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Rick Nelson

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Aliases
Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band
Ricky Nelson
Real name
Eric Hillard Nelson
Born
May 8, 1940
Died
December 31, 1985
Country
United States
IPI
00054863658 15 works
00063929258 10 works
00269951904 2 works
Affiliation
BMI
Comments
Singer-songwriter and actor
Member of
The Trophies
Family
Ozzie Nelson Father
Matthew Nelson Son
Gunnar Nelson Son
Harriet Hilliard Mother
Sam Nelson Son
Don Nelson Uncle
Related
Dennis Larden Member, Stone Canyon Band.
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Originals

Title Performer Release date Covered by
April 1957 (4 artists)
September 1957 (6 artists)
November 1957 (23 artists)
November 1957 (10 artists)
March 10, 1958 (27 artists)
June 23, 1958 (3 artists)
June 23, 1958 (31 artists)
 REC,BRD (14 artists)
Originally by Dean Martin REL
September 29, 1958 (7 artists)
September 29, 1958 (57 artists)
January 1959 Hayley Taylor
 REL January 1959 (25 artists)
Originally by Dorsey Burnette REC
January 1959 (39 artists)
January 1959 (2 artists)
January 1959 Waylon Jennings
June 1959 (12 artists)
June 1959 (7 artists)
September 1959 (2 artists)
November 1959 Adam Waltemire
November 1959 (2 artists)
February 1960 (2 artists)
April 11, 1960 (2 artists)
July 1960 (4 artists)
April 10, 1961 (42 artists)
May 1961 (3 artists)
May 1961 (12 artists)
May 1961 Miki Lamarr
May 1961 Skeeter Davis
September 1961 (2 artists)
February 24, 1962 (16 artists)
February 1962 (5 artists)
July 29, 1962 (4 artists)
July 29, 1962 (24 artists)
November 1962 (11 artists)
November 1962 (20 artists)
March 11, 1963 Brian Poole and The Tremeloes
May 27, 1963 The Cascades
May 27, 1963 (2 artists)
May 1963 (12 artists)
December 9, 1963 (2 artists)
December 9, 1963 Identical Suns
August 1964 Cliff Richard
November 23, 1964 José Feliciano
November 23, 1964 (8 artists)
May 30, 1966 The Ringles
October 1966 Nic Dalton & The Gloomchasers
October 1966 Ian Matthews
 REC December 19, 1966 (6 artists)
Originally by Joanie Sommers REL
December 19, 1966 (3 artists)
December 19, 1966 (11 artists)
April 12, 1967 (6 artists)
November 25, 1967 Boylan
January 1970 (2 artists)
Who Cares About Tomoorow - Promises Rick Nelson January 1970 Unverified
February 1970 (3 artists)
September 3, 1970 (2 artists)
September 3, 1970 (2 artists)
September 3, 1970 The Taters
September 3, 1970 Ruby Free
September 3, 1970 Lannie Flowers
January 1971 (2 artists)
Sing Me a Song Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band October 4, 1971 Unverified
June 19, 1972 (32 artists)
November 27, 1972 Bill Lloyd
November 27, 1972 (2 artists)
November 27, 1972 Honk
November 27, 1972 (2 artists)
September 1973 (2 artists)
January 14, 1974 (2 artists)
January 14, 1974 (2 artists)
January 14, 1974 (3 artists)
April 28, 1975 (2 artists)
January 1981 Crown Electric Company
 REL January 1981 Originally by Billy Thermal REC
 REC January 1981 The Smith Bros
Originally by Toby Beau REL
January 1981 Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings
November 1982 (4 artists)
 REC May 27, 1986 (2 artists)
Originally by Kathy Walker REL
 REC April 13, 2004 Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Originally by Vic Damone REL

Covers by Rick Nelson

Title Performer Release date Originally by
April 1957 Fats Domino
  September 1957 Jerry and Zelda REL, Gene Autry REC, Lulu Belle and Scotty BRD
  October 1957 Ethel Waters BRD,REC,REL
October 1957 The Strikes
October 1957 Carl Perkins [US1]
October 1957 Georgie Shaw with The Jimmy Leyden Singers - Orchestra directed by Jimmy Leyden
October 1957 The Strikes
October 1957 Fats Waller and His Buddies - Vocal Refrain by Orlando Roberson, Chester Gaylord "The Whispering Serenader"
  October 1957 Kitty Kallen REL, Bing Crosby - Grace Kelly REC
October 1957 Big Maybelle
October 1957 Carl Perkins [US1]
March 10, 1958 Tom Gates & His Orchestra
July 1958 Roy Orbison and Teen Kings
  July 1958 Louis Prima and His Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Lily Ann Carol REC,REL, Dinah Shore BRD
July 1958 Jerry Lee Lewis
July 1958 Fats Domino
July 1958 Florida Normal Industrial Institute Quartet, Little Walter and His Jukes
July 1958 Bobby Lee Trammell
July 1958 Elton Britt
July 1958 Roy Brown with Bob Ogden & Orch.
  July 1958 Liberace REL, Todd Duncan BRD
January 1959 Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
January 1959 Fritz Kreisler - Piano Accompaniment Carl Lamson, Tommy Edwards
January 1959 The Eagles [US2]
September 1959 Marvin Rainwater
September 1959 Nat "King" Cole
  July 1960 Vera Lynn REC,REL, Ida Lupino BRD
July 1960 Eva Taylor - Piano Accomp. by Clarence Williams
July 1960 Jack Smith (The Whispering Baritone)
  July 1960 Frank Sinatra BRD, Margaret Whiting with Frank De Vol and His Orchestra REC
July 1960 Gene Austin
August 8, 1960 Gene Austin
November 16, 1960 Kokomo Arnold
April 10, 1961 The Sparks [US], Johnny Duncan
May 1961 Louis Armstrong and His Dixieland Seven
May 1961 Don Gibson
May 1961 Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
September 1961 Dave Burgess and The Chimes
February 1962 Don Gibson
  February 1962 Helen Jepson REL, Abbie Mitchell PRF, Abbie Mitchell under the direction of George Gershwin REC
February 1962 Roy Orbison with Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus
March 11, 1963 Southern Tones, Ray Charles and His Band
May 27, 1963 Franck Pourcel et son grand orchestre, Little Peggy March - Orchestra conducted by Sammy Lowe
May 27, 1963 Jackie Trent
May 1963 Fabian - Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Peter De Angelis
  September 1963 Ben E. King REC, Little Eva REL
September 1963 Bob Crosby and His Orchestra - Vocal Chorus by Marion Mann
December 9, 1963 Don Gibson
  December 9, 1963 John Boles BRD, Joe Green's Marimba Band REC
December 9, 1963 Chick Bullock accompanied by His Orchestra
December 9, 1963 Merv Shiner
April 1964 The Pentagons
April 1964 Al Bowlly
August 1964 Billy Eckstine - Orchestra conducted by Russ Case
  August 1964 The Revelers [US1] REC,REL, Eddie Cantor PRF
August 1964 Charlie Rich
  August 1964 Ray Noble and His New Mayfair Orchestra REC, Jack Payne & His Band BRD,REL
August 1964 Mae West with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
August 1964 Christian Sarrel - Orchestre direction Paul Piot
November 23, 1964 (unknown)
November 23, 1964 Chuck Berry
April 19, 1965 Petula Clark
  April 19, 1965 Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra REL, "Kenn" Sisson and His Orchestra REC
April 19, 1965 The Champs, Chris Crosby
April 19, 1965 The Skyliners - Lenny Martin and The Orchestra
April 19, 1965 Eddy Arnold with Orchestra and Choir conducted by Charles Grean
  November 15, 1965 Dick Lory (Dick Glasser) REL, Jim Reeves [US] REC
November 15, 1965 Riz Ortolani e Nino Oliviero, Steve Lawrence
November 15, 1965 Sammy Turner
  November 15, 1965 Jerry Orbach PRF,REL
May 30, 1966 Bill Anderson [US1]
May 30, 1966 Faron Young
May 30, 1966 Faron Young
May 30, 1966 Glen Campbell
May 30, 1966 Ted Daffan's Texans
May 30, 1966 Merle Travis
May 30, 1966 Rusty & Doug
May 30, 1966 Roy Acuff and His Smoky Mountain Boys
May 30, 1966 Merle Travis
May 30, 1966 Terry Fell and The Fellers
May 30, 1966 Jim Reeves [US]
December 19, 1966 Joanie Sommers- Arranged and conducted by Peter Matz
April 12, 1967 Jimmie Rodgers [US1]
April 12, 1967 Billy Walker
April 12, 1967 Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
April 12, 1967 Little Junior's Blue Flames
April 12, 1967 Charlie Jackson, Morris Brothers
April 12, 1967 Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
April 12, 1967 Warner Mack
  April 12, 1967 Jackie De Shannon REL, Bob Dylan REC
April 12, 1967 Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
November 13, 1967 Tim Hardin
November 25, 1967 The Lovin' Spoonful
November 25, 1967 Tim Hardin
November 25, 1967 Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra
November 25, 1967 Tim Hardin
August 1968 Simon and Garfunkel
August 1968 Julius LaRosa
August 1968 The Brothers [US2]
August 1968 Manfred Mann [band], The Brothers [US2]
August 1968 Richie Havens
August 1968 Nilsson
August 25, 1969 Bob Dylan
  January 1970 The Liverpool Five REL, Bob Dylan REC
  January 1970 Boz [GB] REL, Bob Dylan REC
January 1970 Bobby Darin
January 1970 The Mitchell Trio
October 4, 1971 Shirley & Lee
October 4, 1971 Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones
October 4, 1971 Bob Dylan
October 4, 1971 Bob Dylan
September 15, 1975 Mike McClellan
September 21, 1977 Brenton Wood
September 21, 1977 Gallagher & Lyle
September 21, 1977 Jackson Hawke
February 22, 1979 Bobby Darin
January 1981 John Fogerty
January 1981 Graham Parker and The Rumour
January 1981 John Hiatt
February 27, 1981 Smokie
February 27, 1981 Sonny West
February 27, 1981 Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
1984 Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys
May 1985 Mickey Jupp
May 27, 1986 The Valentinos [US]
May 27, 1986 Bobby Bare
May 27, 1986 Stealers Wheel
May 27, 1986 Buddy Holly
1991 Johnny Moore's Three Blazers
1993 Bob Dylan
1993 Little Feat
April 13, 1999 Steve Alaimo
November 21, 2000 The Everly Brothers
November 21, 2000 (unknown), Pál Kalmár, Hal Kemp and His Orchestra - Vocal Chorus Bob Allen
November 21, 2000 Edison Male Quartette
  November 21, 2000 Nat "King" Cole [Trio] REC, The King Cole Trio with String Choir REL
November 21, 2000 Rocky Burnette
November 21, 2000 The Pine Ridge Boys
2001 John Hiatt
  April 13, 2004 Patsy Cline with The Anita Kerr Singers REC, Carl Belew REL
April 13, 2004 Bobby Darin

Songs written by Rick Nelson

Original songs

Title Written by Originally by Original date Covered by
A Flower Opens Gently By Rick Nelson Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band November 27, 1972 Covered by Bill Lloyd
Alone Rick Nelson Rick Nelson August 15, 1966 Covered by Nic Dalton & The Gloomchasers
Anytime Rick Nelson Rick Nelson September 3, 1970 Covered by (2 artists)
Are You Really Real? Rick Nelson Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band November 27, 1972 Covered by (2 artists)
Call it What You Want Rick Nelson Rick Nelson January 1981 Covered by Crown Electric Company
Come On In Rick Nelson Rick Nelson 1969 Covered by (2 artists)
Don't Leave Me This Way Rick Nelson Ricky Nelson April 21, 1958 Covered by (3 artists)
Easy to Be Free Rick Nelson Rick Nelson October 30, 1969 Covered by (3 artists)
Garden Party Rick Nelson Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band May 1972 Covered by (32 artists)
How Long Rick Nelson Rick Nelson June 3, 1970 Covered by (2 artists)
Life Rick Nelson Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band December 7, 1970 Covered by (2 artists)
Lifestream Rick Nelson Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band June 20, 1973 Covered by (2 artists)
Nightime Lady Rick Nelson Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band October 16, 1972 Covered by (2 artists)
Sing Me a Song Rick Nelson Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band October 4, 1971 Unverified
Sweet Mary Rick Nelson Rick Nelson September 3, 1970 Covered by The Taters
The Loser Babe is You Rick Nelson Rick Nelson January 1981 Covered by Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings
The Reason Why Rick Nelson Rick Nelson September 3, 1970 Covered by Ruby Free
We've Got a Long Way to Go Rick Nelson Rick Nelson September 3, 1970 Covered by Lannie Flowers
Who Cares About Tomoorow - Promises Rick Nelson Rick Nelson January 1970 Unverified
You Just Can't Quit Rick Nelson Rick Nelson May 30, 1966 Covered by The Ringles

Releases

Albums

Title Performer Release date Label
Album Seven by Rick Rick Nelson February 1962 Imperial [US1]
All My Best Ricky Nelson May 1985 Silver Eagle Records
Another Side of Rick Rick Nelson November 25, 1967 Decca
Best Always, Rick Nelson Rick Nelson April 19, 1965 Decca
Bright Lights & Country Music Rick Nelson May 30, 1966 Decca
Country Fever Rick Nelson April 12, 1967 Decca
For Rick Nelson Fans Only - The Box Set Rick Nelson April 13, 1999 Pass Programs
For Your Sweet Love Rick Nelson May 27, 1963 Decca
Garden Party Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band November 27, 1972 Decca
Intakes Rick Nelson September 21, 1977 Epic
Legacy Rick Nelson November 21, 2000 Capitol Records
Love and Kisses Rick Nelson November 15, 1965 Decca
Memphis Sessions Rick Nelson May 27, 1986 Epic
More Songs by Ricky Ricky Nelson July 1960 Imperial [US1]
Perspective Rick Nelson August 1968 Decca
Playing to Win Rick Nelson January 1981 Capitol Records
Playing to Win [2001] Rick Nelson 2001 Capitol Records
Rick Is 21 Ricky Nelson May 1961 Imperial [US1]
Rick Nelson in Concert Rick Nelson January 1970 Decca
Rick Nelson Live at The Aladdin Rick Nelson 1991 Magnum Music [GB]
Rick Nelson Sings "For You" Rick Nelson December 9, 1963 Decca
Rick Sings Nelson Rick Nelson September 3, 1970 Decca
Rick's Rarities 1964-1974 Rick Nelson April 13, 2004 Ace [GB]
Ricky Nelson Ricky Nelson July 1958 Imperial [US1]
Ricky Sings Again Ricky Nelson January 1959 Imperial [US1]
Rudy the Fifth Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band October 4, 1971 Decca
Songs by Ricky Ricky Nelson September 1959 Imperial [US1]
Spotlight on Rick Rick Nelson November 23, 1964 Decca
Stay Young - The Epic Recordings Rick Nelson 1993 Epic
String Along with Rick Rick Nelson 1984 Charly Records
The Very Thought of You Rick Nelson August 1964 Decca
Windfall Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band January 14, 1974 MCA Records

Singles

Title Performer Release date Label
A Wonder Like You Rick Nelson September 1961 Imperial [US1]
Believe What You Say Ricky Nelson March 10, 1958 Imperial [US1]
Dream Lover Rick Nelson February 22, 1979 Epic
Dream Weaver Rick Nelson November 13, 1967 Decca
Easy to Be Free Rick Nelson February 1970 Decca
Fools Rush In Rick Nelson September 1963 Decca
Garden Party Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band June 19, 1972 Decca
Gimme a Little Sign Rick Nelson February 3, 1978 Epic
Give 'Em My Number Rick Nelson November 1982 Capitol Records
I'm Not Afraid Ricky Nelson August 8, 1960 Imperial [US1]
I'm Walkin' Ricky Nelson April 1957 Verve Records
It's Up to You Rick Nelson November 1962 Imperial [US1]
I Wanna Be Loved Ricky Nelson November 1959 Imperial [US1]
Just a Little Too Much Ricky Nelson June 1959 Imperial [US1]
Life Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band January 1971 Decca
Lifestream Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band September 1973 MCA Records
Lonesome Town Ricky Nelson September 29, 1958 Imperial [US1]
Never Be Anyone Else but You Ricky Nelson February 9, 1959 Imperial [US1]
One Night Stand Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band March 1974 MCA Records
Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson June 23, 1958 Imperial [US1]
Ricky Nelson Sings Ricky Nelson September 1957 Imperial [US1]
Rock and Roll Lady Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band September 15, 1975 MCA Records
She Belongs to Me Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band August 25, 1969 Decca
Stood Up Ricky Nelson November 1957 Imperial [US1]
String Along Rick Nelson May 1963 Decca
Take a City Bride Rick Nelson April 24, 1967 Decca
Teen Age Idol Rick Nelson July 29, 1962 Imperial [US1]
That's All Rick Nelson February 1963 Imperial [US1]
There's Nothing I Can Say Rick Nelson August 1964 Decca
The Very Thought of You Rick Nelson April 1964 Decca
Things You Gave Me Rick Nelson October 1966 Decca
Travelin' Man Ricky Nelson April 10, 1961 Imperial [US1]
Try (To Fall in Love) Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band April 28, 1975 MCA Records
You Are the Only One Ricky Nelson November 16, 1960 Imperial [US1]
You Can't Dance Rick Nelson September 30, 1977 Epic
You Don't Love Me Anymore (And I Can Tell) Rick Nelson March 11, 1963 Decca
You Just Can't Quit Rick Nelson May 30, 1966 Decca
Young Emotions Ricky Nelson April 11, 1960 Imperial [US1]
Young World Rick Nelson February 24, 1962 Imperial [US1]

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