Sonny West

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There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) Sonny West (born Joseph Sonny West near Lubbock, TX, on 30 July 1937; died 8 September 2022) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter remembered as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On". 2) Sonny West is a British neo-rockabilly singer and guitarist. 1) Sonny West (born Joseph Sonny West near Lubbock, TX, on 30 July 1937; died 8 September 2022) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter remembered as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On". In 1956, West formed a band with Jimmy Metz (string bass), Doc McKay (drums) and Buddy Smith (guitar). They recorded "Rock-Ola Ruby" and "Sweet Rockin' Baby" at the local radio station KLVT in Levelland. In February 1957, West recorded a song, "All My Love", with McKay (drums), Metz (trumpet), and Glen Dee Hardin (piano). Only a few copies of this recording were made, which were sent to record companies to attract their interest in releasing the record commercially. One of the copies was heard by Buddy Holly', who with The Crickets recorded a version of the song in July 1957 at Petty's studios in Lubbock, as "Oh, Boy!". The song was attributed to West, Petty, and Bill Tilghman. In December 1957, West recorded "Rave On" but achieved little commercial success. On 25 January 1958, Holly recorded a version that peaked at No. 37 in the United States and reached No. 5 in England. In 20

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Rockabilly Insanity

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk & Rockabilly [Disc 3]

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Great Rockabilly - Just about as good as it gets !

Relentless

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100 Rare '50s Rockabilly Tracks

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Rockin' Bones

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The Greatest '50s Rock N' Roll Collection Ever

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk and Rockabilly Disc 3

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Rockin' Bones: 1950's Punk & Rockabilly (disc 3)

Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk & Rockabilly

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk and Rockabilly

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk & Rockabilly (Disc 3)

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