Be-Bop Baby

American singer, songwriter, and actor Ricky Nelson became popular from the age of 8, starring with his family in the radio and TV series “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." In 1957 he began a career as a recording artist. Tragedy struck at the age of 45 on December 31, 1985. Nelson died when the Douglas DC-3, on which he was a passenger, was overcome by a cabin fire and forced to make a crash landing. The aircraft was flying between Guntersville, Alabama, and Dallas, Texas, where Nelson was to give a New Year’s Eve concert.

“Be-Bop Baby” is a song that was written by Pearl Lendhurst. It was recorded by Ricky Nelson and is featured on his album Ricky. The song charted on the Billboard pop and R&B charts. The song was ranked at number 42 on Billboard magazine’s Top 50 songs of 1957.

“Garden Party” is a song that was written by Nelson and recorded by him with the Stone Canyon Band for the album of the same name. This song tells the story of Nelson being booed at a concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC. It was his last top 40 hit.

"Hello Mary Lou" (also known as Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart)) is a song written by American singer Gene Pitney and was originally recorded by the American country singer Johnny Duncan. In 1961 Ricky Nelson recorded his version, which charted on the Billboard music charts. In 1991 a reissue of the song for a TV commercial gave the song a second chart run and it charted on the UK Singles chart. The song is featured on Nelson’s album Rick Is 21 and was performed by him on the episode “Selling Rick’s Drums” on the TV show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet."

“I’m Walkin’” is a song that was recorded in 1957 by the American pianist and singer Fats Domino. It went to number one on the R&B Best Sellers chart; Ricky Nelson recorded a crossover version in 1957, singing it on an episode of the TV show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." His version charted on both the pop charts and the R&B charts.

“It’s Late” is a song that was written by Dorsey Burnett and released as a single recorded by Nelson in 1959. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B charts. It is featured on Nelson’s album Ricky Sings Again and ranked at number 74 on Billboard magazine’s Top 100 songs of 1959.

“Lonesome Town” is a song that was written by Baker Knight. It became a hit single when recorded by Nelson and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. It is featured on Nelson’s album Ricky Sings Again. In the recording he is accompanied by the vocal quartet The Jordanaires.

“Poor Little Fool” is a song that was written by Sharon Sheeley. It was recorded by Ricky Nelson in 1958. Sheeley wrote the song at the age of 15 after meeting Elvis Presley, who encouraged her to write. Nelson’s version was accompanied by background vocals of the Jordanaires. It became the first number one song on Billboard magazine’s then-new Hot 100 chart and also charted on the Billboard country and rhythm and blues charts.

"Stood Up" is a song that was written by Dub Dickerson and Erma Herrold and recorded by Nelson. The song charted on the Billboard pop and R&B charts. It was ranked at number 16 on Billboard magazine’s Top 50 songs of 1958.

“Teen Age Idol" is a song that was written by Jack Lewis and recorded by Ricky Nelson. The song became popular and charted on the Easy Listening, Billboard Hot 100, and UK Singles charts. It ranked at number 77 on Billboard magazine’s Top 100 songs of 1962.

"Travelin' Man" is an American popular song, best known as a 1961 hit single sung by Nelson. It was written by Jerry Fuller. The song went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Nelson was accompanied by the vocal quartet the Jordanaires.