“Summertime Blues” was released in August 1958 and peaked at number 8
on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 29, 1958. The hand clapping on the recording was reportedly done by Cochran’s fiancé, songwriter Sharon
Sheeley and Eddie.

Eddie Cochran

David Melendy

 Mustang, 1964

The Ford Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current fifth
generation 2013 model.

    Ray Edward ‘Eddie’ Cochran (October 3, 1938–April 17, 1960) 

Eddie Cochran’s brief career, had a lasting influence on rock music with
rockabilly songs such as "C’mon Everybody", "Somethin’ Else", and
"Summertime Blues", He died in an automobile accident while on his
British tour.