On this date in 1957, BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS hit No. 1 on the Billboard Chart with their breakout hit THAT'LL BE THE DAY (Sep 23, 1957) The journey to this achievement was anything but straightforward, winding through the dusty streets of Lubbock, Texas, and the silver screen of Hollywood. Holly had been honing his craft in Lubbock since catching an electrifying Elvis Presley performance at his high school in 1955. His band at the time was a lean rockabilly outfit, with Jerry Allison keeping

"Oh Boy!" is a classic rock and roll song by Buddy Holly, released in 1957 with his band The Crickets. Originally written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, and Norman Petty, the song became one of Holly’s biggest hits and helped cement his place in early rock history. With its upbeat tempo, catchy lyrics, and signature rockabilly style, "Oh Boy!" showcases Holly’s energetic vocals and guitar work. The song peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became even more popular in the UK, reaching No.

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS - OH BOY! ( 1957 ) | Greatest Rock 'N' Roll of the 50s & 60s