That'll Be the Day
Buddy Holly · 1958
22 min · 10 tracks · country · rockabilly · beat music
A vibrant mix of rockabilly rhythms and heartfelt melodies that defined early rock music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of joyful energy
- for sing-along moments
- lighthearted tunes for gatherings
- nostalgic vibes of youth
- easy listening during chores
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer complex musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1958, 'That'll Be the Day' is Buddy Holly's first posthumous album following his tragic death in a plane crash in February 1959. At this point in his career, Holly had already established himself as a pioneering figure in rock and roll with hits like 'Peggy Sue' and 'That'll Be the Day,' which would soon become emblematic of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Berry· Ritchie Valens· The Everly Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Are My One Desire 2:23
- 2 Blue Days Black Nights 2:05
- 3 Modern Don Jaun 2:39
- 4 Rock Around With Ollie Vee 2:12
- 5 Girl on My Mind 2:17
- 6 That'll Be the Day 2:30
- 7 Love Me 2:07
- 8 I'm Changing All Those Changes 2:13
- 9 Don't Come Back Knockin' 2:15
- 10 Midnight Shift 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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