Ricky Nelson Documentary

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  • čas přidán 2. 12. 2022
  • As the 37th anniversary of the tragic DC3 crash that killed Rick Nelson, his girlfriend, and his band approaches I wanted to share this documentary. It serves as a reminder that the media can get things twisted and have the public convinced of lies and half truths. It is presented for EDUCATIONAL purposes. I do not own this content. ** Edited **
    ** Copyright Disclaimer: under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research **
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Komentáře • 668

  • @moemcgovern7345
    @moemcgovern7345 Před 4 měsíci +24

    I'm glad Paul McCartney, commented about Rick Nelson. Pure class.

  • @michaelterry4394
    @michaelterry4394 Před 9 měsíci +98

    38 yrs after his death he's still remembered as a great artist

  • @mlburwell
    @mlburwell Před rokem +88

    One of my all-time favorite rock 'n roll performers. What a gift he had!

  • @nathanpayne7598
    @nathanpayne7598 Před rokem +87

    I loved Rick Nelson I loved all his songs. I watched him and David as they were growing up. I don’t thank I missed any tv shows of Ozzie and Harriet. RIP Rick. God bless all your family.

    • @joandelpozzo9594
      @joandelpozzo9594 Před rokem +13

      Those were great years to grow up. My husband was an Elvis fan, but he was 3 years older than me. Ricky was the one I idolized and I still have a couple of his albums. I'd stare at those eyes on the covers. A beautiful person, I always thought.

    • @teresadbrownbrown3785
      @teresadbrownbrown3785 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Me too

  • @felixmadison5736
    @felixmadison5736 Před rokem +17

    I attended a Rick Nelson concert in the early 1980s, and got to meet him. What a very nice, polite, and shy guy. I grew up watching him on his family's t.v. show back in the 1950s and 1960s, so it was great to see him in person. He and Elvis were two of the best entertainers and also two of the best looking guys of all time. My 9 year-old grandson has been watching reruns of Ricky's old t.v. show, and he enjoys it and thinks teenage Ricky is funny. I told him we teenagers back in the day watched the show just to look at Rick's hair, and listen to him sing of course. LOL!!

  • @owensclock
    @owensclock Před rokem +89

    On Christmas Eve 1958 I was 11 years old. My cousin played Ricky's hit "Lonesome Town" on his parents' hi fi. I was instantly hooked on Rick's music I had to hear more! This video is a wonderful tribute..

    • @rosemarie7935
      @rosemarie7935 Před rokem +7

      I am speechless,what a tradgy,me and my sisters thought he would be singing with his kids someday,like his parents were on t,v, real sad,very handsome, the boy next door💖 we were crazy over him 😄💯💜 ,all the young girls were, when he got married,my sisters were upset , what a crush I had on him💝 thank you for the documentary,

    • @ermasimpson2173
      @ermasimpson2173 Před rokem

      C QA way join us or on the

    • @barbarapritchett6855
      @barbarapritchett6855 Před rokem

      ​@@ermasimpson2173jm

    • @WinnieWarren
      @WinnieWarren Před rokem +1

      ​@@rosemarie7935 in😊

    • @mickeyray3793
      @mickeyray3793 Před 2 měsíci +2

      It's an occupational hazard for show biz folk...constant flying. Sooner or later, they run out of luck. 😮

  • @wardarcade7452
    @wardarcade7452 Před 9 měsíci +6

    The most infuriating part about the rags claiming that drugs caused the crash that killed Mr. Nelson is that not only was it the bad heater but, as per the autopsy , the very last act he did was to use his own body to attempt to shield his doomed fiancee Helen Blair from burning to death. Yes, he died a HERO and yet this barely got any mention!

  • @jorgelopez-pr6dr
    @jorgelopez-pr6dr Před rokem +25

    Today is a sad day. A day like this that fateful plane crash put the coffin's nail in the 50s music. Remember that day well.

  • @richardkoon8648
    @richardkoon8648 Před rokem +33

    Great video and what a sad ending. Glad the video made it pretty clear that the crash wasn't about free basing, just a faulty heater in the plane. Impressed with his kids, particularly his daughter who stuck with him. I was in high school while Rick was making the hits (grad 1958). I remember the girls loving him. As I remember it, there were only two factions - either they loved Elvis or they loved Ricky. Nobody else but them - to paraphrase a line in one of his songs.

  • @robert2628
    @robert2628 Před rokem +23

    when Elvis Presley went into The Army in 1958, Rick Nelson stepped in as The Top Teen Idol.

  • @procopiojrpalacios9702
    @procopiojrpalacios9702 Před 9 měsíci +19

    I always enjoyed Ricky singing at the conclusion of "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet." television program. His songs were catchy and his talent was unmistakable. (In his autobiography, Bob Dylan stated how much he loved Ricky's singing voice...). I caught Rick's final show at the Universal Amphitheater, opening for the great Fats Domino in 1985, and was treated to their duet of "I'm Walkin'...! Years later I saw his sons' show of a tribute to their dad, doing his hits with a band that included Skunk Baxter of Doobie Brothers fame on the steel guitar. Quite a time! Thanks for the music... RIP, Rick Nelson.

    • @lindapfister2484
      @lindapfister2484 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Loved his show. I love the twins doing his dad's stuff

  • @christophertsiliacos8958
    @christophertsiliacos8958 Před rokem +19

    Had Eric Hilliard Nelson aka Ricky Nelson aka Rick Nelson survived that tragic plane crash on that fateful day of December 31, 1985, he'd be 83 on the 8th of May A.D. 2023. This wonderful musician, song writer and actor died much to young at the age of 45. 😔 I remember where I was and what I was doing on that fateful day. How about you? 🤔

  • @michaelfischer841
    @michaelfischer841 Před rokem +49

    Rick Nelson was phenomenally talented . He is one of my favourite musical artists of all time .

    • @LindaRath-ni5zs
      @LindaRath-ni5zs Před rokem +5

      Ricky Nelson was a all time great at what ever he did. I got to see him when he was in Kansas City. He was a great singer. Noone could tophim

    • @KarlBean-pb9zf
      @KarlBean-pb9zf Před 6 měsíci +5

      The absolute best! Been a fan since 1957 when he was still “ Ricky”. His music never gets old for me.

  • @harryschaefer5887
    @harryschaefer5887 Před rokem +26

    How could anyone ever boo Ricky? Even Bob Dylan said that he wished he could sing like Ricky Nelson because Ricky just walked up to the microphone and out came his beautiful voice and music. My mother used to sing along with him, to the vinyl albums we had. I learned to play rythm guitar playing along to his music.

  • @countrytracylaurence8379
    @countrytracylaurence8379 Před rokem +40

    I grew up watching your TV shows listening to your music you're right up there with Elvis Presley you are surely missed

  • @MaeMee5
    @MaeMee5 Před rokem +84

    I am amazed how much all 4 of his children resemble him. R.I.P. Ricky 😔🎶

    • @conniedyal7676
      @conniedyal7676 Před 10 měsíci +4

      So sorry Rick had to leave us . People are so disrespectful , don't know what they are talking about,Rick Nelson,I still love you an always will , you are my ❤ .I hurt when I see you and you singing,my heart aches,love you so so much and may God bless your family.

    • @shirleybroyles4375
      @shirleybroyles4375 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@conniedyal7676❤

    • @marilynwillett804
      @marilynwillett804 Před 8 měsíci

      not the daughter.

    • @olusolaadesina4623
      @olusolaadesina4623 Před 6 měsíci

      In a way Ricky never died he lived on in his children may his beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace IJMN AMEN

    • @juliemnm8273
      @juliemnm8273 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@marilynwillett804 She look's more like her mother.

  • @carolecarr5210
    @carolecarr5210 Před rokem +4

    Growing up (3 years younger than Ricky), I was "in love with him". We used to watch the wise cracking kid on TV, & then he became a singer. I'd cut out all pictures I could find & filled a big scrapbook. At 17 I went off to Nursing School living in a dorm. I came home once to find my mother had cleaned out my closet & threw my scrapbook away. Shocked & "pissed off". In earl 80's I had the great excitement & pleasure to see Rick live, front row left at John Asquagas Nugget in Sparks, Nevada . Still loved him.

  • @gerimartin8514
    @gerimartin8514 Před rokem +125

    Rick Nelson was wonderful. I enjoyed him so much when I was growing up. Such a sad loss for us.

    • @irenefrench1597
      @irenefrench1597 Před rokem +3

      Yes, I too watched Rocky until he died I just loved him so much It's sa real loss.

    • @feliciajuliano3996
      @feliciajuliano3996 Před rokem +5

      I really liked Ricky's music and also his looks and style! He is missed...

    • @1owellete1
      @1owellete1 Před rokem +4

      He inspired many of us in his time of life and he is not forgotten. He gave his all to his craft! Hod rest his soul and the souls of all the others as well.❤

    • @1owellete1
      @1owellete1 Před rokem +4

      He was an instrument of God’s Peace!❤

    • @theresalee4844
      @theresalee4844 Před 4 měsíci

      Ricky I love all these songs! Earth Angel. We're so lucky!

  • @nataliecassidy4298
    @nataliecassidy4298 Před rokem +18

    I loved watching the Ozzie and Harriet show ❤. Rick Nelson was really a great singer and actor. Loved his songs.This truly was a tragedy and ❤breaking.

  • @Mike583
    @Mike583 Před rokem +8

    Being born in '53 I wasn't able to enjoy the great music of the 50's & very early 60's until I was a little older. For all the great music the "British Invasion" brought us,it pretty much killed rock n roll as people knew it. Now at 70,I still enjoy listening to all of it,no matter where the musicians are from! There's certain dates that always stay with you. The plane crash that took Rick & the others,are one for me. Just like Patsy Cline & the rest. What an awful thing to happen on your 10th birthday! I think I'll say goodbye now & go listen to some of Rick's great music. ❤

  • @robertbirath6728
    @robertbirath6728 Před rokem +24

    Just saw the story of Rick Nelson. Watched him grow up on his parents TV show which I enjoyed very much. I became a fan of Rick's music. As time went on I became a professional drummer and started a rock band of my own. Before his tragic I had contacted his manager to set up an audition to be part of the band. I had always wanted to meet Rick in person and play for him. I met his twin boys at a concert and told them that I was going to audition for the band. I'm so glad I got to meet the twins. Rick was a class act and very sincere about his music and his life. The Nelson family was as nice off camera as they were on. Such a special family and very talented. I think about Rick a lot especially when I hear his music. They also use his music in commercials. The music today cannot compare with the music from that time period. It was a very special person and made very special music which is the background sound to our lives. We miss you Rick in so many ways. God bless you forever. 🙏

  • @charlenelayhew4811
    @charlenelayhew4811 Před 9 měsíci +32

    Very nice documentary. His kids have much to be proud of RIP Ricky

  • @esperanzamorales8354
    @esperanzamorales8354 Před rokem +9

    The song goes, "If there's a rock n roll heaven, then you know they have a hell of a band."

  • @chichiwawa7777
    @chichiwawa7777 Před rokem +99

    Ricky Nelson had it all: guitar, voice, looks, and talent.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Před rokem +10

      Yes, he did. He was better than the Beatles. Period.

    • @pamlambert5138
      @pamlambert5138 Před 10 měsíci +3

      He was one of my idles , when i was a teen

    • @iloveallhishallmarkmovies3913
      @iloveallhishallmarkmovies3913 Před 7 měsíci +7

      From all who knew him said he was also the nicest person you could meet! 🎸🎶🎸🎶 I still watch Ozzie & Harriet and still listen to his music. 🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸 ❤️❤️

    • @DanielLopez-tb2fl
      @DanielLopez-tb2fl Před 5 měsíci +4

      Same attributes that made him a TV star made him a rocanroler.
      Don't take my word for it , look up what Elvis had to say about Rick.
      Memphis Dan LeLoLai

    • @TheresaLee-nq8gd
      @TheresaLee-nq8gd Před 3 měsíci +1

      I was crazy about him. Even my dad liked him!

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 Před rokem +41

    He was also Mark Harmon's brother-in-law. And Mark had a lot of good things to say about him. And his daughter looks so much like her mom. With some resemblance I've heard that as well. When I was younger I was watched the Ozzie and Harriet TV show oh, and loved it. Even though I didn't see it until sometime in the mid-60s. I was Ricky Nelson fan then, and still am just like a fan I'm a fan of Elvis

    • @iowabettyg
      @iowabettyg Před rokem +5

      i think tracy, the twins look like ricky. sam looks like his uncle mark harmon!
      mark sought parental control over sam after rick's death. mark's sister, kris, was into drugs. he wanted sam in a safe environment. huge fight that went on.
      betty gordon, iowa

    • @robertmartin2449
      @robertmartin2449 Před rokem

      @@iowabettyg cut cut try get t y fr Fr fr fr t t I t Ty have fun at my moms house yet 😊

    • @lindapfister2484
      @lindapfister2484 Před 3 měsíci

      His twins look just like him but just blond like their mom

  • @donw3912
    @donw3912 Před rokem +40

    I remember when the plane crash came on the news...sad for sure. When I heard about the tabloid BS years later as i got older it made me hate them all the more as my gut told me Rick didn't do that. His music is, to me, timeless.
    I hope his kids tell themselves each day how much their dad was loved by so many and still is..I know I love all the music he made and made me feel good about things in life...and still does.

    • @iowabettyg
      @iowabettyg Před rokem +3

      yes, i was angry also saying rick was free-basing in the plane. news sensalized it to the extreme.
      i sure didn't see much when they were WRONG; no apologies. so sorry for the nelson family/all band members/pilot for what they were put thru the wringer about that.
      betty gordon, iowa fan forever

    • @nancywebb345
      @nancywebb345 Před rokem

      O

    • @alanhumphrey4198
      @alanhumphrey4198 Před rokem +2

      I remember I was watching CNN on new year's eve 1985 when they broke in with the news..cant believe it's been so long ago now.

  • @rjlp128
    @rjlp128 Před rokem +17

    I still watch The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet shows. I can see that had he lived, Rick might easily have been seen on talent contest shows like American Idol, The Voice, etc. What a tragic loss of such a great human being and what he gave to us in his music. Love you pal.

  • @davefisher1840
    @davefisher1840 Před rokem +124

    This was wonderful. I grew up watching Ricky on TV. We were born the same year. I still listen to his music on my iPhone. He was a real inspiration to me. I was fortunate to hear his twin boys in concert in Topeka, Kansas several years ago. I am so glad I stumbled across this. excellent video of Rick’s life!

  • @alexadam353
    @alexadam353 Před rokem +319

    I have say this; Ricky Nelson was one of the Most Beautiful men whom God created with a Fantasti voice.

    • @normanduke8855
      @normanduke8855 Před rokem +13

      All of us Baby Boom gay kids ( boys ) knew for sure they were gay and there was no denying it when they saw those beautiful eyes.

    • @traceyolsen
      @traceyolsen Před rokem +12

      I liked his TV shows

    • @peggyschaefer4368
      @peggyschaefer4368 Před rokem +2

      @@normanduke8855 b

    • @donnagarmon2042
      @donnagarmon2042 Před rokem +9

      I AGREE! I WAS IN LOVE WITH THAT GUY!❤

    • @maryannzaccone9974
      @maryannzaccone9974 Před rokem +12

      INDEED HE WAS! I AGREE WITH YOU. HE WAS GONE TO SOON. 😢❤🎉😢❤

  • @deefanok5094
    @deefanok5094 Před rokem +11

    This is the best documentary I've listened too. Thanks ❤

  • @cherrydowns7745
    @cherrydowns7745 Před rokem +9

    I saw Rick Nelson in Phoenix in 1982, my god he was handsome! Those blue eyes were mesmerizing!

  • @catherinehutchinson6099
    @catherinehutchinson6099 Před rokem +11

    I can remember when I was a kid my brothers and sisters had all of his music . I am sitting watching this today and I honestly didn’t realise he was so gorgeous. So tragic he passed so young. RIP 🙏

  • @cynthiacupler8005
    @cynthiacupler8005 Před rokem +68

    Love Rick Nelson, good singer, good man,RIP, Rick Nelson.❤️🎸💃

  • @marclemonmusic
    @marclemonmusic Před 4 měsíci +3

    Loads of tremendous records, a rich legacy thankyou for posting.

  • @festidious2644
    @festidious2644 Před rokem +40

    This is a really good documentary that allowed me to get to know Ricky a little bit. Being born in 1956, I was a little behind but I was quite familiar with many of his early hits. I guess I was a wee bit surprised that I didn't hear anything of my favourite song of his which is Young World. To me, that song unfolds the magic and beauty of what it was like to be alive in the late 50s and early 60s. He seemed to be a fairly normal person with the troubles that all of us face at some time in our lives. I'll have to look into his music a bit more. Thank you for providing this video.

  • @kennethhiggs3877
    @kennethhiggs3877 Před rokem +13

    I saw Ricky Nelson in a film clip in 1958 or 59..great singing style, laid-back approach seemed so natural, effortless..plus he had this really great guitar..took me years to afford one, but l have one now, and sing his songs..what a tragic end to such a talent, who inspired me.

  • @usaneebeilles9510
    @usaneebeilles9510 Před 7 měsíci +19

    Indeed.
    A Prince Charming is Ricky Nelson.
    A great musician- He sure is.
    He has such a sweet voice.. is a teen idol’s. I love him. The world loves him.
    1985- the plane clashed …. he’s passed, along with his entire band.
    A shock! A cruel, terrifying tragedy for everyone involved.
    I’m still having tears whenever thinking of this tragic.
    They’ve gone to the better place.
    16 Oct 2023.

    • @moemcgovern7345
      @moemcgovern7345 Před 3 měsíci +1

      The girls on my street would agree Rick was Prince Charming.

    • @moemcgovern7345
      @moemcgovern7345 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm lucky have been able to enjoy Ozzie and Harriet.

  • @MichaelSSmith-hs5pw
    @MichaelSSmith-hs5pw Před rokem +12

    I’m old enough to remember hearing Rick’s music in real time on the radio & I picked his music over Elvis’ music every time. I don’t know why he wasn’t bigger than Elvis.

  • @konniezinn-rood7686
    @konniezinn-rood7686 Před rokem +36

    I was wild about Rick Nelson. Teen fan. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @jerryw4471
    @jerryw4471 Před rokem +12

    Ricky's plane -- a World War II vintage DC 3 -- crashed in a De Kalb, Texas pasture on Dec. 31, 1985, killing all seven passengers. The section of the plane is at the Williams House Museum in Dekalb is most definitely from the plane that Nelson crashed in and was given to the museum by the Nelson family. There is also a very nice exhibit inside the museum pertaining to Ricky and the crash including news coverage from the night he died. My ex son-in-law was born in Dekalb Texas and was one of the first to the crash site the night the plane wreck happened. Ricky was 3 weeks older then I am so I watched all the Nelsons a lot on TV when I was young. A great great thorough video that I enjoyed very much! Ricky was one of the great ones!

  • @robertgortoniii9583
    @robertgortoniii9583 Před rokem +28

    Really enjoyed this about Ricky. Enjoyed watching him on television and loved his music.

  • @GenLeeConcepts
    @GenLeeConcepts Před rokem +64

    Thanks for sharing this doc., Earl. what a great thing...being able to hear what his kids had to say about him...let alone the rest of his family. I loved his music and remember being at our beachhouse when I heard of his death. I just couldn't stop crying. I had so wished I could've gone to one of his concerts when he was young, but for such a wish, I'd probably not be alive today. Alas, Ricky Nelson was one of the best parts of the 1950's. Sadly, many more of my idols would fall in the 1970's/'80's. The one thing that stands out-at any age-is how quickly we face our own mortality when we lose people we care about. Ya, it was worse when I lost my folks, but still. Anyway, thanks to such singers as Rick, I tried my own hand at songwriting and had a lot of fun for about 10 years. Eventually, reality catches up to all of us! rl

    • @EarlofBaltimore
      @EarlofBaltimore  Před rokem +13

      Happy to share it. I know it's a cobbled together edit, but certain corporate entities have already taken it down once. They won't make available anywhere else though so I am happy to be able to share it as long as I can. Thanks for watching!

    • @rhondasanders4323
      @rhondasanders4323 Před rokem +7

      @@EarlofBaltimore You did a Wonderful Job‼️. Thank You So Much🌺♥️‼️

    • @johncox4273
      @johncox4273 Před rokem +10

      Thank you for doing this. I grew up watching the TV show and listening to his records, and I always thought he was an excellent song writer and performer.

    • @dalebrewer2190
      @dalebrewer2190 Před rokem +7

      He played in a club in Halendale Fla. . Hope he wasnt using. I had really enjoyed him .Such a handsome man. He was my second choice.Thats where I heard him sing Went to a garden party.He was so good I was .23 years old Now im just an old fan. 😊

    • @marticannell9178
      @marticannell9178 Před rokem +7

      There will never ever be anyone like him, never,,,,,

  • @christinechoptij4233
    @christinechoptij4233 Před rokem +54

    Ricky did not use drugs .
    He was a great human being.
    Loved his children and his brother and Mom and Dad.

    • @barbarajackson8053
      @barbarajackson8053 Před rokem +4

      He had cocaine in his system

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Před rokem

      ​@@barbarajackson8053 That doesn't mean he did it all the time, or at all.
      Perhaps somebody stuffed in his face on that plane.

    • @tjj5337
      @tjj5337 Před rokem +1

      How would you know? Were you his best friend?

    • @eyeman44
      @eyeman44 Před 8 měsíci

      @@tjj5337"

    • @eyeman44
      @eyeman44 Před 8 měsíci +1

      36:17 36:17

  • @scruffy16100
    @scruffy16100 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I saw him in concert in a small club in Texas. A friend and I moved and sat right below him. A great concert of one of my favorite artists. Sadly he was in that wreck not too long after I saw him.❤❤

  • @rubedogg6969
    @rubedogg6969 Před rokem +11

    CZcams pulled the other video of this just when it was about to hit one million views.

  • @ronfowlermusic
    @ronfowlermusic Před rokem +62

    It seems like, despite valiant efforts by Rick to be taken seriously as a songwriter and singer, the image that remains to this day is Ricky Nelson, teen idol, cute kid on a family sitcom. I know he's not the only actor or singer to have battled this. Some people could never see Michael Nesmith as anything other than the guy wearing the wool hat on "The Monkees" tv show. There are probably people who wished the Beatles had just sung "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" forever. I suppose those fans at Madison Square Garden in 1971 expected to see crewcut little Ricky Nelson singing "Be Bop Baby" with Ozzie playing banjo beside him and Harriet offering cookies to the crowd. RIP Rick, you were much better than that.

  • @blueycarlton
    @blueycarlton Před rokem +10

    Nelson's Young World and Orbison's Dream Baby were the first two 45s I purchased. Still have them.

  • @raymondhummel5211
    @raymondhummel5211 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I remember I was entertaining in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, by the Mississippi River when I heard he had been killed in an airplane crash. I loved singing his song Garden Party, and remember hearing all of his earlier records in the 1950's growing up. He really had such a smooth voice which conveyed a lot of emotion.

  • @jonkline709
    @jonkline709 Před rokem +18

    I still remember watching him sing at the end of the show. I can’t watch the rest of this it just hurts so much even at 67. I loved the song “ I went to a garden party “r I p Ricky

    • @carolclement1008
      @carolclement1008 Před rokem +1

      Rick Nelson had so much talent with singing+ writing his own music he was a real sweet guy+sooo handsome RIP RICK NELSON!!!💝💝💝

    • @carolclement1008
      @carolclement1008 Před rokem +3

      Rick Nelson was the first to sing+ the first to do a video singing it on TV!! RIP in peace Rick Nelson!!!💝💝💝

    • @conniejones8952
      @conniejones8952 Před rokem

      @@carolclement1008 18:42

    • @lindapfister2484
      @lindapfister2484 Před 3 měsíci

      You know it was a true story

    • @HughButler-lb6zs
      @HughButler-lb6zs Před měsícem

      I was never a big fan of Ricky Nelson, but the TV series and some of his hits were part of my life. Thus I am grateful for this documentary as it documents part of my own life. Ricky was a gentleman.

  • @robertaschloesser5569
    @robertaschloesser5569 Před rokem +8

    Growing up I had such a crush on him. Always watched Ozzie & Harriet.

  • @antonmalmquist4108
    @antonmalmquist4108 Před rokem +11

    One of my favorite singers of all time

  • @debbiewashburn1000
    @debbiewashburn1000 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Every time I watch these Ricky Nelson documentaries, and seeing how he kept coming back, coming back... I feel if he would not have died so young, he would have made the biggest comeback of his career, solving all his money problems. What a shame when the good guys go too soon. His poor his, feel bad for them losing their Dad, they were so proud of him. And he loved them so much. RIP Ricky. We will always remember you and and play your music forever. ❤❤

  • @auntim19
    @auntim19 Před rokem +28

    Well done tribute to that amazing guy

  • @matthewchild
    @matthewchild Před 5 měsíci +4

    Great documentary! Thank you.

  • @LindaLClark-mi8px
    @LindaLClark-mi8px Před rokem +17

    Watched him when he was a kid with his parents and brother break my heart ♥️ when he and band passed in airplane crash. I didn’t believe when they said it was drugs. R. I.P. You are missed 🙏🥰😢🌈

    • @drive5050
      @drive5050 Před rokem

      It was not drugs. It was the heater on the plane. You can't believe everything you hear!

    • @jeancarey1211
      @jeancarey1211 Před rokem

      ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @Fox1nDen
    @Fox1nDen Před rokem +18

    He was a phenom talent in every way. His resilience is a great example of heroic endurance.

  • @dorisszincsakne4617
    @dorisszincsakne4617 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The best enterteiner a fantastic singer for my all time, l love a his all your songs a music, thank you Ricky, remember ❤️💖💖❤️

  • @Starrman69
    @Starrman69 Před rokem +16

    Nice Tribute to Rick Nelson. He left us far too soon. Rest In Peace Rick, you are sadly missed.

  • @TheRene954
    @TheRene954 Před rokem +7

    I remember Chris being on Ozzie & Harriet growing up. I faithfully watched them felt like forever til Rick was gone in that helicopter accident just fixed. A faulty heater. So sad. We lost some pretty amazing people that day I don’t understand how the pilots got out though 🙏

  • @PROUDCANADIANGIRL
    @PROUDCANADIANGIRL Před rokem +23

    When did this doc originally air? It’s so good….. my mom was born in 1940 and I always remember her playing garden party on her record player all the time. I was only 14 when Ricky died but I know my mom was devastated… I wish my mom got to see CZcams so she could have watched Ozzie and Harriet in reruns…
    Thank you so so much for posting this!!!! 💚

    • @MR_MRM_
      @MR_MRM_ Před rokem +2

      Around 2000, give or take. I think it's from VH1 Behind the Music.

  • @daryljay7057
    @daryljay7057 Před rokem +8

    Rick was damn good! With guys like Burton on your side, you get a big boost as well!

  • @evvalynnv7414
    @evvalynnv7414 Před rokem +10

    I'm so glad you shared this documentary . My family and I were living in the middle east when Rickie and his family were beginning their show so I only got yo watch it when we went home for holidays. I can't believe I was born in the same year! I always valued the family ethics and wholesome relationships portrayed on the show and when Ricky's family spoke of him I could sense their strength and resilience in their character. I never heard the rumour until this evening but there is no way that would have happened. Thanks again.

  • @ValeskaTruax
    @ValeskaTruax Před rokem +12

    It is a DAMN SHAME the stories about freebasing because I really believed them. Now that I have seen the pilot audio, the age of the plane, the crash scene I know that was total BS.

  • @michaelknapp3702
    @michaelknapp3702 Před rokem +10

    I love Rick Nelson and still love his music today ❤.

  • @TheRene954
    @TheRene954 Před rokem +6

    Thank U for this video I watched Rick back when There was Ozzie & Harriet Ricky & David Such a beautiful family He had a beautiful voice right up there with Elvis. His dad wasn’t the kindest but 🤷🏼‍♀️ So sad how his life was shortened Gone way to soon RIP Rick Nelson u were one amazing guy 💜☮️

  • @karentrimmer
    @karentrimmer Před rokem +4

    I saw him live at Knotts Berry Farm not too long before he died. Great show!

  • @donnagarmon2042
    @donnagarmon2042 Před rokem +25

    I loved Rickey Nelson when I first saw him singing.on TV many years ago . I was so sad when he died and after all these years he still holds a special place in my heart❤!❤❤

    • @hectorrivera7257
      @hectorrivera7257 Před rokem

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ to😮😢🎉😂❤😂🎉🎉😢😢😢😢😮😮😅

    • @bellmahoney5928
      @bellmahoney5928 Před rokem +2

      Ricky has been one of my favorite of all times as long as I live he will live in my heart

    • @donnagarmon2042
      @donnagarmon2042 Před rokem

      Exactly how I feel
      I loved RICKY NELSON!!!

    • @geraldfurlan7738
      @geraldfurlan7738 Před rokem

      Loved his music! Saw his sons in concert.They played all hits Great concert.When Rick passed part of me passed w/him.What a shame! Never missed the TV show! RIP Rick!!!Jerry

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 Před rokem +34

    Garden party was Legacy of his life. You can't please everyone you just have to please yourself. Reminds me of something I heard before when you love yourself you're able to love others. And if others don't love you oh, you still have self love. And their opinion doesn't matter then. Rip Ricky.

  • @arrioussammyalwaysforever1559

    Love Ricky ahead into 2023.

  • @daveerhardt1879
    @daveerhardt1879 Před rokem +9

    Great video, enjoyed it a lot.

  • @phyllisferan5449
    @phyllisferan5449 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic! Great playlist!

  • @pattybradford6311
    @pattybradford6311 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just loved Ricky and his singing!

  • @dorarobertson3608
    @dorarobertson3608 Před rokem +3

    We've followed James Burton for many years. We always had fun watching for new bands that got James for guitarist. He was the best then and still is the best at 84 years living in his native Louisiana. What a fantastic career he's had.
    Thanks for t❤he memories.

  • @SkateNana
    @SkateNana Před rokem +10

    I feel so bad that his children had to find out that their Pops death on the radio and they had to deal with everyone saying that he died because of drugs. I don't believe that Rick Nelson was ever involved in that kind of thing. Elvis and Ricky were so good looking.

    • @peternagy-im4be
      @peternagy-im4be Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ricky used drugs but only recreational purposes.

  • @paulbridger-io8io
    @paulbridger-io8io Před rokem +5

    I saw him in Memphis, San Francisco & San Mateo he was great and I will never forget him

  • @patrickryan1515
    @patrickryan1515 Před rokem +17

    Ricky often said it on the TV show: "I don't mess around." With so much success, I'd say he surely didn't -- "Mess around".

  • @kathycritser3932
    @kathycritser3932 Před rokem +11

    We were fortunate to see one of his last concerts

  • @dianneallen583
    @dianneallen583 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Loved him for 82 years now. Always watched his shows.

  • @judywillox9505
    @judywillox9505 Před rokem +25

    This was the biggest question the years that Ricky Nelson was a music star. Why when he went to the top, didn't he stay there? It was hard to watch as he was beautiful to look at and easy to listen to. I would mourn the loss of his appearances as I absolutely adored him! I have to this day missed him and I always will. R.I.P. my beloved Rick. And God bless you forever! I will never forget you.

    • @iowabettyg
      @iowabettyg Před rokem +4

      the beatles came in 1964 bringing other english bands changing what we listened to here in usa is why.
      it was terrible that rick's children and ex-wife had to hear on the RADIO about his death vs. being NOTIFIED by officials PRIOR to airing it live in nye 1979!!
      i'm glad that has changed now since this occurred. so that was the only positive that i see that happened for the better that ALL IMMEDIATE FAMILY BE NOTIFIED FIRST before it's aired on tv, radio, and newspapers.
      to the NELSON family, i'm so sorry you had to learn of your dad's death this way; unacceptable.
      it was the same in feb. 1958 when buddy holly's plane with him, big bopper, ritchie valenz, the pilot died leaving clear lake, iowa. they heard of it on tv/radio too!!
      i loved rick's music having grown up with ozzie, harriett, dave, & ricky. he was so handsome and smooth, easy-going soloist.
      betty gordon, ames, iowa lifelong fan

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Před rokem

      So true.

  • @jfmax2000
    @jfmax2000 Před rokem +6

    Rick Nelson was a True Force in American Popular Music.. Period.. Rest in Power My Most Awesome Musical Big Brotha ❤️❤️

  • @hopeamen8087
    @hopeamen8087 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Gone too soon. What a tremendous talent.

  • @hestergreen2031
    @hestergreen2031 Před rokem +9

    So sad, the day he died.

  • @seagnatprepper9613
    @seagnatprepper9613 Před rokem +24

    My idol since I first heard him .... took up the guitar because of him. Will always miss you Rick

  • @shirleywoods6357
    @shirleywoods6357 Před rokem +5

    He seemed like a genuine person, my favourite was Teen Angel but I enjoyed all of his recordings, unite a loss to the music world 💖😞

  • @pageribe2399
    @pageribe2399 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I saw him play live once at the state fair when I was about 12 years old.
    He was great! Thank you, John Fogarty, for recognizing him!

  • @terryherrera9054
    @terryherrera9054 Před rokem +7

    I always loved him and still love his songs.

  • @hazelford2017
    @hazelford2017 Před rokem +3

    I loved watching all the Nelson's. Ricky was awesome 😅

  • @estherquiroga2802
    @estherquiroga2802 Před rokem +14

    Glad to hear after all these years he was not free basing I never believed he did
    I loved 😍♥ his songs 🎵 and still do me a great fan ❤💕

  • @kindking8009
    @kindking8009 Před rokem +18

    Somebody really missed a chance at making a biopic about Ricky Nelson while Chris Evans was still young enough to play him.

  • @angelaknutson6445
    @angelaknutson6445 Před rokem +26

    Ricky Nelson was a very good singer. He was also a very good actor said that him and his wife try to get back together but it didn't work would have liked it but everyone has problem sometimes it can't be solved but he went on better person in singer. About that plane crash one of the accidents that always happen when you least expect it fire broke out and they crashed couldn't have got in a place where they wouldn't have crashed like they didn't everybody would have lived he might be missed on Earth but he is in heaven let him rest in peace but his music will carry on for other Generations sorry for your loss you children and ex-wife and the people that he was around he still loved his family no matter what God has blessed him we need to let him rest in peace and he also loved his father mother and brother it was his father who brought him to more of his music. I know he was lost without him. When Ricky died he left his children an ex-wife but he also left his mother and his brother who cared a lot about him too thank you Ricky Nelson For the Good Times of your music and your acting career amen thank you all God bless

    • @iowabettyg
      @iowabettyg Před rokem +1

      angela, i'm breaking this up into short paragraphs double-spaced for us neuro cognitive lyme diseaes / adhd patients who have lost our reading comprehension.
      betty gordon, iowa fan
      .......
      Ricky Nelson was a very good singer.
      He was also a very good actor.
      It said that him and his wife try to get back together but it didn't work.
      would have liked it but everyone has problem.
      sometimes it can't be solved but he went on better person and singer.
      About that plane crash, one of the accidents that always happen when you least expect it.
      fire broke out and they crashed.
      couldn't have got in a plane where they wouldn't have crashed.
      like they didn't everybody would have lived.
      he might be missed on Earth but he is in heaven.
      let him rest in peace.
      but his music will carry on for other Generations/
      sorry for your loss.
      you children and ex-wife and the people that he was around, he still loved his family no matter what.
      God has blessed him; we need to let him rest in peace .
      he also loved his father, mother, and brother,
      it was his father who brought him to more of his music.
      I know he was lost without him.
      When Ricky died he leaving his children and ex-wife.
      but he also left his mother and his brother who cared a lot about him too
      thank you Ricky Nelson For the Good Times of your music and your acting career
      amen; thank you all; God bless

    • @teetarquin7012
      @teetarquin7012 Před rokem

      Ever heard of punctuation? How about run-on sentences? Your diatribe is unreadable.

    • @marilynwillett804
      @marilynwillett804 Před 8 měsíci

      Jesus told Nicodemus ''You must be born again to enter heaven'', nothing about being a good person gets you there, Elvis was saved, I don't know about Ricky.

    • @marilynwillett804
      @marilynwillett804 Před 8 měsíci

      Nicodemus asked Jesus must I enter into my mother's womb a 2'nd time? but Jesus meant spiritually reborn.

  • @brianelfrink9864
    @brianelfrink9864 Před rokem +5

    He was such a Tremendous Entertainer !!! He came from a talented family. And left Us, way too soon 😢 !!!! 😇🙏❤

  • @barbaradobry6430
    @barbaradobry6430 Před rokem +14

    Traveling Man - loved this song! RIP Ricky Nelson! 🙏

  • @gayletodd2236
    @gayletodd2236 Před rokem +10

    I play his records often . Such a loss of a beautiful man.

  • @wynnyoder5605
    @wynnyoder5605 Před rokem +9

    One of the greatest. I was always a fan and still am.

  • @nancysloan3731
    @nancysloan3731 Před rokem +5

    I met him once at a concert he did at Knott's Berry Farm. He was very talented and kept creating until the end. Next to Elvis there was Rick. Such a handsome man but he seemed somewhat sad to me. I believe he was not happy with himself. Incidentally, he wasn't conceited either.

  • @bbudacious
    @bbudacious Před rokem +4

    I was a little girl before American Band Stand
    There was Ricky Nelson. I said.. mama I am going to marry him!! She answered ok sweetheart. When he died I was devastated.

  • @brentrichie3592
    @brentrichie3592 Před rokem +6

    I loved watching him perform. Amazing talent and he wasn’t treated right.

  • @floydkendall2703
    @floydkendall2703 Před 20 dny +1

    Every time I even think of his song, “ Garden Party”, it breaks my heart and yes, I do shed a tear. 😢

  • @altucker63
    @altucker63 Před rokem +5

    Born in 1946, I grew up with Ozzie and Harriet, David and Ricky. My whole family watched the show weekly on T.V. and never missed it. Ricky's songs were always played at our school dances. He was so dreamy and cute.

  • @danielcombs3048
    @danielcombs3048 Před měsícem

    Myself being born in 57. As a young boy growing up watching him on the TV series. With my older brother and two older sisters. It was the coolest thing to watch him sing. And thinking he was first and foremost a musical entertainer. Second to the TV show. I always thought his mom and dad made him be in the family show. I don't know about anyone else but. I wished I could sing and be that good looking growing up. What a beautiful man. And you can see it runs in the family. Cherish you all 💞