Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949, playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1952, he appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single ("I'm Walkin' b/w "A Teenager's Romance", Verve 10047X4S), debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and released the No. 1 album titled Ricky. In 1958, Nelson released his first #1 single, "Poor Little Fool", and in 1959 received a Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Male Newcomer" after starring in Rio Bravo. A few films followed, and when the television series was cancelled in 1966, Nelson made occasional appearances as a guest star on various television programs. In his twenties, he moved away from the pop music of his youth, and began to perform in a more country rock style. After recording several albums with mostly session musicians, most of which flopped, he formed the Stone Canyon Band in 1969 and experienced a career resurgence, buoyed by the live album In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969 and had a surprise hit with 1972's "Garden Party", which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. His comeback was short-lived, however, as his record label was bought out and folded, and his followup albums were not well promoted by his new label. He continued to perform live and take small television roles through the 1970s, though his label dropped him by the end of the decade. He released two more albums, with unimpressive results, before his death in a plane crash on New Year's Eve, 1985.
Nelson was married once, to Sharon Kristin Harmon, from 1963 until their divorce in 1982. They had four children: actress Tracy Nelson, twin sons and musicians Gunnar and Matthew, and actor Sam.
Nelson was born on May 8, 1940, in Teaneck, New Jersey. He was the second son of entertainment couple Harriet Hilliard Nelson (born Peggy Lou Snyder; July 18, 1909 – October 2, 1994) and Ozzie Nelson (March 20, 1906 – June 3, 1975). His father Ozzie was of half Swedish descent. The Nelsons' older son was actor David Nelson (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011).
On May 8, 1961 (his 21st birthday), he officially modified his recording name from "Ricky Nelson" to "Rick Nelson". His childhood nickname proved hard to shake, especially among the generation who had watched him grow up on "Ozzie and Harriet". Even in the 1980s, when Nelson realized his dream of meeting Carl Perkins, Perkins noted that he and "Ricky" were the last of the "rockabilly breed".
In 1963, Nelson signed a 20-year contract with Decca Records. After some early successes with the label, most notably 1964's "For You" (#6), Nelson's chart career came to a dramatic halt in the wake of Beatlemania, The British Invasion, and later the Counterculture era. However, instead of dropping him, Decca kept him on board.
In the mid-1960s, Nelson began to move towards country music, becoming a pioneer in the country-rock genre. He was one of the early influences of the so-called "California Sound" (which would include singers like Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt and bands such as Eagles). Yet Nelson himself did not reach the Top 40 again until 1970, when he recorded Bob Dylan's "She Belongs to Me" with the Stone Canyon Band, featuring Randy Meisner, who in 1971 became a founding member of the Eagles, and former Buckaroo steel guitarist Tom Brumley.
Nelson died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1985, flying from Guntersville, Alabama, to Dallas, Texas, for a concert. The plane he was on, a Douglas DC-3, had a history of mechanical problems. All seven passengers, including Blair, died. Only the two pilots survived.
Nelson's funeral took place at the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery, on January 6, 1986, and he was privately buried in the Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery, in Los Angeles. His estate was bequeathed to his children.
Stop Sneakin' 'round
Rick Nelson Lyrics
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But honey that's not the way it's gonna be
Well I told you once, and I warned you twice
If you want my love you gotta be nice
And stop that crazy sneakin' around on me
Well let your conscience be your guide you know you're wrong
I'm not gonna take this messin' around to long
It's not gonna get you anywhere
'Cause one of these days you'll up and find me gone
Well I know somethin' you better find out
Listen to what I've been talkin' about
When you started cheatin' on me
Foolin' around with TNT
Well I hear you've been sneakin' around the place
Somebody is tryin' to lead our love astray
Well I'll tell you somethin' you oughtta know
This messin' around's just gotta go
'Cause one of these days I'll up and walk away
Well I know somethin' you better find out
Listen to what I've been talkin' about
When you started cheatin' on me
Foolin' around with TNT
Well I hear you've been sneakin' around the place
Somebody is tryin' to lead our love astray
Well I'll tell you somethin' you oughtta know
This messin' around's just gotta go
'Cause one of these days I'll up and walk away
Well I hear that you've been sneakin' around on me
Well I hear that you've been sneakin' around on me
Well I hear that you've been sneakin' around on me
The lyrics to Rick Nelson's song "Stop Sneakin' 'Round" express the frustration and betrayal felt by the singer when he learns that his partner has been cheating on him. He warns her that if she wants to be with him, she has to stop the sneaking around and treating him poorly. He offers her a reminder of her conscience and warns her that her cheating ways will only push him further away. The lyrics also highlight the singer's knowledge of his partner's infidelity and his frustration over her blasé attitude towards their relationship.
In the chorus, the singer warns his partner that her sneaking around is going to push him away, and he reminds her that she had better make a change or face the consequences.
The verse about "foolin' around with TNT" is a metaphor for the danger and destruction that the partner's cheating is causing. The singer warns that this behavior is going to lead to disaster and that he won't stick around for it.
Overall, the lyrics express a sense of betrayal and disappointment, but also a firm stance on what is and isn't acceptable in a relationship. The singer is not willing to put up with cheating or sneaking around, and he makes it clear that if his partner wants to be with him, she needs to treat him with respect and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I hear that you've been sneakin' around on me
I have heard rumors that you have been unfaithful to me
But honey that's not the way it's gonna be
I will not tolerate any infidelity in our relationship
Well I told you once, and I warned you twice
I have already cautioned you multiple times about this issue
If you want my love you gotta be nice
To maintain my love, you need to treat me well
And stop that crazy sneakin' around on me
You need to end this secret behavior immediately
Well let your conscience be your guide you know you're wrong
You should listen to your conscience to understand that your actions are immoral
I'm not gonna take this messin' around to long
I will not tolerate this behavior for much longer
When you start cheatin' a love affair
Any affair based on deception and betrayal is not true love
It's not gonna get you anywhere
Your unfaithfulness will not lead to any positive outcome
'Cause one of these days you'll up and find me gone
If you continue to cheat, you will eventually lose me as a partner
Well I know somethin' you better find out
There is something you need to discover and rectify
Listen to what I've been talkin' about
Pay attention to what I have been saying regarding your behavior
When you started cheatin' on me
The moment you chose to be unfaithful to me
Foolin' around with TNT
Engaging in dangerous and destructive behavior
Well I hear you've been sneakin' around the place
I have heard that you have been conducting secret meetings
Somebody is tryin' to lead our love astray
An external party is attempting to damage our relationship
Well I'll tell you somethin' you oughtta know
There is a critical piece of information you need to be aware of
This messin' around's just gotta go
You need to stop the cheating and infidelity immediately
'Cause one of these days I'll up and walk away
If you continue this behavior, I will ultimately end the relationship
Well I hear that you've been sneakin' around on me
Once again, I have heard that you have been unfaithful to me
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@denieledwards6893
GREAT SONG NICE GUITAR BY BURTON.
@rockinryan2862
Nice 👍
@bearmanz
Thanks for posting, but "Stop Sneakin' Round" was featured on "Album 7 By Rick", not "Rick Is 21". Regards.
@samchristie913
wonderful.