Buddy Holly's original was recorded with the Dick Jacobs Orchestra in October 1958, four months before the singer's death.

[3][4] Other notable covers include Mickey Gilley's 1980 version which reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and Cliff Richard's version that reached the top 10 in the UK and Ireland in 1983 and was a minor hit internationally.

The session took place at the Pythian Temple on October 21, 1958 and also included the recordings of "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", "Raining in My Heart", and "Moondreams".

to everyone else in the room, and at the end of the talkback, the producer says, "Pitch, Ernie", to signal the piano player to give Holly his starting note, a B-flat.

According to Griggs, the framework of the melody was written by Buddy, with the remainder, and lyrics, added by Petty.

On April 29, 2011, she unveiled the never-before-seen "True Love Ways" photo of their wedding kiss, now displayed at P.J.

Mickey Gilley, country singer, released a successful cover version in 1980 (during the height of his popularity).

[5] British pop singer Cliff Richard released his cover as the lead single from his Dressed for the Occasion album in April 1983.