On November 27, 1957, “Brunswick” label released “The Chirping Crickets”, the debut Crickets (The) album. It was recorded February – September 1957, and was produced by Norman Petty.

Personnel:

• Buddy Holly– lead and backing vocals, lead and acoustic guitar
• Niki Sullivan– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Larry Welborn – contrabass
• Joe B. Mauldin– contrabass
• Jerry Allison– drums, card-box percussion, backing vocals
• The Picks (Bill Pickering, John Pickering and Bob Lapham) – backing vocals
• Ramona and Gary Tollett – backing vocals

 Track listing:

1. Oh, Boy! – Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
2. Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
3. You’ve Got Love – Roy Orbison, Johnny Wilson, Norman Petty
4. Maybe Baby – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
5. It’s Too Late – Chuck Willis
6. Tell Me How – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Jerry Allison
7. That’ll Be the Day – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Jerry Allison
8. I’m Looking for Someone to Love – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
9. An Empty Cup (And a Broken Date) – Roy Orbison, Norman Petty
10. Send Me Some Lovin’ – John Marascalco, Leo Price
11. Last Night – Joe B. Mauldin, Norman Petty
12. Rock Me Baby – Shorty Long, Susan Heather