Buddy Holly on the Arthur Murray Dance Party 12/29/57

Buddy Holly and the Crickets made an appearance on the Arthur Murray Dance Party on December 29, 1957. It was unusual to see a band like the Crickets performing on the show. This video includes the complete introduction by Kathryn Murray. Another interesting note...this footage is used on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" compilations. Clark claims that the footage of the only appearance that Holly and the Crickets made on Bandstand in the fall of 1958 was destroyed in the 70s. They performed "Heartbeat". It's a shame that the footage was destroyed because it was Buddy's last appearance on TV before his death.

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• buddy
• holly
• crickets
• peggy
• sue
• arthur
• murray
• american
• bandstand

[beimlmla]

ROCK 'N' ROLL HAS CHANGED A LOT SINCE THE 50`S

[osvie01]

I wish I was a rock and roll specialist.

[debilt8]

Looks nothing like Gary Busey. Thank the Lord!

[petemusicline]

<3 the tune,,,even though this became the hit song way before my time.



[KaneCammyLove]

THAT was real music -3

[orchidtender]

52 people think "auto-tune" is an instrument.

[2508wolfman]

SEXIEST Rock´n Roller of ALL Times!

[1coolgirl2b]

Can't believe that it was 53 years ago today Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died. R.I.P. fellas.

[krisinto]

Boy, did people really know how to clap well back then.

[krisinto]

Great song, but why is it called "Arthur Murray Dance Party" if no one is dancing?

[rokstar807]

The 'dislikes' are from people brainwashed by rap hip hop and country rock GARBAGE. R.I.P. Buddy,Ritchie,and J.P. you'll never be forgotten. Long live ROCK!