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.
String Along
Rick Nelson Lyrics
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Someone that you just seem to bring along whenever you are all alone
Need some company you always turn to me
String along that's all I do you're sorta string along
You never seem to notice I'm alone
I just want you to want me too
How I hope and pray hat you'll need me someday
Treat me wrong and maybe soon you'll lose your string along
Someone may come and bring a love that's strong
And want to string along with me
Find somebody who won't treat me like you do
String along that's all I am just your string along
Rick Nelson's song "String Along" discusses the emotions of the singer who hangs around with someone who treats them as a string along. The singer laments that they are merely "someone that you just seem to bring along whenever you are all alone," and never seems to notice that they are alone, as well. The singer wishes for the person who they are with to desire them to the extent that they do, hoping that they will "need me someday." The singer also warns the object of their affection, that if they keep treating them poorly, they may lose their string along, and if they do, someone else may come along and partner with them in a stronger way, unlike how the current object of their affection treats them.
The lyrics of the song reflect the familiar feelings of someone who invests energy and emotion into someone else, only to feel insignificant and used as a spare when the other parties have nobody else to turn to. The singer's yearning for the object of their affection to notice and require them is often the feeling that accompanies situations where others feel viewed as expendable. This song has an emotionally engaging narrative that highlights the feelings of being deemed replaceable but involves a certain amount of justifiability and optimism for finding someone who will value and relationship-worthy.
Line by Line Meaning
String along that's all I am just your string along
I am nothing more than someone you keep around without commitment.
Someone that you just seem to bring along whenever you are all alone
You only call me when you need company, but otherwise I'm just a background character.
Need some company you always turn to me
You rely on me for companionship whenever you feel lonely.
String along that's all I do you're sorta string along
My only purpose is to follow you around without any clear direction.
You never seem to notice I'm alone
You don't seem to care about my feelings or emotional state when you're not around.
I just want you to want me too
I desire to be more than just an afterthought in your life; I want you to feel the same way about me that I do about you.
How I hope and pray that you'll need me someday
I strongly wish and pray that one day you will realize how much I mean to you and how much you actually need me.
Treat me wrong and maybe soon you'll lose your string along
Your mistreatment might lead me to leave you behind and find someone else.
Someone may come and bring a love that's strong
Another person could come into my life and offer me a deep and meaningful connection.
And want to string along with me
They'll want to come along and join me on my journey, not just use me as an accessory for their own life.
Find somebody who won't treat me like you do
I hope to find someone who will treat me with the love and respect that I deserve, not just use me and throw me away.
String along that's all I am just your string along
I am still just an accessory for you, not a true partner or equal.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY (USA DUNCAN, JIMMY (USA 2 DUNCAN, ROBERT GLEN DOYLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gunaseeilan7979
String along, that's all I am just your string along
Someone that you just seem to bring along
Whenever you are all alone
Need some company you always turn to me.
String along, that's all I do you're sorta string along
You never seem to notice I'm alone
I just want you to want me too
How I hope and pray hat you'll need me someday.
--- Instrumental ---
String along, that's all I am just your string along
Someone that you just seem to bring along
Whenever you are all alone
Need some company you always turn to me.
Treat me wrong and maybe soon you'll lose your string along
Someone may come and bring a love that's strong
And wanna string along with me
Find somebody who won't treat me like you do.
String along, that's all I am just your string along...
@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458
String along ..... that's all I am it's just your .... string along
Someone that you just seem to .... bring along ....
Whenever you are all alone ....
Need some company .... you always turn to me .....
String along .... that's all I do
you're sort of ... string along
You never seem to notice
I'm alone, ... I just want you to want me too
Oh, how I hope and pray ... that you'll need me someday
guitar -
String along ....
that's all I am it's just your ... string along ...
Someone that you just seem to .... bring along ...
Whenever you are all alone .....
Need some company.... you always turn to me ...
Treat me wrong .... and maybe soon you'll lose ...your string along ...
Someone may come and bring a .... love that's strong
And wanna string along with me
I'll find somebody who .... won't treat .. fell me like you do ...
String along ....
that's all I am it's just your ... string along ...
Someone that you just seem to .... bring along ......
@BlackOutTheAlbum
This song is SO relevant today! Needed this song today. Cutting those stringed attachments for GOOD!
@mariaeriksson7466
Love Rick and this song! Maria in Sweden.
@frankschmitz3341
❤❤❤❤fantastisch.
@istvanczvizler
Absolutely Timeless Beautiful Music 🎵 🎶🎶👍💝
@isabellelevy-banchereau3271
Merci pour ce partage
Ricky Nelson est un formidable chanteur à la voix unique
@nimexpresskhong3723
Rick has to be one of the best looking guys that ever lived...very sad that he's gone...God bless you Rick
@keithschultz4187
Classic all the way!
@davidmaslow399
Love this! James Burton on guitar and Joe Osborn on bass.
@Tonetwisters
Joe Osborn on the very first Fender Jazz Bass I ever saw!
@chrisgreulich
String Along is one of my favorite songs Rick sang.