This song was first recorded at the Bradley Film and Recording Studios, 804 16th Ave. South, Nashville, Tennessee. It was written by Sonny Curtis who later joined the Crickets after Buddy died. It was the first song of his ever recorded.
The song was the B side to That’ll Be The Day. It was credited to Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes…that was the group that recorded with Buddy Holly in Nashville on July 22, 1956, for Decca Records. The group name used was Buddy and the Two Tones (Buddy Holly with Sonny Curtis, guitar and Don Guess, bass). The recordings were supported by session musicians.
Buddy would record it later on with the Crickets.
Rock Around With Ollie Vee
We-ell, we’re gonna rock
To the rhythm and the blues tonight
Rock ’cause ev’rything’s gonna be all right
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock to the rhythm and the blues
Well I got a little gal I call, Ollie Vee
Ollie Vee comes from Memphis, Memphis Tennessee
And tonight, we’re gonna
Rock-a-rock around with Ollie Vee, Olli-olli Vee
Ollie Vee says she’s gonna treat me right tonight
I’m gonna wear my blue suede shoes tonight
And tonight, we’re gonna
Rock-a-rock around with Ollie Vee, Olli-olli Vee
We-ell, we’re gonna rock
To the rhythm and the blues tonight
Rock ’cause ev’rything’s gonna be all right
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock to the rhythm and the blues, go!
We-ell, we’re gonna rock
To the rhythm and the blues tonight
Rock ’cause ev’rything’s gonna be all right
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock to the rhythm and the blues
I’m gonna shout and a holla and a giggle tonight
I’m gonna shake it just a little in the middle of the night
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock-a-rock around with Ollie Vee, Olli-olli-Vee
Well I think Mr. Cop’s on the beat tonight
He’s tryin’ to put a stop to me tonight
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock-a-rock around with Ollie Vee, Oll-olli-olli
We-ell, we’re gonna rock
To the rhythm and the blues tonight
Rock ’cause ev’rything’s gonna be all right
‘Cause tonight, we’re gonna
Rock to the rhythm and the blues
We-ell, we’re gonna rock
To the rhythm and the blues tonight
Rock ’cause ev’rything’s gonna be all right
‘Cause tonight, well, we’re gonna
Rock to the rhythm and the blues
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Fun song from Buddy! His “hiccup” style is SO prominent in this one.
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That was a good one!
And while you are doing ‘Buddy Holly Weekend’, I want to mention this tribute show. If it comes near you, I recommend going. You will think you are at that show in 1959 with Buddy, Ritchie and the Big Bopper. I hope they come back here soon. https://winterdanceparty.com/
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That looks great….I saw one in 1992 I believe…I still have the Winter Dance playbill. It sounded so great…I’m not sure if it’s the same thing but I loved it. The power of the music astounded me.
If it comes near I will go…
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That’s neat you saw one back then. I’d never seen one before this, but I’ll definitely check out any other one that comes to town. The first time I saw this show, the Big Bopper’s son performed his dad’s part. You could not tell the difference. But he passed away a few years ago. The artist who plays him now also looks and sounds just like him, but wow, to see his son do the show that first time, was special.
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What I remember the most was the power of those 3 musicians playing Holly and the Crickets…of course for the Winter Dance they added more musicans.
To see his son would have been really cool playing his part.
I got curious…looked up my ticket…and searched in Nashville and found it.
Sorry…it drove me crazy
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Feb 18, 1992 – Feb 23, 1992
Music by Buddy Holly; Book by Alan Janes; Lyrics by Buddy Holly
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Ah, I don’t think I ever saw that live show, but it was really popular, if I remember. It’s great you saw it.
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I love Buddy’s exuberance. He gives it his all.
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Another great flashback. My dad loved Holly.
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