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.
Everlovin
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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Everlovin' hoo everlovin')
Everlovin' you're my one desire
Everlovin' you set my soul on fire
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
Everlovin' I will treat you tender
Everlovin' if you'll just surrender
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
You're my darling you're the one I'm dreaming of
I've gotta make you mine
Your the only one I ever loved
Everlovin' say you'll leave me never
Everlovin' I'll be yours forever
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
You're my darling you're the one I'm dreaming of
I've gotta make you mine
You're the only one I ever loved
Everlovin' say you'll leave me never
Everlovin' I'll be yours forever
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
The song "Everlovin'" by Ricky Nelson is a catchy love song that expresses the singer's deep affection for his beloved. The song starts with a repetition of the phrase "Everlovin'" which implies that the love the singer has for his partner is unbreakable and everlasting. He sings that his partner is his one true desire and that their love sets his soul on fire. The singer then promises to be ever-loving and treat his partner tenderly if they surrender to his love.
The chorus reaffirms the singer's commitment to his partner and declares that he has to make them his own because they are the only one he has ever loved. He asks his partner to never leave him and promises to be theirs forever. The song concludes in a repetition of the chorus, with the singer again vowing to be everloving to his partner.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love from the singer to his partner, expressing his desire for their love to be eternal and unending.
Line by Line Meaning
(Everlovin' hoo everlovin'
The singer expresses his love and dedication by repeating a term of endearment, 'everlovin'.
Everlovin' you're my one desire
The singer proclaims that his only wish is to be with his beloved.
Everlovin' you set my soul on fire
The singer describes the intensity of his love for his beloved, as it ignites a passionate fire within him.
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
The singer promises to be devoted and loving towards his beloved indefinitely.
Everlovin' I will treat you tender
The singer assures his beloved that he will treat her with kindness and care.
Everlovin' if you'll just surrender
The singer implores his beloved to trust him and offer her love in return.
You're my darling you're the one I'm dreaming of
The singer expresses his love and admiration for his beloved, who he yearns for in his dreams.
I've gotta make you mine
The singer declares his determination to win his beloved's heart and make her his own.
Your the only one I ever loved
The singer confesses that his beloved is the only person he has ever loved.
Everlovin' say you'll leave me never
The singer pleads with his beloved to never leave him, reinforcing his commitment to her.
Everlovin' I'll be yours forever
The singer promises to be his beloved's forever, declaring his eternal devotion.
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
The singer reiterates his previous vow to love his beloved unconditionally.
Everlovin' I'll be everlovin' you
The singer finishes the song by reaffirming his promise to always love his beloved.
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Written by: DAVE BURGESS
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