Dylan did "Lonesome Town" in tribute right after Ricky died.
Came to post: remember what Greil Marcus said about him on Treasure Island.
Also, I read two biographies about him recently and posted some stuff, at least links, on some other Rick Nelson threads, such as they are.
― Dr. Winston O'Boogie Chillen' (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 02:08 (nine years ago) link
I think he is a Stone Canyon Classic. He put out an awesome string of rockabilly singles, put together a great band- apparently Elvis's band auditioned for him when they were on strike but he turned them down- was one of the inventors of country rock and kept his dignity and head held high throughout the ups and downs of his career. The details of his death are quite saddening to contemplate, as it was ultimately due to negligence. Seems like he was basically a nice guy as well.
― Dr. Winston O'Boogie Chillen' (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 02:17 (nine years ago) link
Two telling details I enjoyed, and made me feel warm thoughts toward the Nelsons:
After he joined Ricky's band, James Burton accepted an invitation to live at the Nelson house.
None other than Earl Palmer said Ozzie was kind of a visionary- my word, not his- because he knew enough to mix the bass and drums louder, to make it sound right over the TV airwaves.
― Dr. Winston O'Boogie Chillen' (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 02:23 (nine years ago) link
I think Marcus included the Dylan tribute in a "Real Life"--something like, "He recorded a few of my songs; I'd like to do one of his."
I did think of Marcus's Stranded discography when I saw this poll--that's why I bought the album long ago. Just didn't really get much out of it, "Lonesome Town" excluded (which I likely knew already because of the Cramps).
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 July 2014 02:54 (nine years ago) link
McCartney did a splendid version of "Lonesome Town" in '99.
― guess that bundt gettin eaten (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 02:57 (nine years ago) link
I believe Cub Koda was a huge fan. I know John Fogerty was.
― Dr. Winston O'Boogie Chillen' (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 03:02 (nine years ago) link
There's a neat moment in "Crime Story", in one of the first Vegas episodes, where Dennis Farina is in a lounge chatting up this woman. "Lonesome Town" comes up on the soundtrack and he tells her about how that song is the city's national anthem and they have a slow dance.
― Randall "Humble" Pie (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 30 July 2014 04:19 (nine years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.
― System, Monday, 4 August 2014 00:01 (nine years ago) link
Randomly picked one of the tunes I like that I suspect will get no votes
― Erdős Number 9 Dream (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 4 August 2014 00:17 (nine years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Tuesday, 5 August 2014 00:01 (nine years ago) link
Rick in 1965 with a song written by Billy Vera (who also wrote "Don't Look Back," which the Remains recorded around this time). This was probably the next-to-last year of the TV show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrZpFBj30U
― timellison, Wednesday, 6 August 2014 04:51 (nine years ago) link