That'll Be The Day by Buddy Holly and The Crickets is credited as being written by Allison, (this being Jerry Allison the drummer with the group), Holly, (the lead guitarist and vocalist) and Petty, (Norman Petty being the manager). It is generally accepted that although Petty is given a credit for the composition, he was never actually involved in the writing.
The track was produced at the Norman Petty studios in Clovis, New Mexico on the 25 February 1957 and produced by the studio owner, (Norman Petty).
The title is inspired by John Wayne's catchphrase in the film The Searchers.
Featured on the track are ..
- Buddy Holly - Lead guitar and vocals
- Larry Welborn - Bass
- Jerry Allison - Drums
- Niki Sullivan - Background vocals
- June Clark - Background vocals
- Gary Tollett - Background vocals
- Ramona Tollett - Background vocals
