Rick Nelson

Rick Nelson

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The second son of bandleader Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard, Ricky and his brother were children when they appeared on their father's radio series The Adventures Of Ozzie and Harriet, which developed into a film (Here Come The Nelsons) and a long-running and very popular TV series. By his early teens, Ricky was playing clarinet, drums and guitar and adopted the rockabilly style he heard on Sun Records releases. His first single was a cover of Fats Domino's I'm Walkin' in 1957, leading to live appearances at various state fairs with the Four Preps. Signed to Imperial, he sold a million and had a Number 1 hit with Be-Bop Baby and his music gained further popularity when he sang on the ongoing family TV series. He topped the US charts in 1958, selling over two million copies of Sharon Sheeley's song Poor Little Fool, triggering a string of hits like Lonesome Town, It's Late, Travelin' Man, Hello Mary Lou, Young World, Teenage Idol and For You. Ricky also appeared in movies and gradually his style mellowed from rock'n'roll as he became a pioneer of country-rock. His popularity waned but he had a re-birth in 1972 with his own song Garden Party and continued to tour, with a more mature sound. On December 26, 1985, he died in a plane crash while on tour in the south of USA.

Top tracks

20
Garden Party
Rick Nelson
Greatest Hits
03:45
Composers: Ricky Nelson
12
I Will Follow You
Rick Nelson
For Your Sweet Love
02:25
Writer: Norman Gimbel - Arthur Altman - Del Roma - J.W. Stole - Jacques Plante / Composers: Norman Gimbel - Arthur Altman - Del Roma - J.W. Stole - Jacques Plante
05
Garden Party (Rerecorded)
Ricky Nelson
The Best of Ricky Nelson (Rerecorded Version)
03:59
17
Fools Rush In
Rick Nelson
Greatest Hits
02:32
Writer: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom / Composers: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom
02
Travelin
Ricky Nelson
Hello Mary Lou
02:20
Writer: Jeffey Lynne / Composers: Jeffey Lynne
06
String Along
Rick Nelson
For Your Sweet Love
02:18
Writer: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle / Composers: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle
07
Nightime Lady
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:05
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
07
That's All She Wrote
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Sings For You
02:17
Writer: Conway Twitty / Composers: Conway Twitty
05
Kentucky Means Paradise
Rick Nelson
Bright Lights & Country Music
02:21
Composers: Merle Travis
06
Here I Am
Rick Nelson
Bright Lights & Country Music
02:21
Composers: Marc Douglas - Glen Campbell
02
California
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
03:02
Composers: Rick Nelson
05
Since I Don't Have You
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:31
Writer: James L. Beaumont - Janet F. Vogel - Joseph Rock - Joseph Verscharen - Walter Lester / Composers: James L. Beaumont - Janet F. Vogel - Joseph Rock - Joseph Verscharen - Walter Lester
01
For Your Sweet Love
Rick Nelson
For Your Sweet Love
02:18
Writer: Jerry Fuller / Composers: Jerry Fuller
10
I Got A Woman
Rick Nelson
For Your Sweet Love
02:22
Writer: Ray Charles / Composers: Ray Charles
19
She Belongs To Me
Rick Nelson
Greatest Hits
03:01
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
12
That's All Right Mama (Album Version)
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
02:34
Writer: A. Crudup / Composers: A. Crudup
03
So Long Mama
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:25
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
14
Never Be Anyone Else But You
Ricky Nelson
Hello Mary Lou
02:13
Writer: Baker Knight / Composers: Baker Knight
11
What Comes Next?
Rick Nelson
For Your Sweet Love
02:15
Writer: J. Crutchfield / Composers: J. Crutchfield
08
Life
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
02:56
Composers: Ricky Nelson
04
Poor Little Fool (Rerecorded)
Ricky Nelson
The Best of Ricky Nelson (Rerecorded Version)
02:33
06
Mystery Train
Rick Nelson
Country Fever
02:22
Composers: Herman Parker - Sam C. Phillips
05
Are You Really Real?
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:25
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
06
I Don't Wanna Love You
Rick Nelson
The Very Thought Of You
02:07
Composers: Barry Mann - Cynthia Weil
03
Don't Blame It On Your Wife
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
02:36
Composers: Terence Boylan
05
The Very Thought Of You
Rick Nelson
The Very Thought Of You
01:55
Composers: Ray Noble
06
Suzanne On A Sunday Morning (Single Version)
Rick Nelson
Legacy
01:53
Writer: John Boylan / Composers: John Boylan
01
Hello Mery Lou
Ricky Nelson
Hello Mary Lou
02:18
Writer: Gene Pitney - Cayte Mangiarcina / Composers: Gene Pitney - Cayte Mangiarcina
10
Dream Lover
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:12
Writer: Bobby Darin / Composers: Bobby Darin
15
Teenage Idol
Ricky Nelson
Hello Mary Lou
02:30
Writer: Jack Lewis / Composers: Jack Lewis
06
I'm Talking About You
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:55
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
01
Let It Bring You Along
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
04:15
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson

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  • Discography
Albums
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
â„— 2017 SRI Records
18-05-2017
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
01
Come On In
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
02:41
Writer: Rick Nelson / Composers: Rick Nelson
02
Hello Mary Lou
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
02:41
Composers: Per Lyngsaae Olsen, Gene Pitney, Cayet Mangiaracina
03
Violets Of Dawn
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
03:41
Composers: Eric Anderson
04
Who Cares About Tomorrow
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
05:56
Composers: Rick Nelson
05
She's Nobody's Child
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
03:00
Composers: Rick Nelson
06
If You Gotta Go
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
02:53
Composers: Rick Nelson
07
I'm Walkin'
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson Live At The Troubador
02:00
Composers: D BARTHOLOMEW, A DOMINO
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The Complete Epic Recordings
This compilation (P) 2014 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
22-08-2014
The Complete Epic Recordings
01
You Can't Dance
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:00
Composers: Bob Yeomans - Tim Ryan
02
Something You Can't Buy
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
02:50
Composers: Rick Nelson
03
I Wanna Move with You
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:30
Composers: Baker Knight
04
Five Minutes More
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
02:46
Writer: Jay DeWitt White - Arthur Deludico / Composers: Jay DeWitt White - Arthur Deludico
05
Gimme a Little Sign
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:06
Composers: Joseph Hooven - Alfred Smith - Jerry Winn
06
Stay Young
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:34
Writer: Benny Gallagher - Graham Lyle / Composers: Benny Gallagher - Graham Lyle
07
Wings
Rick Nelson
The Complete Epic Recordings
03:15
Composers: Dennis Larden
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Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
This Compilation â„— 2004 UMG Recordings, Inc.
23-02-2004
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
01
I've Been Looking
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:13
Writer: Sonny Curtis / Composers: Sonny Curtis
02
I Need You
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:55
Writer: Baker Knight / Composers: Baker Knight
03
Stop The World And Let Me Off
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:00
Writer: Carl Belew - WS Stevenson / Composers: Carl Belew - WS Stevenson
04
Your Kind Of Lovin'
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:59
Writer: Jill Jones - Annette Tucker / Composers: Jill Jones - Annette Tucker
05
Freedom And Liberty (1965 Version)
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:32
Writer: Rick Nelson / Composers: Rick Nelson
06
Fire Breathin' Dragon
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
02:47
Writer: Ritchie Cordell - Sal Trimachi / Composers: Ritchie Cordell - Sal Trimachi
07
Peddler Man
Rick Nelson
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974
03:32
Writer: Jerry Fuller / Composers: Jerry Fuller
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20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
This Compilation â„— 2003 Geffen Records
01-01-2003
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
01
I'm Walkin'
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
01:56
Writer: Dave Bartholomew - Fats Domino / Composers: Dave Bartholomew - Fats Domino
02
String Along
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
02:18
Writer: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle / Composers: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle
03
Fools Rush In
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
02:31
Writer: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom / Composers: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom
04
For You
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
02:14
Writer: Joe Burke - Al Dubin / Composers: Joe Burke - Al Dubin
05
Gypsy Woman
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
02:30
Writer: D. Burnett - Joe Osborn / Composers: D. Burnett - Joe Osborn
06
The Very Thought Of You
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
01:54
Writer: Ray Noble / Composers: Ray Noble
07
Mystery Train
Rick Nelson
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Rick Nelson
02:22
Writer: Herman Parker - Sam C. Phillips / Composers: Herman Parker - Sam C. Phillips
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Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
2000 Rick Nelson
01-01-2000
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
01
Let's Get Naked and Criticize Each Other
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:58
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
02
Free Sally
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:32
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
03
Sweet Silent Revenge
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:01
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
04
Jimmy Jimmy
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
02:28
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
05
Mr. Johnson
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:15
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
06
Condo
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:27
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
07
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Rick Nelson
Let's Get Naked And Criticize Each Other
03:40
Composers: Richard Alan Nelson
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Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
31-08-1993
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
01
One X One
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
03:35
Composers: Dennis Larden
02
You Can't Dance
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
03:00
Composers: Bob Yeomans - Tim Ryan
03
Wings
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
03:15
Composers: Dennis Larden
04
Five Minutes More
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
02:46
Writer: Jay DeWitt White - Arthur Deludico / Composers: Jay DeWitt White - Arthur Deludico
05
Something You Can't Buy
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
02:50
Composers: Rick Nelson
06
Gimme a Little Sign
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
03:06
Composers: Joseph Hooven - Alfred Smith - Jerry Winn
07
Stay Young
Rick Nelson
Stay Young: The Epic Recordings
03:34
Writer: Benny Gallagher - Graham Lyle / Composers: Benny Gallagher - Graham Lyle
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The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
This Compilation â„— 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1990
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
01
Fools Rush In
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:31
Writer: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom / Composers: Johnny Mercer - Rube Bloom
02
String Along
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:18
Writer: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle / Composers: J. Duncan - Bobby Doyle
03
There's Nothing I Can Say
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:02
Writer: C. Sarrel - Al Stillman / Composers: C. Sarrel - Al Stillman
04
The Very Thought Of You
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
01:54
Writer: Ray Noble / Composers: Ray Noble
05
Since I Don't Have You
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:31
Writer: James L. Beaumont - Janet F. Vogel - Joseph Rock - Joseph Verscharen - Walter Lester / Composers: James L. Beaumont - Janet F. Vogel - Joseph Rock - Joseph Verscharen - Walter Lester
06
For You
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:14
Writer: Joe Burke - Al Dubin / Composers: Joe Burke - Al Dubin
07
Mean Old World
Rick Nelson
The Best Of Rick Nelson - 1963 To 1975
02:17
Writer: B. Vera / Composers: B. Vera
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Playing To Win
â„— 2001 Capitol Records Inc.
01-01-1981
Playing To Win
01
Almost Saturday Night (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
02:35
Composers: John Fogerty
02
Believe What You Say (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
02:58
Composers: Dorsey Burnette - Johnny Burnette
03
Little Miss American Dream (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
04:03
Composers: Peter McCann
04
The Loser Babe Is You (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
03:46
Composers: Ricky Nelson
05
Back To Schooldays (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
02:46
Composers: Graham Parker
06
It Hasn't Happened Yet (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
03:33
Composers: John Hiatt
07
Call It What You Want (Remastered 2001)
Rick Nelson
Playing To Win
03:06
Composers: Ricky Nelson
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Windfall
â„— 1974 UMG Recordings, Inc.
10-01-1974
Windfall
01
Legacy
Rick Nelson
Windfall
03:24
Writer: Dennis Larden / Composers: Dennis Larden
02
Someone To Love
Rick Nelson
Windfall
03:58
Writer: Rick Nelson / Composers: Rick Nelson
03
How Many Times
Rick Nelson
Windfall
04:42
Writer: Rick Nelson - Jay DeWitt White / Composers: Rick Nelson - Jay DeWitt White
04
Evil Woman Child
Rick Nelson
Windfall
03:44
Writer: Dennis Larden / Composers: Dennis Larden
05
Don't Leave Me Here
Rick Nelson
Windfall
02:44
Writer: Dennis Larden / Composers: Dennis Larden
06
Wild Nights In Tulsa
Rick Nelson
Windfall
03:35
Writer: Riley Wildflower - Don Burns / Composers: Riley Wildflower - Don Burns
07
Lifestream
Rick Nelson
Windfall
02:40
Writer: Rick Nelson / Composers: Rick Nelson
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Garden Party
â„— 1972 Geffen Records
27-11-1972
Garden Party
01
Let It Bring You Along
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
04:15
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
02
Garden Party
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:45
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
03
So Long Mama
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:25
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
04
I Wanna Be With You
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
02:17
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
05
Are You Really Real?
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:25
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
06
I'm Talking About You
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:55
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
07
Nightime Lady
Rick Nelson
Garden Party
03:05
Writer: Ricky Nelson / Composers: Ricky Nelson
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Rudy The Fifth
â„— 1972 Geffen Records
01-01-1972
Rudy The Fifth
01
This Train
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
02:33
Composers: Ricky Nelson
02
Just Like A Woman
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
04:34
Composers: Bob Dylan
03
Sing Me A Song
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
03:20
Composers: Rick Nelson
04
The Last Time Around
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
04:22
Composers: Rick Nelson
05
Song For Kristin
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
01:14
Composers: Rick Nelson
06
Honky Tonk Woman
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
04:13
Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
07
Feel So Good (Feel So Fine)
Rick Nelson
Rudy The Fifth
02:57
Composers: Leonard Lee
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Rick Sings Nelson
â„— 1970 Geffen Records
01-01-1970
Rick Sings Nelson
01
We've Got Such A Long Way To
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
03:56
Composers: Rick Nelson
02
California
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
03:02
Composers: Rick Nelson
03
Anytime
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
04:27
Composers: Rick Nelson
04
Down Along The Bayou Country
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
02:09
Composers: Rick Nelson
05
Sweet Mary
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
03:24
Composers: Rick Nelson
06
Look At Mary
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
03:07
Composers: Rick Nelson
07
Can't You See The Reason Why
Rick Nelson
Rick Sings Nelson
04:18
Composers: Rick Nelson
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Rick Nelson In Concert
â„— 1970 Geffen Records
01-01-1970
Rick Nelson In Concert
01
Come On In (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
02:40
Composers: Ricky Nelson
02
Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
02:44
Composers: Gene Pitney - Cayet Mangiaracina
03
Violets Of Dawn (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
03:33
Composers: Eric Anderson
04
Who Cares About Tomorrow - Promises (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
05:42
Composers: Ricky Nelson
05
She Belongs To Me (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
02:54
Composers: Bob Dylan
06
If You Gotta Go, Go Now (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
02:51
Composers: Bob Dylan
07
I'm Walkin' (Live At The Troubadour, 1969)
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson In Concert
01:55
Composers: Dave Bartholomew - Fats Domino
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Perspective
â„— 1968 Geffen Records
01-01-1968
Perspective
01
When The Sun Shined Its Face On Me
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:17
Writer: Reid Whitelaw / Composers: Reid Whitelaw
02
Without Her
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:30
Writer: Harry Nilsson / Composers: Harry Nilsson
03
The Lady Stayed With Me
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:16
Writer: John Boylan / Composers: John Boylan
04
Three Day Eternity
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:18
Writer: Richie Havens / Composers: Richie Havens
05
For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:40
Writer: Paul Simon / Composers: Paul Simon
06
Stop By My Window
Rick Nelson
Perspective
02:47
Writer: John Boylan / Composers: John Boylan
07
Hello To The Wind
Rick Nelson
Perspective
03:05
Writer: John Boylan - Rick Nelson / Composers: John Boylan - Rick Nelson
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Another Side Of Rick
â„— 1967 Geffen Records
01-01-1967
Another Side Of Rick
01
Dream Weaver
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Another Side Of Rick
02:50
Composers: John Boylan
02
Marshmallow Skies
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
02:15
Composers: James Burton - Rick Nelson
03
Don't Blame It On Your Wife
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
02:36
Composers: Terence Boylan
04
Reason To Believe
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
03:43
Composers: Bruce Springsteen
05
Suzanne On A Sunday Morning
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
01:55
Composers: John Boylan
06
Baby Close Its Eyes
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
01:38
Composers: Tim Hardin
07
Barefoot Boy
Rick Nelson
Another Side Of Rick
02:35
Composers: John Boylan
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