The story
Joseph Sonny West was an American songwriter and musician, best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On".
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Artist · from Lubbock · 1937 to 2022
Sonny West
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Records
Albums 3
- Feel The Heat
Feel The Heat25 Jun 2020Vinyl - Sweet Perfume
Sweet Perfume2017Vinyl - Relentless
Relentless7 Mar 2013Vinyl
Singles 5
- Screamin' (Fiesta en Calella al Sol)
Screamin' (Fiesta en Calella al Sol)22 Dec 2017 · SingleVinyl - Sweet Rockin' Baby (Remastered)
Sweet Rockin' Baby (Remastered)15 Jul 2012 · SingleVinyl - Big City Woman
Big City Woman2010 · SingleVinyl
- Rave On! / Call On Stupid
Rave On! / Call On Stupid1958 · SingleVinyl
- Rock-Ola Ruby
Rock-Ola RubyNov 1956 · SingleVinyl
- Sweet Rockin' Rock-Ola Ruby · 2002 · compilation
- Rockin’ the Jukebox · · EP · compilation
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- Don WadeLast.fm listeners
- Elvis Presleysame scene: rockabilly, US
- Johnny Cashsame scene: rockabilly, US
- Creedence Clearwater Revivalsame scene: rockabilly, US
- Roy Orbisonsame scene: rockabilly, US
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