Complete official, Demo, and Rarities tracks of Buddy Holly

All Buddy Holly's music in Recording order

Most Takes/Versions/Live tracks ommited
The following recordings include all the officially released tracks with their corresponding matrix numbers along with some very rare recordings, to a large extent without master matrix numbers.
*** Recordings where Buddy made a "guest" appearance on, rather than an outright Buddy Holly track.

Click each song title for the lyrics (NL = No Lyrics found as yet)

Title Time Matrix Number Mono/Stereo Recorded Version In My
Collection Line Up / Description

Two timin' woman 2:14 Mono 1949 Written by Clarence
Eugene "Hank" Snow Yes The earliest known recording by Buddy Holly at the age of thirteen before his voice changed.
This old Hank Snow song was recorded on a wire-recorder transferred to an acetate,
then to tape. Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar

I'll just pretend 2:19 Mono Late 1952 Written by Jessie Mae Martin Yes Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties.
Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/mandolin.

Take these shackles
from my heart 1:44 Mono Late 1952 Written by Julius Frank
Anthony "Pee Wee King"
Kuczynski andHenry Ellis
"Redd" Stewart Yes Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties.
Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/mandolin.

Footprints In the
Snow 1:17 Mono 1953 Written by Harry Wright Yes Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties.
Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/guitar.
Very possibly from same session as the above 2 tracks

I saw the moon cry
last night
NL
3:19 RCCD 3017 Mono 10 November 1953
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Jack Neal Yes Jack Neal - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - electric lead guitar

I heard the Lord
calling for me
NL 2:34 RCCD 3017 Mono 10 November 1953
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Jack Neal Yes Jack Neal - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - electric lead guitar

Flower Of My Heart 2:33 114930 Mono 54/55 Written by Don Guess
and Bob Montgomery Yes

Door To My Heart 2:21 114931 Mono 54/55 Written by Bob Montgomery Yes

I Gambled My Heart 2:41 114932 Mono 54/55 Written by Sonny Curtis
or Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery; JI Allison; Larry Welborn, and Sonny Curtis

Soft Place In My
Heart 2:13 114933 Mono 54/55 Written by Bob Montgomery Yes

Gotta Get You Near
Me Blues 1:54 114936 Mono 54/55 Written by Bob Montgomery Yes

You And I Are
Through 2:04 Mono Demo - early 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas unissued, undubbed
version of 114935
Written by Bob Montgomery
The original title was "I Just
Don't Care". Yes Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar;
Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/second lead guitar;
Larry Welborn - string bass;

Baby, it's love 1:50 115917 Mono Demo - early 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Buddy (Ella)
Holly and Bob Montgomery Yes

Memories 2:13 115918 Mono Demo - early 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Bob Montgomery Yes

Queen of the
Ballroom 2:19 115919 Mono Demo - early 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Don Guess Yes Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery; JI Allison; Larry Welborn, and Sonny Curtis

Gotta Roll ? Mono 1955 Lubbock, Texas
probably KDAV Studios This is an alternative title
and version of
"Down the Line"
Written by Buddy Holly &
Bob Montgomery No Buddy Holly - Vocals and guitar; Bob Montgomery - vocals and guitar

Down the line 2:02 114934 Mono 7 June 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls Written by Buddy Holly
& Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Bob Montgomery - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums;
Larry Welborn - bass

You and I are through 2:04 114935 Mono Demo - 7th June 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls Written by Bob Montgomery
Originally titled "I Just
Don't Care". Yes Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar;
Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/second lead guitar;
Larry Welborn - string bass; unknown drums but probably J.I. Allison

Baby Let's Play
House 2:20 114937 Mono 7 June 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls Written by Arthur Gunter Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Bob Montgomery - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums;
Larry Welborn - bass

I'll miss my heart *** 2:24 Mono June 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls Written by Autry Inman No Sonny Curtis - vocals/lead guitar; Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums;
Larry Welborn or possibly Don Guess - bass

Because you love me *** 1:54 Mono June 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls Written by Sonny Curtis No Sonny Curtis - vocals/lead guitar; Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums;
Larry Welborn or possibly Don Guess - bass

Door to my heart 2:22 Mono Demo - mid 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls unissued, undubbed
version of 114931 Yes Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - steel guitar; unknown drums; Larry Welborn - string bass

Flower of my heart 2:32 Mono Demo - mid 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls unissued, undubbed
version of 114930 Yes Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - steel guitar; unknown drums; Larry Welborn - string bass

Soft place in my heart 2:13 Mono Demo - mid 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls unissued, undubbed
version of 114933 Yes Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - string bass; unknown drums

Gotta get you near
me Blues 1:51 Mono Demo - mid 1955
Nesman Studio,
Wichita Falls unissued, undubbed
version of 114936 Yes Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums

I gambled my heart 2:41 Mono Demo - mid 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Sonny Curtis
or Bob Montgomery Yes Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - string bass; unknown drums

Baby it's love 1:49 Mono Demo - mid 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas unissued, undubbed
version of 115917 Yes Bob Montgomery - duet and lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - duet vocals/lead guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums

Memories 2:13 Mono Demo - mid 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly - duet and lead vocals/lead guitar; Bob Montgomery - duet vocals/acoustic guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums

Queen of the
ballroom 2:19 Mono Demo - mid 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas unissued, undubbed
version of 115919
Written by Don Guess Yes Buddy Holly - duet and lead vocals/lead guitar; Bob Montgomery - duet vocals/acoustic guitar;
Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums

Have you heard the
latest ***
NL ? Mono 1955 Lubbock, Texas ? Written by
Sonny Curtis ??? No Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass

There's a heartbreak
in stone/store ***
NL 1:37 Mono 1955 Lubbock, Texas ? Written by
Sonny Curtis ??? No Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass

This bottle *** ? Mono 1955 Lubbock, Texas Written by Sonny Curtis No Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass

All from loving you *** 2:32 RCCD 3004 Mono 1955
Radio KSEL,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Ben Hall No Ben Hall - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle;
Weldon Myrick - steel guitar; Dena Hall - bass

Rose of Monterey *** 2:12 RCCD 3004 Mono 1955
Radio KDAV,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Ben Hall No Ben Hall - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle;
Weldon Myrick - steel guitar; Dena Hall - bass

I wanna play house
with you
(aka Baby, let's play
house) 2:18 Mono Demo - late 1955
Jim Beck Studios,
Dallas, Texas Written by Arthur Gunter Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Bob Montgomery? - vocals/guitar;
Sonny Curtis - guitar; Larry Welborn - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Love me 1:47 Mono 7 December 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Decca demo recording
Written by Buddy Holly
and Sue Parrish Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar;
Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Don't come back
knockin' 2:02 Mono
7 December 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas
Decca demo recording
Written by Buddy Holly
and Sue Parrish Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar;
Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Baby won't you come
out tonight
(aka Moonlight baby) 1:57 Mono 7 December 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas
Decca demo recording
Written by Buddy Holly
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar;
Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

I guess I was just a
fool 2:18 Mono 7 December 1955
KDAV Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Demo recording for Decca
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar;
Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

I forgot to remember
to forget ? Mono Late 55 or early 56
KLLL Radio station,
suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Written by Stan Kesler
and Charlie Feathers No Buddy Holly - Vocals/Guitar; unknown other musicians
Only on acetate and very badly scratched on Buddy's request.
Either Buddy was totally dissatisfied with the recording or he
was worried about violating his contract with Decca

Love Me 2:06 089280 Mono 26 January 1956
1st Decca recording session
Bradley's Recording Studio,
804 16th Avenue, Nashville Take 10
Written by Buddy Holly
and Sue Parrish Yes Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar;
Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums

Don't Come Back
Knockin' 2:14 089281 Mono 26 January 1956
1st Decca recording session
Bradley's Recording Studio,
804 16th Avenue, Nashville Written by Buddy Holly
and Sue Parrish Yes Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar;
Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums

Midnight shift 2:10 089282 Mono 26 January 1956
1st Decca recording session
Bradley's Recording Studio,
804 16th Avenue, Nashville Written by
Jimmy Ainsworth and
Earl Lee Yes Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar;
Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums

Blue Days, Black
Nights 2:03 089283 Mono
26 January 1956
1st Decca recording session
Bradley's Recording Studio,
804 16th Avenue, Nashville
Written by Ben Hall Yes Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar;
Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums

Brown eyed
handsome man 2:11 Mono Demo - Lubbock 1956
Texas Written by Charles
Edward Anderson
'Chuck' Berry Yes alternate version possibly recorded Late November - early December 1956
at home, 1926, 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas

Baby, Won't You
Come Out Tonight 1:55 110997 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Undubbed
Written by Buddy Holly
Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

I Guess I Was Just A
Fool 2:13 110999 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

I Tried To Forget ? 111000 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico possibly alternative
title for 110999 ? Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

It's Not My Fault 1:20 111001 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Undubbed demo
Written by Ben Hall
and Weldon Myrick
Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

I'm Gonna Set My
Foot Down 2:17 111002 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Undubbed demo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Changing All Those
Changes 1:40 111003 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Undubbed demo
Written by Buddy Holly
or Jim Rae Denny but
more than likely written
by Ahmet Ertegun Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Rock-A-Bye Rock 2:22 111004 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Undubbed demo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Because I Love You 2:40 111006 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Undubbed demo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Baby, Won't You
Come Out Tonight ??? 112766 Mono Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Because I Love You 2:37 112768 Stereo Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

It's Not My Fault 1:50 112769 Stereo Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Ben Hall
and Weldon Myrick
Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

I'm Gonna Set My
Foot Down 2:16 112770 Stereo Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Changing All Those
Changes 1:40 112771 Stereo Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Earlier version
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly
or Jim Rae Denny but
more than likely written
by Ahmet Ertegun Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Rock-A-Bye Rock 2:22 112772 Stereo Between Feb. and Apr. 1956
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Rock Around with
Ollie Vee 2:12 100440 Mono 22 July 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 8
Written by Sonny Curtis
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy - rhythm guitar,
Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

I'm Changin' All
Those Changes 2:13 100441 Mono 22 July 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 4
Written by Buddy Holly
or Jim Rae Denny but
more than likely written
by Ahmet Ertegun
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy - rhythm guitar,
Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

That'll Be The Day 2:28 100442 Mono 22 July 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee Take 19
Written by Buddy Holly
and Jerry Allison Yes Buddy Holly - lead and harmony vocals; Buddy Holly - lead and rhythm guitar;
Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Girl On My Mind 2:17 100443 Mono 22 July 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 3
Written by Ahmet Ertegun
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy Holly - rhythm guitar,
Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Ting A Ling 2:41 100444 Mono 22 July 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee Take 7
Written by Ahmet Ertegun Yes Buddy Holly - Lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - guitar, Don Guess - bass
and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

Rock Around With
Ollie Vee 2:16 101033 Mono 15 November 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 12
Written by Sonny Curtis
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass;
Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax.
Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax

Modern Don Juan 2:38 101034 Mono 15 November 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 6 (not 76 as can be
heard by the engineer)
Written by Don Guess
and Jack Neal
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass;
Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax.
Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax

You Are My One
Desire 2:22 101035 Mono 15 November 1956
Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut)
Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee
Take 2
Written by Don Guess
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass;
Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax.
Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax

Gone 1:09 114095 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Radio KDAV,
Lubbock, Texas
Possibly a home recording
as Buddy's mother
remembers him recording it.
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Smokey Rogers
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan and probably not Sonny Curtis or Don Guess

Have You Ever Been
Lonely 1:25 120717 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas Buddy calls to his mother
at the end. Originally mono
but overdubbed to stereo
Written by George "Funky"
Brown and Peter DeRose Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Good Rockin'
Tonight 1:59 120715 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Roy Brown
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Rip It Up 1:26 114087 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Robert A.
'Bumps' Blackwell and
John S. Marascalco Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Blue Monday 2:00 120716 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by
Dave Bartholomew and
Antoine "Fats" Domino Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Honky Tonk
Instrumental 3:27 114091 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Billy Butler,
Bill Doggett, Clifford
Scott, and Berisford
"Shep" Shepherd Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Blue Suede Shoes 1:52 114089 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Carl Perkins
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Shake, Rattle and
Roll 1:21 114097 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
Written by
Charles E. Calhoun
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Ain't Got No Home 2:02 120722 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Clarence
"Frogman" Henry
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Holly Hop
Instrumental 1:42 120723 Stereo Late Nov. - early December 1956
Home Recording
1926, 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly
Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan

Brown Eyed
Handsome Man 2:03 111005 Mono December 1956
Norman Petty Studios - Clovis
New Mexico Undubbed
Written by Charles Edward
Anderson "Chuck" Berry Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn

Brown Eyed
Handsome Man 2:03 112767 Stereo December 1956
Norman Petty Studios - Clovis
New Mexico Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn

Bo Diddley 2:23 110998 Mono December 1956
Norman Petty Studios, Clovis
New Mexico Undubbed
Written by
Ellas "Bo Diddley" McDaniels Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass

Bo Diddley 2:19 112764 Stereo December 1956
Norman Petty Studios, Clovis
New Mexico Originally mono but
overdubbed to stereo Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn

Let the Good Times
Roll ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by Louis Jordan
and Sam Theard No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Money Honey ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by Jesse Stone No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Shake, Rattle and
Roll ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Charles E. Calhoun No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Forty Cups of Coffee ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by Danny Overbea No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Ooby Dooby ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Allen R. Penner and
Wade Lee Moore No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Cindy Lou
(first version of Peggy Sue)
NL
? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by Buddy Holly No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Hey doll baby ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by Titus Turner No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Be-bop-a-lula ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Gene Vincent with either
Tex Davies or Don Graves No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Hound dog ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Trying to get to you ? Mono December 1956/January 1957
various locations in and around
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Charles Singleton and
Rose Marie McCoy No Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums.
Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections

Go boy go *** 2:33 Mono 21 February 1957
KDAV Radio Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by B. Wilson Yes Gary Tollett - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
JI Allison - drums; Kenny Driver - bass

Gone *** 2:15 Mono 21 February 1957
KDAV Radio Studio,
Lubbock, Texas Written by Smokey Rogers Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
JI Allison - Drums; Kenny Driver - bass;
Ramona Tollet, June Clark, Niki Sullivan - backing vocals

I'm Lookin' For
Someone to Love 1:55 102021 Mono 25 February 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan - guitars, Larry Welborn - bass;
Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums

That'll be The Day 2:15 102022 Mono 25 February 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Demo which became
a Brunswick Master
Written by Buddy Holly
and Jerry Allison Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - guitar, Larry Welborn - bass,
Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums; June Clark, Niki Sullivan,
Gary and Ramona Tollett - backing vocals

Go boy go *** 2:35 Mono 1 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by B. Wilson Yes Gary Tollett - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums

Gone *** 2:12 Mono 1 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Smokey Rogers Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums;
Ramona Tollet, June Clark, Niki Sullivan - backing vocals

I overlooked an
orchid *** 2:43 Mono 1 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Carl Story,
Carl Smith, and Shirly Lyn Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums

Golden rocket *** 2:19 Mono 1 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Clarence Eugene
"Hank" Snow Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums

On my mind again *** 2:35 4-40920
JZSP 41304 Mono 12 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Dean Beard,
Ray Doggett, and Slim Willet No Billy Walker - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass;
Jerry Allison - drums; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals
(it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track)

Viva la matador ***
NL
1:55 4-40920
JZSP 41305 Mono 12 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Billy Walker No Billy Walker - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass;
Jerry Allison - drums; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals
(it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track)

Last Night 1:52 103532 Mono 12 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Demo
Written by Joe B. Mauldin
and Norman Petty
Yes Buddy Holly - lead vocals/lead guitar; Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar and harmony vocals;
Joe B. Mauldin - bass and J. I. Allison - drums

Maybe Baby 1:55 117146(A) Mono 12 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Demo "cha cha" version
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - lead vocals/lead guitar; Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar and harmony vocals;
Joe B. Mauldin - bass and J. I. Allison - drums

Maybe Baby 1:53 117146(B) Mono 12 March 1957
Norman Petty Studios
Clovis, New Mexico First non-demo version
Written by Buddy Holly Yes

Words of Love 1:54 102255 Mono 8 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Demo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy's first venture into vocal and guitar overdubbing. Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar,
Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

Mailman Bring Me
No More Blues 2:11 102256 Mono 8 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Demo
Written by Bill Katz,
Ruth Roberts, and
Stanley Clayton
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass;
Jerry Allison - drums; Vi Petty - piano

It's a wonderful
feeling *** 2:29 Epic 5-9234 -
# JZSP 42149 Mono 28 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Jim Robinson,
Jack Huddle, and
Norman Petty Yes Jim Robinson - Vocal; Buddy Holly - Lead Guitar; Joe Mauldin - Bass;
Jerry Allison - Cardboard Box; Jack Huddle - Rhythm Guitar;
Overdubbing Vocals by The Roses; Vi Petty - Piano
This song was first released on Norman Petty's PETSEY label
The original release on Epic (Promotion Record) 5-9234 with overdubbing vocals by The Roses.

A whole lotta lovin' *** 2:08 Epic 5-9234 -
# JZSP 42150 Mono 28 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 2 (of 3)
Written by Jim Robinson,
Jack Huddle, and
Norman Petty
Yes Jim Robinson - Vocal; Buddy Holly - Lead Guitar; Joe Mauldin - Bass;
Jerry Allison - Cardboard Box; Jack Huddle - Rhythm Guitar;
The original release on Epic (Promotion Record) 5-9234 with overdubbing vocals by The Roses.

By the mission wall *** 2:35 ST-2613 Mono 28 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Ken Cline Yes Fred Crawford - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Joe B Mauldin - bass;
Norman Petty - organ; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals

Believe me *** 2:33 HO8W-0165 Mono 28 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Jim Robinson
and Norman Petty Yes Jack Huddle - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums;
The Bowman Brothers; Joe Mauldin - bass

Starlight *** 2:06 HO8W-0164 Mono 28 April 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Jim Robinson,
Jack Huddle, and
Norman Petty Yes Jack Huddle - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums; Joe Mauldin - bass

Not Fade Away 2:17 103104 Mono 27 May1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Originally a demo for
the Everly Brothers.
Master unspliced by MCA
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box);
original backing vocals - Buddy, Jerry, and Niki Sullivan.

Everyday 2:08 103105 Mono 27 May1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Demo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion (knee slapping);
Joe Mauldin on bass; Vi Petty played a Celeste (a keyboarded xylophone)
instead of a lead guitar

Tell Me How 1:58 103529 Mono May / June 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison Yes Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan - guitars, Joe Mauldin - bass;
Jerry Allison - drums; Norman Petty - Baldwin electric organ

Ready Teddy 1:30 104199 Mono May / June 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Robert Blackwell and
John Marascalco Yes Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan on guitar, Joe Mauldin on bass;
Jerry Allison on drums; Vi Petty - piano

Valley Of Tears 2:06 104201 Mono May / June 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Dave Bartholomew and
Antoine "Fats" Domino Yes Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan on guitar, Joe Mauldin on bass and Jerry Allison on drums;
Norman Petty - Baldwin electric organ; Vi Petty - piano

Man from Texas *** 2:18 K8OW-2764 Mono 24 June 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by M. Russell,
S. Dougherty, and
Norman Petty No Jim Robinson - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums;
Vi Petty - piano; The Picks - overdubbed backing vocals

Oh, Boy! 2:07 103179 Mono 29 June - 1 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Sonny West,
Bill Tilghman, and
Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums.
Buddy clears his throat right after the guitar break at 1 minute, 23 seconds

Listen to Me 2:20 103258 Mono 1 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Real cricket at
1 minute 15 seconds
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar;
Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

I'm Gonna Love You
Too 2:13 103257 Mono 1 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Real cricket at end
Written by Joe Mauldin,
Niki Sullivan, and
Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar;
Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Peggy Sue 2:29 103180 Mono 2 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Take 2 Master
Written by Jerry Allison
and Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Niki Sullivan was there but didn't play on the recording. Buddy played his usual Stratocaster and
used the middle pickup (probably with the tone backed off a little) to provide a fairly mellow
accompaniment to his singing. When it got to the lead break he needed to switch to the bridge
pickup (which had no tone control) to provide the cutting sound heard on the record. As he
couldn't do this himself, Niki knelt in front of him during the recording and switched between
the two pickups for him at the appropriate times.

Humble heart *** 2:27 F80W-7199 Mono 12/26 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Ray Winkler and
Ralph Newton Yes Sherry Davis - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; George Atwood - bass;
Jack Vaughan - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ;
Gene Medley and The Picks - backing vocals

Broken promises *** 2:34 F80W-7200 Mono 12/26 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Ray Winkler and
John Loftus Yes Sherry Davis - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; George Atwood - bass;
Jack Vaughan - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ; The Picks - backing vocals

Honey, honey *** 2:36 Mono 14 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Gary Tollett Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums;
Joe B Mauldin - bass; Ramona Tollett - backing vocals

Look to the future *** 1:56 Mono 14 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Norman Petty and
Niki Sullivan Yes Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums;
Joe B Mauldin - bass; Ramona Tollett - backing vocals

Wreck of the old '97 *** 2:10 Mono 15 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by David G. George Yes Carolyn Hester - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion;
George Atwood - bass; Gordon Hester - harmonica

Scarlet ribbons *** 3:34 Mono 15 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Evelyn Danzig and
Jack O. Segal Yes Carolyn Hester - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion;
George Atwood - bass

It's Too Late 2:22 103528 Mono 19 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 1 (of 2)
Written by Chuck Willis
Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

Send Me Some
Lovin' 2:33 103531 Mono 19 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 1 (of 2)
Written by John Marascalco
and Lloyd Price
Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums

Moondreams *** 2:33 42450 Mono 20/22 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Instrumental, no vocals
Written by Norman Petty
Yes Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ; Vi Petty - piano; Mike Mitchell - drums;
unknown bass (it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track,
it may have been Jack Vaughn on acoustic guitar)

One faded rose *** 2:46 103259 Mono 26 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Nita Baggett, Odis Echols,
and Charlie Phillips Yes Charlie Phillips - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar/harmony vocals;
Jack Vaughn - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums; Jimmy Blakely - steel guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano; Norman Petty - organ

Sugartime *** 2:18 103260 Mono 26 July 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 2 (of 2)
Written by Odis Echols
and Charlie Phillips

Yes Charlie Phillips - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; Jack Vaughn - acoustic guitar;
JI Allison - drums; Jimmy Blakely - steel guitar; George Atwood - bass

Patty Baby *** 2:12 103535 Mono 25 August 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Walter Baker and
Rick Tucker Yes Rick Tucker - vocals/rhythm guitar; Buddy Holly or Roy Orbison - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass;
Bo Clark - drums; Bill Pickering & The Picks - background vocals (it is very, very doubtful that
Buddy was involved on this track, he was in the middle of a tour during this period and wouldn't
have flown half way across the country just to sit in on someone else's session. It was probably
Roy Orbison on lead guitar). According to Rick Tucker, Buddy sat in on the Norman Petty
overdubbing at some point later. No date for this overdubbing session though.

Don't do me this way *** 2:16 103534+ Mono 25 August 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Rick Tucker Yes Rick Tucker - vocals/rhythm guitar; Buddy Holly or Roy Orbison - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass;
Bo Clark - drums; Bill Pickering & The Picks - background vocals (it is very, very doubtful that
Buddy was involved on this track, he was in the middle of a tour during this period and wouldn't
have flown half way across the country just to sit in on someone else's session. It was probably
Roy Orbison on lead guitar). According to Rick Tucker, Buddy sat in on the Norman Petty
overdubbing at some point later. No date for this overdubbing session though.

You've Got Love 2:05 103526 Mono 29 September 1957
The Officers Club Lounge
Tinker U.S. Air Force Base
Oklahoma City Written by Roy Orbison,
Norman Petty, and
Johnny Wilson Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums

Maybe Baby 2:01 103527 Mono 29 September 1957
The Officers Club Lounge
Tinker U.S. Air Force Base
Oklahoma City Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - 2nd lead guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums

An Empty Cup
(and a Broken Date) 2:11 103530 Mono 29 September 1957
The Officers Club Lounge
Tinker U.S. Air Force Base
Oklahoma City Written by Roy Orbison
and Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums

Rock Me My Baby 1:47 103533 Mono 29 September 1957
The Officers Club Lounge
Tinker U.S. Air Force Base
Oklahoma City Written by
Susan Heather and
Shorty Long Yes Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums

Little Baby 1:52 104204 Mono 17 December 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Buddy Holly and
Chester W. Kendall Jnr. Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - percussion;
C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano

Mona 9:32 Mono 19 December 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Full studio set including
Take 1 and Take 2
Written by Ellas "Bo Diddley"
McDaniels
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums;
C.W. Kendall Jnr. - piano; Joe B Mauldin - bass

(You're So Square)
Baby I Don't Care 1:35 104200 Mono 19 December 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box);
and C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano

Look At Me 2:04 104203 Mono 19 December 1957
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums;
and either Vi Petty or C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano

Rave On 1:48 104202 Mono 25 January 1958
Bell Sound Studios,
237 W. 54th Street, New York
Take 3 (of 3)
Written by Norman Petty,
Bill Tilghman, and
Sonny West
Yes Buddy Holly, Donald Amone and Al Caiola - guitars, Jerry Allison - drums;
Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Bob Thiele - piano; JiveTunes - backing vocals

That's My Desire 2:22 104215 Mono 25 and 26 January 1958
Bell Sound Studios,
237 W. 54th Street, New York
Take 3 Master (of 3)
Written by Helmy Kresa
and Carroll Loveday
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Norman Petty - piano; Either JiveTunes or The Crickets - backup vocals
Recording session for this tune began on the 25 but didn't finish till 2.00am on the 26th.

That's My Desire 2:22 117145 Mono 25 and 26 January 1958
Bell Sound Studios,
237 W. 54th Street, New York Take 3 Master (of 3) Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Norman Petty - piano; Either JiveTunes or The Crickets - backup vocals
Recording session for this tune began on the 25 but didn't finish till 2.00am on the 26th.

Well... All Right 2:12 104739 Mono 12 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly,
Jerry Allison, and Joe Mauldin Yes Buddy Holly- acoustic guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - bell of a cymbal

Take Your Time 1:55 104738 Mono 13 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Take 4 Master (of 4)
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Norman Petty - organ; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box);
Joe B. Mauldin - bass; The Roses - background vocals

Fool's Paradise 2:28 104994 Mono 13 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 3? Master (of 3)
Written by Sonny LeGlaire,
Horace Linsley, and
Norman Petty
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Vi Petty - piano; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box);
Joe B. Mauldin - bass; The Roses - background vocals

Think It Over 1:47 104993 Mono 14 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Take 5 Master (of 5?)
Written by Buddy Holly
and Jerry Allison Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums.
The background singers were the Roses; Vi Petty - piano solo

Real Wild Child
(aka Wild One) 2:17 105286 Mono 15 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
(? of 2)
Written by Johnny Greenan,
Johnny O'Keef, and
David Owens
Yes Buddy Holly - guitar on recordings for Jerry Allison's solo
singing attempt under his middle name of "Ivan"

Oh, You Beautiful
Doll 1:17 105287 Mono 15 February 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
(? of 3)
Written by
A. Seymour Brown
and Nat D. Ayer
Yes Buddy Holly - guitar on recordings for Jerry Allison's solo
singing attempt under his middle name of "Ivan"

Drown In My Own
Tears 0:55 Mono 21 February 1958
Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory
Tampa, Florida Written by Henry Glover Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Jerry Lee Lewis - piano
(only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)

Everyday 0:09 Mono 21 February 1958
Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory
Tampa, Florida Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals and guitar; The Crickets: all other instruments
(Recorded live from the backstage area.
Only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)

Hallelujah, I Love
Her So ? Mono 21 February 1958
Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory
Tampa, Florida Written by Ray Charles No Jerry Lee Lewis - vocals/piano; Buddy Holly - guitar

Real Wild Child ? Mono 21 February 1958
Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory
Tampa, Florida Written by Johnny Greenan,
Johnny O'Keef, and
David Owens No Jerry Lee Lewis - vocals/piano; Buddy Holly - guitar

That'll be the Day ? Mono 21 February 1958
Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory
Tampa, Florida Written by
Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison No Buddy Holly - vocals and guitar; The Crickets: all other instruments
(Recorded live from the backstage area.
Only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)

It's So Easy 2:08 105562 Mono 25 May 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Lonesome Tears 1:45 105563 Mono 25 May 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar;
Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Heartbeat 2:08 105511 Mono 28 May 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Bob Montgomery
and Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Wishing 2:00 113149 Mono 2 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Originally a demo for
the Everly Brothers
Written by Buddy Holly
and Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Glen "Bo" Clark - drums

Wishing 2:00 114085 Mono 2 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Overdubbed in stereo
Written by Buddy Holly
and Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar, George Atwood - bass
and Glen "Bo" Clark - drums

Love's Made a Fool
of You 1:57 114368 Mono 2 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Demo
Written by Buddy Holly
and Bob Montgomery Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar, George Atwood - bass
and Glen "Bo" Clark - drums

Take your time *** ? Mono 6 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly No Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

A little while ago ***

NL
? Mono 6 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Carolyn Hester No Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Hurry Santa, hurry ***
NL
? Mono 6 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Norman Petty
and Gordon Hester No Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Christmas in Killarney *** ? Mono 6 June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
James Cavanaugh,
John Redmond,
and Frank Weldon No Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar;
George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums

Early In the Morning 2:06 105182 Mono 19 June 1958
Coral Records Studios
The Pythian Temple
80th Street, New York Written by Bobby Darin
and Woody Harris Yes Buddy called this his "finest recording".
Still tied to his Atco Records contract, Bobby Darin approached Brunswick Records with this
song. Brunswick decided to release it as performed by the "Ding Dongs". Atco discovered the
deception and threatened a lawsuit. Brunswick turned over the masters but rushed Buddy into
the studio to "cover" the record using the same musicians and background singers. Listen to the
two versions, they are very similar. I think Buddy outsang Bobby too, which was no mean feat
as Bobby was considered one of the best of all time. Buddy Holly - vocals; the Dick Jacobs
Orchestra consisting of Al Chernet and George Barnes - guitars, David "Panama" Francis and
Philip Kraus - percussion, Sanford Bloch - bass, Sam Taylor - sax and Ernest Hayes - piano,
The Helen Way singers - backing vocals.

Now We're One 2:04 105183 Mono 19 June 1958
Coral Records Studios
The Pythian Temple
80th Street, New York
Take 5
Written by Bobby Darin
Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; the Dick Jacobs Orchestra consisting of Al Chernet and
George Barnes - guitar, David "Panama" Francis and Philip Kraus - percussion,
Sanford Bloch - bass, Sam Taylor - sax, Ernest Hayes - piano;
The Helen Way singers - backing vocals

Little Cowboys ***

NL
? Mono June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Lloyd Call
and Norman Petty No Lloyd Call overdubbed vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums;
George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano

If I Had Known ***

NL
? Mono June 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Lloyd Call
and Norman Petty No Homer Tankersley (AKA Ken James) overdubbed vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar;
JI Allison - Drums; George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano;
The Roses - overdubbed backing vocals

I Sent You Roses
*** 2:17 TSA CD 92-
55037-A Mono 7 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Jerry Englerth (Engler) No Jerry Engler - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar/chimes; George Atwood - bass;
Bo Clark - drums; Vi Petty - organ

What a' You Gonna
Do? *** 1:52 92-55037 Mono 7 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by
Jerry Englerth (Engler) No Jerry Engler - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar/chimes;
George Atwood - bass; Bo Clark - drums

When Sin Stops 2:07 107120(B) Mono 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Take 6 (of 6)
Produced by and for
Buddy Holly's "Prism
Recording Company"
Written by Bob Venable Yes Waylon Jennings - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar
Waylon Jennings' first solo singing attempt. Produced by Buddy Holly in 6 takes

When Sin Stops
(alternate version) 2:07 107120(A) Mono 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Produced by and for
Buddy Holly's "Prism
Recording Company"
Written by Bob Venable Yes Waylon Jennings - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar
Waylon Jennings' first solo singing attempt. Produced by Buddy Holly in 6 takes

Jole Blon 1:54 107121 Mono 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Take 1 (of 1)
Produced by and for
Buddy Holly's "Prism
Recording Company"
Written by Harry Choates Yes Waylon Jennings’ first solo singing attempt, it was produced by Buddy Holly in one take

Reminiscing 1:57 112352 Mono 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Buddy Holly
but credited to Curtis
"King Curtis" Ousley
as a gift from Buddy Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums;
King Curtis - tenor sax

Reminiscing 1:55 112762 Stereo 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico All instruments overdubbed
in stereo by the Fireballs
and released in 1962 Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums;
King Curtis - tenor sax

Come Back Baby 1:46 114367 Mono 10 September 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Take 2
Written by Fred Neil
and Norman Petty
Yes Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums;
King Curtis - tenor sax

Big Time Ladies Man

NL
? Mono 1958
KLLL Radio station, suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Glenn Corbin and Ray Corbin No Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar

When You Are
Lonely 1:15 Mono 1958
KLLL Radio station, suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Lester Flatt and Bill Monroe No Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar

More and More 0:31 Mono 1958
KLLL Radio station, suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Written by
Merle Kilgore and
Michael Webb Pierce No Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar

Stay Close to Me *** 1:54 106309 Mono 30 September 1958
Beltone Recording Studio
New York Take 4 (of 4)
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Lou Giordano - vocals; ; Buddy Holly - guitar; others unknown
Lou Giordano's first solo singing attempt, produced by Buddy Holly

Don't Cha Know *** 1:49 106310 Mono 30 September 1958
Beltone Recording Studio
New York
Take 3 (of 3)
Written by Phil Everly

Yes Lou Giordano - vocals; ; Buddy Holly - guitar and backing vocals;
Phil Everly - backing vocals; others unknown
Lou Giordano's first solo singing attempt, produced by Buddy Holly

It Doesn't Matter
Anymore 2:02 105870 Stereo 21 October 1958
Pythian Temple Recording Studios
New York
Take 1 (of 1)
Written by Paul Anka
Yes This and the next three recordings were Buddy's first and only stereo recordings,
(all other "stereo tracks were recorded in mono and overdubbed in stereo) although no one
knew that they could be in stereo until the masters were found ten years later. They were
recorded on a three-track recorder, which enabled a stereo mix. When they were finally
made into stereo, the master of "Raining In My Heart" could not be found.
Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments

True Love Ways 2:48 105869 Stereo 21 October 1958
Pythian Temple Recording Studios
New York Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments

Raining In My Heart 2:48 105871 Stereo 21 October 1958
Pythian Temple Recording Studios
New York Written by
Boudleaux and Felice Bryant Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments

Moondreams 2:41 105872 Stereo 21 October 1958
Pythian Temple Recording Studios
New York Written by Norman Petty Yes Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments

That's What They
Say 2:14 108598 Stereo 3 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Take 2 overdub (of 3)
Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar

What to Do 1:54 108599 Stereo 3 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar

What to Do 1:52 114086 Stereo 3 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort,
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar

That's What They
Say 2:14 114093 Stereo 3 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Take 2 (of 3)
Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar

Peggy Sue Got
Married 2:03 107694 Mono 5 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Peggy Sue Got Married 1:52 114088 Stereo 5 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

That Makes it Tough 2:37 108601 Stereo 8 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

That Makes it Tough 2:17 114092 Stereo 8 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Crying, Waiting,
Hoping 2:11 107695 Mono 14 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Crying, Waiting,
Hoping 2:03 114090 Stereo 14 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Frankie Frankenstein ? 106297 15 December 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico Written by Jack Huddle,
Norman Petty and
Jim Robinson Yes
Released under Jerry Allison's middle name of Ivan and released on February 2nd 1959.
Jerry Allison - Vocal; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Sonny Curtis - Guitar.
Very doubtful that Buddy Holly had any involvement.
Released less than 24 hours before Buddy Holly died.

That'll Be Alright ? 106298
15 December 1958
Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios
Clovis, New Mexico
Written by
Johnny O'Keefe,
David Lloyd Owens
and Norman Petty No Released under Jerry Allison's middle name of Ivan and released on February 2nd 1959.
Jerry Allison - Vocal; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Sonny Curtis - Guitar.
Very doubtful that Buddy Holly had any involvement.
Released less than 24 hours before Buddy Holly died.

Learning the Game 2:10 108600 Stereo 17 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Learning the Game 2:00 114096 Stereo 17 December 1958
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

You're the One 1:29 111007 Mono 27 December 1958
KLLL Radio station, suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Undubbed solo version
Written by Buddy Holly,
Ray Corbin, and
Waylon Jennings Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar;
Waylon Jennings and Ray Corbin - percussion (hand claps and knee slaps)

You're the One 2:01 120719 Stereo 27 December 1958
KLLL Radio station, suite 2001,
Great Plains Building
Lubbock, Texas Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Buddy Holly,
Ray Corbin, and
Waylon Jennings Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Slippin' And Slidin' 3:29 112763 Stereo 20 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Slow version
(correct speed)
Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Little Richard,
Didi? Bocage, John
Collins, and Al Smith Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Slippin' And Slidin' 2:31 120718 Stereo 20 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Fast version
(double speed)
Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Smokey Joe's Cafe 2:12 120721 Stereo 21 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Jerry Leiber
and Mike Stoller Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Umm, Oh Yeah
(Dearest) 1:51 114094 Stereo 22 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Mickey Baker,
Prentice Polk, and Ellas
"Bo Diddley" McDaniels Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Love Is Strange 3:03 120714 Stereo 22 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo
Written by Mickey Baker,
Sylvia Robinson, and Ellas
"Bo Diddley" McDaniels Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

(Umm, Oh Yeah)
Dearest 1:51 120720 Stereo 22 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original was mono but
overdubbed to stereo Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Wait Till The Sun
Shines Nellie 1:14 112353 Mono January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Written by
Andrew B. Sterling
and Harry Von Tilzer Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Wait Till The Sun
Shines Nellie 1:52 112765 Stereo January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Original mono but
overdubbed to stereo Yes Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar

Leave My Woman
Alone
Instrumental
1:22 January 1959
Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort
Fifth Avenue, New York Written by Buddy Holly Yes Buddy Holly guitar instrumental. This untitled track was probably recorded on
December 3rd 1958 although the Scotch tape label does not mention it. On
bootleg albums this untitled recording that was based on "Leave My Woman
Alone" goes by the names of "Buddy's Guitar", "Untitled Instrumental", and
"I Know I'll Have the Blues Again".

Title	Time	Matrix Number	Mono/Stereo	Recorded	Version	In My Collection	Line Up / Description
Two timin' woman	2:14		Mono	1949	Written by Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow	Yes	The earliest known recording by Buddy Holly at the age of thirteen before his voice changed. This old Hank Snow song was recorded on a wire-recorder transferred to an acetate, then to tape. Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar
I'll just pretend	2:19		Mono	Late 1952	Written by Jessie Mae Martin	Yes	Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties. Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/mandolin.
Take these shackles from my heart	1:44		Mono	Late 1952	Written by Julius Frank Anthony "Pee Wee King" Kuczynski andHenry Ellis "Redd" Stewart	Yes	Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties. Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/mandolin.
Footprints In the Snow	1:17		Mono	1953	Written by Harry Wright	Yes	Recorded by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery during the early fifties. Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/guitar. Very possibly from same session as the above 2 tracks
I saw the moon cry last night NL	3:19	RCCD 3017	Mono	10 November 1953 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Jack Neal	Yes	Jack Neal - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - electric lead guitar
I heard the Lord calling for me NL	2:34	RCCD 3017	Mono	10 November 1953 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Jack Neal	Yes	Jack Neal - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - electric lead guitar
Flower Of My Heart	2:33	114930	Mono	54/55	Written by Don Guess and Bob Montgomery	Yes
Door To My Heart	2:21	114931	Mono	54/55	Written by Bob Montgomery	Yes
I Gambled My Heart	2:41	114932	Mono	54/55	Written by Sonny Curtis or Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery; JI Allison; Larry Welborn, and Sonny Curtis
Soft Place In My Heart	2:13	114933	Mono	54/55	Written by Bob Montgomery	Yes
Gotta Get You Near Me Blues	1:54	114936	Mono	54/55	Written by Bob Montgomery	Yes
You And I Are Through	2:04		Mono	Demo - early 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	unissued, undubbed version of 114935 Written by Bob Montgomery The original title was "I Just Don't Care".	Yes	Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/second lead guitar; Larry Welborn - string bass;
Baby, it's love	1:50	115917	Mono	Demo - early 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Buddy (Ella) Holly and Bob Montgomery	Yes
Memories	2:13	115918	Mono	Demo - early 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Bob Montgomery	Yes
Queen of the Ballroom	2:19	115919	Mono	Demo - early 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Don Guess	Yes	Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery; JI Allison; Larry Welborn, and Sonny Curtis
Gotta Roll	?		Mono	1955 Lubbock, Texas probably KDAV Studios	This is an alternative title and version of "Down the Line" Written by Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery	No	Buddy Holly - Vocals and guitar; Bob Montgomery - vocals and guitar
Down the line	2:02	114934	Mono	7 June 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	Written by Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Bob Montgomery - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass
You and I are through	2:04	114935	Mono	Demo - 7th June 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	Written by Bob Montgomery Originally titled "I Just Don't Care".	Yes	Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/second lead guitar; Larry Welborn - string bass; unknown drums but probably J.I. Allison
Baby Let's Play House	2:20	114937	Mono	7 June 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	Written by Arthur Gunter	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Bob Montgomery - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass
I'll miss my heart *******	2:24		Mono	June 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	Written by Autry Inman	No	Sonny Curtis - vocals/lead guitar; Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn or possibly Don Guess - bass
Because you love me *******	1:54		Mono	June 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	Written by Sonny Curtis	No	Sonny Curtis - vocals/lead guitar; Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn or possibly Don Guess - bass
Door to my heart	2:22		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	unissued, undubbed version of 114931	Yes	Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - steel guitar; unknown drums; Larry Welborn - string bass
Flower of my heart	2:32		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	unissued, undubbed version of 114930	Yes	Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - steel guitar; unknown drums; Larry Welborn - string bass
Soft place in my heart	2:13		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	unissued, undubbed version of 114933	Yes	Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - string bass; unknown drums
Gotta get you near me Blues	1:51		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 Nesman Studio, Wichita Falls	unissued, undubbed version of 114936	Yes	Bob Montgomery - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - harmony vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums
I gambled my heart	2:41		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Sonny Curtis or Bob Montgomery	Yes	Bob Montgomery - vocals/ acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - string bass; unknown drums
Baby it's love	1:49		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	unissued, undubbed version of 115917	Yes	Bob Montgomery - duet and lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - duet vocals/lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums
Memories	2:13		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly - duet and lead vocals/lead guitar; Bob Montgomery - duet vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums
Queen of the ballroom	2:19		Mono	Demo - mid 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	unissued, undubbed version of 115919 Written by Don Guess	Yes	Buddy Holly - duet and lead vocals/lead guitar; Bob Montgomery - duet vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Don Guess - bass; unknown drums
Have you heard the latest ******* NL	?		Mono	1955 Lubbock, Texas	? Written by Sonny Curtis ???	No	Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass
There's a heartbreak in stone/store ******* NL	1:37		Mono	1955 Lubbock, Texas	? Written by Sonny Curtis ???	No	Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass
This bottle *******	?		Mono	1955 Lubbock, Texas	Written by Sonny Curtis	No	Sonny Curtis - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Larry Welborn - bass
All from loving you *******	2:32	RCCD 3004	Mono	1955 Radio KSEL, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Ben Hall	No	Ben Hall - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Weldon Myrick - steel guitar; Dena Hall - bass
Rose of Monterey *******	2:12	RCCD 3004	Mono	1955 Radio KDAV, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Ben Hall	No	Ben Hall - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Sonny Curtis - fiddle; Weldon Myrick - steel guitar; Dena Hall - bass
I wanna play house with you (aka Baby, let's play house)	2:18		Mono	Demo - late 1955 Jim Beck Studios, Dallas, Texas	Written by Arthur Gunter	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Bob Montgomery? - vocals/guitar; Sonny Curtis - guitar; Larry Welborn - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Love me	1:47		Mono	7 December 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Decca demo recording Written by Buddy Holly and Sue Parrish	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Don't come back knockin'	2:02		Mono	7 December 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Decca demo recording Written by Buddy Holly and Sue Parrish	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Baby won't you come out tonight (aka Moonlight baby)	1:57		Mono	7 December 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Decca demo recording Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
I guess I was just a fool	2:18		Mono	7 December 1955 KDAV Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Demo recording for Decca Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Sonny Curtis - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
I forgot to remember to forget	?		Mono	Late 55 or early 56 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Written by Stan Kesler and Charlie Feathers	No	Buddy Holly - Vocals/Guitar; unknown other musicians Only on acetate and very badly scratched on Buddy's request. Either Buddy was totally dissatisfied with the recording or he was worried about violating his contract with Decca
Love Me	2:06	089280	Mono	26 January 1956 1st Decca recording session Bradley's Recording Studio, 804 16th Avenue, Nashville	Take 10 Written by Buddy Holly and Sue Parrish	Yes	Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar; Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums
Don't Come Back Knockin'	2:14	089281	Mono	26 January 1956 1st Decca recording session Bradley's Recording Studio, 804 16th Avenue, Nashville	Written by Buddy Holly and Sue Parrish	Yes	Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar; Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums
Midnight shift	2:10	089282	Mono	26 January 1956 1st Decca recording session Bradley's Recording Studio, 804 16th Avenue, Nashville	Written by Jimmy Ainsworth and Earl Lee	Yes	Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar; Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums
Blue Days, Black Nights	2:03	089283	Mono	26 January 1956 1st Decca recording session Bradley's Recording Studio, 804 16th Avenue, Nashville	Written by Ben Hall	Yes	Buddy Holly - Vocals; Grady Martin - acoustic rhythm guitar; Sonny Curtis - Lead Guitar; Don Guess - Bass; Doug Kirkham - drums
Brown eyed handsome man	2:11		Mono	Demo - Lubbock 1956 Texas	Written by Charles Edward Anderson 'Chuck' Berry	Yes	alternate version possibly recorded Late November - early December 1956 at home, 1926, 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Baby, Won't You Come Out Tonight	1:55	110997	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
I Guess I Was Just A Fool	2:13	110999	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
I Tried To Forget	?	111000	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	possibly alternative title for 110999	?	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
It's Not My Fault	1:20	111001	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed demo Written by Ben Hall and Weldon Myrick	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
I'm Gonna Set My Foot Down	2:17	111002	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed demo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Changing All Those Changes	1:40	111003	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed demo Written by Buddy Holly or Jim Rae Denny but more than likely written by Ahmet Ertegun	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Rock-A-Bye Rock	2:22	111004	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed demo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Because I Love You	2:40	111006	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Undubbed demo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Baby, Won't You Come Out Tonight	???	112766	Mono	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Because I Love You	2:37	112768	Stereo	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
It's Not My Fault	1:50	112769	Stereo	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Ben Hall and Weldon Myrick	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
I'm Gonna Set My Foot Down	2:16	112770	Stereo	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Changing All Those Changes	1:40	112771	Stereo	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Earlier version Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly or Jim Rae Denny but more than likely written by Ahmet Ertegun	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Rock-A-Bye Rock	2:22	112772	Stereo	Between Feb. and Apr. 1956 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Sonny Curtis - guitars, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Rock Around with Ollie Vee	2:12	100440	Mono	22 July 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 8 Written by Sonny Curtis	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy - rhythm guitar, Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
I'm Changin' All Those Changes	2:13	100441	Mono	22 July 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 4 Written by Buddy Holly or Jim Rae Denny but more than likely written by Ahmet Ertegun	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy - rhythm guitar, Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
That'll Be The Day	2:28	100442	Mono	22 July 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 19 Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead and harmony vocals; Buddy Holly - lead and rhythm guitar; Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Girl On My Mind	2:17	100443	Mono	22 July 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 3 Written by Ahmet Ertegun	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; either Grady Martin or Buddy Holly - rhythm guitar, Sonny Curtis - lead guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Ting A Ling	2:41	100444	Mono	22 July 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 7 Written by Ahmet Ertegun	Yes	Buddy Holly - Lead guitar; Sonny Curtis - guitar, Don Guess - bass and Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
Rock Around With Ollie Vee	2:16	101033	Mono	15 November 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 12 Written by Sonny Curtis	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass; Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax. Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax
Modern Don Juan	2:38	101034	Mono	15 November 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 6 (not 76 as can be heard by the engineer) Written by Don Guess and Jack Neal	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass; Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax. Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax
You Are My One Desire	2:22	101035	Mono	15 November 1956 Bradley's Studio A (Quonset hut) Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee	Take 2 Written by Don Guess	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Harold Bradley and Grady Martin - guitar; Don Guess - bass; Floyd Cramer - piano; Faris Coursey - drums; E.R. "Dutch" McMillan - alto sax. Another source says that Owen Bradley played piano and Boots Randolph played sax
Gone	1:09	114095	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Radio KDAV, Lubbock, Texas	Possibly a home recording as Buddy's mother remembers him recording it. Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Smokey Rogers	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan and probably not Sonny Curtis or Don Guess
Have You Ever Been Lonely	1:25	120717	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Buddy calls to his mother at the end. Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by George "Funky" Brown and Peter DeRose	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Good Rockin' Tonight	1:59	120715	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Roy Brown	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Rip It Up	1:26	114087	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Robert A. 'Bumps' Blackwell and John S. Marascalco	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Blue Monday	2:00	120716	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Dave Bartholomew and Antoine "Fats" Domino	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Honky Tonk Instrumental	3:27	114091	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Billy Butler, Bill Doggett, Clifford Scott, and Berisford "Shep" Shepherd	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Blue Suede Shoes	1:52	114089	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Carl Perkins	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Shake, Rattle and Roll	1:21	114097	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Written by Charles E. Calhoun	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Ain't Got No Home	2:02	120722	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Clarence "Frogman" Henry	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Holly Hop Instrumental	1:42	120723	Stereo	Late Nov. - early December 1956 Home Recording 1926, 19th Street Lubbock, Texas	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan
Brown Eyed Handsome Man	2:03	111005	Mono	December 1956 Norman Petty Studios - Clovis New Mexico	Undubbed Written by Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn
Brown Eyed Handsome Man	2:03	112767	Stereo	December 1956 Norman Petty Studios - Clovis New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn
Bo Diddley	2:23	110998	Mono	December 1956 Norman Petty Studios, Clovis New Mexico	Undubbed Written by Ellas "Bo Diddley" McDaniels	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass
Bo Diddley	2:19	112764	Stereo	December 1956 Norman Petty Studios, Clovis New Mexico	Originally mono but overdubbed to stereo	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Jerry Allison - drums and unknown on rhythm guitar and/or bass but definately not Joe Maudlin or Niki Sullivan. Probably Sonny Curtis and Larry Welborn
Let the Good Times Roll	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Louis Jordan and Sam Theard	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Money Honey	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Jesse Stone	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Shake, Rattle and Roll	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Charles E. Calhoun	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Forty Cups of Coffee	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Danny Overbea	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Ooby Dooby	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Allen R. Penner and Wade Lee Moore	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Cindy Lou (first version of Peggy Sue) NL	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Buddy Holly	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Hey doll baby	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Titus Turner	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Be-bop-a-lula	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Gene Vincent with either Tex Davies or Don Graves	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Hound dog	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Trying to get to you	?		Mono	December 1956/January 1957 various locations in and around Lubbock, Texas	Written by Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy	No	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums. Rehearsal tapes rumoured to exist only in private collections
Go boy go *******	2:33		Mono	21 February 1957 KDAV Radio Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by B. Wilson	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; Kenny Driver - bass
Gone *******	2:15		Mono	21 February 1957 KDAV Radio Studio, Lubbock, Texas	Written by Smokey Rogers	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums; Kenny Driver - bass; Ramona Tollet, June Clark, Niki Sullivan - backing vocals
I'm Lookin' For Someone to Love	1:55	102021	Mono	25 February 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan - guitars, Larry Welborn - bass; Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums
That'll be The Day	2:15	102022	Mono	25 February 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo which became a Brunswick Master Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - guitar, Larry Welborn - bass, Jerry "J.I." Allison - drums; June Clark, Niki Sullivan, Gary and Ramona Tollett - backing vocals
Go boy go *******	2:35		Mono	1 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by B. Wilson	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums
Gone *******	2:12		Mono	1 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Smokey Rogers	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums; Ramona Tollet, June Clark, Niki Sullivan - backing vocals
I overlooked an orchid *******	2:43		Mono	1 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Carl Story, Carl Smith, and Shirly Lyn	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums
Golden rocket *******	2:19		Mono	1 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - Drums
On my mind again *******	2:35	4-40920 JZSP 41304	Mono	12 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Dean Beard, Ray Doggett, and Slim Willet	No	Billy Walker - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals (it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track)
Viva la matador ******* NL	1:55	4-40920 JZSP 41305	Mono	12 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Billy Walker	No	Billy Walker - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals (it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track)
Last Night	1:52	103532	Mono	12 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo Written by Joe B. Mauldin and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead vocals/lead guitar; Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar and harmony vocals; Joe B. Mauldin - bass and J. I. Allison - drums
Maybe Baby	1:55	117146(A)	Mono	12 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo "cha cha" version Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead vocals/lead guitar; Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar and harmony vocals; Joe B. Mauldin - bass and J. I. Allison - drums
Maybe Baby	1:53	117146(B)	Mono	12 March 1957 Norman Petty Studios Clovis, New Mexico	First non-demo version Written by Buddy Holly	Yes
Words of Love	1:54	102255	Mono	8 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy's first venture into vocal and guitar overdubbing. Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
Mailman Bring Me No More Blues	2:11	102256	Mono	8 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo Written by Bill Katz, Ruth Roberts, and Stanley Clayton	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums; Vi Petty - piano
It's a wonderful feeling *******	2:29	Epic 5-9234 - # JZSP 42149	Mono	28 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jim Robinson, Jack Huddle, and Norman Petty	Yes	Jim Robinson - Vocal; Buddy Holly - Lead Guitar; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Jerry Allison - Cardboard Box; Jack Huddle - Rhythm Guitar; Overdubbing Vocals by The Roses; Vi Petty - Piano This song was first released on Norman Petty's PETSEY label The original release on Epic (Promotion Record) 5-9234 with overdubbing vocals by The Roses.
A whole lotta lovin' *******	2:08	Epic 5-9234 - # JZSP 42150	Mono	28 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 2 (of 3) Written by Jim Robinson, Jack Huddle, and Norman Petty	Yes	Jim Robinson - Vocal; Buddy Holly - Lead Guitar; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Jerry Allison - Cardboard Box; Jack Huddle - Rhythm Guitar; The original release on Epic (Promotion Record) 5-9234 with overdubbing vocals by The Roses.
By the mission wall *******	2:35	ST-2613	Mono	28 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Ken Cline	Yes	Fred Crawford - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - drums; Joe B Mauldin - bass; Norman Petty - organ; The Bowman Brothers - backing vocals
Believe me *******	2:33	HO8W-0165	Mono	28 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jim Robinson and Norman Petty	Yes	Jack Huddle - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums; The Bowman Brothers; Joe Mauldin - bass
Starlight *******	2:06	HO8W-0164	Mono	28 April 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jim Robinson, Jack Huddle, and Norman Petty	Yes	Jack Huddle - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums; Joe Mauldin - bass
Not Fade Away	2:17	103104	Mono	27 May1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally a demo for the Everly Brothers. Master unspliced by MCA Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box); original backing vocals - Buddy, Jerry, and Niki Sullivan.
Everyday	2:08	103105	Mono	27 May1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/acoustic guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion (knee slapping); Joe Mauldin on bass; Vi Petty played a Celeste (a keyboarded xylophone) instead of a lead guitar
Tell Me How	1:58	103529	Mono	May / June 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	Yes	Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan - guitars, Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums; Norman Petty - Baldwin electric organ
Ready Teddy	1:30	104199	Mono	May / June 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco	Yes	Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan on guitar, Joe Mauldin on bass; Jerry Allison on drums; Vi Petty - piano
Valley Of Tears	2:06	104201	Mono	May / June 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Dave Bartholomew and Antoine "Fats" Domino	Yes	Buddy Holly and Niki Sullivan on guitar, Joe Mauldin on bass and Jerry Allison on drums; Norman Petty - Baldwin electric organ; Vi Petty - piano
Man from Texas *******	2:18	K8OW-2764	Mono	24 June 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by M. Russell, S. Dougherty, and Norman Petty	No	Jim Robinson - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums; Vi Petty - piano; The Picks - overdubbed backing vocals
Oh, Boy!	2:07	103179	Mono	29 June - 1 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums. Buddy clears his throat right after the guitar break at 1 minute, 23 seconds
Listen to Me	2:20	103258	Mono	1 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Real cricket at 1 minute 15 seconds Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
I'm Gonna Love You Too	2:13	103257	Mono	1 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Real cricket at end Written by Joe Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Niki Sullivan - guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Peggy Sue	2:29	103180	Mono	2 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 2 Master Written by Jerry Allison and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums Niki Sullivan was there but didn't play on the recording. Buddy played his usual Stratocaster and used the middle pickup (probably with the tone backed off a little) to provide a fairly mellow accompaniment to his singing. When it got to the lead break he needed to switch to the bridge pickup (which had no tone control) to provide the cutting sound heard on the record. As he couldn't do this himself, Niki knelt in front of him during the recording and switched between the two pickups for him at the appropriate times.
Humble heart *******	2:27	F80W-7199	Mono	12/26 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Ray Winkler and Ralph Newton	Yes	Sherry Davis - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; George Atwood - bass; Jack Vaughan - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ; Gene Medley and The Picks - backing vocals
Broken promises *******	2:34	F80W-7200	Mono	12/26 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Ray Winkler and John Loftus	Yes	Sherry Davis - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; George Atwood - bass; Jack Vaughan - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ; The Picks - backing vocals
Honey, honey *******	2:36		Mono	14 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Gary Tollett	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; Joe B Mauldin - bass; Ramona Tollett - backing vocals
Look to the future *******	1:56		Mono	14 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Norman Petty and Niki Sullivan	Yes	Gary Tollett - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; JI Allison - drums; Joe B Mauldin - bass; Ramona Tollett - backing vocals
Wreck of the old '97 *******	2:10		Mono	15 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by David G. George	Yes	Carolyn Hester - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion; George Atwood - bass; Gordon Hester - harmonica
Scarlet ribbons *******	3:34		Mono	15 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Evelyn Danzig and Jack O. Segal	Yes	Carolyn Hester - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; Jerry Allison - percussion; George Atwood - bass
It's Too Late	2:22	103528	Mono	19 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 1 (of 2) Written by Chuck Willis	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
Send Me Some Lovin'	2:33	103531	Mono	19 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 1 (of 2) Written by John Marascalco and Lloyd Price	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums
Moondreams *******	2:33	42450	Mono	20/22 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Instrumental, no vocals Written by Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - acoustic guitar; Norman Petty - organ; Vi Petty - piano; Mike Mitchell - drums; unknown bass (it is not absolutely certain that Buddy was involved on this track, it may have been Jack Vaughn on acoustic guitar)
One faded rose *******	2:46	103259	Mono	26 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Nita Baggett, Odis Echols, and Charlie Phillips	Yes	Charlie Phillips - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar/harmony vocals; Jack Vaughn - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums; Jimmy Blakely - steel guitar; George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano; Norman Petty - organ
Sugartime *******	2:18	103260	Mono	26 July 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 2 (of 2) Written by Odis Echols and Charlie Phillips	Yes	Charlie Phillips - vocals; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; Jack Vaughn - acoustic guitar; JI Allison - drums; Jimmy Blakely - steel guitar; George Atwood - bass
Patty Baby *******	2:12	103535	Mono	25 August 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Walter Baker and Rick Tucker	Yes	Rick Tucker - vocals/rhythm guitar; Buddy Holly or Roy Orbison - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Bo Clark - drums; Bill Pickering & The Picks - background vocals (it is very, very doubtful that Buddy was involved on this track, he was in the middle of a tour during this period and wouldn't have flown half way across the country just to sit in on someone else's session. It was probably Roy Orbison on lead guitar). According to Rick Tucker, Buddy sat in on the Norman Petty overdubbing at some point later. No date for this overdubbing session though.
Don't do me this way *******	2:16	103534+	Mono	25 August 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Rick Tucker	Yes	Rick Tucker - vocals/rhythm guitar; Buddy Holly or Roy Orbison - lead guitar; Don Guess - bass; Bo Clark - drums; Bill Pickering & The Picks - background vocals (it is very, very doubtful that Buddy was involved on this track, he was in the middle of a tour during this period and wouldn't have flown half way across the country just to sit in on someone else's session. It was probably Roy Orbison on lead guitar). According to Rick Tucker, Buddy sat in on the Norman Petty overdubbing at some point later. No date for this overdubbing session though.
You've Got Love	2:05	103526	Mono	29 September 1957 The Officers Club Lounge Tinker U.S. Air Force Base Oklahoma City	Written by Roy Orbison, Norman Petty, and Johnny Wilson	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums
Maybe Baby	2:01	103527	Mono	29 September 1957 The Officers Club Lounge Tinker U.S. Air Force Base Oklahoma City	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - 2nd lead guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)	2:11	103530	Mono	29 September 1957 The Officers Club Lounge Tinker U.S. Air Force Base Oklahoma City	Written by Roy Orbison and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums
Rock Me My Baby	1:47	103533	Mono	29 September 1957 The Officers Club Lounge Tinker U.S. Air Force Base Oklahoma City	Written by Susan Heather and Shorty Long	Yes	Buddy Holly - lead guitar, Niki Sullivan - rhythm guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums
Little Baby	1:52	104204	Mono	17 December 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly and Chester W. Kendall Jnr.	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - percussion; C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano
Mona	9:32		Mono	19 December 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Full studio set including Take 1 and Take 2 Written by Ellas "Bo Diddley" McDaniels	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Jerry Allison - drums; C.W. Kendall Jnr. - piano; Joe B Mauldin - bass
(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care	1:35	104200	Mono	19 December 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box); and C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano
Look At Me	2:04	104203	Mono	19 December 1957 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums; and either Vi Petty or C. W. Kendall, Jr. - piano
Rave On	1:48	104202	Mono	25 January 1958 Bell Sound Studios, 237 W. 54th Street, New York	Take 3 (of 3) Written by Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman, and Sonny West	Yes	Buddy Holly, Donald Amone and Al Caiola - guitars, Jerry Allison - drums; Joe B. Mauldin - bass; Bob Thiele - piano; JiveTunes - backing vocals
That's My Desire	2:22	104215	Mono	25 and 26 January 1958 Bell Sound Studios, 237 W. 54th Street, New York	Take 3 Master (of 3) Written by Helmy Kresa and Carroll Loveday	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Norman Petty - piano; Either JiveTunes or The Crickets - backup vocals Recording session for this tune began on the 25 but didn't finish till 2.00am on the 26th.
That's My Desire	2:22	117145	Mono	25 and 26 January 1958 Bell Sound Studios, 237 W. 54th Street, New York	Take 3 Master (of 3)	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Norman Petty - piano; Either JiveTunes or The Crickets - backup vocals Recording session for this tune began on the 25 but didn't finish till 2.00am on the 26th.
Well... All Right	2:12	104739	Mono	12 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Joe Mauldin	Yes	Buddy Holly- acoustic guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - bell of a cymbal
Take Your Time	1:55	104738	Mono	13 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 4 Master (of 4) Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Norman Petty - organ; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box); Joe B. Mauldin - bass; The Roses - background vocals
Fool's Paradise	2:28	104994	Mono	13 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 3? Master (of 3) Written by Sonny LeGlaire, Horace Linsley, and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Vi Petty - piano; Jerry Allison - percussion (cardboard box); Joe B. Mauldin - bass; The Roses - background vocals
Think It Over	1:47	104993	Mono	14 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 5 Master (of 5?) Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass and Jerry Allison - drums. The background singers were the Roses; Vi Petty - piano solo
Real Wild Child (aka Wild One)	2:17	105286	Mono	15 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	(? of 2) Written by Johnny Greenan, Johnny O'Keef, and David Owens	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar on recordings for Jerry Allison's solo singing attempt under his middle name of "Ivan"
Oh, You Beautiful Doll	1:17	105287	Mono	15 February 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	(? of 3) Written by A. Seymour Brown and Nat D. Ayer	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar on recordings for Jerry Allison's solo singing attempt under his middle name of "Ivan"
Drown In My Own Tears	0:55		Mono	21 February 1958 Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory Tampa, Florida	Written by Henry Glover	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Jerry Lee Lewis - piano (only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)
Everyday	0:09		Mono	21 February 1958 Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory Tampa, Florida	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals and guitar; The Crickets: all other instruments (Recorded live from the backstage area. Only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So	?		Mono	21 February 1958 Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory Tampa, Florida	Written by Ray Charles	No	Jerry Lee Lewis - vocals/piano; Buddy Holly - guitar
Real Wild Child	?		Mono	21 February 1958 Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory Tampa, Florida	Written by Johnny Greenan, Johnny O'Keef, and David Owens	No	Jerry Lee Lewis - vocals/piano; Buddy Holly - guitar
That'll be the Day	?		Mono	21 February 1958 Backstage Fort Hesterley Armory Tampa, Florida	Written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison	No	Buddy Holly - vocals and guitar; The Crickets: all other instruments (Recorded live from the backstage area. Only a fragment in poor quality of this is known to exist)
It's So Easy	2:08	105562	Mono	25 May 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Lonesome Tears	1:45	105563	Mono	25 May 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar; Joe Mauldin - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Heartbeat	2:08	105511	Mono	28 May 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Bob Montgomery and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Wishing	2:00	113149	Mono	2 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Originally a demo for the Everly Brothers Written by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Glen "Bo" Clark - drums
Wishing	2:00	114085	Mono	2 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Overdubbed in stereo Written by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar, George Atwood - bass and Glen "Bo" Clark - drums
Love's Made a Fool of You	1:57	114368	Mono	2 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Demo Written by Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Tommy Allsup - lead guitar, George Atwood - bass and Glen "Bo" Clark - drums
Take your time *******	?		Mono	6 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly	No	Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
A little while ago ******* NL	?		Mono	6 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Carolyn Hester	No	Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Hurry Santa, hurry ******* NL	?		Mono	6 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Norman Petty and Gordon Hester	No	Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Christmas in Killarney *******	?		Mono	6 June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by James Cavanaugh, John Redmond, and Frank Weldon	No	Carolyn Hester - vocals/acoustic guitar; Buddy Holly - lead guitar; George Atwood - bass; Jerry Allison - drums
Early In the Morning	2:06	105182	Mono	19 June 1958 Coral Records Studios The Pythian Temple 80th Street, New York	Written by Bobby Darin and Woody Harris	Yes	Buddy called this his "finest recording". Still tied to his Atco Records contract, Bobby Darin approached Brunswick Records with this song. Brunswick decided to release it as performed by the "Ding Dongs". Atco discovered the deception and threatened a lawsuit. Brunswick turned over the masters but rushed Buddy into the studio to "cover" the record using the same musicians and background singers. Listen to the two versions, they are very similar. I think Buddy outsang Bobby too, which was no mean feat as Bobby was considered one of the best of all time. Buddy Holly - vocals; the Dick Jacobs Orchestra consisting of Al Chernet and George Barnes - guitars, David "Panama" Francis and Philip Kraus - percussion, Sanford Bloch - bass, Sam Taylor - sax and Ernest Hayes - piano, The Helen Way singers - backing vocals.
Now We're One	2:04	105183	Mono	19 June 1958 Coral Records Studios The Pythian Temple 80th Street, New York	Take 5 Written by Bobby Darin	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; the Dick Jacobs Orchestra consisting of Al Chernet and George Barnes - guitar, David "Panama" Francis and Philip Kraus - percussion, Sanford Bloch - bass, Sam Taylor - sax, Ernest Hayes - piano; The Helen Way singers - backing vocals
Little Cowboys ******* NL	?		Mono	June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Lloyd Call and Norman Petty	No	Lloyd Call overdubbed vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums; George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano
If I Had Known ******* NL	?		Mono	June 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Lloyd Call and Norman Petty	No	Homer Tankersley (AKA Ken James) overdubbed vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar; JI Allison - Drums; George Atwood - bass; Vi Petty - piano; The Roses - overdubbed backing vocals
I Sent You Roses *******	2:17	TSA CD 92- 55037-A	Mono	7 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jerry Englerth (Engler)	No	Jerry Engler - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar/chimes; George Atwood - bass; Bo Clark - drums; Vi Petty - organ
What a' You Gonna Do? *******	1:52	92-55037	Mono	7 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jerry Englerth (Engler)	No	Jerry Engler - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar/chimes; George Atwood - bass; Bo Clark - drums
When Sin Stops	2:07	107120(B)	Mono	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 6 (of 6) Produced by and for Buddy Holly's "Prism Recording Company" Written by Bob Venable	Yes	Waylon Jennings - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar Waylon Jennings' first solo singing attempt. Produced by Buddy Holly in 6 takes
When Sin Stops (alternate version)	2:07	107120(A)	Mono	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Produced by and for Buddy Holly's "Prism Recording Company" Written by Bob Venable	Yes	Waylon Jennings - vocals; Buddy Holly - guitar Waylon Jennings' first solo singing attempt. Produced by Buddy Holly in 6 takes
Jole Blon	1:54	107121	Mono	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 1 (of 1) Produced by and for Buddy Holly's "Prism Recording Company" Written by Harry Choates	Yes	Waylon Jennings’ first solo singing attempt, it was produced by Buddy Holly in one take
Reminiscing	1:57	112352	Mono	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Buddy Holly but credited to Curtis "King Curtis" Ousley as a gift from Buddy	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums; King Curtis - tenor sax
Reminiscing	1:55	112762	Stereo	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	All instruments overdubbed in stereo by the Fireballs and released in 1962	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums; King Curtis - tenor sax
Come Back Baby	1:46	114367	Mono	10 September 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Take 2 Written by Fred Neil and Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - guitar, Joe Mauldin - bass, Jerry Allison - drums; King Curtis - tenor sax
Big Time Ladies Man NL	?		Mono	1958 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Written by Glenn Corbin and Ray Corbin	No	Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar
When You Are Lonely	1:15		Mono	1958 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Written by Lester Flatt and Bill Monroe	No	Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar
More and More	0:31		Mono	1958 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Written by Merle Kilgore and Michael Webb Pierce	No	Waylon Jennings - vocals/guitar; Buddy Holly - guitar
Stay Close to Me *******	1:54	106309	Mono	30 September 1958 Beltone Recording Studio New York	Take 4 (of 4) Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Lou Giordano - vocals; ; Buddy Holly - guitar; others unknown Lou Giordano's first solo singing attempt, produced by Buddy Holly
Don't Cha Know *******	1:49	106310	Mono	30 September 1958 Beltone Recording Studio New York	Take 3 (of 3) Written by Phil Everly	Yes	Lou Giordano - vocals; ; Buddy Holly - guitar and backing vocals; Phil Everly - backing vocals; others unknown Lou Giordano's first solo singing attempt, produced by Buddy Holly
It Doesn't Matter Anymore	2:02	105870	Stereo	21 October 1958 Pythian Temple Recording Studios New York	Take 1 (of 1) Written by Paul Anka	Yes	This and the next three recordings were Buddy's first and only stereo recordings, (all other "stereo tracks were recorded in mono and overdubbed in stereo) although no one knew that they could be in stereo until the masters were found ten years later. They were recorded on a three-track recorder, which enabled a stereo mix. When they were finally made into stereo, the master of "Raining In My Heart" could not be found. Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments
True Love Ways	2:48	105869	Stereo	21 October 1958 Pythian Temple Recording Studios New York	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments
Raining In My Heart	2:48	105871	Stereo	21 October 1958 Pythian Temple Recording Studios New York	Written by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments
Moondreams	2:41	105872	Stereo	21 October 1958 Pythian Temple Recording Studios New York	Written by Norman Petty	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals; Dick Jacobs Orchestra - all instruments
That's What They Say	2:14	108598	Stereo	3 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Take 2 overdub (of 3) Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar
What to Do	1:54	108599	Stereo	3 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar
What to Do	1:52	114086	Stereo	3 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort, Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar
That's What They Say	2:14	114093	Stereo	3 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Take 2 (of 3) Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - Gibson acoustic guitar
Peggy Sue Got Married	2:03	107694	Mono	5 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Peggy Sue Got Married	1:52	114088	Stereo	5 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
That Makes it Tough	2:37	108601	Stereo	8 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
That Makes it Tough	2:17	114092	Stereo	8 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Crying, Waiting, Hoping	2:11	107695	Mono	14 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Crying, Waiting, Hoping	2:03	114090	Stereo	14 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Frankie Frankenstein	?	106297		15 December 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Jack Huddle, Norman Petty and Jim Robinson	Yes	Released under Jerry Allison's middle name of Ivan and released on February 2nd 1959. Jerry Allison - Vocal; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Sonny Curtis - Guitar. Very doubtful that Buddy Holly had any involvement. Released less than 24 hours before Buddy Holly died.
That'll Be Alright	?	106298		15 December 1958 Norman Petty's NorVaJak Studios Clovis, New Mexico	Written by Johnny O'Keefe, David Lloyd Owens and Norman Petty	No	Released under Jerry Allison's middle name of Ivan and released on February 2nd 1959. Jerry Allison - Vocal; Joe Mauldin - Bass; Sonny Curtis - Guitar. Very doubtful that Buddy Holly had any involvement. Released less than 24 hours before Buddy Holly died.
Learning the Game	2:10	108600	Stereo	17 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Learning the Game	2:00	114096	Stereo	17 December 1958 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
You're the One	1:29	111007	Mono	27 December 1958 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Undubbed solo version Written by Buddy Holly, Ray Corbin, and Waylon Jennings	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar; Waylon Jennings and Ray Corbin - percussion (hand claps and knee slaps)
You're the One	2:01	120719	Stereo	27 December 1958 KLLL Radio station, suite 2001, Great Plains Building Lubbock, Texas	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Buddy Holly, Ray Corbin, and Waylon Jennings	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Slippin' And Slidin'	3:29	112763	Stereo	20 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Slow version (correct speed) Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Little Richard, Didi? Bocage, John Collins, and Al Smith	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Slippin' And Slidin'	2:31	120718	Stereo	20 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Fast version (double speed) Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Smokey Joe's Cafe	2:12	120721	Stereo	21 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Umm, Oh Yeah (Dearest)	1:51	114094	Stereo	22 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Mickey Baker, Prentice Polk, and Ellas "Bo Diddley" McDaniels	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Love Is Strange	3:03	120714	Stereo	22 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo Written by Mickey Baker, Sylvia Robinson, and Ellas "Bo Diddley" McDaniels	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
(Umm, Oh Yeah) Dearest	1:51	120720	Stereo	22 January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original was mono but overdubbed to stereo	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie	1:14	112353	Mono	January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Written by Andrew B. Sterling and Harry Von Tilzer	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie	1:52	112765	Stereo	January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Original mono but overdubbed to stereo	Yes	Buddy Holly - vocals/guitar
Leave My Woman Alone Instrumental	1:22			January 1959 Apartment 4 H, The Brevoort Fifth Avenue, New York	Written by Buddy Holly	Yes	Buddy Holly guitar instrumental. This untitled track was probably recorded on December 3rd 1958 although the Scotch tape label does not mention it. On bootleg albums this untitled recording that was based on "Leave My Woman Alone" goes by the names of "Buddy's Guitar", "Untitled Instrumental", and "I Know I'll Have the Blues Again".

For the above list in LP, EP, and 45's vinyl form go here:- Buddy's Vinyl Releases

For a list of very good Buddy Holly bootleg albums go here:- Buddy's Bootlegs

For a list with pictures of many of Buddy Holly's acetate records go here:- Buddy's Acetates

The full 1969 Woodstock Festival artist and setlist in correct order can be seen here:- Woodstock

Another page I'm working on is about Marc Bolan and T. Rex

My latest edition is all about "The Smiths"

Credit for some of the above information goes to these fine web sites:-
http://www.buddyhollyonline.com/index.html
http://www.pmoorcroft.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm
http://buddyholly.user.fr/
http://www.zschauer.de/holly/holly.htm
http://www.buddyhollycenter.org/htm/bhe_t.htm

Some very helpful and interesting Buddy Holly websites
Buddy Holly Lives
BHAS CFC Online

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