From 2010 to 2012 I shot videos of me performing some of my favorite songs. I called it “Song of the Month.” I haven’t done it for a while and thought I might start doing something like that again. They won’t be live videos and they probably won’t be every month, but it is a way for me to pay some tribute to some of the music (and artists) that I love and that have influenced me.

As I did back in 2010, I am beginning with Buddy Holly, who may have been rock music’s first auteur. He wrote most of his songs, basically arranged and co-produced most of his records and, because he was signed to a major label through an independent producer, had unprecedented (for that time) control over what got released. On top of that, he wrote great songs, played great and wore glasses. “True Love Ways” is not only his most beautiful ballad but is one of the most beautiful songs ever. This is my version with quiet guitar, a string quartet, and a harmonica.

Of course, it is dedicated (with all the love I have) to Debra C. Dudley.

The background image was created by Vedan Media (https://www.youtube.com/@vedanmedia), which created backgrounds and allows others to use it at no charge. I am grateful and appreciative.