Compare the Crickets recording of “Not Fade Away” with the Rolling Stones version. What features align the Rolling Stones version with Rhythm & Blues that are not part of Buddy Holly’s original, effectively turning Holly’s Rock and Roll song into a Rhythm and Blues number? How does the opening couplet “I’m gonna tell you how it’s gonna be/You’re gonna give your love to me” come off differently when Mick Jagger sings it versus when Buddy Holly does?


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Listen to the two tracks provided and then identify at least two (2) features (or musical elements) that set the Stone's version apart from the Cricket's version. While comparing the opening couplet (lyrical content and musical content associated) provide at least two (2) examples that support your opinion.