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.
Don'T Look At Me
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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I don't care who said so, but since you spitted it out
I never touched her, that's a dirty lie
You don't smell no perfume, I wouldn't even try
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
Don't look at me
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
She don't do nothin' for me, she never has
Think about the future, forget about the past
Livin' aint so easy, and nothin's ever free
You got the whole world to fight with, you shouldn't fight with me
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
Don't look at me
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
There's nothin' to see
Believe me, baby please
Jealousy is a disease
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
Don't look at me
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
There's nothin' to see
Believe me, baby please
Jealousy is a disease
Don't look at me
Don't look at me
Don't look at me...
The lyrics to Ricky Nelson's song "Don't Look At Me" contain a message from a man who denies that he cheated on his partner. The first verse begins with the man denying any wrongdoing, stating that he did not touch another woman. He tells his partner that she cannot smell any perfume on him because he did not even try to cheat. In the chorus, he asks his partner to stop looking at him with sad eyes, because there is nothing to see. He tries to convince her that he did not cheat and that her jealousy is unfounded. The second verse tells her that the relationship is not working and that they should focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past. He reminds her that life is difficult and that there are bigger issues to face than their relationship problems.
The song reflects the common theme in many country songs about cheating and infidelity. The message is a typical one of a man being wrongly accused of cheating on his partner, and the denial of wrongdoing in the lyrics is an attempt to convince his partner of his innocence. The chorus shows a man that is frustrated because he cannot convince his partner of his innocence, and he is telling her to stop looking at him with sad eyes. The man is trying to reassure his partner that everything is okay and that her jealousy is unfounded.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't do nothin', what are ya talkin' about
I am being accused of something that I did not do and I would like to know what it is.
I don't care who said so, but since you spitted it out
I don't care who made this false accusation but since you have mentioned it, I am forced to respond.
I never touched her, that's a dirty lie
The accusation of me touching her is a complete fabrication.
You don't smell no perfume, I wouldn't even try
You can't even smell any perfume on me, because I didn't try anything like that in the first place.
Don't look at me with those sad eyes
Please don't look at me with sympathy or pity in your eyes.
There's nothin' to see
There is nothing going on here that is worth your attention.
She don't do nothin' for me, she never has
I have no interest in her and I never did.
Think about the future, forget about the past
It's better to focus on the future and move on from whatever happened in the past.
Livin' aint so easy, and nothin's ever free
Life is tough and nothing comes without its own cost.
You got the whole world to fight with, you shouldn't fight with me
There are bigger challenges in life to face, so why pick a fight with me?
Believe me, baby please
Please, trust me.
Jealousy is a disease
The root of this accusation might be your own jealousy or envy.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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