1957 BUDDY KNOX My Baby's Gone ROCKABILLY - 78 RPM Record

Buddy Knox With The Rhythm Orchids – My Baby's Gone
Written by Don Lanier and Jimmy Bowen
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts collection of vintage records.

Buddy Knox With The Rhythm Orchids – Party Doll / My Baby's Gone
Label: Apex – 76120 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1957
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
Other side of this record: Party Doll
https://youtu.be/njd0bK79Ljk

Buddy Wayne Knox was an American rockabilly singer and songwriter. Born on July 20, 1933, in Happy, Texas, he grew up in a musical household where he learned to play guitar and piano. In 1953, he formed the "Rhythm Orchids" with his high school friends Jimmy Bowen and Don Lanier, captivating local audiences with their vibrant performances and infectious tunes. In 1956, Knox and his band signed with "Triple-D Records" and skyrocketed to fame with their debut single, "Party Doll," which topped the Billboard charts. This achievement led to national television appearances and tours alongside renowned rockabilly artists such as Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. Knox's subsequent hits like "Rock Your Little Baby to Sleep," "Hula Love," and "Lovey Dovey" solidified his status as a prominent figure in the rockabilly movement. He also made notable appearances in films like "Jamboree" and "The Girl Can't Help It," as well as on various television shows. Although his success waned in the early 1960s, Knox made a comeback in the 1980s and continued performing and recording until his death on February 14, 1999, at the age of 65. In recognition of his contributions, Knox was posthumously inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2007.

Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.