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  The Music Of Ricky Nelson   top quiz  
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Ricky (Rick) Nelson was one of the biggest Rock'n'Roll stars of the '50s and early '60s. See what you know about his music. US chart Joel Whitburn Top Pop Singles 1955-2002:UK Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Mar 12 15
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  Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson    
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Between 1957 and 1963, Ricky Nelson had 45 songs on Billboard's Top 100/Hot 100, including 16 that made the top ten. Can you tap your memory and identify ten of those songs from the lyrics given? [All songs listed are by Ricky Nelson.]
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Sep 15 17
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  Ricky Nelson's Garden Party   popular trivia quiz  
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See how much you know about Ricky Nelson's "Garden Party". Although he had several hits in the 1960's, this song turned out to be his biggest hit, reaching number six in 1972.
Average, 10 Qns, jdfeag, Jul 11 07
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  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson   popular trivia quiz  
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Ricky Nelson has done it all. Television, movies, stage, music career, just to name a few. This quiz pays respect to the career and life of Ricky Nelson.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Nov 15 08
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  How well do you know Rick Nelson's songs?    
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I will type some lyrics and you pick the song they belong to, All songs are found on "Legacy" boxed set.
Average, 10 Qns, Braison, Feb 12 14
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  Rick Nelson    
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This is a basic quiz on my favorite rock 'n roll legend, Rick Nelson. Hope that you like it.
Tough, 10 Qns, ellentng927, Jul 11 07
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trivia question Quick Question
What was the name of Ricky Nelson's first US number one single?

From Quiz "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson"





Ricky Nelson Trivia Questions
1. Which Ricky Nelson song has these lyrics? "Just by givin' your love to me All of the world is a treasure When you have someone to care Promise me your love for-e-ver."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Young World

On the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962, "Young World" scored at number five and "It's Up To You" at number six; in 1959, "I Wanna Be Loved" got to number 20. In 1957, "You're My One And Only Love" reached number 16 on Billboard's Top 100.

2. What was the title of Ricky Nelson's first US number one and fifth gold record?

From Quiz The Music Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Poor Little Fool

"Poor Little Fool" was his first US number one, it was number one for two weeks in 1957. It reached number four on the UK chart. "Be-Bop Baby" reached number three on the US pop chart in 1957, it did not chart in the UK. "Stood Up" reached number two on the US pop chart in 1958, it reached number 27 on the UK chart. "Believe What You Say" reached number four on the US pop chart in 1958, it did not chart in the UK.

3. What song is this line from? "Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more"

From Quiz How well do you know Rick Nelson's songs?

Answer: Believe what you say

"Believe what you say" was written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette. Ozzie hired James Burton and James Kirkland for this song. It went to number four. "Be-Bop Baby" was written by Pearl Lendhurst. "Poor Little Fool" was written by Sharon Sheeley. "For you" was written by Al Dubin and Joe Burke

4. In Ricky Nelson's song, where is the "Garden Party" located?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: Madison Square Garden

After this concert, Nelson became very disillusioned with music. He changed his musical style and tried to play some country-rock, but the fans only wanted to hear his old music and began to boo him.

5. What was the first record label that Rick recorded for?

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Verve

Rick's first single, "I'm Walkin" was backed with "A Teenagers Romance." His second single, "You're My One and Only Love" was backed with an instrumental called "Honey Rock" by another Verve artist. These were Rick's only recordings on the Verve label. Rick's dad, Ozzie, signed Rick to Imperial where Rick remained through 1962.

6. Ricky Nelson was born in 1940 to Ozzie and Harriet Nelson in which northeastern US state?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson

Answer: New Jersey

Ozzie and Harriet became proud parents when Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck, NJ on May 8, 1940. Ricky was nearly guaranteed a career in music, his father had been one of the premier swing and big band leaders in the New York area during the 1930s.

7. In which tune did Ricky Nelson sing these words? "A heart that's true and longs for you Is all I have to give. All my love belongs to you As long as I may live."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Never Be Anyone Else But You

"Never Be Anyone Else But You" peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1959. On the same chart: in 1960 "Young Emotions" got to number 12 and "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" reached number 34; in 1961 "Everlovin'" made it to number 16.

8. Ricky Nelson achieved his seventh and last gold disc of the '50s for which song with these words? "A heart that's true and longs for you Is all I have to give"

From Quiz The Music Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Never Be Anyone Else But You

"Never Be Anyone Else But You" was the song that earned Ricky his seventh and last gold disc of the '50s. It reached number six on the US pop chart in 1959 and number 14 on the UK chart. "Lonesome Town" reached number seven on the US pop chart but it did not chart in the UK. "Just A Little Too Much" reached number nine on the US pop chart and number eleven on the UK chart. "I Wanna Be Loved" reached number 20 on the US pop chart and number 30 on the UK chart.

9. Do you know where I got this line from? "Over the highway and over the street Carpets of clover I'll lay at your feet Oh, well there's nothing in this world I wouldn't do"

From Quiz How well do you know Rick Nelson's songs?

Answer: For You

"For you" was written by Al Dubin and Joe Burke The week that this song peaked, The Beatles were at number one with "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." "Ain't Nothing but Love" was written by Baker Knight. "Young Emotions" was written by Mack David & Jerry Livingston.

10. Nelson said that if memories were all he sang, what job would he rather have?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: A truck driver

He concludes the song by saying, "If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck. But if memories were all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck."

11. In 1958, Rick had his first #1 record. Which one is it?

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Poor Little Fool

This song was written by the late Sharon Sheeley who wrote this lament about the very married Don Everly (Everly Brothers) with whom she was having an affair. It has been said that Rick was reluctant to record the song but boy, I am glad that he did.

12. "She played around and teased me With her carefree devil eyes. She'd hold me close and kiss me, But her heart was full of lies." Teens heard these words in what Ricky Nelson number?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Poor Little Fool

All four tunes made the Billboard Hot 100. "Poor Little Fool" (1958) topped the chart at number one, "Just A Little Too Much" (1959) scored at number nine, "String Along" (1963) reached number 25, and "That's All" (1962) made it to number 48.

13. What was "in the air" during the concert?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: Magic

The concert was supposed to be a "comeback" for a lot of individuals, such as Ricky Nelson, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry. With the British Invasion of the Sixties, many of these singers lost their popularity.

14. Which song did Johnny Cash pen for Rick to sing in the film "Rio Bravo?" (The song never made it into the movie)

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Restless Kid

Though the song did not make it into the film because of the singing talents of Dean Martin, Rick did record the song and it appears on "Ricky Sings Again."

15. Ricky Nelson's first single was a cover version of the song "I'm Walkin'". Which fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist originally wrote and recorded the tune?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson

Answer: Fats Domino

Ricky's version of "I'm Walkin'" reached number four on the US Billboard singles chart in April of 1957. Ricky was a 16 year old teenager when the song first charted. It's important to note that the popularity of the song was fueled by frequent plugs on his parents' television program.

16. Since you can't please everyone, what do you have to do?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: Please yourself

The chorus goes: "But it's alright now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself."

17. Who penned, "It's Up To You?"

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Jerry Fuller

Rick recorded many of Jerry Fuller's songs, including the million seller, "Travelin' Man." Later, in the mid-sixties, more of Fuller's songs appeared on the Top 40 Charts as recorded by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap.

18. Ricky Nelson's music first belonged to the Imperial record label, but he was lured away by a major label with a huge 20 year contract. Which record label signed Ricky to such an enormous contract?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson

Answer: Decca

Decca did sign Ricky Nelson to the 20 year contract in 1963, but they terminated the contract prematurely in the mid-1970s.

19. Ricky Nelson crooned these lyrics in what song? "I need somebody to be my baby, Someone to tell my troubles to. I've got no time to ever find her Cause I'm just passing through."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Teenage Idol

Ricky Nelson's "Teenage Idol" was a number five song on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. On the Hot 100, "Today's Teardrops" was number 54 in 1963 and "Milk Cow Blues" was number 79 in 1960. "I'm Walkin'" reached number 17 on the Top 100 in 1957.

20. Can you complete title of this Ricky Nelson 1958 UK hit, "_____day"?

From Quiz The Music Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Some

The Song was "Someday" and it reached number nine on the UK chart in 1958. It was not a hit single in the US. The other alternate words are not Rick Nelson song titles.

21. What song is this from? "When I was a young boy My mama told me, son You gotta keep it together You know you're the only one"

From Quiz How well do you know Rick Nelson's songs?

Answer: Gypsy Pilot

"Gypsy Pilot" was written by Rick Nelson. It is scorching and hauntingly autobiographical. His daughter, Tracy, thinks the end is prophetic. She says "It sounds like a plane crash." "You Just Can't Quit" was written by Rick Nelson. "It's up to you" was written by Jerry Fuller. "Gypsy Woman" was written by Dorsey Burnette & Joe Osborn. "Travelin' Man" was written by Jerry Fuller.

22. Why did Ricky Nelson go to a Garden Party?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: "To reminisce with my old friends"

He sings, "I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends, A chance to share old memories and play our songs again"

23. From which song do these lyrics come from, "Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock?"

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Waitin' In School

This is just one of Rick's songs quoted in the Brad Pitt film, "Johnny Suede."

24. Ricky Nelson was a member of a studio-only rock group which also featured Glen Campbell, Jerry Fuller and Dave Burgess. What was the name of this outfit?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson

Answer: The Trophies

Ricky Nelson had to keep a very low profile while performing in The Trophies, which was sometimes known as The Fleas, due to contractual obligations to Imperial Records. The Trophies only released six singles in their brief career, all of which can be found on Varese Sarabande's compilation "The Lost 60s Recordings".

25. This song was his first and only US number one of the '60s as Ricky Nelson before he dropped the Y from his name. Can you name it?

From Quiz The Music Of Ricky Nelson

Answer: Travelin' Man

"Travelin' Man" (American spelling) was number one on the US pop chart in 1961 for two weeks. It reached number two on the UK chart as a double A-side with "Hello Mary Lou". "Hello Mary Lou" was the B-side of "Travelin' Man" and reached number nine on the US pop chart. "It's Up To You" reached number six on the US pop chart and number 22 on the UK chart. "For You" reached number six on the US pop chart and number 14 on the UK chart.

26. Where did I get this line? "I've made a lot of stops all over the world And in every part I own the heart Of at least one lovely girl"

From Quiz How well do you know Rick Nelson's songs?

Answer: Travelin' Man

"Travelin' Man" was written by Jerry Fuller. "I Wanna Be Loved" Music by Johnny Green Lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Heyman. "Cindy" was written by Rick Nelson. It's off of the "Rio Bravo" soundtrack.

27. What did Yoko bring to the party?

From Quiz Ricky Nelson's Garden Party

Answer: Her walrus

This refers to the song written by John Lennon, "I am the Walrus."

28. Who wrote, "Don't Leave Me This Way?"

From Quiz Rick Nelson

Answer: Ricky Nelson

This is Rick's first original penned song that he recorded. He would not record his own material again until the late 1960's.

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