Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band Garden Party Live 1978

Rick and the Stone Canyon Band perform on The Midnight Special

[@stephenbeardwood1640]

not many people realize this brilliant song was written after a bad experience in Madison square garden I think about 1971 Rick rest in peace

[@illbarry]

Rick Nelson is one of the most underrated musicians ever. He was a prolific writer who understood his life and times and was able to put it into words and music.

[@FreeSpirit47]

He was such a great person. Didn't need to drop F bombs or get tatted & pierced to feel like a star.

[@m1patriot327]

I know he's extremely talented BUT DANG... he is SO HANDSOME!! It's 2021 & I think I'd look twice at him today! Lol

[@robfrancis8690]

I wonder if anyone thought he'd be the future president in 1978, starring as George W. Bush, hidden in plain sight at a political garden party in 2000?

[@iowa61]

God he was great. No. REALLY GREAT. Underrated but not under appreciated.

[@JohnSmith-fj5ee]

He was to good for las vegas

[@woodyvroome1019]

I grew in the generation of "The Nelsons". What a great guy. Terrific guitar player. Nice voice. Great songwriter. For all his talent and good looks, what a humble & modest guy. Gotta love him. You are missed, Rick. A real hero.

[@joycerandall9800]

I love his voice. It's soothing and not loud like some screaming singers today. His voice is calming. He's very handsome.

[@7863348]

What a great guy Rick was. I like most types of music but this guy had class and great tunes. RIP Rick. Your missed down here.

[@wraithstrongopark]

This guy was a star his entire life.

[@dadadruma]

Tight band, Beautiful vibrant Harmonies!! Criminally underrated Timeless classic!

[@johnfox9169]

There's an element of constant class with this guy. He was never full of himself. I am just sad he departed so young and, in many ways, so senselessly.

[@stevebobamerican8635]

The only person who held his own with Elvis! Loved Ricky.

[@JaimeGibson]

I met Ricky when he played Magic Mountain!! I worked there as an usher, I was in his dressing room. He was super nice!!!!!!

[@kenmcneillmusic1699]

When I heard “Hello Mary Lou” & “ Travelin’ Man” as a 6 year old in 1961 on Ozzie & Harriet I was hooked on rock n roll. Rick was the real deal.

[@user-ox7jf4oc8r]

I love Rick Nelson. His music and lyrics will stand the test of time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevemason5173]

I was an instant fan of Rick Nelson, at 5 years old, when I snuck into my grandpa's den and put on the 45 rpm record of "Hello Mary Lou" back about 1962, and got an ass whoppin' for messin' with grandpa's record player, but it was worth it. I have always remained a fan and always will. I began playing his oldies in bar room gigs in the early 2000s and was surprized at the reactions of repeated requests to play them again... This man is legendary for sure!!!

[@michaelsena4484]

I never get tired of this song.🎤😊

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Ricky is STILL by far my all time favorite in every way. I have him on Pandora, and listen to him when I'm driving. I miss him, and this is probably the best song he ever wrote. I love the last part where he says , If memories are all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck." That is one perfect line as a retort to those IDIOTS who booed at him in stupid NYC, All of their taste is in their mouths.