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Big Bopper (J.p. Richardson) : The Day the Music Died
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This is a memorial Album to one of the greatest rock stars of the era. We have received permission to release this (from family members), and it contains all known recordings from The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), including one never released version of "
Genre: Rock: 50's Rock
Release Date: 2008
The Day the Music Died
Big Bopper (J.p. Richardson)
Record Label: Recall Records
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Newscast of Planecrash 0:54 Album Only
2. Three Stars 3:17 Album Only
3. Chantilli Lace 2:23 Album Only
4. Big Bopper's Wedding 2:13 Album Only
5. Little Red Riding Hood 2:12 Album Only
6. Walkin' Through My Dreams 2:20 Album Only
7. Pink Petticoats 2:11 Album Only
8. Purple People Eater Meets the Witchdoctor 2:16 Album Only
9. White Lightnin' 2:19 Album Only
10. Monkey Song 2:16 Album Only
11. The Preacher and the Bear 2:24 Album Only
12. Teenage Moon 2:46 Album Only
13. It's the Truth Ruth 2:18 Album Only
14. Beggar to a King 2:29 Album Only
15. Old Maid 2:14 Album Only
16. Strange Kisses 2:04 Album Only
17. Crazy Blues 2:08 Album Only
18. That's What I'm Talking About 2:16 Album Only
19. The Clock 2:27 Album Only
20. Bopper's Boogie Woogie 3:14 Album Only
21. Someone Watching Over You 2:34 Album Only
22. Someone Watching Over You 2:28 Album Only
23. Ritchie's Blues 1:31 Album Only
24. We Belong Together 1:55 Album Only
25. Rock Around With Ollie Vee 2:19 Album Only
26. Not Fade Away (Alt. Take) 2:18 Album Only
27. Valley of Tears 2:10 Album Only
28. Sleepwalk (Extended Version) 4:52 Album Only
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Album Notes

We have been several months gathering music and info to include with this cd project. We wanted to make our deadline of Feb, 3, 2008, which we have done, making it a true memorial album to the music that died 49 years ago, on that date in that tragic plane crash. The Bopper's son, Jay P. Richardson was highly instrumental in the creation of this collection, and without his help and permissions, it could not happen... This has every known recording by the Bopper. J. P. Richardson who was killed along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on Feb. 3, 1959, while doing the "Winter Dance Party", which The Bopper Jr., Jay P. Richardson still does every year.

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REVIEWS

Forefathers of Rock & Roll
author: Cynthia L. Bitto
                            
Yes, I received my CD, J.P. Richardson/ Big Bopper and I love it! (.."Yea baby, thats what I like!!") 
It arrived while I still had the echoes of J.P's  own performance of his Dad's songs in "John Mueller's Winter Dance Party - 50th Anniversary Tour", at Kenosha, Wisconsin ( One of the original tour ballrooms back in 1959 ) Madrigano Marina Shores Club ( formerly The Eagles Ballroom ) on January  21, 2009  ( If you haven't seen the Winter Dance Party 50th Anniversary Tour, you missed a real treat!!! If you respect the forefathers  of Rock and  Roll..  Its a great CD that J.P. made available for CDbaby,
 And I would recommend everyone listen to it and let the roots of Rock and  Roll echo in your own ears!!! 28 tracks, some never before heard. Its something you will be proud to own and add to your collection.
 I also enjoyed the confirmation note that I received right after making my order. One last comment, Big Bopper was recently recognized as the innovator of the music video, but his name has not yet been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, can you believe that after all these years?
If you would like to see his innovation  of the music video added to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, please take a minute and send a letter to:(no emails)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
1290 Avenue of The Americas
New York, NY 10404.
Lets see this finally happen, its long overdue!!!
 Thanks again CDbaby, and all the best,
 Cindy Lou Bitto

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Big Bopper
author: steve willis
                            
I received my copy of the J.P. Richardson (Big Bopper) CD and it is awesome. It does bring back alot of memories. Thanks so much for the CD. As always you guys are awesome professionals. Steve from Georgia.

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the day the music died
author: steve willis
                            
I received my copy of this cd yesterday and listened to it on the way home and it is awesome thank you so much for your professionalism and speedy service. Steve from georgia.

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