The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (1958) "Chantilly Lace," released in the summer of 1958, instantly became a defining song of early rock and roll, thanks to its charismatic creator, Jiles Perry "J.P." Richardson Jr., known as The Big Bopper. With an unforgettable opening line, "Hellooo baaaby!", Richardson's deep, engaging voice, combined with catchy rhythms and humorous, flirtatious lyrics, captured the essence of the rock and roll era’s exuberance. The song, drawing inspiration from Richardson’

Today in Rock and Roll History - September 29, 1958 The Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" enters the US Pop chart, where it will top out at #6. It will be the third most-played song on American radio this year. Chantilly lace is actually a handmade bobbin lace named after the city of Chantilly, France, even though most of the lace bearing this name was actually made in Bayeux, France and Geraardsbergen, now in Belgium. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio

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