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Remembering Ricky
Приєднався 18 тра 2020
This channel is dedicated to recalling the music of Rick Nelson and remembering the incalculable contribution he made to early rock and roll, as well as to country-rock.
While they are still allowed, four of the six parts of my radio documentary are posted for you to hear, as they aired on May 8, 1987. UMG has, however, requested that original recordings in Parts 1 and 2 be removed. As a copyright owner, I respect their position. Where available, later rerecordings of the hits have been substituted.
Also available are the exclusive interviews with his brother Dave, John Fogerty, James Burton, Carl Perkins, Jimmie Haskell, Gordon Stoker, Randy Meisner, Johnny Burnette's widow, Thurley, writer and radio personality Judy Markey, and California Country, Rockabilly, Roots singer/musician Ronnie Mack.
This is a celebration of the man called "The Crown Prince of Rock and Roll."
For complete remastered recordings of Rick's music, please visit Ricky Nelson - Topic.
The Crown Prince of Rock and Roll
Kris Kristofferson called Rick Nelson "The Crown Prince of Rock and Roll." Here's what he meant, in eight and a half minutes, from 1958 to 1985.
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Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 2 EDITED with substitute recordings
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In 1987, I produced a six-hour radio tribute to the late Rick Nelson. Featuring special guests who knew and loved Rick and his music, the three decade musical career of the man, for whom the term "teen idol" was coined, was explored in depth. Woefully underappreciated by music critics, Rick Nelson was the second highest selling Rock and Roll artist from 1957 through the early 60s. He placed 35 ...
Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 1 EDITED with substitute recordings
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In 1987, I produced a six-hour radio tribute to the late Rick Nelson. Featuring special guests who knew and loved Rick and his music, the three decade musical career of the man, for whom the term "teen idol" was coined, was explored in depth. Woefully underappreciated by music critics, Rick Nelson was the second highest selling Rock and Roll artist from 1957 through the early 60s. He placed 35 ...
Ronnie Mack Remembering Ricky (Partial Interview)
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Country, Rockabilly, Roots singer/musician Ronnie Mack is a driving force up and down the West Coast, and as far away as New York City. He hosted the celebrated Barn Dance for years, as well as celebrations of Elvis Presley's birthday and, of course, Rick Nelson's birthday. He knew Rick and had the privilege of being in the studio when Rick recorded "You Know What I Mean," the last released rec...
Judy Markey Remembering Ricky (Interview)
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Syndicated writer and radio personality Judy Markey was the first person I put on my list of people to interview about Rick Nelson. On January 1, 1986, Judy's column in the Chicago Sun-Times was devoted to her grief over Rick's death. She had idolized him as a girl and interviewed him as a woman and remained a devoted fan. She was so gracious about sharing her memories and giving the most eloqu...
Thurley Burnette Remembering Ricky (Interview)
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There were a few surprises while compiling interviews for "Remembering Ricky The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson," but none more delightful than this one: I called Glen Campbell's office to inquire about interviewing him about his days playing rhythm guitar for Rick. The woman who answered the phone was Thurley Burnette, the widow of Rockabilly great Johnny Burnette, who, along with his broth...
David Nelson Remembering Ricky (Complete Interview)
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In an exclusive interview from 1987, just over a year since his brother died, David Nelson talks about growing up with Rick and watching him turn into a teenage idol, then into a dedicated musical artist.
Gordon Stoker Remembering Ricky (Full Interview)
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Gordon Stoker was the first tenor of the legendary vocal quartet, The Jordanaires. They provided background vocals for countless popular records between 1951 and 2011, including major hits with Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Ringo Starr. They are the beautiful voices backing Rick Nelson on "Lonesome Town," as well as dozens of his other records. In this interview from 1987, Gordon...
Randy Meisner Remembering Ricky (Interview)
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Randy Meisner is one of the founding members of the Eagles. Before that, however, he was a founding member of another country-rock group, Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band. He toured with them and played on two albums, the groundbreaking "Rick Nelson in Concert" and one of Rick's best albums, "Rudy the Fifth." In this interview, recorded in 1987, Randy recalls the formation of the band and ...
Jimmie Haskell Remembering Ricky (Interview)
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The late, great Jimmie Haskell was a renowned composer and arranger, whose award-winning arrangements include "Ode to Billy Joe," "If You Leave Me Now," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." But, in 1957, he was working for Imperial Records when his boss Lou Chudd put him in charge of overseeing the recordings of his new hot artist, Ricky Nelson. Rick's relationship with Jimmie would last to the en...
John Fogerty Remembering Ricky (Full Interview)
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Finding out one has something in common with a musical superstar can be surprising...and rewarding. It turns out that John Fogerty and I share a role model: Rick Nelson. In 1987, John was kind enough to give an interview for my radio special, "Remembering Ricky The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson." The interview was arranged through John's brother Bob. In it, John recalls the impact that Rick...
Carl Perkins Remembering Ricky (Full Interview)
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Rick Nelson's boyhood idol was the Rockabilly legend Carl Perkins. Rick said that he heard Carl singing his hit "Blue Suede Shoes" and knew immediately what he wanted to do. On his first album, Ricky covered two Carl Perkins songs. In an interview recorded in 1987 for the radio special "Remembering Ricky The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson," Carl Perkins recalls meeting Rick in 1985, while re...
James Burton Remembering Ricky (Full Interview)
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Recorded in 1987, James Burton remembers Rick Nelson. The Master of the Telecaster, Rock and Roll and Country music guitar legend James talks about meeting Rick and becoming his lead guitarist, Rick's approach to music, Rick's friendship with Elvis Presley, and Rick as a friend and family man.
Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 4 - Country Rock
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In 1987, I produced a six-hour radio tribute to the late Rick Nelson. Featuring special guests who knew and loved Rick and his music, the three decade musical career of the man, for whom the term "teen idol" was coined, was explored in depth. Woefully underappreciated by music critics, Rick Nelson was the second highest selling Rock and Roll artist from 1957 through the early 60s. He placed 35 ...
Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 5 - Garden Party and More
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In 1987, I produced a six-hour radio tribute to the late Rick Nelson. Featuring special guests who knew and loved Rick and his music, the three decade musical career of the man, for whom the term "teen idol" was coined, was explored in depth. Woefully underappreciated by music critics, Rick Nelson was the second highest selling Rock and Roll artist from 1957 through the early 60s. He placed 35 ...
Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 3 - The Early Decca Years
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Remembering Ricky - The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson, Part 3 - The Early Decca Years
David looks like Ozzie. Ricky was my favorite ❤❤❤❤
He's awesome
I watched their TV show as a very young girl in the '50's. I always thought that Ricky was a hunk & loved listening to him sing & play guitar. I believe he was the one to motivate my interest in the guitar, which is still a big part of my adulthood today 2024. xoxo
Though I am much more familiar with Rick, it's quite apparent that Dave is one class act😊!!
So glad I found this documentary of Ricky Nelson. I am 71 and still love him to this day. Thank-you
Wow, what a great interview. David was amazing
James Burton was asked an interview who is the best person who played for ever. He said no doubt Elvis Presley.
Underrared.
Great interview, except that the speed slows down somewhere around 18.00, then the speech becomes very laboured and difficult to hear. Hope it can be fixed.
DAvid and his wife June owned a summer house a block down the street from us in Newport Shores, Newport Beach, CA in the mid-60s. Never saw him, but my mom talked to June. I was 11 and knew more about Ricky than him at the time.
I have never seen Ozzie and Harriet show until now, I discover it on Roku - so i’m binged watch it and love that show 😊
Love you, David Nelson. You are just as sweet as when you were a kid. God Bless.
Would be great to make shows that brought out good manners and loving family relationships. Those were good lessons for life!
I STILL LOVE, THE OZZIE AND HARRIET SHOW, I'M 72. IT WAS FUN TO SEE TEENAGE STARS AND SINGERS. REALLY COOL!
Loved all the Nelson 's , also Dave's wife and Kristen...❤
David was an
What a lovely man David is. I am blown away by the kind kind adoring words for Ricky. Boy Ozzie and Harriet should have received an award for Best parents. These two children are testament to being brought up with such lovely values and respect for one another. 😘
Thanks for this upload
What is David doing now ?
David was my favorite! I was so in love with him.
Great interview!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us. May GOD bless you and yours.
What absolute gems these two gentlemen were. Honest, polite, good-looking, talented. They will long be remembered and missed.
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A story I never heard before .....Ricky shows up with the Rams against Elvis' "big boys" football team...that's hilarious hahahahaha...I wish I could have seen the look on their faces when the Rams show up with Ricky...esp guys like Red West....and I hope David was there to enjoy that.
I remember where I was at and what I was doing when news aired Ricks passing a very sad day love his music
David sound’s just like his brother
Love the Nelson’s
What a great medley of Rick Nelson songs 🎵!!! Takes you back to a sweeter time. Thank you soooo much!!! ❤🎉😊 One of his later songs I liked was "One × One" I think that was on the INTAKES album.
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Thank you, Mr. John Powers! This was a great work & labor of love! May all be well with you. ♥️🙏🏼🎶🎵
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Thank you for sharing this. I’ve really dug into his post 60s music and have been loving everything! I was only 9 when he died but he was my first crush through syndication and (like EVERYONE) was so upset the day he passed. I always thought I’d get to see him in concert one day. 😭
It’s so refreshing to hear this interview and you could hear and feel the love that the family had fir each other. In todays world there is so much fighting and nastiness with the Hollywood families this was such an uplifting story of great loving parents that is getting rare in the entertainment world. David seemed like such a good human being.
A;ways thought Ricky was a cutie pie. James Burton is awesome.. watched him do his stuff with Elvis too~
Loved the show as a young kid ❤ Ricky was my first school crush.
Jeg har alltid likt Ricky Nelson helt fra jeg var ung. Jeg er født 4 år etter Ricky Nelson. Jeg syntes det var trist da jeg så på TV at en av de fineste artistene jeg har hørt.hilsen Siv Aassved
Rachanee Suzie Q ... Many thanks for this clip. I am 77 now and I was listened to Ricky since I was 11 go on 12.. Ricky was the best singer and songwriter writers too. Ricky died but his songs will never never die... Love you Ricky.. you will always in my mind. And thank you so much for your sharing.... Thanks. .
Yes. He & randy Meisner spearheaded country-rock
13min. That was the joke. Elvis had to shake a leg, rock just stood there & the girls went wild.
Musicians can do well without sight reading etc. In fact it's difficult to teach kids who have a good ear-- cry they can cheat. Lol.
Smoked Newports. 😉 I loved him so much. I was a kid, he was so kind & easy with me. "Your mom doesn't know you're here, does she." Guilty grin, admission. Underage. In a bar.. a sawdust on the floor bar. He made sure I could stay for the show.
I love Ricky's rock n' Roll recordings, and Ricky could sing country as well as anyone. I think he would have been a great country recording star. The album he did "Bright Lights and Country Music" with the title song written by Bill Anderson, Ricky covered a number of great country recordings that were as good as the originals.
This is a treasure. Thank you very much Oh my... unbelievable.
This series is so sweet. Thank you so much
Nice channel. Thnx
One of the Garden lighting guys who worked that show told me a fight had broken out in the crows nest & the crowd was booing the cops. Too bad Rick didn't know that. Lol. Maybe not tho- he made a big hit for himself out of that.
How to remember Rick? He was a really really nice guy. And, he & the band kicked a||.
I had the double country album album that Rick did, "Bright Lights And Country Music" was the title, a song written by Bill Anderson. it is a terrific album.
Wonderful interview, I agree that Ricky was the Crown Prince of Rock n' Roll as mentioned here. Ricky could also sing country as well as anybody. Elvis will always be my favourite singer and Ricky is right behind him. I loved the Jordanaires, saw them in person once.
Loved this interview.