Learning the Game

"Learning the Game" is a song written and recorded by Texas pop rock musician Buddy Holly in 1958 and published in 1960, a year after his death. It was the A side to the song "That Makes It Tough".[1]

Recording

The song was recorded in 1959, shortly after his marriage and before his death. Similar to his previous songs, it combined A, E, and D chords. It was also overdubbed a few times.[2]

Notable covers

The song has been recorded by many notable artists, including The Rolling Stones, The Lemonheads, Leo Kottke, Justin Hayward, and Bobby Vee.[3] It was also covered by Natalie Merchant for Buddy Holly's 75th birthday.[4]

References
  1. "Buddy Holly - Learning The Game". Discogs. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. "Learning the Game - Buddy Holly | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. "Cover versions of Learning the Game by Buddy Holly | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. "Buddy Holly At 75: A Tribute To An Unlikely Star". NPR.org. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
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