266 Buddy Holly (1936-1959) “Everyday” 1957

Vi Petty, a professional pianist and wife of Holly’s producer, recommended using a celesta, “which happened to be in the studio that day…Allison began to slap his hands on his knees in time with Holly’s playing. ‘Hey,’ said Buddy, ‘that sounds pretty good’” (Goldrosen and Beecher, Remembering Buddy).

Buddy Holly “Everyday”