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All My Best (Ricky Nelson Album)
''All My Best'' is a 1985 Ricky Nelson album. Although the record is a collection of greatest hits, it is not a compilation but a new studio recording. Nelson conceived the album for his own Silver Eagle label and promoted the record himself on late-night television. Nelson recruited the Jordanaires The Jordanaires were an American vocal quartet that formed as a gospel group in 1948. Over the years, they recorded both sacred and secular music for recording companies such as Capitol Records, RCA Victor, Columbia Records, Decca Records, Voca ... to provide backing vocals, as well as familiar session musicians. Since Nelson's session musicians had not performed the songs for many years, some differences from the original recordings are audible on the album.Sheree Homer - Rick Nelson, Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer 2012 - Page 129 "The first version of 'Do You Know What I Mean,' which had been issued on Silver Eagle's All My Best, contained a mistake. Haskell explained, "I listened to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Nelson
Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985) was an American musician, songwriter and actor. From age eight he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet''. In 1957, he began a long and successful career as a popular recording artist. The expression "teen idol" was first coined to describe Nelson, and his fame as both a recording artist and television star also led to a motion picture role co-starring alongside John Wayne, Dean Martin, Walter Brennan, and Angie Dickinson in Howard Hawks's western feature film '' Rio Bravo'' (1959). He placed 54 songs on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and its predecessors, between 1957 and 1973, including "Poor Little Fool" in 1958, which was the first number one song on ''Billboard'' magazine's then-newly created Hot 100 chart. He recorded 19 additional top ten hits and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987. In 1996 Nelson was ranked No. 49 on TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young World (song)
"Young World" is a song written by Jerry Fuller and performed by Rick Nelson. It was released as a single in 1962 on Imperial Records. Background The personnel on "Young World" included The Wrecking Crew guitarist Glen Campbell and Nelson session regular James Burton on lead guitar. Joe Osborn played bass, with Ritchie Frost on drums and Jim Pierce on piano. The song reached #5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. It also attained the #19 spot in the UK. Cover versions *Arthur Alexander (album ''You Better Move On''/1962). *James Darren (album ''Love Among the Young''/1964) * Detlef Engel ("Isabella" German/1962) *Leif Garrett as the B-side to his 1977 single, "Come Back When You Grow Up "Come Back When You Grow Up" is a song written by Martha Sharp and performed by Bobby Vee and The Strangers. It appeared on his 1967 album, ''Come Back When You Grow Up'', was produced by Dallas Smith and arranged by William Hood. Background A ...". References 1962 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Walkin'
"I'm Walkin'" is a 1957 song by Fats Domino, written together with frequent collaborator Dave Bartholomew. The single was Domino's third release in a row to reach No. 1 on the R&B Best Sellers chart, where it stayed for six weeks. It also broadened the singer's crossover appeal, peaking at No. 4 on the pop singles chart. The prominent saxophone solo was played by Herbert Hardesty. Lee Allen was also on sax, Frank Fields on bass, Earl Palmer on drums, and Walter "Papoose" Nelson on guitar. Notable cover versions *Later in 1957, Ricky Nelson covered a crossover version of the song on an episode of ''The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet''; the single was released on Verve Records and reached No. 4 on the pop chart and No. 10 on the R&B chart. Its B-side was "A Teenager's Romance". After several Verve singles, Nelson also recorded for Imperial Records, the same label Domino was on at the time. *In 1961, the song re-charted as one of three songs in the "New Orleans Medley" by session ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Age Idol
"Teen Age Idol" is a song written by Jack Lewis and performed by Rick Nelson. The song reached No. 2 on the easy listening chart, No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and No. 39 on the UK Singles Chart in 1962. The single's B-side, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)", reached No. 105 on the ''Billboard'' singles chart. The song is ranked No. 77 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top 100 songs of 1962. Cover versions *Jo Ann Campbell released a version as a single in New Zealand in 1962. *Keith Moon released a version on his 1975 album, ''Two Sides of the Moon''. Retrieved April 12, 2014 * Under the title ''L'idole des jeunes'' (1963), ''Teen age idol'' is one of French singer |
Johnny Mercer
John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer, as well as a record label executive who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessmen Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs. He is best known as a Tin Pan Alley lyricist, but he also composed music, and was a popular singer who recorded his own songs as well as songs written by others from the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s. Mercer's songs were among the most successful hits of the time, including "Moon River", " Days of Wine and Roses", " Autumn Leaves", and " Hooray for Hollywood". He wrote the lyrics to more than 1,500 songs, including compositions for movies and Broadway shows. He received nineteen Oscar nominations, and won four Best Original Song Oscars. Early life Mercer was born in Savannah, Georgia, where one of his first jobs, aged 10, was sweeping floors at the original 1919 location of Leopold's Ice Cream. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rube Bloom
Reuben Bloom (April 24, 1902 – March 30, 1976) was an American songwriter, pianist, arranger, band leader, recording artist, vocalist, and author. Life and career Bloom was born and died in New York City. He was Jewish. During his career, he worked with many well-known performers, including Bix Beiderbecke, Joe Venuti, Ruth Etting, Stan Kenton, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. He collaborated with a wide number of lyricists, including Johnny Mercer, Ted Koehler, and Mitchell Parish. During the 1920s he wrote many novelty piano solos, which are still well regarded today. He recorded for the Aeolian Company's Duo-Art reproducing piano system various titles including his "Spring Fever". His first hit came in 1927 with "Soliloquy"; his last was "Here's to My Lady" in 1952, which he wrote with Johnny Mercer. In 1928, he made a number of records with Joe Venuti's Blue Four for OKeh, including five songs he sang, as well as played piano. Bloom formed and led a number of bands during his caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
"Fools Rush In" (1940) is a popular song. The lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer with music by Rube Bloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangraila," composed by Ruby Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Ruby played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn, New York music publishers, who suggested that new lyrics be written. Johnny Mercer was called in and he supplied the words, which have been widely accepted by the public. (The words originate in "An Essay on Criticism", written by Alexander Pope in the 18th Century.) First recordings The major hits at the time of introduction were: * Tony Martin, (31 March 1940) *Glenn Miller with Ray Eberle, (31 March 1940) *Tommy Dorsey with Frank Sinatra (29 March 1940) * Anne Shelton and Ambrose (August 1940) * Harry James (Varsity 8264, 1940) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Be Anyone Else But You
"Never Be Anyone Else But You" is a song written by Baker Knight and recorded by Ricky Nelson with the vocal backing of the Jordanaires. The song reached #6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #14 in the UK in 1959. It reached #3 in Norway. The song was featured on his 1959 album, '' Ricky Sings Again''. The song is ranked #42 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top 100 songs of 1959. In 2020, the song was featured in a commercial for Campbell's Chicken Noodle soup. Other versions *Heidi Brühl released a version as a single in the Germany in 1959 entitled "Wir werden uns finden". It was the B-side to "Immer, wenn du bei mir bist", which reached #37 on the charts. *Ernie Sigley released a version as a single in the Australia in 1959 as the B-side to "It's Late". * Michael Cox sang the song on the show '' Oh Boy!'' in April 1959. *Rocky Sharpe and the Replays released a version as a single in the United Kingdom in 1981. They performed the song on the television program ''Musikladen''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waitin' In School
"Waitin' in School" is a rock and roll song written by Johnny Burnette and Dorsey Burnette. The song was recorded by Ricky Nelson, and peaked at number 18 in the U.S ''Billboard'' Hot 100 of 1958. It is considered one of the best examples of Nelson's contributions to rockabilly. Joe Maphis provided the lead guitar and solo on this record. In popular culture * Ricky Nelson performed the song in ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' sitcom, episode "Picture in Rick's Notebook". * Gary Shorelle performed the song in the film ''Pulp Fiction''. Chart performance See also *Ricky Nelson Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985) was an American musician, songwriter and actor. From age eight he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet''. In 1957, he bega ... References Return To Macon County movie, starring Nick Nolte, and Don Johnson. (1975) External links"The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" Pic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Up To You (Ricky Nelson Song)
"It's Up to You" is a song written by Jerry Fuller and performed by Rick Nelson. The song reached #4 on the adult contemporary chart, #6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #22 in the UK, and #24 on the R&B chart in 1963. The single's B-side The A-side and B-side are the two sides of phonograph records and cassettes; these terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record compan ..., "I Need You", reached #83 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Retrieved April 12, 2014 The song is featured on his 1962 album, ''It's Up to You''. References 1962 s ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Believe What You Say
"Believe What You Say" is a song written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette and performed by Ricky Nelson. The song reached #4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #6 on the R&B chart, and #10 on the country chart in 1958. The song appeared on his 1959 album, '' Ricky Sings Again''. Retrieved April 2, 2014 The song also appeared on his 1970 album, '' In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969''. The Burnette brothers along with Joe Campbell sit on Nelson's home steps to get a meeting with him. Their persistence and their work impressed Nelson, and he agreed to record the song. This is the first recording that Nelson recorded with musicians |
Johnny Burnette
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny and his brother, Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he was killed in a boat crash at age 30. He is the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette. Early life Johnny Burnette was born to Willie May and Dorsey Burnett Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. (The "e" at the end of his name was added later.) Johnny grew up with his parents and Dorsey Jr. in a public housing project in the Lauderdale Courts area of Memphis, which from 1948 until 1954 was also the home of Gladys and Vernon Presley and their son, Elvis. Johnny attended Blessed Sacrament School, and after graduating from eighth grade he went to Catholic High School, in Memphis. (Early press reports, dating back to 1956, stated erroneously th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
