Audio CD review:
Ricky Nelson - Ricky Nelson - Greatest Hits

Ricky Nelson - Ricky Nelson - Greatest Hits

Band: Ricky Nelson Title: Ricky Nelson - Greatest Hits Rating: Release Date: 27 December, 2005 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Travelin' Man (1961) 2: Hello Mary Lou (1961) 3: Poor Little Fool (1958) 4: Lonesome Town (1958) 5: Believe What You Say (1958) 6: I'm Walkin' (1957) 7: Waitin' In School (1958) 8: Everlovin' (1961) 9: Fools Rush In (1963) 10: Teenage Idol (1962) 11: Stood Up (1957) 12: Be Bop Baby (1957) 13: My Bucket's Got A Hole In It (1958) 14: It's Late (1959) 15: Never Be Anyone Else But You (1959) 16: I Got A Feeling (1958) 17: Sweeter Than You (1959) 18: Young Emotions (1960) 19: A Wonder Like You (1961) 20: Just A Little Too Much (1959) 21: It's Up To You (1962) 22: Young World (1962) 23: I Wanna Be Loved (1959) 24: You Are The Only One (1960) 25: Garden Party (1972)

Customer Reviews Remarkable disc featuring 25 of the biggest and best from this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. In the liner notes to "Ricky Nelson: Greatest Hits" the legendary John Fogarty mused "I've always considered Rick Nelson equal to the Sun Records artists. . Maybe he came from Hollywood but the sound was strictly Memphis. " Years later, inducting Nelson posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Fogarty said "He made some of the greatest rockabilly records of all time. " He then addressed Sam Phillips: "Sam, he gave you a run for your money. " The legendary Sun founder/producer simply nodded in agreement. Now all these years later I had never really thought of Ricky Nelson as a rockabilly artist. To me he was simply a purveyor of some of the most enjoyable pop tunes of the 1950's and 60's. But the more I think about it John Fogarty was absolutely right. Just one listen to "Ricky Nelson: Greatest Hits" sure convinced me. Despite the fact that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saw fit to honor Ricky Nelson by inducting him in just their second year of operation Ricky Nelson remains a vastly underrated figure in the history of rock and roll. It is easy to forget just how prolific Ricky Nelson was in the period from 1957 to 1964. During these years Nelson amassed an impressive total of 50 charted hits on the Billboard Hot 100. 18 of the tunes made the Top Ten and 2 of these reached the top of the charts. "Ricky Nelson: Greatest Hits" features 25 of Ricky's biggest and best. Rediscover classic hits like "Hello Mary Lou" and the #1 hit "Poor Little Fool" from 1958. Sing along with unforgettable hits like "Teen Age Idol", "Young World", "Lonesome Town" "Travelin' Man" and my personal favorite "Fools Rush In". I have always felt that Rick's recording was the definitive version of this venerable standard. It really is a shame but you just don't hear this music on the radio anymore. If you are like me you will enjoy virtually every song on this disc and long to hear more. As young as he was at the time Ricky Nelson knew exactly the sound he was after and played a big part in producing practically all of these records. Incredible! As I alluded to earlier "Ricky Nelson: Greatest Hits" includes a thoughtful and informative 12 page booklet. And the sound quality is absolutely sensational. I must admit that I was a bit disappointed that this collection failed to include Ricky's 1963 Top Ten hit "For You" or his 1969 comeback hit "She Belongs To Me" which signalled a whole new direction for Rick. Sadly, we lost Ricky Nelson to a plane crash on the last day of 1985. I believe there was still lots of great music in him. Whether you are a devoted fan or a younger listener exploring the history of early rock and roll "Ricky Nelson: Greatest Hits" would certainly be a great choice. Very highly recommended!!!! . RICKY NELSON --Greatest Hits Always liked Ricky Nelson and his songs. Now all these years later this CD REALLY makes me love him. . . . A fabulous compilation of his greatest hits recorded by a true Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. . Elvis was absolutely correct when he said that "If James Dean Could Sing He Would Sound Like Ricky Nelson". Jeannie. Great way to update the history of rock and roll Real classics in a simple style that was all his own. I got this to replace old vinyl records and it was fun to remember all the songs Ricky Nelson did back then. A great investment in your collection. . You can see a complete list of all Ricky Nelson discography, or go back to the Ricky Nelson tabs