Buddy Holly and the Crickets made an appearance on the Arthur Murray Dance Party on December 29, 1957.
He was 21 years old.
It was unusual to see a band like the Crickets performing on the show.
This video includes the complete introduction by Kathryn Murray.
Another interesting note...this footage is used on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" compilations. Clark claims that the footage of the only appearance that Holly and the Crickets made on Bandstand in the fall of 1958 was destroyed in the 70s. They performed "Heartbeat". It's a shame that the footage was destroyed because it was Buddy's last appearance on TV before his death. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly and the Crickets 1957
It took us months and months to perfect this dance, to say nothing of the fee that our dance instructor charged. It would always go down well at the vintage functions we so love. Some dances though, like songs, are best left to the masters. The song is Sway, by Dean Martin.