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.
That's All
Rick Nelson Lyrics
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Have you ever wanted to try
But you let her get you scared to death
And got you so mad you could cry
Well I'm sorry for you
But I really don't know why
'Cause you'll never know what you're missin' til you try
'Til You try
I can only give you love that lasts forever
And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all, that's all
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love who's burning light
Will warm the winter night
That's all, that's all
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love even time can't destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and evermore
That's all, that's all
The lyrics to Rick Nelson's song "That's All" speak of a love that is simple yet everlasting. The song is directed towards a person who is hesitant to express their feelings for someone they care about. The lyrics suggest that the fear of rejection is holding this person back from taking a chance on love.
In the first verse, the lyrics speak of the fear and frustration that comes with not expressing one's feelings. It is implied that the person in question is afraid of getting rejected and instead chooses to remain silent. However, as the chorus suggests, the singer wants the person to know that they will never truly know what they are missing out on until they take a leap of faith and try.
The second and third verses speak of the promise and devotion that the singer has for the person they care about. They offer a simple but meaningful love that is genuine and true. Unlike others who may promise the world, the singer's love is steadfast and able to endure the test of time. They do not ask for much in return, only for the person to love them in the same way.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and heartfelt reminder that sometimes it's the small things that matter most. Love does not have to be grand or extravagant to be meaningful. It can be as simple as a hand to hold, a promise to be there, and a heart that beats for only one person.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever wanted to steal a kiss
Have you ever felt like kissing someone but were too afraid to try?
Have you ever wanted to try
Have you ever had the desire to try something but were too scared?
But you let her get you scared to death
You let fear get the best of you when you should have been brave.
And got you so mad you could cry
You got so frustrated that you were on the verge of crying.
Well I'm sorry for you
I empathize with how you feel.
But I really don't know why
But I can't quite understand why you feel that way.
'Cause you'll never know what you're missin' til you try
You won't realize what you're missing out on until you take a chance.
I can only give you love that lasts forever
I can promise you my love for eternity.
And a promise to be near each time you call
And I will make myself available to you whenever you need me.
And the only heart I own
I only have one heart, and it belongs to you.
For you and you alone
My love is exclusively for you and no one else.
That's all, that's all
That's everything I have to give, but it's enough for us.
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can offer you romantic strolls through the countryside when spring comes.
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I can support you when things get tough, just like how leaves fall when things change.
And a love who's burning light
My love is strong and passionate, like a burning flame.
Will warm the winter night
My love will provide comfort and warmth during the cold winter nights.
There are those I am sure who have told you
I'm sure people have told you that they can give you everything you want.
They would give you the world for a toy
They would do anything to please you, no matter how trivial.
All I have are these arms to enfold you
All I can offer you are my arms to embrace you and keep you safe.
And a love even time can't destroy
And a love that will never fade away, even as time passes.
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return dear
If you're curious about what I want from you in return.
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
You'll be happy to learn that my requests are modest.
Say it's me that you'll adore
Just promise me that you'll love only me.
For now and evermore
Forever and always.
That's all, that's all
That's everything that matters to me, just your love.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan E. Brandt, Bob Haymes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@rayszymarek2920
This has to be my favorite Ricky Nelson song. Nice guitar back ground. Ricky really has the nice sounding voice on this arrangement. That's All was a standard jazz ballad long before Ricky sang this. But Ricky had this arrangement down pack. Five Star rating for his interpretation of That's All
@kennydobbins9644
My favorite is Hello Mary Lou.
@whhswhhs
@Kenny Dobbins My favorite was the flip side of Mary Lou,...Traveling Man. What a terrific 45 both the A and the B side.
@neilcacci
My friend and colleague done the background guitar on this cut.
@Tre404
...down pat.
@patrickryan1515
TOTALLY agree!
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