Bobby covers Ricky Nelson!
This is fun and I especially wanted to include the entry from Facebook as the film I thought was great. All those you youngsters dancing . . . .very fitting for a Saturday!? You dancing?
Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool (1958)
"Poor Little Fool," released by Ricky Nelson in 1958, stands as a pivotal track in rock and roll and pop music history, marking Nelson's ascent as a significant figure in these genres. Written by teenage songwriter Sharon Sheeley, the song narrates the trials of young love, resonating with audiences and catapulting Nelson to greater fame. As the inaugural number-one song on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, it holds a special place in music history, showcasing Nelson's ability to seamlessly blend pop with rockabilly elements.
The song, recorded with The Jordanaires, featured a polished sound that bridged country and rock and roll, quickly rising up the charts and solidifying Nelson's teen idol status. "Poor Little Fool" not only highlighted Nelson's talent for selecting broadly appealing material but also underscored his musical versatility. Its success marked a significant moment in the recording industry and set a precedent for future chart-toppers.
"Poor Little Fool" remains a classic, embodying the late 1950s' evolving pop music sound and celebrating Nelson's legacy as a pioneer in integrating rockabilly with pop. This song's enduring appeal underscores Nelson's impact on American pop music, cementing his role in shaping its direction during the late 20th century.
Ricky Nelson - 1958 - Whole Lotta Shakin’
If you don't really see Ricky Nelson as one of the main inspirers of Rockabilly and fathers of Rock 'n'Roll then you have to open your eardrobes! Milkcow Blues which we played the other days is a stone classic of the genre without which etc etc . . . . It may have been his teenybopper appearance and strikingly handsome good looks that made him less of an icon than Elvis but he could rock and listen to this if you don't believe me! The management obviously made a mint from his charms and singing ability and will have doubtless chosen crooner type songs (Hello Mary Lou) for him to hit the teeny bopper gals right in the gussset and the purse but hey. A resurgence in interest gave him a swansong in the early eighties before his untimely death in 1985 . . . . . let that boy rock 'n' roll!
Thanks for the dedication Jobe and I enjoyed this immensely ! As brother Jobe says I'm off down the shop to get me a soda pop!
Ricky Nelson - Live in Chicago - Voodoo Wagon
Ricky Nelson - Milk Cow Blues (1960)
"Seems to me that the Kinks used Ricky Nelson’s rocking arrangement of Milk Cow Blues; every other version of Kokomo Arnold’s song sound much more bluesy. Ricky Nelson with James Burton on guitar turned the song into something else entirely. "
from Guess I'm Dumb . . . which he ain't! This rocks!