Ricky Nelson- Poor Little Fool

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[@silviaperfetti2303]

if you are here, congrats, you have great taste in music

[@meemoopl4818]

I know

[@jeffjackson876]

Yes he is really good

[@junevanstaden6010]

Thanks. Lockdown September

[@matan6778]

thanks

[@tomk1tl39]

We need the younger generation to hear this type of music the clear out their heads...the music now-a-days is nothing but crap !

[@brendablack3]

The world need more music like this. I am sick of the hate and crazy stuff that is out there now.

[@davelamore6309]

Hello Brenda

[@Emel.2585]

Me too 🙁

[@gudrunschleichardt5306]

Sehr schöne Musik

[@colgatetoothpaste4865]

Today's music is part of propaganda agenda

[@popoqw43]

based

[@jackpeters9048]

I grew up with this...Such a shame we've lost the innocence of days past....

[@tiffanyoepping5028]

Every girl loved Ricky Nelson back in the day. He was a heartthrob

[@richardlong9785]

I'm pretty sure that there were many guys, that had a man crush on Ricky.... I was one of them. @ 5 yrs. old

[@rjmurphyo0]

That's because he was a teenage idol. 😆

[@emilyhayek1132]

Oh yea. I had a huge poster of Ricky above my bed. I LOVED him!!! His voice was magic and soooo GOOD LOOKING.

[@mannym2010]

Psh, can't blame them really. Look at the man! Boy could he wear that suit 😍

[@zxccxz164]

if you haven't seen the ozzie and harriet show, you are in for a real treat! i have just seen them for the first time

[@naked_chicken_chanupa]

I wasn't alive in the 1960s but it feels nostalgic for some reason

[@redskua]

Gaming gamer ,,,a nice thing to say Gamer

[@jdawg86]

Merkava I do too . I also get very sad for these people, the songs are so sweet and everyone was so young and full of passion.

[@sin3236]

Yes me too, if i see old era its make me feel nostalgic no reason

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Born in 1953! Loved this!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Oh, the 60's had such good music!

[@Tonithenightowl]

So underrated. This man was fantastic !!!

[@yesimchill2258]

"he's so underrated!!" *over 2 million views*

[@Tonithenightowl]

I love Rick Nelson and he was a teen icon by any standards. He just ended up fading till he emerged again. Yes, 2 million views says tons.

[@Eightyones2112]

"underrated" ?? this song holds the distinction of being the first "billboard hot 100"song ever. 1985.

[@Tonithenightowl]

Tyler, that's not what I mean. I'm talking the 60's when almost ALL American artists took a backseat to the British Invasion. Rick's comeback was successful bc he shook off those ties and did the music HE wanted to do. I love ALL his music. :o)

[@Monkmaster1969]

Read somewhere that Elvis was aware of this youngster.

[@carlosbacigalupobecerra1392]

This music never die, so clean and respectful... Pure Love

[@vincentbarbeau3031]

Proof that you can be clean and entertaining.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@MOGGS1942]

Ricky, Bobby Darin, Eddie Cochrane, Buddy Holly. We were spoiled back then.

[@marksaurin2728]

were is Elvis.....when music was music....

[@wayneoneal7952]

oh to be that handsome and be able to sing those kinds of songs...

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

I sure he had some good times

[@yosemite2405]

Yep. panties came off for sure

[@smeraldasanchez2218]

Yose mite 😂😂😂

[@nothanks5570]

Genetics.

[@debbiejohnson1946]

I loved this guy

[@brendakempf186]

I'm thankful I grew up in the 50's. I'd give anything to go by and stay there. People were sane back then Love of God and country.

[@marcosbryant865]

I love this guy, love all his songs Poor little fool was one of my favorite, may his soul rest in peace What do you admire most about him?

[@anneglines47]

His music was a pleasure to listen to.

[@morganmatthews2222]

Wtf you talking about "people were sane back then".

[@brendakempf186]

@@morganmatthews2222 We knew what sex we were, we didn't shoot up our schools and we respected our elders just to name a few things.

[@harro16]

August 4 1958, this toon became the first ever #1 on Billboard‘s newly introduced Hot 100 chart.

[@lavonnakalala3244]

As a 17 year old , I can proudly say I love Ricky’s music.

[@kellydave3534]

Hello Alice, how is things going with you ?

[@wardschuler9044]

That 17 was the age many of us were when Rick was doing live concerts ...

[@hehek8127]

@@wardschuler9044 woah 😦

[@iplantfruits827]

O boy I’m 2x your age 🤦🏻‍♂️ just turned 38 😵

[@iplantfruits827]

If your older than me don’t worry it happened to me too right here hahaha

[@denisev5123]

I like reading the comments of people who grew up listening to this kind of music because they always have fond memories of them. Wish I grew up with this music.

[@teddyboysdontknit810]

I was born in 1949 and grew up with 50s 60s 70s and some 80s music. I then stopped listening to new music with a few exceptions and have been slowly marking my way back every since.

[@sandramartin6486]

denise v I have very fond memories. The music today is nothing compared to that era!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kevinlee9751]

Well you can still enjoy it, I already made one comment, but I had to stop because of some memories that weren't so good. I will close with one word so you understand. Vietnam.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

denise v I grew up on it because my mom had old 45s. My grandma got me into big band music of WWII. Begin the Beguine was her and my favorite Artie Shaw tune. Good music never dies.

[@williamthilmont6289]

I grew up with music.all true made meaning of words in song you understand. Ricky Nelson left this world way to young. He suffer terrible tragedy. with fiance and his and band. His music and songs will live on for ever lasting.R.I.P one great one left us to soon..

[@Jibbie49]

OMG, he was so cute and I can remember how upset I was to hear that he'd gotten married. That was on April 20, 1963.

[@randyrogers8568]

Elvis, Ricky Nelson and The Beach Boys: The greatest talents in the history of music.

[@MrDaiseymay]

in your house yeah

[@desidagoat1995]

Fun fact, this was the first ever song ever to top the billboard hot 100

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@antonmalmquist4108]

Great

[@JohnnyPaisan]

I don't think that makes sense lol

[@maxxxxx6511]

@@JohnnyPaisan Poor Little Fool was the first number one song on Billboard magazine's then-newly created Hot 100 chart.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

I heard that today. Wow. Great song. 🎶

[@suzannerobbins6293]

1963….ice skating with friends, and this song blasting on the loud speaker! You took me back!

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Suzanne?

[@chrombopulusthegreat5729]

Please get back to Jss soon, Suzanne!

[@dougtaylor8735]

I got a crystal radio kit for Christmas in 1959. I assembled it and when I put the little earphone in and started tuning, the first thing I heard was Ricky Nelson singing “Poor Little Fool”.

[@joemiller9999]

I saw him in concert in Louisville. White suit, played piano as well as guitar. PLF was my favorite from age 12, 1958. Elvis was King, Ricky was the Prince! RIP.

[@bertthebird6175]

PLF, ok. How did you like TM or IBTWYPB?

[@larrymick2445]

Traveli'n Man...Lonesome Town.....Gimme another 63 yr's and maybe I'll have it.

[@saulopimentel1202]

Yessss!!!

[@saulopimentel1202]

Wawe tiene un gran parecido a Elvys

[@corson1426]

So handsome... with a voice like that, complete package! 💕

[@scottlewis8681]

Simply one of the greatest voices of all time. Ricky Nelson's songs will live forever!!

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Beautiful voice

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@patmelton43]

RIP Ricky. My husband is still jealous of you!

[@1bridlington]

I think they all where Pat..including me..

[@patmelton43]

malc jow That's okay, Malc. Everybody is jealous about one thing or another. Just a human emotion. At least you are honest. Blessings to you.

[@anthonyalberini9788]

of course he is!

[@patmelton43]

I used to think Ted Danson looked like Ricky Nelson -- that was in the late 80s.

[@patmelton43]

no way. Only seen him on TV. But jealousy knows no bounds.

[@anngillingsspinks2799]

Yes I was born 1947 it’s so great to hear these great songs I had the lot me I dress 👗 pointed shoes hot pants mad 60$

[@xZippy]

This song has that "makes you feel like you're actually in 50's/60's" power.

[@sarahdhillon7921]

When I was little I thought the words were Poor little Poo. Then my dad sang it to me with the right words. This will forever remind me of my dad. I love this music. x

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Sarah?

[@theresaholguin699]

My granddaughter is 15 years old. Today she came to me. She asked me about Ricky Nelson. I told her about him. And she was so excited about him. Ricky you have a new fan. She started listening to his music. And choose songs to put on her Spotify.

[@kellydave3534]

Hello Theresa, how is things going with you ?

[@robinsonnenberg1679]

I saw a Ricky Nelson at Disneyland in Anaheim and at the Orange County Fairgrounds back in the late 60s early 70s great performer still listening to his songs

[@hhhh-fh8ni]

it feels like the previous generation is passing away without leaving the successors their memories, knowledge and standards

[@caroleyre]

Bcs they're always plugged into their machines... Lowering their attention spans to that of a Goldfish on Social Conditioning Media. They don't listen they will regret this.

[@richardlong9785]

There was Ricky Nelson and then there is was Elvis.?. They were probably responsible for creating half of the screaming fainting love struck fans that was evolving out of this new sound of music called "ROCK & ROLL" .?. The Beatles... Rolling Stones etc.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

I used to think Ricky was just a teen idol, but he had talent and a great voice.

[@drl773]

This is real music unlike today 🎸🙏

[@wendyjohnson1973]

I think that Ricky Nelson is the most underappreciated singers of the 20th century. He was a true talent and really was the best! Love him!

[@darrellsomers5427]

Correct !

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@bruceg1845]

he had some really great songs..

[@Little-rb6rb]

not underappreciated it was 70 years ago what do you expect

[@davidsouthwick6802]

I'm 64 now & all I need is my beloved kitty on my lap whilst listening to music with a good scotch on my verandah in the evening. God Bless anyone who may read this

[@steventrosiek2623]

Handsomest singer ever. Beautiful mellow voice.

[@Timeless128]

So many things in life are not really appreciated until they are gone. Ricks singing is one of those special things

[@daughterofolaf]

I’m not sure I understand that comment. He was appreciated and successful before he was gone. Haha.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Amen

[@grammadoll]

My favorite from age 11. At age 40, finally saw him in Jacksonville, Fla at the fair. Now I'm 67 and still love the old songs. So glad that David cleared his name a few yrs ago. The whole family is gone now but I bet there's lots like me, who remember those sweet days long ago. Thanks for posting this. Blessings on you.

[@lichen6962]

This is era was so good even Japanese oldies are crazy good

[@preciousrendition7119]

What are some Japanese oldies?

[@margaretross9150]

@@preciousrendition7119 There was a big hit song in North America called Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963. It sold 13 million copies worldwide. It's sung in Japanese. Absolutely beautiful.

[@marlenefetty8334]

Thank you all for listening to such great music can stop Phil and don were the best ever,rickie was also a true one also What enjoyment they still give us all the years later.thank you.phil and don.

[@Jss316]

Hello Marlene how are you doing?

[@donwoodswirral]

This was the first song I learnt to play back in '58.....and I have had the privilege of performing it on several occasions backed by the great James Burton along with other Ricky songs....I'm a lucky guy.

[@rudyiraheta80]

as of 83

[@Amtran727]

Rick was one of those guys who aged really well and looked handsome and sexy into his 40's. A very classy guy. RIP.

[@ihatebrainlesspeople8618]

I'm 13 and here i am listening to 1960s songs, oh how i wish i was born in this time.

[@firezera]

Nah you just like old music

[@ihatebrainlesspeople8618]

@@firezera nah, i've always wanted to live in that time ever since i read a book about 1960s America.

[@John-ob7dh]

I was 19 in 1960 and in a little rock band.Used to do this song at local gigs.Great times ,great songs .

[@brendendavis8596]

Im turning 4 next month. My fav song yet

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@brendendavis8596 If your really only a four old who is typing already, and liking music from my youth then this world has thrown me for a loop again. I don't believe it, but stranger things have happened i guess.

[@zenglider2145]

So many rock'n rollers have passed, but when I heard about his death (while driving to my NewYear's eve date) i was unexpectantly struck by my own feeling of personal loss. His voice was so listenable, lilting and pleasant; the lyrics so innocent and genuine. It was like ... a little part of my own past had been lost.

[@calmc3915]

Im 18 and this era of music is my favorite what I would do to live in this time in history the music the style of clothing everything was just classy

[@Emel.2585]

I’m 13 and I can relate to this comment:)

[@suzanneartz6392]

It was wonderful.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1958 {August 31st} Ricky Nelson performed live in front of an audience for the first time; it was at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Twenty-seven days earlier his "Poor Little Fool" peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart and spent 15 weeks on the Top 100. Opening for Ricky were the Four Preps; who at the time were on the Top 100 themselves with "Lazy Summer Night", which reached #21. R.I.P. Mr. Nelson, aka Eric Hilliard Nelson, {1940 - 1985}.

[@benjaminsnyder3159]

I saw him on Steel Pier in the 50's. I don't remember if it was 1958. When I saw him there the Four Preps were not part of the show. I was always a huge fan of Rick

[@juliecox9659]

Fantastic singer and great looking guy

[@cynthiamartin2619]

He was a cutie !

[@kellydave3534]

Hello Cynthia, how is things going with you?

[@patmelton43]

I still can't get over how beautiful Ricky was. He blighted my youth. RIP RIcky,

[@BassicVIC]

Pat Melton That will keep your husband jealous still.

[@escobargaviria5490]

@@BassicVIC lol I saw that too😂

[@losheteros3087]

@Senyora Santibañez no se

[@davelamore6309]

Hello Pat

[@jamesdavis8452]

Elvis had stiff competition here

[@karritolvanen741]

Ricky was 1 of the best ever...

[@jorgehernandez-di7ll]

Now those were some real songs songs that were song without any special instruments s you can listen to the song in the background there is no organ or gadgets that they have today mostly it's his voice that you hear that grabs your attention he was always a very cool guy he seems to be down to earth didn't have a big ego that's what made him special he will always be remembered through his songs he will live forever 💙 I can imagine his family so proud of him

[@absisfabs873]

The first ever number one song in billboard hot 100

[@TheMartinick]

This is my favorite piece to play on my guitar. I cannot count the times I've started my repertoire with it! I've loved Rick since I was 14 years old...and that was 60 years ago!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Ricky Nelson had one of the best voices in music history. I miss him. His songs were and always will be great. George Vreeland Hill

[@yevettebidois3893]

No words to describe soulful music gorgeous man

[@patriciabrant8037]

His brother was a looker too. Handsome brothers.

[@ursulavelho5930]

RIP Ricky Nelson. I always LOVED you & your songs. You were taken too soon.😘💕

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Ursula?

[@reeree9742]

bedroom eyes with a beautiful voice. what else would you need to fall for this guy?

[@tammynelson6609]

He was so handsome

[@freedomflight.]

This song is the first song ever to hit number one on the billboard charts. This is were history is made.

[@freedomflight.]

In august 1958

[@filoescobar4926]

It was a great time listening to Rick Nelson, Elvis, Paul Annka, Neil Sadaka, too much good music. I was 12 yrs old, 19 yr old Gloria Poland from Whitharrel texas telling me how cute I was. These times memories I take to my grave.

[@pattipillar7697]

Love Ricky Nelson's songs.

[@marcosbryant865]

I love this guy, love all his songs Poor little fool was one of my favorite, may his soul rest in peace What do you admire most about him?

[@hstevens7125]

Not just a teen idol. This man made some fine music...

[@Take_it_E-z]

My teacher Andy Nelson is his 2nd Cousin! He’s 45 and is the greatest teacher ever!

[@drdr76]

fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@theproclaimer588]

Loved this song since I was a kid. Dad listened to a station that played “oldies” in the 1970’s. It got a lot of play on the station he had on the dial in his old wagon. Beauty. Thank you.

[@darrellsomers5427]

One of the greatest if not the greatest ! I could listen to he's music 24/7 I can't say that about Elvis

[@scpanandikar]

What a deep and melodious voice! Where are these singers gone?

[@tomorasmall7526]

He was simply a good looking man.

[@christianjoshuagoot5296]

Even though I'm still a teenager damn i love this kind of music

[@stretchscreamers]

Same

[@MrDouglaswei]

Pure gold.

[@rickharter711]

MY FAVORITE RICKY NELSON SONG. I USED TO SING THIS ON A TRACTOR RAKING HAY WHEN I WAS ABOUT 14

[@williametheridge1764]

I would too if I had a tractor

[@gwendolynharvey]

He was so good. It was another great loss.

[@judithdieffenderfer3441]

I have been born in 60 but was raised on this music the best ever !!!!!

[@catherinmus9364]

5 stars love it alot

[@robbiepeck57]

All the gorgeous ones left us so early, Rick, Elvis, Eddie to name a few. These were singers, not like the rubbish we get now.

[@thomascain5313]

Eddie? The girl who wrote this song was in the car the night Eddie Cochran was killed....Sharon Sheeley. They were engaged. Talk about loss...

[@PU8698]

@Soleil Roberts Eddie Cochran

[@beatleme2]

@@thomascain5313 Sharon Sheeley died in 2002

[@thomascain5313]

@Soleil Roberts Cochran! If you don't know...take a look; you're missing out. He didn't make 22, sadly.

[@shirleycameron7718]

SO TRUE.......!!!!!!!

[@1rrrick]

I first met Ricky at the Play Boy Club in Lake Geneva. He shook my hand from the stage in a 1982 performance. He wouldn't look me in the eye. I knew why. That's all that mattered. He was 42. I was 27. One year after his death, I moved to Laguna Beach. I lived up the hill from where his mother, Harriet, was living. Tortilla Flats, a Mexican restaurant, still had the Nelson name on a booth reserved for the family. I can't tell you how often I wondered what it might have been like if Ricky hadn't lost his life only one year before I moved to his hometown. He was profoundly talented as well as kind. RIP, Ricky.

[@urthangl]

1rrrick 20 yrs between me and the love of my life....sometimes it just works out like that.

[@TimmyFarlight]

1rrrick I don't understand. Why wouldn't he look at you ?

[@marty_2211]

Timmy Farlight I think he knew the age gap made the relation inappropriate

[@chopu4u483]

Timmy Farlight because 1rrrick has a dddick

[@attackspeed9]

1rrrick Wow that is so cool!

[@dannymcentire908]

I grew up with this BEAUTIFUL Music 🎶

[@dannymcentire908]

Thank You

[@HENRY-wh1in]

I'm 21 but I feel like 81. Damn I love the old times

[@oliverbonney9632]

I was thirteen years old when I first heard this in 1960. Brilliant then and brilliant now.

[@drippharmony_8522]

You still here?

[@HasanAbdullaHM6]

This is such a lovely song, so easy to listen to. I wish there were more singers like Ricky Nelson around especially nowadays!

[@caroleyre]

Too much control these days... They don't want us to have joy bringers any more.

[@mariaalfaro5870]

My father loved this song. HE LIVED THE ROCK 'N' ROLL ERA TO THE FULL.

[@Jss316]

Hello Maria how are you doing?

[@danrebelcat]

In love with this song in 2019

[@juliedeleon999]

I love with all ricky nelson songs

[@butchchism]

Notice how you can understand every word Ricky sings? I seldom watched him on Ozzie and Harriet, but I liked every song he sang. MUHS 1960

[@leslie.sanchez]

Please tell me I’m not the only 14 yr old who genuinely likes his music

[@caroltaylor7894]

Ricky Nelson was a great songwriter and, boy, could he sing! I was in high school when he died in a plane crash. It was such a great loss.

[@kellydave3534]

Hello Carol, how is things going with you ?

[@jorenkienholz3707]

100 percent A+ this song fills your chest with something we all know but can't quite explain, may everyone in love forever know they're truly blessed

[@daisyflowers9334]

Ricky was so good looking. I'll never forget the night we heard on the car radio that Rick and Company all perished in his plane, that caught fire. My Husband and I were in the grocery store parking lot, getting ready to go home, and I heard it, and I thought did I hear that right. It was tragic.

[@freeguy77]

New Year's Eve (Dec. 31), 1985, 31 years ago. Awful day.

[@BANJOSAM9999]

At age 13, we took the bus all day to the Minnesota State Fair and paid $2.50 to see Ricky Nelson....Worth every penny

[@BBQPitmaster626]

Heck yeah worth every penny! Now people pay 250 to see a guy with no instruments rapping into a mic with his pants falling down.

[@pandzida98765]

First in history #1 Billboard Hot 100 Songs 😎

[@Wolfsky9]

From the late spring & summer of '58, this song was # 1 in Denver, on KOSI , 1630 AM, for what seemed like, 4-ever. I never, ever tire of hearing Rick sing it. --------------Written by Jimmy Duncan, with James Burton on lead guitar.---------------RIP, Rick nelson.-----------------WolfSky9

[@yaelyelito7233]

Tengo entendido que la escribió Sharon Sheeley a sus 18 años.

[@fredbenenati3430]

Song of the year for 1958.

[@colkidglen8802]

I saw him live in 1967 at the fair in San Diego. He was shy, and the music was just great. Ricky had so many great hits in the 50's and early 60's.

[@davidmarshall5596]

A legend of a singer

[@edsauer2931]

one of the greatest songs of all time!!! I heard many years ago that Poor Little Fool was the most played song on jute boxes in the country.I believe it.

[@amadobustamante5237]

A VERY RARE PACKAGE : TALENT AND LOOKS !!!

[@georgeroberts3007]

Ricky Nelson was unique. Don't forget you can still see a bit of Ricky in his daughter, TRACY NELSON when she graces us with her great acting ability once in a blue moon - and that glimps of Ricky that she carries.

[@jerrybaldridge3693]

Although I was born in 1950 didn't learn to listen to this music until I was in my thirties does remind me of happier times

[@presentacionvalenzuela9475]

His songs are the songs of my youth.

[@michillene]

I think this song was one of his best....love it.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Same here.

[@orkidbiru5600]

agreed..

[@richardscanlan3419]

Yes,it is his best.Funnily enough,Ricky didn't particularly like it.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

That is strange,that this was one of his best,and yet he didn't particularly like it.

[@richardscanlan3419]

MrJamieMurph4141969 tbh,I don't get it either.But he did say it.

[@davidoliver8324]

Awesome song, I remember this song playing on my older sister's turntable, these were called vinyl records, these are called 45s, this was definitely before the Beatles '

[@annetteelliott1494]

Good, good old days....such a privilege to have grown up in the 50,s 60,s.....❤

[@susanbond1720]

he was so beautiful at that time

[@davelamore6309]

Hello

[@Emel.2585]

I know 😫😔

[@rosamundroberts9484]

Thank you for these great songs. R.I.P.

[@mgfordesullivan227]

Hello Rosamund, how are ou doing?

[@lindasmith2565]

I loved Rickey Nelson. He was a great singer. I was in his fan club got a autographed picture of him

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Linda?

[@user-cb5zp5zm8v]

Love these songs

[@bradspicks]

Sharron Sheeley wrote it

[@yeahumok]

music like this is so beautiful but so sad at the same time.

[@Emel.2585]

Yeah :(