Matthew, Gunnar, and Sam Nelson "Garden Party"

Matthew, Gunnar, and Sam Nelson playing their father's song (Rick Nelson) 2005

[@kln58cub]

Their dad would be so very proud. I never realized how much in mannerisms and voice Sam sounds like his dad. All three brothers are very good!

[@ilonamariaszabo8256]

Nővérük a negyedik tetvér!🌹

[@maddyhayes617]

KATHLEEN you are so very right. I definitely thought the same. I had the pleasure of meeting the twins at their concert here in Oneonta NY. . I WILL ADD MORE COMMENTS LATER. THEY ARE PHENOMENAL, PLEASANT, DOWN TO EARTH GENTLEMEN! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEIR CONCERT, AND STAYING FOR THE MEET AND GREET AFTERWARDS. YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY YOU STAYED. I HOPE TO SEE THEM AGAIN, AND ALSO IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO MEET TRACY AND SAM👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍..

[@maddyhayes617]

ALL THREE ARE PHENOMENAL. IF YOU EVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A CONCERT, DEFINITELY ATTEND🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@adriannesells-carrillo4440]

I think he looks very much like his uncle Marc Harmon

[@donnaronio3553]

I'm just seeing this and the way Sam moves is just like Rick. ❤️ I know he would be proud of his boys.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

That was beautiful. We miss you, Ricky. A truly beautiful and talented family.

[@linjp2773]

Magical...definitely can hear their father in their music. They have beautiful harmonies that rarely happen except between family members. I wish them the best.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

They really do! I love their voices & the harmony is absolutely beautiful! I love hearing them singing together! I wish they had done more of this! They really all sound great together! ♥️

[@janhuber2799]

Wow sam too great!!

[@catherinekline923]

Wow thanks for sharing!! Sam looks just like his Dad and closes his eyes when he sings just like Rick did. The twins look like their beautiful Mom. You do feel a great connection when listening to his sons....I know he would be proud!!

[@shirleybrown7641]

I totally agree

[@twillett100]

I was getting on an elevator at the San Francisco Fairmont and two plaid shirt, jeans and boots wearing cowboys were ahead of me talking about fence repair. I thought that was really strange! They boarded and turned around. I almost fainted! One of the cowboys was Rick. I sucked up my courage and said I’d been a fan since we were both kids. He stuck out his hand while saying, “Thank you. That means a lot.” His hands were rough and calloused. My only thought, besides trying to not let my knees buckle, was that my idol, Rick Nelson, actually worked his ranch and his hands proved it! I’ll never forget. ♥️♥️♥️

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

That doesn't surprise me at and and thank you for telling us about it!

[@sunniejjordan7389]

The twins look so much like their mother, but Sam is more like Rick. It’s nice to know that all three can sing so well. Not only would their dad be proud of their talents, but so would their musically inclined paternal grandparents. This was such a nice tribute

[@oldermusiclover]

the twins said this came up as a song on the fly the people who were taping the program asked if they would all sing together I gather they are not close to Sam

[@ceciliabyrnes8143]

They sound so much like their dad. I like their harmonizing. Very talented like Ricky, David, Ozzie, and Harriet.

[@pattymiller9040]

Was going to comment the same!! The younger brother also sounds like his dad.

[@Wyonative08]

Harmonize beautifully!! I love their dad's music.

[@renegadewa4183]

Wow!!......................Just wow!! These young men have given their father the highest tribute they possibly could! The talent in that family definitely came through with these guys.

[@jensmom604]

Sam is the only one of Rick and Kris's children to earn a college degree. Kris, by the way died only a couple months ago.

[@maddyhayes617]

What kind of degree/studies? It is so wonderful Gunnar and Matthew have taken their younger brother and older sister under their wings, as it should be. Remember the song " We Are Family"--- it is definitely appropriate in this video. Their mom and dad, uncle David, and grandparents would be so proud 👍❤🙂🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@maddyhayes617 I think I read Psychology.

[@annettebohl901]

They sound so great together. Adding Sam's voice really added something. They are all beautiful and talented men. Carrying on the Nelson legacy.

[@elizabethbarnes384]

Lovely to hear the Nelson brothers singing their dad's song; Garden Party. Superb! Thanks guys, your dad would have been very proud.

[@chrisiden1]

Sam can really sing and reminds me of his dad a lot!

[@booger1966]

chrisiden agreed

[@zoeenicholee]

Yes, so proud of this youngest boy and I am sure his dad is too...looking down on them all. I love them all. There is a lot of talent in that room they did the song in. And one of the neatest tunes, too!

[@Awesomediaeu]

Sam : Why don’t you launch your career? Start imitating your dad then get your own style.

[@maddyhayes617]

SAM IS A MIRROR IMAGE OF RICK, AND GUNNER, MATTHEW CAN DEFINITELY SING LIKE THEIR DAD. I WONDER IF TRACEY WAS ALSO BLESSED WITH MUSICAL TALENT. ALWAYS ENJOYED WATCHING HER IN FATHER DOWLING MYSTERIES. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING MATTHEW AND GUNNAR WHEN THEY PERFORMED THEIR TRIBUTE CONCERT TO THEIR DAD. AMAZING GENTLEMEN, DOWN TO EARTH, VERY PERSONABLE, AND VERY HANDSOME (AT LEAST THIS 66 YEAR OLD SENIOR CITIZEN IS VERY PROUD TO SAY IT). THE CONCERT WAS HERE in upstate New York ( ONEONTA). IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF THEY WOULD PERFORM HERE AGAIN, AND BRING TRACEY AND SAM TOO. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@maddyhayes617]

Personable, Gunner, and forgive any other errors in m replies. Arthritis in both hands is terrible😂🤨

[@DG19075]

Absolutely GORGEOUS cover of their dad's hit!

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Great job, Guys! Someone with your father's talent only comes around once every few decades. Thank you!

[@Ironwind1972]

It's emotional to see them singing one of their father's songs. Especially a song that was so emotional for Ricky himself. Good job boys, dad's proud of ya.

[@elizabethdavidson9415]

The brothers sang this one well. And Sam does look a lot like their dad. Those boys are proud, and they ought to be, no one like Ricky Nelson,

[@alexandraasbury9974]

Ricky would be soooo proud. What a beautiful sound they make!!! And all of them so handsome and classy!! I can just imagine the pride of their Grandparents.

[@rhiannonrede]

Ricky IS so proud!

[@lynn1464]

Love it Sam really sounds like is Dad. How could any one not like this?

[@MiccilinaPiraino]

WOW! Matthew and Gunnar look like their pretty mom and Sam looks so like his handsome father, good looking AND Talented, all, Love This!!

[@janjohnsonamarillas3386]

oh my gosh , you guys sound great together , I hear your dad when you sing- this is wonderful !

[@stephenmcdowell9210]

Another sad story about Ricky Nelson another great talent lost does it ever end 'brilliant sons bringing the old songs back

[@anthonyreale1786]

What a tribute. We miss all the Nelson’s. Sam looks like Rick. Such talent.

[@jerseyjoe6288]

Silky smooth and 50 years ago. Great kids doing their dad proud. Those harmonies are gold.

[@nanajude3444]

Rick was one of my all time favorite performers. I've seen and heard the twins before but never Sam. Thank you so much, this was great. I still tear up when I think of his death, so tragic. He had a beautiful face and soul, family is also beautiful.

[@maddyhayes617]

I still have a difficult time remembering who is who when it comes to the twins, even though they are not identical. That's what happens when you reach senior citizen status. . Enjoy life everyone. Time passes so quickly, and no one is guaranteed there will be a tomorrow.

[@Hollergirlohio]

Rick Nelson was one of my dad's favorite artists. This was his favorite song. This is the last video I showed him. He always told me the story behind Garden Party and respected Rick Nelson for standing his ground. He was so impressed with your gifts. This video he really enjoyed. He met the Lord just this past October. Thank you for giving him some joy

[@sierra6936]

Love those pretty acoustic guitars, what a beautiful way to honor your father. Amen 🙏 ✨✨

[@oldermusiclover]

they are pretty sounding and looking too

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Well done fellas. Make a CD of your dad's music and I will be first in line to buy it. Sam looks so much like Ricky

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Why should they. They have their own musical careers. You can always find Rick's original recordings

[@deborahmcgee7970]

He does 👍

[@maddyhayes617]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 -

[@wendymypooh]

oh wow...I've got goosebumps...I knew Gunnar and Matthew had talent, Tracy too, but this is the first time I've seen Sam sing or act.

[@teresakinzer]

Sam is Rick made over😊

[@GloomMaven78]

Excellent video! The entire "Ricky Nelson Sings" DVD (that this performance was taken from) is great as well! They just don't make music like this anymore.

[@jacka123100]

As long as Sam is alive, Ricky will still be here. It's scary how much he looks like his father, when he closes his eyes singing this song. If you've every seen Ricky sing a log of his songs, he closes his eyes like Sam. The other 2 brothers are great, but Sam is the one that looks like Ricky, the dark hair and all.

[@MsXizan]

+Jack A Matt and Gunnar are supposed to look like their Mom and Grandma, I think.

[@derekec]

They're all really good..great. I noticed the eyes too when he closed them. I wish he'd attack the vocal a bit more though...got a bit too much of that soft generic vocal thing going. But it's still pretty incredible.

[@kandylangford5886]

You nailed it down....

[@faithfulchristian9171]

But Gunnar and Matthew have beautiful smiles and they smile much more than their dad ever did.

[@gretchenmreminting2887]

Naw...Ricky'd be an old man by now; C'mon!...

[@1Phoebus]

Don't know if anyone else noticed...these boys have their Dad's posture when singing...eyes/facial movements..so uncanny...very nice tribute to a truly great Rock n Roller....and of course the tonal quality of Rick. ^/^

[@calebroberts5422]

1Phoebus oh heck no they dont!

[@TEAMRAMPAGE23]

1Phoebus yes they sure do! Rick Nelson was my first love! LOL

[@suzanneknudsen7916]

I've have noticed out of the three of them, Sam is the one that looks the most similar to his father. Or, is that just me?

[@JustJerri218]

I thought the exact same thing...wow

[@zoeenicholee]

Couldn't agree more. Great job! Great tribute to their dad.

[@margebishop6283]

Great song Sam does sound and look like his dad especially when he closes his eyes.

[@sharonnoble979]

Well done gentlemen! Being in my mid sixties this was my music when your dear father was here singing it. You have done him proud!God's blessings on one and all!

[@karenkindell8236]

Wow! Love Sam's voice it's awesome.

[@marilynr3464]

very talented men! you don't hear singing like this much anymore. I hope they never stop!

[@ritacole4158]

Incredible 😊😊talent. Omg, you are GREAT!

[@vilmad007]

Love these boys. They all look like Ricky Nelson especially the youngest one. So much melody and great voices like their dad. Hope they make it big soon just like their dad.

[@xDRAGONSTARx]

The twins (Mathew and Gunnar) were extremely successful in the 80's... people tend to forget that. After the rain, Love & Affection, More than Ever, Only Time will Tell.. some of their stuff. Look it up, its pretty good for the era.

[@profsherlockmoriarty]

They had a bit more hair back then. Like so many musicians in the 80s. Haha They had some good songs.

[@jacka123100]

Sam sounds so much like Ricky also, much more so than the other two. Ricky was alsways my favorite singer from the 50's. Love the Ozzie & Harriet show.

[@acinorevaich]

I always liked their dad's "travelin' man" and "it's up to you" and his version of this song and now I also really like their version.... Btw Sam has a fresh and contemporary sort of sound to his voice, loving it, I'm a fan already!!! LOL I hope he pursues a singing career just like his dad and brothers :) .... Thanks for sharing this video :-)

[@martha4Democracy]

I loved Ricky Nelson more than I liked Elvis. In 1985 shortly before he died, I was so fortunate to see Ricky play in a small bar in Bloomington Indiana called the Blue Bird. It was packed with Indiana University students who had watched reruns of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and were just as excited as I was to see him. His death was a great loss. But his sons definitely inherited his talent and use their own unique style to make their own formidable mark in the music industry.

[@carolberridge6102]

Fantastic. Lovely rendition guys! Thanks

[@feetofmanyskins]

OMG! That was awesome! What a fitting tribute! Sam has a great voice as well as his dad's good looks!

[@Suzywriter]

How the heck can that much handsome be in one family?

[@meganstout3380]

Suzywriter is

[@lindahandley5267]

I know. Their parents were beautiful!

[@karenkindell8236]

Look at the parents and Harriet

[@filmsensei]

This family rocks. You know they've made the Guiness Book being the only family in American music history to have 3 generations of singers with #1 hits...starting with the grandparents (Ozzie and Harriett), then their dad, and then the twins. I hear they are incredibly humble guys and very generous with their time to up and coming acts...wishing for a 2nd wind for them. They should be bigger than they are.

[@jacka123100]

Really liked Ricky Nelson, when Sam sings, he closes his eyes, just like his father did. He looks so much like his father it's scary.

[@myshilohranch]

So totally agree ... Sam reminds me of Rick the most. Wish he would play more publicly.

[@letoubib21]

*+Jack A* _"[...] He looks so much like his father it's scary."_ Well, he does be Rick's son, doesn't he? Me, I also look like my father. Every morning I look into my dad's eyes in the mirror...

[@carlahubbs3602]

The harmony is so good very nice they got something in common with Julian Lennon

[@carlahubbs3602]

I hope someday matthew and Gunnar cross paths with Julian Lennon.

[@carlahubbs8833]

Oh yes!

[@larryjohn6627]

Great voices.Rick one of the best voices of Rock n Roll era.Thanks for posting.Wow!!!!!

[@TheMartinick]

Sam sounds so much like his dad! All three boys are super musicians! Love it!

[@cindyfarrow2768]

Thank you. A true tragedy for the family.😪 Loss of a great talent for the rest of us. Bless you and your families. 🙏

[@nancywehrkamp3988]

Sam sounds more like his Dad than the twins do.

[@superkat460]

Nothing but sounds from Heaven. Fans are ecstatic listening to brothers Nelsons, Sons of a favorite Icon RICKY. Makes fans hearts happy.

[@johnmartin3975]

I am in tears. So beautiful. I look for, see, and feel the love behind artists and their great tunes. You guys blow me away! We were so blessed that Ricky made rock and roll OK for us to listen to. You know what I mean! This is one of the ten best songs ever written in rock and roll, and what a blessing these three Boys are to their father! I pray continued blessings for you guys! Love, John Anthony Martin

[@marialedermuller5518]

Super ich liebe das Lied

[@shelbygirl1128]

I'm in my 50's now and have enjoyed watching and listening to the entire family. Great to them all doing well.

[@MrRichDavid]

All the boys did a good job....They are all handsome just like their Dad...Ricky Nelson was one of the kings of rock & roll.

[@dinky9095]

This is amazing. This family has such talent. They have done their dad proud.

[@toni-tonenicholls996]

I love this version and the original. I must say Sam...........excellent job.

[@euterpekombos9299]

Beautiful! These boys are talented and deserve our respect for the manner in which they honour their father.

[@1928missbliss]

Sam has a similar smoothness to his voice like his Daddy's

[@janettabenson3884]

Beautiful boys. Sound a lot like your Dad. Especially the one with dark hair, closes his eyes like Ricky did. Thank you, put those songs back out for your Dad and his fans. Wonderful!!!!

[@jerryc3240]

There is that one song you hear, and that light goes on in the back of your mind, and you go, Ya I get it." You can't please everyone, so ya gotta please yourself " Thanks Rick

[@davidkrimm9273]

Why are these three not recording and touring together? The twins are excellent, but this three-part sibling harmony is extremely rare and every bit as good as the Bee Gees were. With the right manager and music director, these guys could make a massive impact. ?????

[@tinarobertsstudios]

Thank you for that boys. I was born in 1960 and grew up loving your dad's music.

[@myshilohranch]

Sam has that quiet hotness that his father had ... I love him ... would love to hear more from him!

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I love that Sam even closes his eyes like his dad did when he sings. Rick always closed his eyes a lot when he sang. Sam looks a lot like Rick, too. Thank you for sharing this, it is great!! Of course, I love the twins, I just haven't ever seen Sam sing before.

[@earlinehill9288]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oldermusiclover]

I had the same bad habit

[@thefabulousthomasj]

I'd pay good money for an LP of Matthew, Gunnar & Sam Nelson.

[@laurierken]

See, this video just pisses me off. In a day where we have 'entertainers' like bieber and gaga et. al, these guys could be the next something big. REAL big. Like, better than the Eagles. They have the harmonies, they can play. How come they don't have an album of originals. Where is this era's "Take It Easy", "Take It To The Limit", etc. They sure as hell are capable.

[@shilohevans6434]

***** they were big in the 90's. This was their father's song :)

[@laurierken]

Shiloh Evans I know this. I've been a Ricky fan since forever. My question is, why are they not writing recording and touring now? They are certainly talented enough.

[@RockFan89]

***** their Nelson album comes out May 19th. they posted this link on their facebook page. ( facebook.com/matthewandgunnarnelson?fref=nf&pnref=story ) on April 7th. ;) www.blabbermouth.net/news/nelson-returns-to-classic-melodic-rock-format-with-peace-out-album/#HW6A5uxhFIgyGgX9.99

[@flowerdalejewel]

***** I'm with you on that it pisses me off too. The same happened with the Williams Brothers, very talented and dropped by their record company for no talent nobodies

[@moodyballetdancer]

***** Where were you when Nelson put out their own album? Listen to "(I Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" and "After the Rain". RIP Eric Hilliard Nelson.

[@knitsandsparks]

Incredible harmony! I wish I could get this as a single!

[@oldermusiclover]

me too

[@cruzsilva5004]

the twins inherited their mother's hair color. sam inherited his father hair color. yet all three inherited their father's talent

[@janesmaellie6813]

Sam sounds and looks like his dad. Good job guys!

[@janetjones9511]

They sounds like there dad very talent like to see Sam singing with Matthew and Gunnar more

[@joyhenley1656]

Such a precious video of Rick's sons keeping his legacy alive! This absolutely touches my heart!

[@christopherblasko]

That was the best thing I've heard in a long time. Amazing similarities between Rick and Sam.

[@TrishStClair]

Sam looks like his dad & has the same 'calmness', for lack of a better word. They all sound great!

[@marlenefolta6912]

Had to listen to this. Loved Ricky and his family. Loved the Nelsons💕 you did good guys. Sam reminds me so much of his dad, singing with eyes closed, facial expressions.

[@yeslets6049]

Holy crap, what bunch of good looking men, just like their father. :) So talented.

[@stelvis7413]

Rick Nelson was one handsome man.

[@jmsiii4751]

Great job guys, your dad would be very proud!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO! 💕👏🏼

[@christineleblond7777]

I always thought Rick Nelson was more underrated then the amount of Fame he had (which was much). The boys all obviously have alot of talent too. Great to hear this as Rick Nelson was one of my favorite musicians. And their sister Tracey is a phenomenal actress. I remember their Mother Chris as an actress and enjoyed her too.

[@joesphx19]

What a great experience to see his boys playing together. I just wish we had a place in the music business for talent like this. Thanks so much for posting.

[@jitterbug121]

Sam also reminds me of Rick and they all sound good Cool to hear that they keep their dad's memory alive! He would be proud of all his children RIP Rick TY for posting this video :)

[@irishtaz44017]

OMG!! What an amazing rendition of their dad's song!! Thank you for posting! Have the three boys ever recorded an album??

[@missohio83]

Omg this made me cry!!! This is a very beautiful video, and that's the first time I seen Sam as being older, he's really cute, looks a lot like his dad! I wish Ricky was still with us so badly, it's horrible the way he had to go. RIP Ricky.

[@2034916]

Love these guys! Loved their father. Wish he was still here. He’d be so proud. Hope Sam goes out on tour with them. I’ve seen regurgitate show twice and they do their father proud.

[@cathyreardon8979]

What a wonderful surprise to see all 3 Nelson Brothers singing together! I wondered if Gunnar and Matthew's brother Sam had the same gift for music as his dad and older brothers. He was great. He had the same mannerisms, as someone else mentioned before. Rick and Kris would have been very proud of all three. Loved them🥰

[@maddyhayes617]

Everytime I listen to the CD and they sing "Just Once More" the tears flow (there must be an elf in my kitchen cutting a humongous bowl of onions). The song is an absolute beautiful tribute to their dad (and any others they may have lost). When you listen to it, listen very carefully to the words. Play it several times. I will bet that you will find a very busy elf cutting onions in your kitchen.

[@joeboggs9592]

he gave his sons a GREAT GIFT... his music & his voice!!!

[@shilo39]

Wow they are the Image of their Dad even the movements and Voices

[@karenlindakostin2153]

I love this! Poor Ricky! When I saw the Nelson twin's show at the Fallsview casino on Jan the 12th / 2019 they told the story behind why Ricky wrote the song!! It's pretty much all said in the lyrics! Do they ever put on a fantastic show!

[@billbombshiggy9254]

Sam is absolutely the spitting image of Ricky. Looks wise and vocally.

[@ironshoecl]

They almost make me cry, Ricky was about my age, 4 years older and he was one of my favorite singer in the 60's

[@kkwkkw3316]

Nice Clear Vocals. ... Smooth... Excellent tone. Very Enjoyable. Thanks for Sharing.

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

Man i'm so bummed i didn't know about this video before...you guys are great.

[@rjmurphyo0]

the irony is that Sam Nelson has the best voice yet he never became famous.

[@pbealle1]

You're right

[@babydoll4291987]

probably didn't care for it after seeing the hectic lives his brothers and dad lived

[@johnrunion5357]

in a documentary about rick, the twins said that sam was the one who had the personality most like rick's...he got the voice, too.

[@irisheyes4you]

He looks like Rick also.

[@oldermusiclover]

@@babydoll4291987 amen bet you are right

[@tommiller8181]

What a fantastic tribute to their dad. A great song by their dad and one of my lifetime favorites.

[@MARKJAMES16]

VERY NICE. TOO BAD YOUR DAD DIDN'T GET TO SEE AND HEAR THAT. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PLEASED. I DIDN'T KNOW HIM WELL, BUT I DID SPEND AN EVENING WITH HIM AND I KNOW HOW DEEPLY HE FELT THINGS. I HAD NOT SEEN PICTURES OF SAM SINCE HE GREW UP. DEFINITELY A RICK CLONE...EVEN AL THE SAME MANNERISMS. HOW ABOUT SOME OTHER RICK SONGS?

[@juliat6221]

MARK JAMES I was thinking the same thing.

[@oktony61]

who is to say that he didn't?

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Ricky saw it and is proud of his boys.

[@ValaBlake]

Thank you for posting this! They all did an amazing job! I've always liked Matt and Gunnar voices (as well as their music), but I had no idea Sam was such a good singer too. They sound so great together! =)

[@lorebeth]

That was amazing. Sharp, great-looking, immensely gifted, and although I’m sure they’re flawed like the rest of us, they’re really decent human beings from everything I’ve heard/read. They’d make anyone proud, their talented sister included. They’ve been blessed with incredible DNA and I’m sure someone had a very positive influence on all of them, but their personal choices have made their lives what they are.

[@TheMartinick]

The boys sound just like their Dad, especially Sam. He also looks a lot like his father. Ricky Nelson was just the greatest!

[@funguy4utube]

Excellent guys ….. your dad would be - IS - so proud ! I have been a huge fan of Ricky Nelson since I was a kid ( now 64 so that is a long time ). All three voices have a different and super pleasing hint of your dad … when Gunnar ( green shirt middle ) sang I said, "Wow, it is RN !". Glad I found this video - you guys are all great. Orchestration, guitar playing, recording quality, etc. all wonderful too. ( Love those guitars .. nice choices )

[@ceilidhbug]

The dark haired one in the middle is Sam…the youngest :)

[@funguy4utube]

Thnx .. super cover of a super song by a super guy .. Rick was one of the all time greats for sure !