The "Chirping" Crickets

by The Crickets

The "Chirping" Crickets cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 November 1957
  • Label: Brunswick
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 25:59
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Joe Mauldin, Jerry Allison, Niki Sullivan, Buddy Holly

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven by Buddy Holly's highly distinctive vocal hiccups and innovative rhythm guitar work, this debut codified the modern rock band format of two guitars, bass, and drums. Featuring immensely influential hits like 'That'll Be the Day' and 'Not Fade Away', the group seamlessly merged country sensibilities with tough rhythm and blues grooves. The record profoundly influenced the next generation of songwriters, including the architects of the British Invasion.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, retro, jangly, harmonies, vintage

Tracklist

  1. Oh, Boy!
  2. Not Fade Away
  3. You've Got Love
  4. Maybe Baby
  5. It's Too Late
  6. Tell Me How
  7. That'll Be The Day
  8. I'm Lookin' For Someone To Love
  9. An Empty Cup (And A Broken Date)
  10. Send Me Some Lovin'
  11. Last Night
  12. Rock Me My Baby

Credits

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