Wednesday, September 7, 1988

13th Buddy Holly Week

Concert • By Paul McCartney • Part of the Buddy Holly Week

Buddy Holly

Last updated on July 19, 2025

Details

Country: UK
City: London
Location: Stefano's Restaurant, Holborn

Location

Location: Stefano's Restaurant, Holborn • London • UK

Timeline

Previous concert Feb 27, 1988 • San Remo Festival

Session Sept - Oct 1988 • "Flowers In The Dirt" session #7

Single Sep 05, 1988 • "T-Shirt" by The Crickets released in the UK

Concert Sep 07, 1988 • 13th Buddy Holly Week

Session Sep 08, 1988 • Recording "How Many People"

Article Sep 19, 1988 • ‘Yesterday’ earns BMI Million-Air Award

Next concert Jul 26, 1989 • UK • London

Some songs from this concert appear on:

Live Archives Vol. 1 (1984-1990)
By Paul McCartney

From jpgr.co.uk:

Paul actually performed this song [T-Shirt] live with the Crickets on 7th September 1988. This was at a special lunch at Stefano’s restaurant, London to launch the annual Buddy Holly week. To end the live set they are joined on stage by Linda, Chrissie Hynde, Mike Berry, Tony Prince and Mike Read and perform “Rave On”.

Paul Mccartney Pictured With Chrissie Hynde During Buddy Holly Week In 1988 The Annual Commemorative Week Was Organised By - Copyright : © Daily Mail/Rex / Alamy Stock Photo — Paul Mccartney Pictured With Chrissie Hynde During Buddy Holly Week In 1988 The Annual Commemorative Week Was Organised By – Copyright : © Daily Mail/Rex / Alamy Stock Photo

Paul Mccartney Pictured With The Crickets During Buddy Holly Week The Annual Commemorative Week Was Organised By Mccartney - Copyright : © Daily Mail/Rex / Alamy Stock Photo — Paul Mccartney Pictured With The Crickets During Buddy Holly Week The Annual Commemorative Week Was Organised By Mccartney – Copyright : © Daily Mail/Rex / Alamy Stock Photo

From Paul McCartney MPL 1988 Buddy Holly week T-Shirt design competition form – An original 1988 Buddy Holly week T-Shirt design competition form from MPL for members of the fan club to enter for a chance to win £1000 for the best design

Stefano's Restaurant, Holborn

This was the 1st and only concert played at Stefano's Restaurant, Holborn.

Setlist for the concert

T-Shirt
Written by Jim Imray
O Sole Mio
Written by Eduardo di Capua, Giovanni Capurro
Rave On!
Written by Norman Petty, Sonny West, Bill Tilghman
Album Available on Live Archives Vol. 1 (1984-1990)

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