This was written in 1958 by guitarist/songwriter Sonny Curtis of The Crickets and popularized by [a cover by the Bobby Fuller Four](https://www.invidio.us/u3lSg19Z37U), which went on to become a top-ten hit for the band in 1966. This was originally [recorded by The Crickets](https://www.invidio.us/4hw846vx_uk) in 1959. Many think of Buddy Holly and The Crickets as a group, though the record companies never referred to them by that name. Buddy Holly had been making demo recordings with local musician friends since 1954. Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, and Larry Welborn participated in these sessions. Two years later Buddy was recording then known informally as Buddy and the Two Tones (Holly with Sonny Curtis and Don Guess). By 1957 The Crickets had become Buddy Holly, drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin, and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan.