Buddy Holly.

A "Tribute to Buddy Holly" album is set to release on June 28th.  Although there's nothing like the original, its filled with some great artists ( Fiona Apple, Flo and the Machine, Patti Smith, etc.).  "Rave on" is most definitely one of my favorites, which is covered by Julian Casablancas on the album.  But I've always preferred the M. Ward version... and I still do.