When You Ask About Love
A 1959 Crickets single that charted in Britain.
"When You Ask About Love" is a song written by Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis and recorded by the Crickets in 1959. It reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- The Crickets
- Album
- In Style with the Crickets
- B-side
- "Deborah"
- Released
- 1959 (US); 1959 (UK)
- Genre
- Rock and roll
- Label
- Brunswick (US); Coral (UK)
- Writer
- Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis
- Producer
- Norman Petty
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- In 1980, English rockabilly band Matchbox released a cover that reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Julie Grant covered the song in 1962 for the B-side of "Up on the Roof".
- Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas covered the song in 1965 for their US album Trains and Boats and Planes.
The Crickets version
The Crickets' version was the second single from their album In Style With the Crickets and the second single released after Buddy Holly's death. Guitarist Sonny Curtis and drummer Jerry Allison wrote the song at the home of Allison's girlfriend and future wife, Peggy Sue Gerron. The B-side "Deborah" was named after Gerron's younger niece. The recording featured Earl Sinks on vocals, Curtis on guitar, Joe B. Mauldin on bass, Allison on drums, and Dudley Brooks on piano.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced When You Ask About Love?
When You Ask About Love was produced by Norman Petty.
What genre is When You Ask About Love?
When You Ask About Love is classified as Rock and roll.
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