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.
It Hasn'T Happened Yet
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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You said I wouldn't be happy without hell to pay
You said the teardrops would fall
Between the bedroom walls
You said that I would regret
But it hasn't happened yet
Your friends come over and offer to take me to eat
They say, give me a call, next time I start to crawl
I always say, yeah you bet
But it hasn't happened yet
I don't have anyone, I'm havin' lots of fun
No one is into me, no ones a mystery
I see you on the street, my heart don't skip a beat
All your hostility, don't mean a thing to me
I find it hard to remember, the good times we had
Call me insensitive, now that it's over I'm glad
You said that when shadows fell
It would be to hard to tell
My life from your silhouette
But it hasn't happened yet
Hasn't happened yet
In Ricky Nelson's song, "It Hasn't Happened Yet," the singer is addressing an ex-lover who warned him of the pain he would feel if they broke up. The ex-lover said that he would regret the decision and that tears would be shed in the wake of their separation. However, the singer suggests that the prediction has not come true. He is not suffering, and the tears have not fallen.
The singer goes on to highlight how his friends have offered sympathy and support, but he has not taken them up on their offers. He is enjoying himself and does not miss his ex-lover or feel any twinge of longing when he sees them on the street. He even claims to forget the good times they shared, and that he is glad the relationship is over. The singer is confident that his life is moving on, and he is not feeling any adverse effects from the break-up.
The song's lyrics suggest that break-ups may not always result in the pain and suffering that many associate with them. While the ex-lover predicted heartache, the singer's experience suggests that it is possible to move on quickly and without regret. The song highlights the power of perspective in shaping one's experience of a situation and serves as a reminder to focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative.
Line by Line Meaning
You said that I would be sorry if you went away
You warned me that I would regret it if you left me
You said I wouldn't be happy without hell to pay
You said that I would only find happiness once I suffered significantly
You said the teardrops would fall
Between the bedroom walls
You prophesied that tears would flow between us when we were alone in our bedroom
You said that I would regret
But it hasn't happened yet
You told me that I would harbor feelings of regret, but I have yet to feel them
Your friends come over and offer to take me to eat
Your friends visit me and suggest we go out for a meal together
They seem so sorry I'm sufferin' so much misery
They express sympathy for the fact that I am experiencing a great deal of pain
They say, give me a call, next time I start to crawl
They offer to be there for me if I ever need their help or support
I always say, yeah you bet
But it hasn't happened yet
I appreciate their offer, but I never follow through on taking them up on it
I don't have anyone, I'm havin' lots of fun
No one is into me, no ones a mystery
I don't have a romantic partner right now, but I am enjoying myself and not trying to find someone new
I see you on the street, my heart don't skip a beat
All your hostility, don't mean a thing to me
I encounter you in public, but the animosity you show toward me doesn't affect me emotionally
I find it hard to remember, the good times we had
I struggle to recall the positive moments we shared in our past relationship
Call me insensitive, now that it's over I'm glad
Some may consider me uncaring, but I am actually happy now that our relationship is over
You said that when shadows fell
It would be to hard to tell
My life from your silhouette
But it hasn't happened yet
Hasn't happened yet
You warned me that our lives would become so intertwined that we would be indistinguishable, but that hasn't happened yet
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PATRICK MC GRATH
ONE OF MY FAVORITE "RICKY" NELSON SONGS 🎶... I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE HE'S COMING FROM...STAY STRONG☘️
Tony Long
Gone too soon
wnewfmer
John Hiatt song....