Rick Nelson
‘For Your Sweet Love’: Pastures New At Decca Records For Rick Nelson
The LP marked the star's debut at his new home of Decca Records.
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Features2 months ago‘Hello Mary Lou’: The Ricky Nelson Hit Cut By Creedence, Led Zeppelin & Queen
'Hello Mary Lou' was written by Gene Pitney, during his important year of 1961, as Ricky turned 21.
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Features2 months ago
‘Bright Lights & Country Music’: Rick Nelson Comes Over To Country
The 1966 album announced the singer's fully-fledged conversion to the Nashville sound.
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Features3 months ago
‘She Belongs To Me’: Rick Nelson Sings Bob Dylan
In May 1969, Nelson recorded the song that heralded his new incarnation with the Stone Canyon Band.
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Features3 months ago
‘Mardi Gras’: Over And Out From Creedence Clearwater Revival
A huge chapter in US rock history ended as CCR entered the Billboard chart with their last studio album.
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Features5 months ago
‘Windfall’: Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band’s Country Rock Gem
The 1974 album stands among the favorites of many longtime Nelson fans, and remains a delightful listen.
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Features8 months ago
‘Garden Party’: The Reinvention Of Rick Nelson
Rick and his Stone Canyon Band found new success with first the 'Garden Party' single, then the album of the same name.
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Features9 months ago
‘Dream Weaver’: When Rick Nelson’s Dreams Were Unfulfilled
As the former pop idol adjusted his sound to suit more adult tastes, 'Dream Weaver' was one of his singles that missed the US bestsellers.
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Features10 months ago
‘Rudy The Fifth’: Rick Nelson Dares To Be Different
Rick had been developing a country-influenced sound for many years when an October 1971 concert brought him to a crossroads.
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Features10 months ago
‘Songs By Ricky’: Ricky Nelson Enlists James Burton And The Jordanaires
After almost simultaneous US top ten hits with ‘Just A Little Too Much’ and ‘Sweeter Than You,’ the teen idol charted with the 'Songs By Ricky' album.
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Features10 months ago
‘Take These Chains From My Heart’: Hank Williams’ Last Country No. 1
Hank's final recording session produced his last country chart-topper.
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Features11 months ago
‘Fools Rush In’: Rick Nelson Storms The Hot 100 Again
In September 1963, Rick revived Glenn Miller's World War II hit 'Fools Rush In' for his next successful 45.
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Artists1 year ago
Rick Nelson
The pop singer-songwriter's long and successful career began in the 1950s and included multiple top-ten hits.
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News3 years ago
Vintage, All-Star ‘Johnny Cash Show’ Returns To US TV
Re-runs of the famous show will include appearances by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and the only TV performance by Derek and the Dominos.
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Features5 years ago
Rick Nelson Turns 21 In Style
Rick Is 21 entered the US chart for Rick Nelson on 29 May 1961, in the week that its single ‘Travellin’ Man’ raced to No. 1 on the Hot 100.
