Sonny Curtis

Sonny Curtis (born May 9, 1937) is an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of the Crickets and continued with the band after Holly's death. Curtis's best known compositions include "Walk Right Back", a major hit in 1961 for the Everly Brothers; "I Fought the Law", notably covered by the Bobby Fuller Four and the Clash; and "Love is All Around", the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Quotes A-breakin' rocks in the hot sun I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won I miss my baby and the good fun I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won. "I Fought the Law", verse 1; In Style with the Crickets (December 5, 1960) Love is all around, no need to waste it You can have the town, why don't you take it? You might just make it after all. "Love is All Around", chorus (July, 1970) External links Song Hits Magazine (Charlton Publications, Inc., 1966), p. 7 Category:1937 births Category:Living people Category:Songwriters from the United States Category:Guitarists from the United States Category:People from Texas