Audio CD review:
Ricky Nelson - The Best of Rick Nelson Live!

Ricky Nelson - The Best of Rick Nelson Live!

Band: Ricky Nelson Title: The Best of Rick Nelson Live! Rating: Release Date: 26 March, 1996 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Travellin' Man 2: Hello Mary Lou 3: Garden Party 4: That's Alright Mama 5: Believe What You Say 6: Never Be Anyone Else But You 7: Fools Rush In 8: Poor Little Fool 9: It's Late 10: Lonesome Town

Customer Reviews Rick Nelson Live I enjoy playing this in the car. This is a rare glimpse of Ricky's old songs, recorded when he had more maturity in his voice. Listen for the mistake on track #2 Hello Mary Lou, when Ricky sings the same verse twice - true fans will spot it. I loved this CD. Great CD at a great price He sings his hits and really gives it all he's got. If you want a great little snapshot of a Rick Nelson performance you got it right here. Singing live isn't easy and he gives a very good vocal performance. Is he a gifted singer? Does he hold any notes any longer than he has to? No, but he shows his personality and what he truly is, a rock and roll singer! He was America's first teen idol, made the first music video in 1962 with "Travelin' Man" and he sings his hits on this CD with much more energy than he did when he was a just a kid in the 50's. No wrong notes to be found anywhere to my ear. It's one of my favorite CD's and it will be one of yours. . Rick Nelson Live 1983-1985 In 1983, the Stone Canyon Band broke up, and Rick put together a new band that emphasized his rockabilly roots. We're lucky they recorded these concerts in 1983 and '85, as Rick was soon to be taken from us in a terrible accident. This could be seen as Rick finally caving into the nostalgia craze he criticized in "Garden Party", but the way this band played the oldies made them fresh and contemporary sounding. Some songs stay fairly close to the original versions "(Travelin' Man", "Hello Mary Lou", "Poor Little Fool"), while others are rearranged and updated ("Believe What You Say", "That's All Right", "It's Late"). The Jordanaires provide excellent vocal backup, and lead guitarist Bobby Neal plays great solos throughout. Rick's voice is much more mature than on his 50's records, which makes the depression of "Lonesome Town" much more believable, while his vocal on "Never Be Anyone Else but You" sounds warmer than the original. This CD is a good buy for the money - especially if you're on a low budget like I was when I bought it in 1998. . You can see a complete list of all Ricky Nelson discography, or go back to the Ricky Nelson tabs