I like reading the comments of people who grew up listening to this kind of music because they always have fond memories of them. Wish I grew up with this music.
I was born in 1949 and grew up with 50s 60s 70s and some 80s music. I then stopped listening to new music with a few exceptions and have been slowly marking my way back every since.
Well you can still enjoy it, I already made one comment, but I had to stop because of some memories that weren't so good. I will close with one word so you understand. Vietnam.
denise v I grew up on it because my mom had old 45s. My grandma got me into big band music of WWII. Begin the Beguine was her and my favorite Artie Shaw tune. Good music never dies.
I grew up with music.all true made meaning of words in song you understand. Ricky Nelson left this world way to young. He suffer terrible tragedy. with fiance and his and band. His music and songs will live on for ever lasting.R.I.P one great one left us to soon..
Tyler, that's not what I mean. I'm talking the 60's when almost ALL American artists took a backseat to the British Invasion. Rick's comeback was successful bc he shook off those ties and did the music HE wanted to do. I love ALL his music. :o)
I saw him in concert in Louisville. White suit, played piano as well as guitar. PLF was my favorite from age 12, 1958. Elvis was King, Ricky was the Prince! RIP.
My granddaughter is 15 years old. Today she came to me. She asked me about Ricky Nelson. I told her about him. And she was so excited about him. Ricky you have a new fan. She started listening to his music. And choose songs to put on her Spotify.
I saw a Ricky Nelson at Disneyland in Anaheim and at the Orange County Fairgrounds back in the late 60s early 70s great performer still listening to his songs
I got a crystal radio kit for Christmas in 1959. I assembled it and when I put the little earphone in and started tuning, the first thing I heard was Ricky Nelson singing “Poor Little Fool”.
When I was little I thought the words were Poor little Poo. Then my dad sang it to me with the right words. This will forever remind me of my dad. I love this music. x
Bcs they're always plugged into their machines... Lowering their attention spans to that of a Goldfish on Social Conditioning Media. They don't listen they will regret this.
There was Ricky Nelson and then there is was Elvis.?. They were probably responsible for creating half of the screaming fainting love struck fans that was evolving out of this new sound of music called "ROCK & ROLL" .?. The Beatles... Rolling Stones etc.
@@brendendavis8596 If your really only a four old who is typing already, and liking music from my youth then this world has thrown me for a loop again. I don't believe it, but stranger things have happened i guess.
My favorite from age 11. At age 40, finally saw him in Jacksonville, Fla at the fair. Now I'm 67 and still love the old songs. So glad that David cleared his name a few yrs ago. The whole family is gone now but I bet there's lots like me, who remember those sweet days long ago. Thanks for posting this. Blessings on you.
I'm 64 now & all I need is my beloved kitty on my lap whilst listening to music with a good scotch on my verandah in the evening. God Bless anyone who may read this
Thank you all for listening to such great music can stop Phil and don were the best ever,rickie was also a true one also What enjoyment they still give us all the years later.thank you.phil and don.
I first met Ricky at the Play Boy Club in Lake Geneva. He shook my hand from the stage in a 1982 performance. He wouldn't look me in the eye. I knew why. That's all that mattered. He was 42. I was 27. One year after his death, I moved to Laguna Beach. I lived up the hill from where his mother, Harriet, was living. Tortilla Flats, a Mexican restaurant, still had the Nelson name on a booth reserved for the family. I can't tell you how often I wondered what it might have been like if Ricky hadn't lost his life only one year before I moved to his hometown. He was profoundly talented as well as kind. RIP, Ricky.
So many rock'n rollers have passed, but when I heard about his death (while driving to my NewYear's eve date) i was unexpectantly struck by my own feeling of personal loss. His voice was so listenable, lilting and pleasant; the lyrics so innocent and genuine. It was like ... a little part of my own past had been lost.
It was a great time listening to Rick Nelson, Elvis, Paul Annka, Neil Sadaka, too much good music. I was 12 yrs old, 19 yr old Gloria Poland from Whitharrel texas telling me how cute I was. These times memories I take to my grave.
This was the first song I learnt to play back in '58.....and I have had the privilege of performing it on several occasions backed by the great James Burton along with other Ricky songs....I'm a lucky guy.
This is my favorite piece to play on my guitar. I cannot count the times I've started my repertoire with it! I've loved Rick since I was 14 years old...and that was 60 years ago!
@@preciousrendition7119 There was a big hit song in North America called Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963. It sold 13 million copies worldwide. It's sung in Japanese. Absolutely beautiful.
Loved this song since I was a kid. Dad listened to a station that played “oldies” in the 1970’s. It got a lot of play on the station he had on the dial in his old wagon. Beauty. Thank you.
Ricky Nelson was unique. Don't forget you can still see a bit of Ricky in his daughter, TRACY NELSON when she graces us with her great acting ability once in a blue moon - and that glimps of Ricky that she carries.
This music was played on my dad's birthday he was a huge fan of Ricky Nelson he watched him live quite a few times until he passed away rest in peace Dad
one of the greatest songs of all time!!! I heard many years ago that Poor Little Fool was the most played song on jute boxes in the country.I believe it.
I saw Ricky Nelson on stage performing at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington DC one summer after this song had become a national hit. My near-adolescent older sister was completely crazy about him and so I was dragged along for this concert that she simply had to attend. We were in the back of the crowd and all I remember was a small figure in the distance singing into a microphone and hundreds of young girls screaming. It was one heck of a way for me to enter the age of reason at the age of six.
Now those were some real songs songs that were song without any special instruments s you can listen to the song in the background there is no organ or gadgets that they have today mostly it's his voice that you hear that grabs your attention he was always a very cool guy he seems to be down to earth didn't have a big ego that's what made him special he will always be remembered through his songs he will live forever 💙 I can imagine his family so proud of him
From the late spring & summer of '58, this song was # 1 in Denver, on KOSI , 1630 AM, for what seemed like, 4-ever. I never, ever tire of hearing Rick sing it. --------------Written by Jimmy Duncan, with James Burton on lead guitar.---------------RIP, Rick nelson.-----------------WolfSky9
One of my all time favorite Ricky Nelson songs! I've loved it ever since I heard it on an oldies station around 1993 as a little kid. I really miss when there were radio stations all over the country that played these classic songs from the 50's and 60's. It's great music that still deserves to be heard everywhere and by everyone!
Yes, ppl were so much happier and nice to each other. I finally switched off my radio in 2019...hadnt been enjoying the terrible music they play now... Wether old or new they play rubbish and depressing music. It hurts my head these days. I'm 57 I wish I'd been born in 1945 when my Mum was born.
@@caroleyre People really did seem a lot nicer in the 90's. I miss those times so much! I also can't stand most modern music, and it's been ages since I've listened to the radio by choice. Most new music just puts me in a bad mood. Even most current country music (my favorite genre) is awful. By the way, my mom was also born in 1945! Sometimes I also feel like I was born too late and I'm in my 30's.
On this day in 1958 {August 31st} Ricky Nelson performed live in front of an audience for the first time; it was at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Twenty-seven days earlier his "Poor Little Fool" peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart and spent 15 weeks on the Top 100. Opening for Ricky were the Four Preps; who at the time were on the Top 100 themselves with "Lazy Summer Night", which reached #21. R.I.P. Mr. Nelson, aka Eric Hilliard Nelson, {1940 - 1985}.
I saw him on Steel Pier in the 50's. I don't remember if it was 1958. When I saw him there the Four Preps were not part of the show. I was always a huge fan of Rick
I once had the great pleasure of watching Ricky perform this song not more than 5 feet away from me as I was at the foot of the stage , front row center.This was my favorite Rick Nelson song and sung only by Rick himself..RIP Ricky........sk
***** Great Evening ! It was 1982 at the Metro Centre,Rockford Ill.,90 miles NW of Chicago.A headline act of Oldies Legends including Rick Nelson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and other great Legends.Ricky looked great Just like we had seen him on TV hundreds of times before, but he was 5 feet away ! and performed flawlessly.I had grown up listening to these monumental legends in Rock and to see them so close and in person, was a memory that will last as long as I do.The venue was packed, standing room only. All of the greats played their most popular hit songs.You should all have been there to capture a memory that never ends !.Peace.
Dana Brinkmeier Great story and thanks for sharing. I am 65-years old and watched the show every week. Ricky Nelson was a great teen idol. Great band behind Ricky - like James Burton, guitar icon. Gosh, would this be popular on TV if it were on today ? I actually think so. God Bless .. Roger C.
***** The Jordanaires did nearly all of Ricky's back up vocals until his Stone Canyon Band days began in the early 70s . James Burton once joked about how he and the others standing behind Ricky on the Ozzy and Harriet set , had to lip sync the Jordanaires . The Jordanaires never appeared on the show because they were too busy with Elvis and many other Pop , Rock , Blues , and Country singers back in Nashville at the time .
This song was written by a 15 YEAR OLD GiRL named Sharon Sheeley. Sharon had met Elvis Presley who encouraged her to write songs. “Poor Little Fool” was based on her disappointment following a short-lived relationship with Don Everly of The Everly Brothers & she sought out non-other than teen idol ⭐️ Ricky Nelson ⭐️ to record the tune. She drove to Ricky’s house & claimed that her car had broken down. When Ricky came to her aid, she sprang the song on him. Ricky Nelson recorded “Poor Little Fool” on April 17th, 1958 & released it on Imperial Records. The recording features the background vocals of the Jordanaires (back-up vocalists borrowed from the king himself, Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley). On August 4th, 1958, “Poor Little Fool” became the very first NUMBER ONE song on Billboard magazine's then brand-new Hot 100 chart. It spent two weeks at the number-one spot. It also reached the top 10 on the Billboard Country and Rhythm and Blues charts. ❤️
Ricky was so good looking. I'll never forget the night we heard on the car radio that Rick and Company all perished in his plane, that caught fire. My Husband and I were in the grocery store parking lot, getting ready to go home, and I heard it, and I thought did I hear that right. It was tragic.
Ricky was my FIRST *crush* at age 13, 'Teenage Idol' was my FIRST of all 'Teen' records. It was my fantasy to become 'Mrs Ricky Nelson'...LOL! Now, at age 65...I still love Ricky's songs. But, Marty Robbins takes equal bid for my 'Favorite' male vocalist! But, UNlike today's music...ALL music was good back then!
@@hselrahc To EACH their own! At 69 yrs old...I STILL LOVE Ricky Nelson, and others from that era...when MUSIC WAS MUSIC! NOT just annoying NOISE of today.
Awesome song, I remember this song playing on my older sister's turntable, these were called vinyl records, these are called 45s, this was definitely before the Beatles '
The chord progression in the song as played by the great James Burton first caught my attention back in '58. Since then, this song moved up to be permanently in my "TOP TEN" All-Time R & R favorites.
I have pic of his plane that went down.The smell, the "Back off!" Tape.etc. Went down in my town, Dekalb, Tx. I was just a kid...I will never forget it. Great talent.
Mr. Rick Nelson was very important to the music industry! So many folks loved and enjoyed his music. I loved his brother being intrigued and supportive within this archaic video! Thanks! Johnny J
Ricky nelson for me its one kind of a great singer of the 20th century i was young at about 9 years old going older listening to many oldies especially these beautiful songs from ricky and listening to them now its very beautiful and nostalgic they make me remember my dear parents that they gone missing 🙏💔🥺♥️♥️♥️ rip to my dear parents 🥺🕯️🌹🙏 and to this great singer of all times 🙏 🙏 🙏🌹
I loved Ricky had all his albums. I babysat sop I had the money to buy them. Still have them remember the words I sang along loving each and every song.
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if you are here, congrats, you have great taste in music
I know
Yes he is really good
Thanks. Lockdown September
thanks
We need the younger generation to hear this type of music the clear out their heads...the music now-a-days is nothing but crap !
The world need more music like this. I am sick of the hate and crazy stuff that is out there now.
Hello Brenda
Me too 🙁
Sehr schöne Musik
Today's music is part of propaganda agenda
based
Every girl loved Ricky Nelson back in the day. He was a heartthrob
I'm pretty sure that there were many guys, that had a man crush on Ricky.... I was one of them. @ 5 yrs. old
That's because he was a teenage idol. 😆
Oh yea. I had a huge poster of Ricky above my bed. I LOVED him!!! His voice was magic and soooo GOOD LOOKING.
Psh, can't blame them really. Look at the man! Boy could he wear that suit 😍
if you haven't seen the ozzie and harriet show, you are in for a real treat! i have just seen them for the first time
As a 17 year old , I can proudly say I love Ricky’s music.
Hello Alice, how is things going with you ?
That 17 was the age many of us were when Rick was doing live concerts ...
@@wardschuler9044 woah 😦
O boy I’m 2x your age 🤦🏻♂️ just turned 38 😵
If your older than me don’t worry it happened to me too right here hahaha
I like reading the comments of people who grew up listening to this kind of music because they always have fond memories of them. Wish I grew up with this music.
I was born in 1949 and grew up with 50s 60s 70s and some 80s music. I then stopped listening to new music with a few exceptions and have been slowly marking my way back every since.
denise v I have very fond memories. The music today is nothing compared to that era!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Well you can still enjoy it, I already made one comment, but I had to stop because of some memories that weren't so good. I will close with one word so you understand.
Vietnam.
denise v I grew up on it because my mom had old 45s. My grandma got me into big band music of WWII. Begin the Beguine was her and my favorite Artie Shaw tune. Good music never dies.
I grew up with music.all true made meaning of words in song you understand. Ricky Nelson left this world way to young. He suffer terrible tragedy. with fiance and his and band. His music and songs will live on for ever lasting.R.I.P one great one left us to soon..
So underrated. This man was fantastic !!!
"he's so underrated!!" *over 2 million views*
I love Rick Nelson and he was a teen icon by any standards. He just ended up fading till he emerged again. Yes, 2 million views says tons.
"underrated" ?? this song holds the distinction of being the first "billboard hot 100"song ever. 1985.
Tyler, that's not what I mean. I'm talking the 60's when almost ALL American artists took a backseat to the British Invasion. Rick's comeback was successful bc he shook off those ties and did the music HE wanted to do. I love ALL his music. :o)
Read somewhere that Elvis was aware of this youngster.
This music never die, so clean and respectful... Pure Love
Proof that you can be clean and entertaining.
Yes
Yes
Fun fact, this was the first ever song ever to top the billboard hot 100
Yeah
Great
I don't think that makes sense lol
@@JohnnyPaisan Poor Little Fool was the first number one song on Billboard magazine's then-newly created Hot 100 chart.
I heard that today. Wow. Great song. 🎶
I wasn't alive in the 1960s but it feels nostalgic for some reason
Gaming gamer ,,,a nice thing to say Gamer
Merkava I do too . I also get very sad for these people, the songs are so sweet and everyone was so young and full of passion.
Yes me too, if i see old era its make me feel nostalgic no reason
Born in 1953! Loved this!
Oh, the 60's had such good music!
I grew up with this...Such a shame we've lost the innocence of days past....
I saw him in concert in Louisville. White suit, played piano as well as guitar. PLF was my favorite from age 12, 1958. Elvis was King, Ricky was the Prince! RIP.
PLF, ok. How did you like TM or IBTWYPB?
Traveli'n Man...Lonesome Town.....Gimme another 63 yr's and maybe I'll have it.
Yessss!!!
Wawe tiene un gran parecido a Elvys
Elvis, Ricky Nelson and The Beach Boys: The greatest talents in the history of music.
in your house yeah
Ricky, Bobby Darin, Eddie Cochrane, Buddy Holly. We were spoiled back then.
were is Elvis.....when music was music....
1963….ice skating with friends, and this song blasting on the loud speaker! You took me back!
How are you doing Suzanne?
Please get back to Jss soon, Suzanne!
My granddaughter is 15 years old. Today she came to me. She asked me about Ricky Nelson. I told her about him. And she was so excited about him. Ricky you have a new fan. She started listening to his music. And choose songs to put on her Spotify.
Hello Theresa, how is things going with you ?
I saw a Ricky Nelson at Disneyland in Anaheim and at the Orange County Fairgrounds back in the late 60s early 70s great performer still listening to his songs
August 4 1958, this toon became the first ever #1 on Billboard‘s newly introduced Hot 100 chart.
oh to be that handsome and be able to sing those kinds of songs...
I sure he had some good times
Yep. panties came off for sure
Yose mite 😂😂😂
Genetics.
I loved this guy
I'm thankful I grew up in the 50's. I'd give anything to go by and stay there. People were sane back then
Love of God and country.
I love this guy, love all his songs
Poor little fool was one of my favorite, may his soul rest in peace
What do you admire most about him?
His music was a pleasure to listen to.
Wtf you talking about "people were sane back then".
@@morganmatthews2222 We knew what sex we were, we didn't shoot up our schools and we respected our elders just to name a few things.
I think that Ricky Nelson is the most underappreciated singers of the 20th century. He was a true talent and really was the best! Love him!
Correct !
Agree
he had some really great songs..
not underappreciated it was 70 years ago what do you expect
I got a crystal radio kit for Christmas in 1959. I assembled it and when I put the little earphone in and started tuning, the first thing I heard was Ricky Nelson singing “Poor Little Fool”.
When I was little I thought the words were Poor little Poo. Then my dad sang it to me with the right words. This will forever remind me of my dad. I love this music. x
How are you doing Sarah?
Simply one of the greatest voices of all time. Ricky Nelson's songs will live forever!!
Beautiful voice
Yes
So handsome... with a voice like that, complete package! 💕
Handsomest singer ever. Beautiful mellow voice.
So many things in life are not really appreciated until they are gone. Ricks singing is one of those special things
I’m not sure I understand that comment. He was appreciated and successful before he was gone. Haha.
Amen
OMG, he was so cute and I can remember how upset I was to hear that he'd gotten married. That was on April 20, 1963.
it feels like the previous generation is passing away without leaving the successors their memories, knowledge and standards
Bcs they're always plugged into their machines... Lowering their attention spans to that of a Goldfish on Social Conditioning Media. They don't listen they will regret this.
There was Ricky Nelson and then there is was Elvis.?.
They were probably responsible for creating half of the screaming fainting love struck fans that was evolving out of this new sound of music called "ROCK & ROLL" .?. The Beatles... Rolling Stones etc.
I'm 13 and here i am listening to 1960s songs, oh how i wish i was born in this time.
Nah you just like old music
@@firezera nah, i've always wanted to live in that time ever since i read a book about 1960s America.
I was 19 in 1960 and in a little rock band.Used to do this song at local gigs.Great times ,great songs .
Im turning 4 next month. My fav song yet
@@brendendavis8596 If your really only a four old who is typing already, and liking music from my youth then this world has thrown me for a loop again. I don't believe it, but stranger things have happened i guess.
My favorite from age 11. At age 40, finally saw him in Jacksonville, Fla at the fair. Now I'm 67 and still love the old songs. So glad that David cleared his name a few yrs ago. The whole family is gone now but I bet there's lots like me, who remember those sweet days long ago. Thanks for posting this. Blessings on you.
This song has that "makes you feel like you're actually in 50's/60's" power.
I'm 64 now & all I need is my beloved kitty on my lap whilst listening to music with a good scotch on my verandah in the evening. God Bless anyone who may read this
Thank you all for listening to such great music can stop Phil and don were the best ever,rickie was also a true one also
What enjoyment they still give us all the years later.thank you.phil and don.
Hello Marlene how are you doing?
I first met Ricky at the Play Boy Club in Lake Geneva. He shook my hand from the stage in a 1982 performance. He wouldn't look me in the eye. I knew why. That's all that mattered. He was 42. I was 27. One year after his death, I moved to Laguna Beach. I lived up the hill from where his mother, Harriet, was living. Tortilla Flats, a Mexican restaurant, still had the Nelson name on a booth reserved for the family. I can't tell you how often I wondered what it might have been like if Ricky hadn't lost his life only one year before I moved to his hometown. He was profoundly talented as well as kind. RIP, Ricky.
1rrrick 20 yrs between me and the love of my life....sometimes it just works out like that.
1rrrick I don't understand. Why wouldn't he look at you ?
Timmy Farlight I think he knew the age gap made the relation inappropriate
Timmy Farlight because 1rrrick has a dddick
1rrrick Wow that is so cool!
Im 18 and this era of music is my favorite what I would do to live in this time in history the music the style of clothing everything was just classy
I’m 13 and I can relate to this comment:)
It was wonderful.
So many rock'n rollers have passed, but when I heard about his death (while driving to my NewYear's eve date) i was unexpectantly struck by my own feeling of personal loss. His voice was so listenable, lilting and pleasant; the lyrics so innocent and genuine. It was like ... a little part of my own past had been lost.
It was a great time listening to Rick Nelson, Elvis, Paul Annka, Neil Sadaka, too much good music. I was 12 yrs old, 19 yr old Gloria Poland from Whitharrel texas telling me how cute I was. These times memories I take to my grave.
This was the first song I learnt to play back in '58.....and I have had the privilege of performing it on several occasions backed by the great James Burton along with other Ricky songs....I'm a lucky guy.
as of 83
My teacher Andy Nelson is his 2nd Cousin! He’s 45 and is the greatest teacher ever!
fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.
I used to think Ricky was just a teen idol, but he had talent and a great voice.
One of the greatest if not the greatest ! I could listen to he's music 24/7 I can't say that about Elvis
This is my favorite piece to play on my guitar. I cannot count the times I've started my repertoire with it! I've loved Rick since I was 14 years old...and that was 60 years ago!
RIP Ricky. My husband is still jealous of you!
I think they all where Pat..including me..
malc jow That's okay, Malc. Everybody is jealous about one thing or another. Just a human emotion. At least you are honest. Blessings to you.
of course he is!
I used to think Ted Danson looked like Ricky Nelson -- that was in the late 80s.
no way. Only seen him on TV. But jealousy knows no bounds.
Ricky Nelson was a great songwriter and, boy, could he sing! I was in high school when he died in a plane crash. It was such a great loss.
Hello Carol, how is things going with you ?
This is era was so good even Japanese oldies are crazy good
What are some Japanese oldies?
@@preciousrendition7119 There was a big hit song in North America called Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963. It sold 13 million copies worldwide. It's sung in Japanese. Absolutely beautiful.
I still can't get over how beautiful Ricky was. He blighted my youth. RIP RIcky,
Pat Melton
That will keep your husband jealous still.
@@BassicVIC lol I saw that too😂
@Senyora Santibañez no se
Hello Pat
Elvis had stiff competition here
This song is the first song ever to hit number one on the billboard charts. This is were history is made.
In august 1958
My father loved this song. HE LIVED THE ROCK 'N' ROLL ERA TO THE FULL.
Hello Maria how are you doing?
Loved this song since I was a kid. Dad listened to a station that played “oldies” in the 1970’s. It got a lot of play on the station he had on the dial in his old wagon. Beauty. Thank you.
bedroom eyes with a beautiful voice. what else would you need to fall for this guy?
He was so handsome
Ricky Nelson was unique. Don't forget you can still see a bit of Ricky in his daughter, TRACY NELSON when she graces us with her great acting ability once in a blue moon - and that glimps of Ricky that she carries.
This music was played on my dad's birthday he was a huge fan of Ricky Nelson he watched him live quite a few times until he passed away rest in peace Dad
Although I was born in 1950 didn't learn to listen to this music until I was in my thirties does remind me of happier times
MY FAVORITE RICKY NELSON SONG. I USED TO SING THIS ON A TRACTOR RAKING HAY WHEN I WAS ABOUT 14
I would too if I had a tractor
Not just a teen idol. This man made some fine music...
one of the greatest songs of all time!!! I heard many years ago that Poor Little Fool was the most played song on jute boxes in the country.I believe it.
I was born 1964. My big sister was born 1955 and my sister played this song for me. I realy love this song .
Hello Carina, how is things going with you ?
@@kellydave3534 I feeling well 👍😊
@@carinalindgrenkvamme4862 that's good to hear Carina.... So where are you from ?
@@carinalindgrenkvamme4862 Hey Carina, how is things going with you?
@@kellydave3534 Hallo Kelly ! I come from Sweden Europa. I live in Gothenburg.
I saw him live in 1967 at the fair in San Diego. He was shy, and the music was just great.
Ricky had so many great hits in the 50's and early 60's.
This is such a lovely song, so easy to listen to. I wish there were more singers like Ricky Nelson around especially nowadays!
Too much control these days... They don't want us to have joy bringers any more.
I saw Ricky Nelson on stage performing at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington DC one summer after this song had become a national hit. My near-adolescent older sister was completely crazy about him and so I was dragged along for this concert that she simply had to attend. We were in the back of the crowd and all I remember was a small figure in the distance singing into a microphone and hundreds of young girls screaming. It was one heck of a way for me to enter the age of reason at the age of six.
Hello Anna how are you doing?
@@Jss316 Quoting Elvis Presley: "Return to sender. Address unknown."
Quoting Elvis Presley: "Return to sender. Address unknown."
No words to describe soulful music gorgeous man
His brother was a looker too. Handsome brothers.
At age 13, we took the bus all day to the Minnesota State Fair and paid $2.50 to see Ricky Nelson....Worth every penny
Heck yeah worth every penny! Now people pay 250 to see a guy with no instruments rapping into a mic with his pants falling down.
This is real music unlike today 🎸🙏
RIP Ricky Nelson. I always LOVED you & your songs. You were taken too soon.😘💕
How are you doing Ursula?
Now those were some real songs songs that were song without any special instruments s you can listen to the song in the background there is no organ or gadgets that they have today mostly it's his voice that you hear that grabs your attention he was always a very cool guy he seems to be down to earth didn't have a big ego that's what made him special he will always be remembered through his songs he will live forever 💙 I can imagine his family so proud of him
What a deep and melodious voice! Where are these singers gone?
Ricky Nelson had one of the best voices in music history.
I miss him.
His songs were and always will be great.
George Vreeland Hill
From the late spring & summer of '58, this song was # 1 in Denver, on KOSI , 1630 AM, for what seemed like, 4-ever. I never, ever tire of hearing Rick sing it. --------------Written by Jimmy Duncan, with James Burton on lead guitar.---------------RIP, Rick nelson.-----------------WolfSky9
Tengo entendido que la escribió Sharon Sheeley a sus 18 años.
One of my all time favorite Ricky Nelson songs! I've loved it ever since I heard it on an oldies station around 1993 as a little kid. I really miss when there were radio stations all over the country that played these classic songs from the 50's and 60's. It's great music that still deserves to be heard everywhere and by everyone!
Yes, ppl were so much happier and nice to each other. I finally switched off my radio in 2019...hadnt been enjoying the terrible music they play now... Wether old or new they play rubbish and depressing music. It hurts my head these days.
I'm 57 I wish I'd been born in 1945 when my Mum was born.
@@caroleyre People really did seem a lot nicer in the 90's. I miss those times so much! I also can't stand most modern music, and it's been ages since I've listened to the radio by choice. Most new music just puts me in a bad mood. Even most current country music (my favorite genre) is awful. By the way, my mom was also born in 1945! Sometimes I also feel like I was born too late and I'm in my 30's.
I was thirteen years old when I first heard this in 1960.
Brilliant then and brilliant now.
You still here?
All the gorgeous ones left us so early, Rick, Elvis, Eddie to name a few. These were singers, not like the rubbish we get now.
Eddie? The girl who wrote this song was in the car the night Eddie Cochran was killed....Sharon Sheeley. They were engaged. Talk about loss...
@Soleil Roberts Eddie Cochran
@@thomascain5313 Sharon Sheeley died in 2002
@Soleil Roberts Cochran! If you don't know...take a look; you're missing out. He didn't make 22, sadly.
SO TRUE.......!!!!!!!
Rick was one of those guys who aged really well and looked handsome and sexy into his 40's. A very classy guy. RIP.
The first ever number one song in billboard hot 100
On this day in 1958 {August 31st} Ricky Nelson performed live in front of an audience for the first time; it was at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Twenty-seven days earlier his "Poor Little Fool" peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart and spent 15 weeks on the Top 100.
Opening for Ricky were the Four Preps; who at the time were on the Top 100 themselves with "Lazy Summer Night", which reached #21.
R.I.P. Mr. Nelson, aka Eric Hilliard Nelson, {1940 - 1985}.
I saw him on Steel Pier in the 50's. I don't remember if it was 1958. When I saw him there the Four Preps were not part of the show. I was always a huge fan of Rick
I once had the great pleasure of watching Ricky perform this song not more than 5 feet away from me as I was at the foot of the stage , front row center.This was my favorite Rick Nelson song and sung only by Rick himself..RIP Ricky........sk
So lucky mate :)!
How lucky for you to have such a precious memory. What year was it? Share the details so we may enjoy too.
***** Great Evening ! It was 1982 at the Metro Centre,Rockford Ill.,90 miles NW of Chicago.A headline act of Oldies Legends including Rick Nelson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and other great Legends.Ricky looked great Just like we had seen him on TV hundreds of times before, but he was 5 feet away ! and performed flawlessly.I had grown up listening to these monumental legends in Rock and to see them so close and in person, was a memory that will last as long as I do.The venue was packed, standing room only. All of the greats played their most popular hit songs.You should all have been there to capture a memory that never ends !.Peace.
Dana Brinkmeier Great story and thanks for sharing. I am 65-years old and
watched the show every week. Ricky Nelson was a great teen idol. Great band behind Ricky - like James Burton, guitar icon. Gosh, would this be popular on TV
if it were on today ? I actually think so. God Bless .. Roger C.
***** The Jordanaires did nearly all of Ricky's back up vocals until his Stone Canyon Band days began in the early 70s . James Burton once joked about how he and the others standing behind Ricky on the Ozzy and Harriet set , had to lip sync the Jordanaires . The Jordanaires never appeared on the show because they were too busy with Elvis and many other Pop , Rock , Blues , and Country singers back in Nashville at the time .
This song was written by a 15 YEAR OLD GiRL named Sharon Sheeley. Sharon had met Elvis Presley who encouraged her to write songs. “Poor Little Fool” was based on her disappointment following a short-lived relationship with Don Everly of The Everly Brothers & she sought out non-other than teen idol ⭐️ Ricky Nelson ⭐️ to record the tune. She drove to Ricky’s house & claimed that her car had broken down. When Ricky came to her aid, she sprang the song on him. Ricky Nelson recorded “Poor Little Fool” on April 17th, 1958 & released it on Imperial Records. The recording features the background vocals of the Jordanaires (back-up vocalists borrowed from the king himself, Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley). On August 4th, 1958, “Poor Little Fool” became the very first NUMBER ONE song on Billboard magazine's then brand-new Hot 100 chart. It spent two weeks at the number-one spot. It also reached the top 10 on the Billboard Country and Rhythm and Blues charts. ❤️
Fantastic singer and great looking guy
Ricky was so good looking. I'll never forget the night we heard on the car radio that Rick and Company all perished in his plane, that caught fire. My Husband and I were in the grocery store parking lot, getting ready to go home, and I heard it, and I thought did I hear that right. It was tragic.
New Year's Eve (Dec. 31), 1985, 31 years ago. Awful day.
Ricky was 1 of the best ever...
Ricky Nelson was a good son and a good person. He sang very beautiful songs that made us very happy. May God keep him in heaven forever. Amen.
Ricky was my FIRST *crush* at age 13, 'Teenage Idol' was my FIRST of all 'Teen' records. It was my fantasy to become 'Mrs Ricky Nelson'...LOL!
Now, at age 65...I still love Ricky's songs. But, Marty Robbins takes equal bid for my 'Favorite' male vocalist! But, UNlike today's music...ALL music was good back then!
I love music from the 80’s and before very few songs from now and days I mostly listen to fifties and sixties. (This is combing from a 13 year old)
@@eightdaysaweek3763 Good for you . cheers
He was my crush too!!
NOT TRUE!! Have you listened to anything by Fabian. NO music in that boy.
@@hselrahc
To EACH their own! At 69 yrs old...I STILL LOVE Ricky Nelson, and others from that era...when MUSIC WAS MUSIC! NOT just annoying NOISE of today.
Thank you for these great songs. R.I.P.
Hello Rosamund, how are ou doing?
At 66 i remember hearing Ricky's music, the music will never die
I grew up with this BEAUTIFUL Music 🎶
Thank You
I think this song was one of his best....love it.
Same here.
agreed..
Yes,it is his best.Funnily enough,Ricky didn't particularly like it.
That is strange,that this was one of his best,and yet he didn't particularly like it.
MrJamieMurph4141969 tbh,I don't get it either.But he did say it.
100 percent A+ this song fills your chest with something we all know but can't quite explain, may everyone in love forever know they're truly blessed
Awesome song, I remember this song playing on my older sister's turntable, these were called vinyl records, these are called 45s, this was definitely before the Beatles '
I have been born in 60 but was raised on this music the best ever !!!!!
when music was about love not lust
the only thing you did back then was make out , and that was enough for most you boys .
YESSSSS
Agreed
However, the story is that Ricky Nelson was one of the biggest philanderers of his time.
thats for sure i remember going out with a guy who looked just like Ricky Nelson all the ladies wanted him
Music from my youth. Great artist. And great days...Greetings from Ireland
The chord progression in the song as played by the great James Burton first caught my attention back in '58. Since then, this song moved up to be permanently in my "TOP TEN" All-Time R & R favorites.
I have pic of his plane that went down.The smell, the "Back off!" Tape.etc. Went down in my town, Dekalb, Tx. I was just a kid...I will never forget it. Great talent.
Hello Shelly how are you doing?
Mr. Rick Nelson was very important to the music industry! So many folks loved and enjoyed his music. I loved his brother being intrigued and supportive within this archaic video! Thanks! Johnny J
Please tell me I’m not the only 14 yr old who genuinely likes his music
Ricky nelson for me its one kind of a great singer of the 20th century i was young at about 9 years old going older listening to many oldies especially these beautiful songs from ricky and listening to them now its very beautiful and nostalgic they make me remember my dear parents that they gone missing 🙏💔🥺♥️♥️♥️ rip to my dear parents 🥺🕯️🌹🙏 and to this great singer of all times 🙏 🙏 🙏🌹
Back when you could understand what they were saying
True words, sad but true ⚔️😔😔⚔️
So many songs (even radio hits, even though fuck em) are so easy to understand. Stop trying to be hip lol.
Lol not every 21st Century songs Is mumbling
@@stever7627 Exactly all these fucking retards on these types of vides. Just enjoy the fucking music
It's country by today's standards. Easy lyrics.
Notice how you can understand every word Ricky sings? I seldom watched him on Ozzie and Harriet, but I liked every song he sang.
MUHS 1960
Song of the year for 1958.
Love Ricky Nelson's songs.
I love this guy, love all his songs
Poor little fool was one of my favorite, may his soul rest in peace
What do you admire most about him?
I loved Ricky had all his albums. I babysat sop I had the money to buy them. Still have them remember the words I sang along loving each and every song.
Hello Rebecca how are you doing?
Ricky was never given his full due and his passing was a true loss to the music world.