listen to me and hold me tight
And you will see our love so right
Hold me darling, listen closely to me
Your eyes will see what love can do
Reveal to me your love so true
Listen to me, listen closely to me
I've told the stars you're my only love
I want to love you to tenderly
Those same bright stars in heaven above
Know now how sweet sweethearts can be
Listen to me, hear what I say
Our hearts can be nearer each day
Hold me darling, listen closely to me
Listen to me
Listen, listen
Listen to me
Official album • Released in 1977
0:00 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Background vocals, Bass (?), Drum machine (?), Drums (?), Guitar (?), Keyboard (?), Organ (?), Piano (?), Producer, Synthesizer (?) Linda Eastman / McCartney : Background vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Guitar (?), Vocals
Session Recording: Summer 1976 • Studio Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
Unofficial album • Released in 1990
1:42 • Rough mix • A1
Session Recording: Summer 1976 • Studio Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
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