It's So Easy

by

Buddy Holly

Album: The Buddy Holly Story      Released: 1958

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This was written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and recorded at Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico from June-August, 1958. Petty was Holly's producer and manager. (thanks, David - Lubbock, TX)

This was the last single Holly recorded with The Crickets. In the last few months of his life, he moved to New York and began recording with more elaborate production techniques, including string sections.

Holly was known for his innovative guitar riffs, but he didn't play lead on this one. A session guitarist named Tommy Allsup did. Allsup played in Holly's band on his last tour.

Many of Holly's fans consider this one of his best songs, but it was never released as a single.

Linda Ronstadt had a hit with this in 1977. Her version went to #5 in the US.

On October 28, 1958, Buddy Holly lip-synched this and "Heartbeat" the TV show American Bandstand. It was his last national TV appearance before his death. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)

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Comments:

Sorry, Everyone, but I have to say this. Hell, Linda Ronstadt was one of the few artists us "women-folk" could use in order work in the disco era. I did it. I certainly admired her. Thank you, Linda.
- Sandra, Gardnerville, NV

Always wondered where Holly's career would have taken him if not for the accident, as I wonder about Jimi Hendrix's career.
- Lester, New York City, NY

Buddy Holly, a great talent of the 50's. A stupid accident ended his brilliant career.
- Teresa, Mechelen, Belgium

I agree. This is one of buddy Holly's best songs. Linda ronstat's cover is great too.
- Stefanie magura, Rock Hill, SC

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