Ricky Nelson - It's Late
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- Rick Nelson was one of the very biggest of the '50s teen idols, so it took awhile for him to attain the same level of critical respectability as other early rock greats. Yet now the consensus is that he made some of the finest pop/rock recordings of his era. Sure, he had more promotional push than any other rock musician of the '50s; no, he wasn't the greatest singer; and yes, Elvis, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, and others rocked harder. But Nelson was extraordinarily consistent during the first five years of his recording career, crafting pleasant pop-rockabilly hybrids with ace session players and projecting an archetype of the sensitive, reticent young adult with his accomplished vocals. He also played a somewhat underestimated role in rock & roll's absorption into mainstream America -- how bad could rock be if it was featured on one of America's favorite family situation comedies on a weekly basis?
Nelson entered professional entertainment before his tenth birthday, when he appeared with father Ozzie, mother Harriet, and brother David on a radio comedy series based around the family. By the early '50s, the series was on television, and Ricky grew into a teenager in public. He was just the right age to have his life turned around by rock & roll in 1956 and started his recording career the following year recording a cover of Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'" that went to number four. So far the script was adhering to the Pat Boone teen idol prototype -- a whitewash of an R&B hit stealing the thunder from the pop audience, sung by a young, good-looking fella with barely any musical experience to speak of. What happened next was easy to predict commercially but surprisingly satisfying musically as well.
Nelson was a fairly hip kid who preferred the rockabilly of Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to the fodder dished out for teen idols, and over the next five years he would offer his own brand of rockabilly music, one with some smooth Hollywood production touches and occasional pure pop ballads. Nelson recruited one of the greatest early rock guitarists, James Burton, to supply authentic licks (another great guitarist, Joe Maphis, played on some early sides). Some of his best and toughest songs ("Believe What You Say," "It's Late") were written by Johnny and/or Dorsey Burnette, who had previously been in one of the best rockabilly combos, the Johnny Burnette Rock 'n Roll Trio. Ricky could rock pretty hard when he wanted to, as on "Be-Bop Baby" and "Stood Up," though in a polished fashion that wasn't quite as wild and threatening as rockabilly's Southern originators. Nelson really hit his stride, though, with mid-tempo numbers and ballads that provided a more secure niche for his calm vocals and narrow range. From 1957 to 1962, he was about the highest-selling singer in the U.S. except for Elvis, making the Top 40 about 30 times. "Poor Little Fool" and "Lonesome Town" (1958) were early indications of his ballad style; in the early '60s, "Travelin' Man," "Young World," "Teen Age Idol," and other hits pointed to a more countrified, mature style as he honed in on his 21st birthday (by which time he would shorten his billing from "Ricky" to "Rick"). He could still play rockabilly from time to time, the most memorable example being "Hello, Mary Lou" (co-written by Gene Pitney), with its electrifying James Burton solos.
Nelson was lured away from the Imperial label by a mammoth 20-year contract with Decca in 1963, and for a year or so the hits continued, at a less frenetic pace. Early-1964's "For You," however, would be his last big smash of the '60s. His country-rock outings attracted more critical acclaim than commercial success, until 1972's "Garden Party." A rare self-composed number, based around the frosty reception granted his contemporary material at a rock & roll oldies show, it became his last Top Ten hit. Nelson would continue to record off and on for the next dozen years and toured constantly, yet he was unable to capitalize on his assets. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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It was 37 years ago that he died this day. You are forever miss Rick. Your music is just as fresh today as it was all those years ago.
Only now do I really appreciate what we had in those times.
Still one of the coolest, short, simple, effective non ageing guitar solos
That's James Burton the master of the Telecaster
@@tomrucco6490 correct, fave of elvis and the big 'o' too
@@bonkeydollocks1879 and also the chairman of the board! Francis Albert Sinatra
@@tomrucco6490 never knew that, thanks
@@bonkeydollocks1879 a little piece of History James Burton wasn't able to play what Elvis on the 68 Comeback because he had prior commitment with Sinatra recording studio album
Both of the Nelson brothers were so good-looking and Ricky sure could sing!
Great song...from a better day and time!
It was a great time period, with the exception of racism and sexism, but everything was a lot simpler back then. I wish Mayberry was real.
Right smack dab in the middle of different wars
Muy atractivo, pero hay un colipato que siempre lo mira con cara de enamorado, está en todas partes parece que es su fans número uno.
@ Nolan Hanson I grew up in a predominately Black section of Tacoma from 1954-1962. I never experienced the racism you speak of. We as a whole got along. Did not even have to lock our doors. As far as my neighborhood, you don't know what you are talking about. You see, I actually lived through that time.
@ NOWHERE PEOPLE..you are a brainwashed idiot. I lived through that era, you obviously didn't. Run along, you are running late for your daily Antifa meeting.
It's late for a lot of us boomers, but music like this is timeless.
@@aileen9553 Did you listen to it?
This song is only 1:30 and it tells a whole story. How does not even a little bit of this music still get made today. It's literally so well made.
It's like CCR, it's short and you wish it was longer, but they're great songs either way.
He skipped a little. The 45 rpm version is a little over 2 minutes.
All British guitarists waited for Rick's latest record to see how good the guitar solo was. Still love these great songs and solos.
December 31 is a tragic date for music and nobody seems to remember. Everyone is celebrating and I remember the accident.
I remember! December 31st is my birthday, and I adored Rick Nelson from my girlhood.
You remember, I don't think you're alone in that, listen to his music, give thanks that we have it and had him.
Same day years later we lost the queen of tv Betty White 🤍
Love this song! It is a great song from a better time! Rick left us 35 years ago today New Year Eve. You are so missed Rick! Thanks for all the great music you left behind.
FABULOUS!
I'm 75 and I was a professional musician for over 60 years...more or less...I grew up watching the Ozzie and Harriet Show and as time passed Ricky played at the end of each show pretty consistently...he was a pro as a kid and young adult..made me want to be a player...and once out of the service in 1970 I set out doing just that...wound up in Malibu..married a casting director and lived the good life...thanks to Ricky Nelson.
Merci pour ce partage
Ricky Nelson toujours aussi charmant
Un bon rythme
Une belle voix
Incontournable
RIP Ricky Nelson
Love this song! thanks Rick for all the good music you left behind!
Bonjour 🙂 superbe vidéo et magnifique chanson j adore ! 0:21
Great song Ricky! Wish you were still with us man!
I have to put Elvis and Rick Nelson in the same class, you could just feel the awesome beat and the coolness of their songs. Revolutionary. I was born in 1946. I lived during the early Rock days, and some artists back then just had something extra. Rick Nelson was one who just had it, great star who's life ended too early.
tdshaker, I think you're mostly right. Both Elvis and Ricky were instrumental in bringing rockabilly to the mainstream. Elvis sold it to the kids and Ricky sold it to the parents - and to the kids too,
+tdshaker I think at some point Elvis and Rick Nelson elvis and rick nelson were rlivals for other reasons. it was elvis vegas years
I have to disagree. My dad (rick) was the one responsible for bringing rockabilly/ "rock n roll" to the mainstream. Elvis was absolutely NOT mainstream, he was initially "fringe" and way too racy for mainstream anything. But every week for about 15 years my dad would sing a rock song- supported by great musicians like James Burton, seen in the video posted- Pop was the first artist to be seen and heard at the same time, huge promotion for the music. Grandpa Ozzie was a musician and my dad was allowed to listen to music other kids were not from a very early age, so called "race music", Ray Charles, Big Mama Thornton, fats Domino, etc.To say "Elvis sold it to the kids, Rick sold it to the parents " just isn't true. Trust me, Pop sold it to the kids too. Elvis was just not allowed in polite society, kids were not allowed to buy his records. But my father played Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin" on the show because he wanted to and my Grandpa was producer and writer and took no notice of the network who were very very opposed to this (inciting so much hate mail that they actually had to directly address it, )and Pop talked about Elvis on the show and how great his music was, even dressing as him one Halloween show,and suddenly parents were thinking it was ok for kids to listen to and buy rock n roll. ("if the nice Nelson boy plays it it must be ok.") and radio stations started playing it on regular rotation, balancing all the "crooners" that were the mainstay. We don't realize now with media inundation just how rare and risky this was to do. Don't underestimate the number of kids who would never have been exposed to rock n roll, or Elvis records, without my dad's songs every week. And don't underestimate the number of parents who hated the music Rick Nelson was playing, because it was "rock and roll". I feel very strongly about this. I'm proud that Pop finally threw off the "Teen Idol" thing (a phrase coined for him by Life magazine, btw, which is why he did the song "teenage Idol", which he hated and always thought was supposed to be taken ironically,) and wrote and sang his own stuff in the 70's.
Tracy Nelson I think its been said elvis didn't want to compete during the LAS VEGAS years, but also its quite interesting. by the way need to Wikipedia you because of what everybody else knows
They were never rivals. They were friends. Elvis gave my dad a " TCB" necklace during " the Vegas years" in the 70s. My dad had no.desire to.play Vegas or any large venue. When Elvis was wearing capes and forgetting lyrics, my dad was playing his new stuff and doing Dylan songs in small clubs. That's what he wanted to do. Don't get me wrong, I love Elvis, he was always nice to my pop and the people at Graceland are great. But a certain point my dad was pretty sick of being compared. Listen to his music from the late 60s, early 70s, the Rudy the 5 th album if you ever want to know what he was really about.
he was so talented and so good looking! it is hard to believe that he has been gone 30 years! You are missed Rick.
I miss Ricky and his family. When David Nelson died of Cancer I cried to realized they are all gone.
RICK Nelson Died New years Eve 1985 or died 1985 into 1986 I remember that night when it was on the news So sad I love his music He was a Fantastic singer!
@@rhondabrogdon9526 He died New Years Eve 1985. He was a terrific singer. Better than he was given credit for. He was a good actor too, but loved music more and didn't really work at his acting career. I do love him in Rio Bravo.
@@voicegirl555 Thank you for that beautiful comment about Rick Nelson I still think he was a Fantastic Singer He was good in Rio Bravo Hard believe he was a child star Ozzie Harriet was on Radio DaysYou couldn't see them on the Radio acting Wow that was so long ago He's still missed
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RICKY brings out beautiful and gorgeous clean songs unlike the songs of 2day. Most of his songs so Poetry and beautiful mesmerizing messages so SEDUCTIVE and are lessons learned. Beautiful memories for this singer in our HEARTS 💕 PEARLY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR MUSICAL CLIPS WITH US SOPH KIA Orana E KIA MANUIA
I watched Ricky perform this great hit not more than 5 feet away.. [ stage front - row center] this was the first tune that he did. Of course the crowd was mesmerized and Ricky cast a spell on everyone in attendance ! I will always remember that great evening and such an honer to be so close to the great Ricky Nelson,and..yes every bit as good as Elvis, IMHO. db
TY,Ozzie and Harriet!
Loved him in the 60's when I grew up....He's so good looking!! Prettier than every woman in that audience!! LOL..talk about "Bedroom Eyes" OMG!!!
My dad had a Best of Ricky Nelson album which he used to play from time to time when I was growing up and through osmosis, just came to love his songs, particularly this one and Poor Little Fool.
This is such a good, classic song!
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I like country music so I favor his ballads like Lonesome Town.
Such memories of being rounded up weekly as kids so we could "listen to Ricky". My dad was so into this music. I didn't get it back then, but how I would love to turn the clock back now!
All the rock guitarist in England loved James Burton as kid's.
Tracy, it is amazing that you replied to me. I am just an everyday guy who happened to grow up in the 50's. This was a magical time, and music changed radically. Don't get me wrong, but Elvis was very responsible, in part, for starting the Rock & Roll era. Rick was also, along with many others. For stage presence, coolness and awe, I love Rick Nelson. He made quite an impression on this young kid back then. I saw him in live concert much later in the early 1980's. I will say he still looked so good for his age (45). Tom Cruise had nothing on Rick.
Great respect to Mr. Nelson
My very first hearing of 'moving music' in the 50's. I knew Ricky before Holly and Elvis who became my idols. But it all began in mid 50's when Ricky blew Perry Como out my eyes and my ears opened to a whole new world of music. For me it was the garden of eden. Thanks Ricky. I miss you,superstar!
Rick was my childhood crush! Lordy loved this show!
Burton is so cool.
War alles noch so unbeschwert was ist heute bloß daraus geworden❤❤❤
One of my favorite Ricky songs! I love him so much
My grandkids all love Ricky Nelson. This is their favorite song.
I'm more into music from the 60's and 70's, but this is one of the few songs from the 50's that I actually love.
Los coros de los músicos son excelentes.
The power of television. With Ricky doing his songs on the show no doubt helped sell a lot more records.
Comparatively speaking, things were a lot different in 1959 when getting home late from a date could mean big trouble including facing wrath from her dad (though usually it was forgiven later) Now days a lot of parents probably don't care one way or another.
great song from my childhood
I remember all his performances on " Ozzie and Harriet ". Such a handsome man !
James Burton,he also played with John Denver is also on u-tube James played with everyone
Beautiful. Thank you
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James burton on guitar so sweet boy!!! Singing!!!
u may recognize James from the Elvis Aloha from Hawaii LIVE via sattelite Show,James was also Elvis' guitarist.
Look up, is that the moon we see ? Can't be, looks like the sun to me.
Loved his family's TV Show! Loved him all my life! Still do!
My no 1, loved him he was so good looking, but seemed to be like the boy next door.his music was awesome.how we all miss him.xRIP RICK.
The best age for the USA..sûre it's too late for going back in 60's years.. 😢🇺🇲
I love Ricky Nelson one of the best
❤❤🎉🎉 musica lindíssima boa gosto Rick Nelson
Gone 31 years today! Always missed. What a terrific singer you were!
the lead guitar does a smash up job on this.
+Anthony Gomes Well, it's a young James Burton.
yessir a young James Burton indeed.He's the man!One of the best.
@@Mr1Gitrdone Look see hoe JAmes Burrton playes guitar so naturally like a piano player doesnt need to look at the keys. Rick ywas one of my boyghood heroes too ( I was born '43 ) Elivs of course "stole Burton and of course he ftd on Black and WHite night with Roy Orbison. in my eyes the best rock n roll geetar player. Ricky of course went on retreat and learnt how to play more tha nfew chords. SO bloody handsome with that cool look wit hhalf turned down collar. in man yways to clean cut like CLiff to be a really wild rocker but like CLiff made some great music. Family bckground like the Everlys entombs it in the psyche. Hard raw rock n roll for me and JAmes burton ONE NIGHT withELvis. Driving driving raw......
Kids of today dont get how good these fuys were with so little tech available to them. I sang in aband mic. 3 GUITARS ALL INTO ONE AMP no individual volume controls 1959 was hard o na 16 yr old
@@dreadnought45 I thought it was. He helped Roy Orbison et al on the Black & White Night tape a good example of which is Ooby Dooby
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I attended one of Rick's concerts many years ago, at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and heard a young kid say to his parents, "Everybody is singing along!" Considering the superannuated careers of many singers from that era, it is really a goddamned shame that Rick is not still around!
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A lovely time was had by all
It was so smart to sing a song on a TV show. If it was any good you had an instant hit that would sell a million as TV was so popular back then. It launched Elvis nationwide! Ricky Nelson got a whole singing career out of it.
Love you Ricky!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday Rick! You are so very missed. Love this song!
Another good song by Rick! He used to end the Ozzie and Harriet show with a song!
One of the best We ever had/R.I.P. Ricky.
Old fashioned rockabilly/country is the best!
James Burton on lead gave all these Ricky Nelson numbers a distinctive sound.
@sunrecords56 That's true. Due to his father's money and connections Ricky could get the best songwriters and band. Due to his exposure on the Ozzie and Harriet TV show, and his own great talent, he became a star. Ricky did as much to mainstream rock as anyone. He doesn't get enough credit.
Dang, that James Burton is an absolute shredder.
I wasn't born when this was recorded but I believe I heard it in my mom's womb
Great sound. Elvis's backup band - THE BEST!
this would be awesome to imagine Ricky and David to see these posts on all of his YT vid's Just dreamin'
Great Ricky Nelson! Good music is forever.
And that kids, is how a simple song is done right.
Can't remember the year,but it was before I had a record player and Buddy Holly records.Had a friend,a mile away and I would visit,just to hear Ricky.Loved him.
Fantastic love this song from Ricky thank you
Hey cats.. he’s swinging..😂🎶🎶🥰🥰👍👍
The young woman at .39 is Judy Lewis, the daughter of Clark Gable and Loretta Young.
How can you tell?
Jame Burton kills it. Just the right notes.😢
You crazy teenagers..!! 😂🤣🥳🎶🎶🥰🥰👍
We don't have music like this no more
This is such a great song. Smile everytime I hear it. :)
I always liked James Burtin's guitar licks. Rick was lucky to get him to back his tunes.
And James Burton was lucky to get the exposure that Rick provided! ;)
My family never missed the Nelson's on TV when I was a kid.
My dad had the 45. I played it continuously when I was little.
In 1958 Ricky hired The Jordanaires to sing back up for him and they were with him
on all of his songs from early 1958 thru 1967. His back up band The James Burton
Trio is just lipsyncing to The Jordanaires.
And who are we hearing on guitar? James Burton or Glen Campbell?
When my dad was speeding me to school and I was late, this song was playing. We were listening to 50son5 cause why not?
ANOTHER FAVORITE OF MINE......I LIKED MOST ALL OF HIS SONGS BUT I HAD MY FAVORITES.....SAD FOR HIS CHIDREN THAT THEY LOST HIM AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE
James Burton on Guitar...Ozzie Nelson,the Band Leader,got Ricky the best back up musicians in the business.I am saying that,not as a critisism but as praise to Ozzie!
I don't care what the critics say, I very much enjoyed his singing. It was smooth, and the words were understandable. I liked the show also. I always felt like Ozzie was the comic relief to the rest of the show's straight man. Also, I never saw a hint of jealousy from his brother David. Whatever they were, they were all quality people. Fun to see James Burton in his early years, too. James reported that Elvis was a faithful viewer of the show, mainly to watch Ricky play.
love Ricky:)
love the background.
This song will always remind of my best friend and I being 17, just figuring out life. Summer nights, Ryan's pool, and very few responsibilities.
After he left for Tulsa, I was on my own again. No car, no money. Just a kid traveling around town on his bike.
Love this one singer's songs and videos here. Thanks again for this one
He was awesome that's for sure
Ricky & James Burton
Love you Ricky Nelson. May you Rest In Peace 🤍.
Best song around. Had me a girl anna hotrod too.
James Burton solo starts at 1:00. Fabulous
I'm watching James Burton
Tremendous, magic.
those girls were right to scream at the end. great stuff, America at it's best!
Nothing to do with America. Punctuation is reconnended.
@@bancrows165 First, you have 3 N's in the word recommended. you only need one. Nothing to do with America? it's rockabilly being played
by Americas, a style that originated here in our southern states of America, being played on a classic American TV show, cast with a real authentic American family. even the two guitars, a martin and a fender telecaster are American made. you sound unhappy, i hope you're not in the USA with your miserable attitude.
if i'm wrong, sorry.
love this song. i sing it sometimes.
SAD LOSS. RIP.
I can imagine him facing Tom Harmon when he was late getting Kristen home late ;)
This hit from Ricky Nelson went to #9 on the Top 40 charts. It went to #6 on the Cashbox charts. It went to #3 in the United Kingdom and to #28 in Australia. It would finish at #74 for the year, 1959.
That Garden Party business said it all.
Ricky was taken from us way to soon. Ricky was my first crush....
I was never as afraid of her dad as I was of my own. I could just drop her at the curb and peal out. I LIVED with my Dad!
+John1948Ten that still doesnt mean her dad couldnt find you with the shotgun at some point.
Anthony Gomes Oh! Now you tell me!
And don't forget......her dad would of been a WWII veteran (maybe even a Marine) , so I would definitely hate to face her dad!!!