On February 20, 1958, “Coral” label released the self-titled, debut Buddy Holly studio album. It was recorded April 1957 – January 1958, in Clovis, New Mexico and in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele and Norman Petty.
Personnel:
- Buddy Holly – vocals, guitar
- Niki Sullivan – rhythm guitar
- Joe B. Mauldin – bass
- Jerry Allison – drums
- Al Caiola – guitar
- Donald Arnone – guitar
- Norman Petty – organ, piano
- Vi Petty – piano, celesta
- C. W. Kendall Jr. – piano
- William Marihe – backing vocals
- Robert Bollinger – backing vocals
- Robert Harter – backing vocals
- Merrill Ostrus – backing vocals
- Abby Hoffer – backing vocals
Track listing:
- I’m Gonna Love You Too – Joe B. Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
- Peggy Sue – Jerry Allison, Norman Petty
- Look at Me – Jerry Allison, Norman Petty
- Listen to Me – Buddy Holly – Norman Petty
- Valley of Tears – Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew
- Ready Teddy – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
- Everyday – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
- Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues – Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz, Stanley Clayton
- Words of Love – Buddy Holly
- You’re So Square (Baby I Don’t Care) – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Rave On – Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
- Little Baby – Norman Petty, C. W. Kendall Jr.
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