That’ll Be the Day

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"That'll Be the Day" is a song by Buddy Holly and the Crickets, released in 1957. Despite a lack of promotion from their label, the song became an international bestseller, propelling Holly to stardom. The song's success was a significant moment in early rock and roll, showcasing Holly's innovative musical style, which blended influences from gospel, country, and rhythm and blues. Holly's career was tragically cut short in a 1959 plane crash, but his music, including "That'll Be the Day," continues to be celebrated for its lasting impact on rock music. The phrase "that'll be the day" is also used idiomatically to express skepticism about something happening.12

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…the Crickets’ first single, “That’ll Be the Day,” was released in 1957, their label, Brunswick, did nothing to promote it. Nevertheless, the record had an irrepressible spirit, and by year’s end it had become an international multimillion-seller. Soon after, Holly became a star and an icon. Holly and the…
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…the Crickets’ first single, “That’ll Be the Day,” was released in 1957, their label, Brunswick, did nothing to promote it. Nevertheless, the record had an irrepressible spirit, and by year’s end it had become an international multimillion-seller. Soon after, Holly became a star and an icon. Holly and the…
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