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.
A Teenager in Love
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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Teenager in love
Each time we have a quail, it almost breaks my heart,
Cause I’m so afraid that we will have to part
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why I must be a teenager in love?
I guess I’ll learn to take to good with the bad
Cause each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
I cried a tear, for nobody but you
I’ll be a lonely one if you should say were through
Well if you want to make me cry that won’t be so hard to do
If you should say good bye I’ll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
I cried a tear for nobody but you
I’ll be a lonely one if you should say were though
Well if you want to make me cry that won’t be so hard to do
And if you should say good bye, I’ll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Ricky Nelson's song, A Teenager in Love, is a classic that captures the angst, uncertainty and raw emotion of young love. The lyrics convey a message of hope and heartbreak all at once. Nelson's vocals are filled with passion and poignancy, giving voice to the universal teenage experience of falling in love and the pain that can follow.
The song itself tells the story of a young couple in love, who are constantly fearful of losing each other. It is a reflection of the very real and intense emotions that many teenagers experience when they are in love. The lyrics also emphasize the intense longing and uncertainty that come with teenage relationships. Each line is an expression of the deep emotions that are inherent in such relationships.
The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless message. It continues to resonate with listeners of all ages to this day. Its stirring lyrics and memorable melody have made it into a classic of the rock and roll genre, and have cemented Ricky Nelson's reputation as one of the most influential musicians of his time.
Line by Line Meaning
Each time we have a quail, it almost breaks my heart,
Every time we quarrel, it hurts me deeply.
Cause I’m so afraid that we will have to part
Because I fear that we might break up.
Each night I ask the stars up above
Every night, I look up to the stars for answers.
Why I must be a teenager in love?
Why do I have to feel these intense emotions as a teenager?
One day I feel so happy the next day I feel so sad
My emotions are all over the place, fluctuating between happiness and sadness.
I guess I’ll learn to take to good with the bad
I suppose I'll have to learn to accept the ups and downs of love.
I cried a tear, for nobody but you
I shed a tear because I love you so much.
I’ll be a lonely one if you should say were through
I'll be lonely if you decide to end things between us.
Well if you want to make me cry that won’t be so hard to do
If you want to make me sad, it won't take much effort.
If you should say good bye I’ll still go on loving you
Even if you leave me, my love for you will not cease.
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why do I have to go through the hardships of love as a teenager?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why do my emotions have to be so intense as a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why can't love be easier as a teenager?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why do I have to feel so much heartache at such a young age?
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Deb_x_s _
Lyrics:
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Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
Do do do do do do
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
A teenager's romance is fickled or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
[Instrumental Interlude]
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
skedos44
A teenager's romance is fickle or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1957 {May 30th} "A Teenager's Romance"* by Ricky Nelson peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's 'Best-Sellers In Stores' chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Love Letters In The Sand" by Pat Boone...
Between 1957 and 1973 he had fifty-three records on the Top 100 chart, nineteen made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, "Poor Little Fool" for 2 weeks in 1958 and "Travelin' Man" for 2 weeks in 1961...
He just missed having a twentieth Top 10 record when his "A Wonder Like You" peaked at #11 {for 1 week} in November of 1961...
Sadly, Eric Hilliard Nelson passed away at the young age of 45 on December 31st, 1985...
May he R.I.P.
* "A Teenager's Romance" was Ricky Nelson's first of two of his records to peak at #2, his other #2 record was "Stood Up" for three weeks later in 1957...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Best-Sellers In Stores' Top 10 on May 30th, 1957:
At #3. "White Sport Coat" by Marty Robbins
#4. "So Rare" by Jimmy Dorsey
#5. "Bye Bye Love" by the Everly Brothers
#6. "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley
#7. "Dark Moon" by Gale Storm
#8. "School Day" by Chuck Berry
#9. "Little Darlin'" by the Diamonds
#10. "Start Movin'" by Sal Mineo
815_silentgoonfilmz
Ricky Nelson lyrics
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
Do do do do do do
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
A teenager's romance is fickle or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
shawty
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
Do do do do do do
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
A teenager's romance is fickle or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
Valeria Castañeda
A teenager's romance is fickle or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
William Bowman
An excellent first record. 60 years later it still tells a story of a young love.
Deb_x_s _
Lyrics:
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
Do do do do do do
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, but
Bah, bah, bah, bah. bah. bah, but
A teenager's romance is fickled or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
[Instrumental Interlude]
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
Kev Aran
Thanks for the complete lyrics. I wasn't so sure how many bahs there were.
skedos44
A teenager's romance is fickle or true
A teenager's romance is red hot or blue
You're either in misery or high on a crest
A teenager's romance is like all the rest
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
They tell us we're different
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves, dear
What's black and what's white
Keep saying you love me
And they'll look upon
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
A teenager's romance
That goes on and on
Renato Leone
Que voz o Ricky tinha, ouvindo aqui do Brasil!
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1957 {May 30th} "A Teenager's Romance"* by Ricky Nelson peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's 'Best-Sellers In Stores' chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Love Letters In The Sand" by Pat Boone...
Between 1957 and 1973 he had fifty-three records on the Top 100 chart, nineteen made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, "Poor Little Fool" for 2 weeks in 1958 and "Travelin' Man" for 2 weeks in 1961...
He just missed having a twentieth Top 10 record when his "A Wonder Like You" peaked at #11 {for 1 week} in November of 1961...
Sadly, Eric Hilliard Nelson passed away at the young age of 45 on December 31st, 1985...
May he R.I.P.
* "A Teenager's Romance" was Ricky Nelson's first of two of his records to peak at #2, his other #2 record was "Stood Up" for three weeks later in 1957...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Best-Sellers In Stores' Top 10 on May 30th, 1957:
At #3. "White Sport Coat" by Marty Robbins
#4. "So Rare" by Jimmy Dorsey
#5. "Bye Bye Love" by the Everly Brothers
#6. "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley
#7. "Dark Moon" by Gale Storm
#8. "School Day" by Chuck Berry
#9. "Little Darlin'" by the Diamonds
#10. "Start Movin'" by Sal Mineo
Arrious& sammy always&forever
2019 I'm loving it already.
Paula Limão
Que hino
haib nguyen
A very pretty song, handsome guy too! But such a tragic death!
Brooklyn1530
Its crazy the number of artists that died in a plane crash...especially during the 50s 60s