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.
Ain't Nothin' But Love
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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Can you feel your heart skip a little beat
It ain't nothin' but love
Do you feel kinda dizzy when you stand on your feet?
It ain't nothin' but love
When she holds your hand do you feel real funny
Do you lose your head when she calls you honey?
It ain't nothin' but love, it ain't nothin' but love
Can you feel your head spinnin' all around?
It ain't nothin' but love
And you feel like you're flyin' with your feet on the ground
It ain't nothin' but love
Do you walk her home with your arm around her?
Then you think she's sweet but you're glad you found her
Well, don't worry bout a thing now
It ain't nothin' but love, it ain't nothin' but love
Ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
When you feel like everything's upside down
It ain't nothing but love
When you kiss her goodnight 37 times
That ain't nothin' but love
And you feel kind of funny when the wedding bells chime
That ain't nothin' but love
Do you feel real good every time you kiss her?
And if you left her now do you think you'd miss her
Well, don't worry bout a thing now
That ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
It ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
When you feel like every thing's upside down
It ain't nothin' but love
When you kiss her goodnight 37 times
That ain't nothin' but love
And you feel kind of funny when the wedding bells chime
That ain't nothin' but love
Do you feel real good every time you kiss her?
And if you left her now do you think you'd miss her
Well don't worry bout a thing now
That ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Ain't nothin' but love, that ain't nothin' but love
Um, nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Well, nothin' but love
Ricky Nelson's song "Ain't Nothin' but Love" is a sweet ode to the power of love. The song is an invitation to listeners to revel in the feelings that come with being in love. It begins with a question: Can you feel your heart skip a little beat? You might be dizzy, your head might be spinning, or you might feel like you're flying with your feet on the ground, but that's alright. The singer reassures us that whatever we might be feeling is nothing but love.
The song goes on to describe the various physical and emotional sensations that come with being in love. When you hold hands with your beloved, you might feel "real funny" or lose your head when they call you "honey." But there's no need to worry, because it's all just love. The song continues with a description of walking your love home with your arm around her, feeling real good every time you kiss her, and feeling kind of funny when the wedding bells chime. In the end, the message is clear: all the ups and downs of a relationship are just part of the experience of being in love.
In summary, Ricky Nelson's "Ain't Nothin' but Love" is a joyful celebration of the many feelings that come with being in love. It is a reminder that all the emotions, physical sensations, and experiences associated with love are normal and nothing to be worried about.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't nothin' but love, it ain't nothin' but love
Love is the only explanation for the way you feel
Can you feel your heart skip a little beat
Your heart flutters every time you think of her
Do you feel kinda dizzy when you stand on your feet?
You feel disoriented, lost in love
When she holds your hand do you feel real funny
Her touch sends electricity through your body
Do you lose your head when she calls you honey?
Her sweet words make you feel alive
Well, don't worry 'bout a thing now
Relax, it's just love
Can you feel your head spinnin' all around?
Love has turned your world upside down
And you feel like you're flyin' with your feet on the ground
Love makes you feel weightless and free
Do you walk her home with your arm around her?
You want to protect her, love her
Then you think she's sweet but you're glad you found her
You feel lucky to have found someone so special
Ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Love is everything
When you kiss her goodnight 37 times
You want to savor every moment with her
That ain't nothin' but love
Love is the only feeling you have for her
And you feel kind of funny when the wedding bells chime
You imagine spending the rest of your life with her and it makes you happy
Do you feel real good every time you kiss her?
Every kiss fills you with joy and happiness
And if you left her now do you think you'd miss her
The thought of not having her scares you
Well don't worry bout a thing now
Just enjoy being in love
Ain't nothin' but love, that ain't nothin' but love
Love is the most important thing in life
Um, nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Love is all you need
Ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
Love is the answer to everything
Well, nothin' but love
Love is the driving force behind everything you do
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EMG
Wow! I thought I had heard all of Ricky's songs, but here's a new one for me. Great beat, great music and, of course, great singing by Ricky. Thanks, Marieren.
FENDS Line
Baker Knight had written so many great songs! Especially for Ricky Nelson. RIP Baker and Ricky!
Huong Bui
Can you feel your heart skip a little beat
It ain't nothin' but love
Do you feel kinda dizzy when you stand on your feet
It ain't nothin' but love
When she holds your hand do you feel real funny
Do you lose your head when she calls you honey
Well don't worry 'bout a thing now
It ain't nothin' but love
Can you feel your head spinnin' all around
It ain't nothin' but love
And you feel like you're flyin' with your feet on the ground
It ain't nothin' but love
Do you walk her home with your arm around her
Then you think she's sweet 'cause you're glad you found her
Well don't worry bout a thing now
It ain't nothin' but love
It ain't nothin' but love, ain't nothin' but love
When you feel like everything's upside down
It ain't nothing but love
When you kiss her…
Sharon Thomas
Thank you 😊
Suzy - Q Marciano
My God!! Ricky Nelson!!
Sam Christie
i love this.
Bill Brimmer
This is the band before James Burton came onboard in 1958.
Noah Fricke
What episode is this from?
Sam Christie
Big Plans for Summer
Terry Hall
who sings the song in the asda valentine advert