Words & Music by: Side A – J. P. Richardson (The Big Bopper); Side B – Richardson, Johnny Preston
Musicians: Johnny Preston (lead vocals), Hal Harris (guitar), Buck Henson (bass), Link Davis (sax), Doc Lewis (piano), Bill Kimbrough (drums), Bill Hall, George Jones & The Big Bopper (Indian chants on side A)
Recording sessions: Produced by Bill Hall at Gold Star Studio, Houston, TX, Dec. 1958
Highest chart positions: US #1, US R&B #3, UK #1
After Preston's band had performed at Richardson's club, he offered Preston his songs to be recorded. The songs became Preston's debut and biggest hit single.
Richardson died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on Feb. 3, 1959. This caused some delay in getting this single released.
List price: Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25
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