The Crickets' debut single, "That'll Be the Day," arrived in 1957, predating the release of Buddy Holly's solo work and establishing the group's signature sound.
- The song was re-recorded in July 1957 and released as the A-side of their first single, reaching number one on the Billboard Top 100.
- In the UK, the single was released on the Columbia label, a subsidiary of EMI.
- The Crickets' distinctive two-part harmony on the chorus, featuring Holly and Sonny Curtis, became a hallmark of their sound.
Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, The Crickets were an early rock and roll group fronted by Buddy Holly. They were a foundational act in the genre, known for their distinctive sound and songwriting.
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