Reminiscing (Buddy Holly album)

Reminiscing is the third and final studio album by Buddy Holly, released posthumously in February 1963. The album primarily consists of previously unreleased recordings, alternate takes, and instrumental tracks overdubbed with vocals and arrangements by producer Jack Hansen. These overdubbed arrangements often differed significantly from the original, sparser instrumentation of Holly's original recordings.

The album was released after Holly's tragic death in a plane crash in 1959 and became a commercial success. While initially aimed at capitalizing on Holly's enduring popularity, it has faced criticism for its heavily processed sound and perceived distortion of Holly's original artistic vision. Many consider the overdubbing to be a misrepresentation of Holly's raw talent and a product of the music industry's desire to exploit his legacy.

Track listings varied slightly depending on the record label and country of release. Common tracks included alternate versions of hits like "Reminiscing" (the namesake of the album), "Bo Diddley," and "Come Back Baby," as well as previously unreleased material. The album's success contributed to a wave of posthumous Buddy Holly releases throughout the 1960s, many of which employed similar overdubbing techniques.