Ricky Nelson
Ricky Nelson + Songs by Ricky (263413)
View larger 
- Remove this product from my favorite's list.
- Add this product to my list of favorites.
Ricky Nelson + Songs by Ricky
Ricky Nelson
Hoo Doo Records
8436542010474
HOO 130716
263413
ROCK AND ROLL
1
2 LPs ON 1 CD + 6 BONUS TRACKS
One of the most popular rock and roll artists of the 1950s, Ricky Nelson was extraordinarily consistent during the first five years of his recording career. He crafted exciting pop-rockabilly hybrids with ace session players while projecting an archetype of the sensitive, reticent young adult with his accomplished vocals. His records were so great that they became hits in Europe and elsewhere in the world where the sit-com wasn't shown. This quintessential collector’s edition includes two of his finest albums: Ricky Nelson (1958) and Songs by Ricky (1959), both originally released by the Imperial label. Both masterpieces have been packaged together in this very special release, which also includes 6 bonus tracks from the same period. These splendid recordings feature a virtual who's who of great sidemen including impressive guitar legend James Burton, bassist James Kirkland and Elvis' original backing group, The Jordanaires, among others. Without a doubt, this is the material upon which Ricky Nelson’s celebrated career was built.
PERSONNEL:
RICKY NELSON, vocals and guitar, plus:
James Burton, Joe Maphis (guitar)
James Kirkland (bass)
Gene Garf (piano)
Richard Frost (drums)
The Jordanaires (backing vocals), among others.
Original recordings produced by Rick Nelson, Ozzie Nelson and Jimmie Haskell.
Recorded in Hollywood, California, between 1958 and 1959.
TRACKS:
RICKY NELSON
01 SHIRLEY LEE 2:04
02 SOMEDAY 2:53
03 THERE’S GOOD ROCKIN’ TONIGHT 1:51
04 I’M FEELIN’ SORRY 2:20
05 DOWN THE LINE 2:34
06 UNCHAINED MELODY 2:20
07 I’M IN LOVE AGAIN 2:21
08 DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY 2:30
09 MY BABE 2:35
10 I’LL WALK ALONE 2:39
11 THERE GOES MY BABY 2:16
12 POOR LITTLE FOOL 2:34
SONGS BY RICKY
13 YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE MISSIN’ 2:34
14 THAT’S ALL 2:06
15 JUST A LITTLE TOO MUCH 2:13
16 ONE MINUTE TO ONE 2:06
17 HALF BREED 2:06
18 YOU’RE SO FINE 2:26
19 DON’T LEAVE ME 2:17
20 SWEETER THAN YOU 2:20
21 A LONG VACATION 2:09
22 SO LONG 2:02
23 BLOOD FROM A STONE 2:13
24 I’VE BEEN THINKING 2:23
BONUS TRACKS
25 IT’S LATE 2:34
26 I GOT A FEELING 2:06
27 YOU TEAR ME UP 2:34
28 SWEETER THAN YOU (alternate take) 2:13
29 AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT LOVE 2:23
30 BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY 2:03
TOTAL TIME: 69:26
One of the most popular rock and roll artists of the 1950s, Ricky Nelson was extraordinarily consistent during the first five years of his recording career. He crafted exciting pop-rockabilly hybrids with ace session players while projecting an archetype of the sensitive, reticent young adult with his accomplished vocals. His records were so great that they became hits in Europe and elsewhere in the world where the sit-com wasn't shown. This quintessential collector’s edition includes two of his finest albums: Ricky Nelson (1958) and Songs by Ricky (1959), both originally released by the Imperial label. Both masterpieces have been packaged together in this very special release, which also includes 6 bonus tracks from the same period. These splendid recordings feature a virtual who's who of great sidemen including impressive guitar legend James Burton, bassist James Kirkland and Elvis' original backing group, The Jordanaires, among others. Without a doubt, this is the material upon which Ricky Nelson’s celebrated career was built.
PERSONNEL:
RICKY NELSON, vocals and guitar, plus:
James Burton, Joe Maphis (guitar)
James Kirkland (bass)
Gene Garf (piano)
Richard Frost (drums)
The Jordanaires (backing vocals), among others.
Original recordings produced by Rick Nelson, Ozzie Nelson and Jimmie Haskell.
Recorded in Hollywood, California, between 1958 and 1959.
TRACKS:
RICKY NELSON
01 SHIRLEY LEE 2:04
02 SOMEDAY 2:53
03 THERE’S GOOD ROCKIN’ TONIGHT 1:51
04 I’M FEELIN’ SORRY 2:20
05 DOWN THE LINE 2:34
06 UNCHAINED MELODY 2:20
07 I’M IN LOVE AGAIN 2:21
08 DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY 2:30
09 MY BABE 2:35
10 I’LL WALK ALONE 2:39
11 THERE GOES MY BABY 2:16
12 POOR LITTLE FOOL 2:34
SONGS BY RICKY
13 YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE MISSIN’ 2:34
14 THAT’S ALL 2:06
15 JUST A LITTLE TOO MUCH 2:13
16 ONE MINUTE TO ONE 2:06
17 HALF BREED 2:06
18 YOU’RE SO FINE 2:26
19 DON’T LEAVE ME 2:17
20 SWEETER THAN YOU 2:20
21 A LONG VACATION 2:09
22 SO LONG 2:02
23 BLOOD FROM A STONE 2:13
24 I’VE BEEN THINKING 2:23
BONUS TRACKS
25 IT’S LATE 2:34
26 I GOT A FEELING 2:06
27 YOU TEAR ME UP 2:34
28 SWEETER THAN YOU (alternate take) 2:13
29 AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT LOVE 2:23
30 BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY 2:03
TOTAL TIME: 69:26
