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Joseph Sonny West (July 30, 1937 – September 8, 2022) was an American songwriter and musician, best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On". == Early life == Joseph Sonny West was born on July 30, 1937, near Lubbock, Texas, the fifth and youngest child of Joseph William, a sharecropper, and Alberta Grimes West. The family moved numerous times around Texas and New Mexico, ending up in Levelland, Texas. == Music... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Sonny West first charted in 1957 with Oh Boy!.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.