Buddy Holly - Session ManPDF versionwith concert list and discographyUpdate: 30.11.2024That’s What They Tell Me, That’s What They SayFirst Release Digitally Re-Release1949 - 19531949Buddy Holly3315 36th Street, Lubbock, Texas 10” Presto Acetate Two Timin’ WomanBuddy Holly2:16Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitarLate 1952Buddy & Bob3315 36th Street, Lubbock, Texas10” Presto Acetate I’ll Just PretendBuddy Holly2:21CR REV 174Musicians – Bob Montgomery: lead vocal and guitar - Buddy Holly: second vocal and mandolin10” Presto Acetate Take These Shackles From My HeartBuddy Holly1:51CR REV 174Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and mandolin - Bob Montgomery: vocal and guitar Home recordings, never intended for commercial release.Early 1953Buddy & Bob3315 36th Street, Lubbock, Texas10” Presto Acetate Little Footprints In The SnowBuddy Holly1:20Geffen, 2009Musicians – Bob Montgomery: lead vocal and guitar - Buddy Holly: vocal and guitarNovember 10, 1953Jack NealRadio Station K.D.A.V., 6602 Quirt Avenue, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedI Saw The Moon Cry Last NightJack Neal3:16CR REV 174UnissuedI Hear The Lord Callin’ For MeJack Neal2:31CR REV 174Musicians – Jack Neal: lead vocal and guitar - Buddy Holly: guitar1954Mid 1954Bob MontgomeryNesman Recording Studio, 3108 York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissuedFlower Of My Heart (demo)Bob Montgomery2:36Geffen, 2009UnissuedDoor To My Heart (demo)Bob Montgomery2:23Geffen, 2009UnissuedSoft Place In My Heart (demo #1)Bob Montgomery2:16Geffen, 2009UnissuedSoft Place In My Heart (demo #2)Bob MontgomeryMusicians – Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar - Buddy Holly: vocal and electric guitar – Sonny Curtis: fiddle – Don Guess: steel guitar on “Flower” and “Door”; bass on “Soft Place” – Larry Welborn: bass on “Flower” and “Door”Mid 1954Bob MontgomeryNesman Recording Studio, 3108 York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissuedGotta Get Near Me Blues (demo)Bob Montgomery1:54Geffen, 2009Musicians – Bob Montgomery: lead vocal and acoustic guitar - Buddy Holly: vocal and electric guitar – Sonny Curtis: fiddle – Don Guess: bassLate 1954Bob MontgomeryNesman Recording Studio, 3108 York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissuedGambled My Heart Bob Montgomery2:44Geffen, 2009Musicians – Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar - Buddy Holly: vocal and electric guitar – Sonny Curtis: fiddle – Don Guess: bass19551955Sonny CurtisLocation unknown, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedHave You Heard The Latest Sonny CurtisUnissuedQueen Of The Ballroom Sonny Curtis2:21CR REV 174UnissuedThere’s A Heart In Store Sonny CurtisUnissuedThis BottleSonny Curtis1:37CR REV 174Musicians – Sonny Curtis: vocal - Buddy Holly: guitar - Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Allison: drums1955Ben HallRadio Station K.S.E.L., Lubbock, TexasUnissuedAll From Loving YouBen Hall2:32CR REV 174Musicians – Ben Hall: vocal - Buddy Holly: guitar - Sonny Curtis: fiddle – Weldon Myrick: steel guitar – Dena Hall: bass1955Ben HallRadio Station K.D.A.V., 6602 Quirt Avenue, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedRose Of MontereyBen Hall2:12CR REV 174Musicians – Ben Hall: vocal - Buddy Holly: guitar - Sonny Curtis: fiddle – Weldon Myrick: steel guitar – Dena Hall: bassJune 7, 1955Buddy & Bob and LarryNesman Studios, York Avenue, Wichita Falls, Texas (split session)10” Soundcraft Acetate Gotta Roll (aka Down The Line) (v 1)Buddy Holly2:02Geffen, 200910” Soundcraft Acetate I Don’t Care Anymore (aka You And I Are Through)Buddy Holly2:05Geffen, 2009Musicians –- Buddy Holly: vocal and guitar – Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar - Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Alison: drums – (possibly Sonny Curtis: lead guitar)10” Soundcraft Acetate Baby, Let’s Play HouseBuddy Holly2:25Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and guitar - Sonny Curtis: lead guitar – Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsJune 1955Sonny CurtisNesman Studios, York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissuedBecause You Love MeSonny Curtis1:54CR REV 174UnissuedI’ll Miss My HeartSonny Curtis2:24CR REV 174Musicians – Sonny Curtis: vocal and guitar - Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar – Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Alison: drumsJune 1955Sonny CurtisNesman Studios, York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissuedDallas BoogieSonny Curtis2:23CR REV 174UnissuedOne In A MillionSonny Curtis2:46CR REV 174Musicians – Sonny Curtis: vocal and guitar - Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar – Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Alison: drumsMid 1955Buddy & BobLocation unknown (probably KDAV Studios), Lubbock, TexasUnissuedGotta Roll (aka Down The Line) (v 2)Buddy & Bob2:18Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and guitar - Bob Montgomery: vocal and guitar August 1955Buddy & BobRadio Station K.D.A.V., 6602 Quirt Avenue, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedI Just Don’t Care (akaYou And I Are Through) (demo #1)Bob Montgomery2:08Geffen, 2009UnissuedI Just Don’t Care (akaYou And I Are Through) (demo #2)Bob MontgomeryMusicians – Bob Montgomery: vocal and acoustic guitar - Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Sonny Curtis: 1st lead guitar – Larry Welborn: bass – Unknown fiddleAugust 1955Buddy & BobRadio Station K.D.A.V., 6602 Quirt Avenue, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedBaby It’s Love (demo)Buddy Holly1:53 Geffen, 2009UnissuedMemories (demo #1)Buddy Holly2:16 Geffen, 2009UnissuedMemories (demo #2)Buddy Holly2:20 Geffen, 2009UnissuedQueen Of The Ballroom (demo)Buddy Holly2:26 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Bob Montgomery:lead vocal and acoustic guitar - Sonny Curtis: fiddle - Don Guess: bassLate 1955Buddy HollyNesman Recording Studio, 3108 York Avenue, Wichita Falls, TexasUnissued/lostMoolight Baby (aka Baby Won’t You Come Out Tonight) Buddy HollyUnissued/lostDon’t Come Back Knockin’Buddy HollyUnissued/lostI Guess I Was Just A FoolBuddy HollyUnissued/lostChangin’ All Those Changes (possibly)Buddy HollyMusicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Sonny Curtis: lead guitar – Don Guess: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsOn the tape box “I Guess I Was Just A Fool” was titled as “I Tried To Forget”.December 7, 1955Buddy HollyNesman Recording Studio, 3108 York Avenue, Wichita Falls, Texas10” Audiodisc acetateLove MeBuddy Holly1:53Geffen, 200910” Audiodisc acetateI Guess I Was Just A FoolBuddy Holly2:13Geffen, 200910” Audiodisc acetateMoolight Baby (aka Baby Won’t You Come Out Tonight) Buddy Holly1:57 Geffen, 200910” Audiodisc acetateDon’t Come Back Knockin’Buddy Holly2:03Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Sonny Curtis: lead guitar – Don Guess: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsThese were the four acetates sent to U.S. Decca in response to a telegram from Eddie Crandall to Dave Stone. Date may refer to date of acetate cutting at K.D.A.V.19561956Buddy HollyKLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas10” AcetateI Forgot To Remember To ForgetBuddy Hollyunissued/lostMusicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and guitar – unknown other musiciansJanuary 26, 1956Buddy HollyBradley's Barn Studio, 804 16th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee (Between 19:15 and 22:15)DECCA 9-29856Love Me (TK 10) Buddy Holly2:14RCCD 3056Don’t Come Back Knockin’ (TK 3)Buddy Holly0:43RCCD 3056Don’t Come Back Knockin’ (TK 4)Buddy Holly1:26RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Don’t Come Back Knockin’ (TK 5)Buddy Holly2:21RCCD 3056Midnight Shift (TK 4, master)Buddy Holly2:21RCCD 3056Midnight Shift (TK 10, false start)Buddy Holly0:34RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Midnight Shift (TK 11)Buddy Holly2:16RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Blue Days Black Nights (TK 6)Buddy Holly2:11RCCD 3056Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal - Sonny Curtis: lead guitar - Grady Martin: acoustic rhythm guitar - Don Guess: bass - Doug Kirkham: percussion. Producer: Owen BradleyFebruary – April 1956Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (10:30 – 13:30)MCA 27059Baby Won’t You Come Out Tonight *Buddy Holly1:56RCCD 3056MCA 27059Because I Love YouBuddy Holly2:40 RCCD 3056MCA 27059Changing All Those Changes (v 1)*Buddy Holly1:40 RCCD 3056LVA 9222I Guess I Was Just A FoolBuddy Holly2:15 RCCD 3056MCA 27059I’m Gonna Set My Foot Down *Buddy Holly2:19 RCCD 3056MCA 27059It’s Not My FaultBuddy Holly1:20 RCCD 3056MCA 27059Rock-A-Bye-RockBuddy Holly2:23 RCCD 3056Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal, acoustic *) and lead guitar – Sonny Curtis: acoustic and lead guitar *) – Don Guess: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsJuly 22, 1956Buddy HollyBradley's Barn Studio - 804 16th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee (10:30 – 13:30)UnissuedRock Around With Ollie Vee (TK 1, fragment)*Buddy Holly0:11 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Rock Around With Ollie Vee (TK 8)* (v 1)Buddy Holly2:16 RCCD 3056UnissuedI’m Changing All Those Changes (TK -)*Buddy HollyDECCA DL-8707I’m Changing All Those Changes (TK 4)* (v 2)Buddy Holly2:25 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707That’ll Be The Day (TK 19) Buddy Holly2:39 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Girl On My Mind (TK 3) Buddy Holly2:24 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Ting-A-Ling (TK 7) Buddy Holly2:45 RCCD 3056Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal, acoustic *) and lead guitar – Sonny Curtis: acoustic and lead guitar *) – Don Guess: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsProducer: Owen BradleyNovember 15, 1956Buddy HollyBradley's Barn Studio - 804 16th Avenue South, Nashville, TennesseeCDMSP 807Rock Around With Ollie Vee (TK 12) (v 2)Buddy Holly2:25 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707Modern Don JuanBuddy Holly2:45 RCCD 3056UnissuedYou Are My One Desire (false start) Buddy Holly0:10 RCCD 3056DECCA DL-8707You Are My One DesireBuddy Holly2:22 RCCD 3056Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal, acoustic *) and lead guitar – Sonny Curtis: acoustic and lead guitar *) – Don Guess: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsProducer: Owen BradleyDecember 1956Buddy Holly1926 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas (aka The Garage Tapes)UnissuedGone #1 (incomplete)* Buddy Holly1:12 Geffen, 2009UnissuedGone #2 **Buddy Holly1:14 Geffen, 2009UnissuedGone #3***Buddy Holly1:18 Geffen, 2009UnissuedHave You Ever Been Lonely #1+Buddy Holly1:23RCCD 3056UnissuedHave You Ever Been Lonely #2++Buddy Holly0:28RCCD 3056UnissuedHave You Ever Been Lonely #3 (incomplete) +++Buddy Holly0:52 RCCD 3056UnissuedHave You Ever Been Lonely #4 ++++Buddy Holly1:18 RCCD 3056UnissuedBrown-Eyed Handsome ManBuddy Holly2:09 Geffen, 2009UnissuedGood Rockin’ TonightBuddy Holly1:59 Geffen, 2009UnissuedRip It UpBuddy Holly1:25 Geffen, 2009UnissuedBlue MondayBuddy Holly1:57 Geffen, 2009UnissuedHonky TonkInstrumental3:26 Geffen, 2009UnissuedBlue Suede ShoesBuddy Holly1:53 Geffen, 2009UnissuedShake Rattle And RollBuddy Holly1:21 Geffen, 2009UnissuedBo DiddleyBuddy Holly2:18 Geffen, 2009UnissuedAin’t Got No HomeBuddy Holly1:59 Geffen, 2009UnissuedHolly HopInstrumental1:37 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and guitar – Jerry Allison: drums – Larry Holley: acoustic Guitar on “Honky Tonk” – unknown bass on “Brown-Eyed”.* with brushes, ** with hi-hat, *** with snare+ ‘mother’ ending, ++ guitar ending, +++ guitar and drum ending, ++++ bass endingDecember 1956 – January 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoMCA 27059Brown-Eyed Handsome ManBuddy Holly2:04 Geffen, 2009MCA 27059Bo DiddleyBuddy Holly2:22 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Larry Welborn: bass – Jerry Allison: drums – unknown second guitar. Produced by Norman PettyBuddy HollyVarious locations, Lubbock, Texas - Rehearsal tapesUnissuedBe-Bop-A-LulaBuddy HollyUnissuedCindy LouBuddy HollyUnissuedFouty Cups Of CoffeeBuddy HollyUnissuedHey Doll BabyBuddy HollyUnissuedHound DogBuddy HollyUnissuedLet The Good Times RollBuddy HollyUnissuedMoney HoneyBuddy HollyUnissuedOoby DoobyBuddy HollyUnissuedShake, Rattle And RollBuddy HollyUnissuedTrying To Get To YouBuddy HollyMusicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Jerry Allison: drumsTapes are rumoured to exist in some private collections and are still unissued1957February 21, 1957Gary DaleRadio Station K.D.A.V., 6602 Quirt Avenue, Lubbock, TexasUnissuedGo Boy Go (demo) Gary Dale2:33Rollercoaster 78-1001UnissuedGone (demo)Gary Dale2:15Rollercoaster 78-1001Musicians – Gary Dale (a.k.a. Gary Tollett): vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - Gary Dale or Niki Sullivan: acoustic guitar on “Go Boy Go” - Ramona Tollett, June Clark and Niki Sullivan: backing vocal on “Gone”February 24 & 25, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoBrunswick BL-9-55009I’m Looking For Someone To LoveBuddy Holly1:55Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-9-55009That’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly2:15Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Larry Welborn: bass - Jerry Allison: drums - Niki Sullivan, Gary & Ramona Tollett: backing vocalsProduced by Norman PettyMarch 1, 1957Gary DaleNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico UnissuedGo Boy GoGary Dale2:35 ETCD 1016UnissuedThe Golden Rocket *Gary Dale2:19 ETCD 1016UnissuedGone *+Gary Dale2:12 ETCD 1016UnissuedI Overlooked An Orchid *Gary Dale2:43 ETCD 1016Musicians – Gary Dale (a.k.a. Gary Tollett): vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - Gary Dale or Niki Sullivan: acoustic guitar on *) - Ramona Tollett, June Clark and Niki Sullivan backing vocal on +)Joe B. Mauldin is asked to play bass along with Buddy, Niki, and J.I. Allison, so this is the first public performance of the Crickets as we came to know them. The group had just changed their name to "The Crickets". They had considered "The Scoundrels", "The Grasshoppers", and "The Beetles".March 12, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (split session)UnissuedLast NightBuddy Holly1:54 ETCD 1016MCA-27059Maybe Baby (TK 1, v1) Buddy Holly1:55Geffen, 2009UnissuedMaybe Baby (TK 2) Buddy HollyMusicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drums - Niki Sullivan: second vocal on „Maybe Baby“Produced by Norman Petty12-14 October 1957 – „Last Night“ overdubbed by Norman Petty with The PicksBilly WalkerColumbia 40920On My Mind AgainBilly Walker 2:35BCD-15657Columbia 40920Viva La Matador!Billy Walker 1:55BCD-15657Musicians – Billy WalkerBilly Walker: vocal and guitar - probably Buddy Holly: guitar - probably Joe B. Mauldin: bass: unknown or Jerry Allison: drums - Jerry Allison, The Bowman Brothers (Lowell, Jay & Dee Bowman: backing vocalsProducer: Billy Walker & Norman PettyBuddy HollyUnissuedWords Of LoveBuddy Holly1:35 ETCD 1016 Musicians – Buddy Holly: double tracked vocal and acoustic guitar – Norman Petty: organApril 8, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoCoral 9-61852Words Of LoveBuddy Holly1:54Geffen, 2009Coral 9-61852Mailman, Bring Me No More BluesBuddy Holly2:11Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: double-tracked vocal and double-tracked lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison, drumsProduced by Norman PettyApril 28, 1957Jim RobinsonNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (split session)UnissuedA Whole Lotta Lovin‘ (TK 1)Jim Robinson2:12ETCD 1016UnissuedA Whole Lotta Lovin‘ (TK 2) Jim Robinson2:10ETCD 1016Epic 5-9234 A Whole Lotta Lovin‘ (TK 3, master)Jim Robinson2:10ETCD 1034Epic 5-9234 It’s A Wonderful Feeling *Jim Robinson2:30 ETCD 1034Musicians – Jim Robinson: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: cardboard-box percussion & cymbals, drums on A*) - Vi Petty: piano on *) - possibly Joe B. Mauldin: bass - The Bowman Brothers (Lowell, Jay & Dee Bowman): backing vocals on *)Unknown date - Overdubbed by Norman Petty on take 2 with The RosesJack HuddlePetsey Records PE-1002Starlight (master without echo)Jack Huddle2:09 ETCD 1034UnissuedStarlight (with echo) Jack Huddle2:09ETCD 1016Petsey Records PE-1002Believe Me (master without echo) * Jack Huddle2:33 ETCD 1034UnissuedBelieve Me (with echo) *Jack Huddle2:33ETCD 1016Musicians – Jack Huddle: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: cardboard-box percussion & cymbals, drums on A*) - Vi Petty: piano on *) - possibly Joe B. Mauldin: bass - The Bowman Brothers (Lowell, Jay & Dee Bowman): backing vocals on *)May 29, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico Brunswick BL-54038Not Fade Away (master)Buddy Holly2:22 Geffen, 2009UnissuedNot Fade Away (alternate, incomplete)Buddy Holly1:34 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Jerry Allison: cardboard-box percussion - probably Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Niki Sullivan: overdubbed backing vocals on masterA split version of the incomplete „Not Fade Away“ is on Geffen, 2009 (2:23).Coral CRL-57210EverydayBuddy Holly2:08 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Jerry Allison: knee slapping - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Vi Petty: celesteProduced by Norman PettyMay – July 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico Coral CRL-57210Reddy TeddyBuddy Holly1:30 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Niki Sullivan: guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drums – Vi Petty: pianoCoral CRL-57210Valley Of TearsBuddy Holly2:06 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Niki Sullivan: guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsUnissuedTell Me HowBuddy HollyMusicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drums – Norman Petty: organ - Vi Petty: piano12-14 October 1957 - Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The PicksProduced by Norman PettyJune 24, 1957Jim RobinsonNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoBrill BR-2A Man From TexasJim Robinson2:18 ETCD 1034Musicians – Jim Robinson: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - possibly George Atwood: bass – Vi Petty: piano - unknown drumsJune 29 & 30, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedThat’ll Be The Day (greatings to Bob Thiele)Buddy Holly0:34Geffen, 2009UnissuedThat’ll Be The Day (greatings to Murray Deutch) Buddy Holly0:31Geffen, 2009UnissuedThat’ll Be The Day (greatings to Bill Randle) Buddy Holly0:33Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar – Niki Sullivan: guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsProduced by Norman PettyUnissuedPromo #1 for Bill Randle, WERE RadioBuddy Holly0:26 ETCD 1016UnissuedPromo #2 for Bill Randle, WERE RadioBuddy Holly0:25 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocalJuli 1, 1957Norman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoBuddy HollyUnissuedPeggy Sue (alternate) Buddy Holly2:33Geffen, 2009Coral CRL-57210Peggy Sue (master) Buddy Holly2:31Geffen, 2009Coral CRL-57210Listen To Me *Buddy Holly2:22Geffen, 2009UnissuedOh Boy!Buddy Holly2:07Geffen, 2009Coral CRL-57210I’m Gonna Love You Too +Buddy Holly2:13Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar, double tracked on *+) – Niki Sullivan: guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsProduced by Norman PettyJune 13, 1957 - Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The Picks+) This recording comprised two versions which were spliced together by Norman Petty in order to include the sound of a cricket chirping in the studio echo chamber at the end of one version.July 12-14, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (split sessions)UnissuedSend Me Some Lovin‘ (demo)Buddy Holly2:42Geffen, 2009UnissuedIt’s Too Late (demo)Buddy Holly2:30Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drumsJuly 12-14, 1957Gary DaleUnissuedLook To The Future *Gary Dale1:56 ETCD 1016UnissuedHoney HoneyGary Dale2:36 ETCD 1016Musicians – Gary Dale (a.k.a. Gary Tollett): vocal and acoustic guitar *) - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - possibly Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Ramona Tollett: backing vocalMid-August 1957 - overdubbed by Norman Petty with The PicksThe unusual guitar sound on „Look To The Future“ was achieved by plugging Holly's guitar into Norman Petty's "Leslietone" organ amplifier.Producer: Norman PettyJuly 13, 1957Norman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (overdub session)Brunswick 55035Oh Boy!Buddy Holly2:07Geffen, 2009Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The PicksJuly 14, 1957Fred CrawfordNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoSTARDAY 45-314By The Mission WallFred Crawford2:37 ETCD 1016Musicians – Fred Crawford: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - possibly Joe B. Mauldin: bass - possibly Norman Petty: organ - possibly The Bowman Brothers (Lowell, Jay & Dee Bowman): backing vocalsJuly 15, 1957Carolyn HesterNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoCoral CRL 57143Wreck Of The Old `97Carolyn Hester2:09 ETCD 1016Coral CRL 57143Scarlet RibbonsCarolyn Hester3:33 ETCD 1016Musicians – Carolyn Hester: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - George Atwood: bass - Jerry Allison: percussion - Gordon Hester: harmonicaProducer: Norman PettyJuly 19 or 20, 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedSend Me Some Lovin‘ *Buddy Holly2:33 ETCD 1016UnissuedIt’s Too LateBuddy Holly2:22 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Niki Sullivan: acoustic guitar on *) - Joe B. Mauldin: bass – Jerry Allison: drums12-14 October 1957 - Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The PicksJuly 20-22, 1957Norman PettyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedMoondreams (TK 1)InstrumentalUnissuedMoondreams (TK 2,guitar / voc overdub**)Instrumental Columbia 4-41039Moondreams (TK 2,undubbed) [Single vsn]Instrumental2:35ETCD 1016Columbia 4-41096Moondreams (TK 2,harmony overdub*) [Album vsn]Instrumental2:36ETCD 1016UnissuedMoondreams (TK 3)Instrumental2:41 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly and/or Jack Vaughn: acoustic guitar - Norman Petty: organ - Vi Petty: piano - unknown bass - Mike Mitchell: drums*) Overdubbed by Norman Petty on this instrumental with The Picks (John Pickering, Bill Pickering, Bob Lapham): harmony vocals**) Overdubbed by Norman Petty with Buddy Holly on guitar and brief background vocals by The Roses (Robert Linville, Ray Rush, David Bigham)July 25-26, 1957Sherry DavisNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (split session)Fashion Fa 1001Humble HeartSherry Davis2:27ETCD 1016Fashion Fa 1001Broken Promises *Sherry Davis2:34ETCD 1016Musicians – Sherry Davis: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar - Jack Vaughn: rhythm guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - unknown bass - The Picks (John Pickering, Bill Pickering & Bob Lapham) backing vocals - Gene Medley: backing vocals on *)Charlie PhilipsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoCoral CRL 61908 One Faded Rose *Charlie Philips2:46ETCD 1034UnissuedSugartime (TK 1)Charlie Philips2:00 ETCD 1016Coral CRL 61908 (Promo)Sugartime (TK 2)Charlie Philips2:18ETCD 1016Coral CRL 61908 Sugartime (TK 3)Charlie Philips2:18ETCD 1034Musicians – Charlie Phillips: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar and harmony vocal on *) - Jack Vaughn: acoustic guitar - Jerry Allison: drums - Jimmy Blakely: steel guitar - George Atwood: bass1957Promo spot for for "The Dick Harlen Show" on New York radio station WACKBuddy Holly0:13ETCD 1034August 25, 1957Rick TuckerNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedDon’t Do Me This WayRick Tucker2:16ETCD 1016Columbia 4-41041Patty BabyRick Tucker2:13 ETCD 1016Musicians – Rick Tucker: vocal and possibly acoustic guitar - Buddy Holly: lead guitar or possibly Roy Orbison: lead guitar - Possibly Bo Clarke: drums - Possibly Don Guess – bass - Bill Pickering and Bob Lapham: backing vocalSeptember 12, 1957Rick TuckerNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoColumbia 4-41041Don’t Do Me This WayRick Tucker2:26ETCD 1016Musicians – Rick Tucker: vocal - Buddy Holly: acoustic guitar - Bo Clarke: drums - Don Guess: bass – Vi Petty: piano – The Picks (John Pickering, Bill Pickering, Bob Lapham): backing vocalSeptember 15, 1957Buddy HollyPromo #1 for Don Passerby for Cornwall Radio, CanadaBuddy Holly0:13ETCD 1016Promo #2 for Don Passerby for Cornwall Radio, CanadaBuddy Holly0:16ETCD 1016Promo #3 for Don Passerby for Cornwall Radio, CanadaBuddy Holly0:11ETCD 1016Promo #4 for Don Passerby for Cornwall Radio, CanadaBuddy Holly0:10ETCD 1016October 12 & 14 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (overdub session)Brunswick BL-54038Last NightBuddy Holly1:55 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038Send Me Some Lovin‘Buddy Holly2:33 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038It’s Too LateBuddy Holly2:22 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038Tell Me HowBuddy Holly1:58 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038An Empty Cup (A Broken Date)Buddy Holly2:14 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038Rock Me My BabyBuddy Holly1:51 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038You’ve Got LoveBuddy Holly2:09 Geffen, 2009Brunswick BL-54038Maybe Baby (v 2)Buddy Holly2:04 Geffen, 2009Overdubs by Norman Petty with The Picks (Bill Pickering, John Pickering, Bob Lapham): backing vocalsOctober 22, 1957Buddy Holly & The Crickets„The High Time Show“, Portland, Oregon on KPTVUnissuedThat’ll Be The Day(fragment)Buddy Holly0:13ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin & Jerry Allison: harmony vocalOctober 23, 1957Buddy Holly & The Crickets"The Biggest Show Of Stars for 1957" - Georgia Auditorium, Vancouver, CanadaInterview with Red Robinson of CKWX RadioInterview3:06ETCD 1016CKWX Radio promoBuddy Holly0:06 ETCD 1016November 2, 1957Buddy Holly & The CricketsAlbany Hotel, Denver, Colorado (03:00 am)"Freeman Hoover Interview" and KCSR radio promoROCKSTAR RSR-EP 2007 Interview (Buddy, Jerry, Eddie and 'Guybo')Interview13:51ROCKSTAR RSRCD 008Freeman Hoover PromoJerry Allison0:06 ETCD 1016On "UAS 29380" and "Bear Family BCD 15989 HK" the interview with Eddie and Freemann Hoover is split in parts. A sequence of (02:31) is cut out.November 05, 1957Buddy Holly & The Crickets„The Biggest Show Of Stars for 1957“ - Municipal Auditorium, Topeca, KansasInterview with Dale Lowery of KTOP Radio #1 & #2Interview1:40 ETCD 1016The Crickets perform at the Boston Gardens in Boston, MassachusettsDecember 1, 1957Buddy Holly & The Crickets„Ed Sullivan Show“, CBS Television Studios, New York City, New YorkThat’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly1:48 ETCD 1016Peggy Sue Buddy Holly2:06 ETCD 1016Interview with Ed SullivanInterview0:34 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsAlthough Niki Sullivan appeared on screen with the group his guitar was not recorded.December 04/05, 1957The Crickets return to Lubbock, Texas from their tour and Niki Sullivan leaves the group because of the harsh touringDecember 1957Buddy HollyNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (Rehearsal session)UnissuedMona (rehearsal)Buddy Holly2:07 Geffen, 2009UnissuedMona (v 1)Buddy Holly1:14 Geffen, 2009UnissuedMona (v 2)Buddy Holly3:25 Geffen, 2009UnissuedMona (v 3)Buddy Holly2:44 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar - Jerry Allison: drums and acoustic guitar on version 1December 17, 1957Buddy Holly & The CricketsCoral CRL 57210Little BabyBuddy Holly1:52 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drums – C.W. Kendall Jr.: pianoDecember 19, 1957Buddy Holly & The CricketsCoral CRL 57210You’re So Square (Baby I Don’t Care)Buddy Holly1:52 Geffen, 2009Coral CRL 57210Look At MeBuddy Holly2:04 Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: percussion and drums – Vi Petty: piano on „Look At Me“December 28, 1957Buddy Holly & The Crickets„Arthur McMurray Dance Party“ Television showUnissuedPeggy SueBuddy Holly2:27 PC 093Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drums1958January 25, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsBell Sound Studios, 237 West 54th Street, New York, N.Y. (20:00 – 02:00)UnissuedRave On (TK 1)Buddy HollylostUnissuedRave On (TK 2)Buddy HollylostCoral CRL 57210Rave On (TK 3)Buddy Holly1:50Geffen, 2009UnissuedThat’s My Desire (dialog) Buddy Holly0:13PC 093UnissuedThat’s My Desire (TK 1,false start) Buddy Holly0:25Geffen, 2009UnissuedThat’s My Desire (TK 2,breakdown) Buddy Holly1:11Geffen, 2009MCA 27059That’s My Desire (TK 3, master) Buddy Holly2:22Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal – Al Caiola: acoustic guitar – Donald Amone: rhythm guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drums – Norman Petty: piano – William Marine, Robert Bollinger, Robert Harter, Merril Ostrus and Abby Hoffer: backing vocalsProduced by Milton De Lugg – A & R: Sonny Lester January 26, 1958Buddy Holly & The Crickets„Ed Sullivan Show“, CBS Television Studios, New York City, New YorkOh Boy!Buddy Holly1:48 ETCD 1016Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsJanuary 31, 1958Buddy Holly & Norman PettyThe tour moves on to perform at the Newcastle Stadium in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia for one show at 8:45pm. DJ Pat Barton interviews Buddy in Newcastle for Radio 2KOInterview with Pat BartonInterview2:52VIGO 134-137February 12, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoCoral CRL 62051Well … All RightBuddy Holly 2:12Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsFebruary 13, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedFools Paradise (TK 1)Buddy Holly2:28VIGO 134-137UnissuedFools Paradise (TK 2)Buddy Holly2:20VIGO 134-137UnissuedFools Paradise (TK 3, master)Buddy Holly2:20VIGO 134-137UnissuedThink It Over (TK 1)Buddy Holly0:19VIGO 134-137UnissuedThink It Over (TK 2)Buddy Holly1:27VIGO 134-137UnissuedThink It Over (TK 3)Buddy Holly1:48VIGO 134-137UnissuedThink It Over (TK 4)Buddy Holly1:50VIGO 134-137UnissuedThink It Over (TK 5, master)Buddy Holly1:50VIGO 134-137Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: card-board box – Norman Petty: organProduced by Norman Petty19 February 1958 - Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The Roses - Robert Linville, Ray Rush, David Bigham, backing vocals and Vi Petty on pianoFebruary 15, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedTake Your Time (TK 1, breakdown)Buddy Holly0:38VIGO 134-137UnissuedTake Your Time (TK 2, breakdown)Buddy Holly1:09VIGO 134-137UnissuedTake Your Time (TK 3)Buddy Holly1:56VIGO 134-137CORAL 9-61985Take Your Time (TK 4, master)Buddy Holly1:58Geffen, 2009February 19, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (overdub session)Brunswick 55072Fools Paradise (TK 3, master)Buddy Holly2:28Geffen, 2009Brunswick 55072Think It Over (TK 5, master)Buddy Holly1:47Geffen, 2009Overdubded by Norman Petty with The Roses (Robert Linville, Ray Rush, David Bigham): backing vocals and Vi Petty: pianoFebruary 19, 1958Jerry „Ivan“ AllisonNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New MexicoUnissuedReal Wild Child (TK 2)*Ivan2:23 ET 1034Coral 9-62017Real Wild Child (TK 2, guitar overdub / vocal overdub by The Roses)**Ivan2:17 ET 1034UnissuedOh, You Beautiful Doll (TK 1)Ivan1:20 ET 1034UnissuedOh, You Beautiful Doll (TK 2)Ivan1:20 ET 1034Coral 9- 62017Oh, You Beautiful Doll (TK 2, water-filled glasses overdub)Ivan1:19ET 1034Musicians – Jerry "Ivan" Allison: vocal - Buddy Holly: lead guitar, electric rhythm guitar & backing vocal on *), overdubbed lead guitar on **) - Joe B. Mauldin: bass and backing vocal on **) - Bo Clarke: drums and backing vocal on **)February 24, 1958The Crickets perform two shows at the Dade County Auditorium in Miami, Florida"Big Gold Record Stars Show"Buddy speach – WTRL PromoBuddy Holly0:08 ET 1034Interview with Bob ChesneyInterview1:31 ET 1034UnissuedEverydayBuddy Holly0:12 ET 1034UnissuedThat’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly0:06 ET 1034February 25, 1958The tour does their last performance at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaUnissuedHallelujah, I Love Her SoSession with Jerry Lee Lewis0:07 ET 1034UnissuedDrown In My own TearsSession with Jerry Lee Lewis0:58 ET 1034March 2, 1958Buddy Holly & The Crickets„Sundy Night At The London Palladium“, London Palladium, Argyle Street, London W1, EnglandUnissuedThat’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly2:12ET 1034UnissuedPeggy SueBuddy Holly1:56ET 1034UnissuedOh Boy! Buddy Holly2:07ET 1034Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsBroadcast live by Associated TeleVision and sound recording off-air preserved by Jack and Vic Chinn.March 14, 1958Buddy Holly & The Crickets„Off The Records“ - Studio 2, BBC Riverside Television Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London W6UnissuedMaybe BabyBuddy Holly2:05ROLL 2025Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsMay 25 - 26, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (split session)UnissuedLonesome TearsBuddy Holly1:45UnissuedIt’s So EasyBuddy Holly2:08Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Tommy Allsup: lead guitar - Joe B. Mauldin: bass - Jerry Allison: drums27 May 1958 - Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The Roses (Robert Linville, Ray Bush, David Bigham): backing vocalsCoral CRL 62051HeartbeatBuddy Holly2:08Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Tommy Allsup: lead guitar – George Atwood: bass - Jerry Allison: drumsMay 27, 1957Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico (overdub session)Brunswick 55094Lonesome TearsBuddy Holly1:45Geffen, 2009Brunswick 55094It’s So EasyBuddy Holly2:08Geffen, 2009Overdubbed by Norman Petty with The Roses (Robert Linville, Ray Bush, David Bigham): backing vocalsJune 2, 1958Buddy Holly & The CricketsNorman Petty Studios, 1313 West 7th Street, Clovis, New Mexico UnissuedLove’s Made A Fool Of YouBuddy Holly2:06Geffen, 2009UnissuedWishingBuddy Holly2:00Geffen, 2009Musicians – Buddy Holly: vocal and acoustic guitar – Tommy Allsup: lead guitar – George Atwood: bass – Bo Clarke: drumsStereo remixe you will find under “Other Artists” section!