Rick Nelson - Memphis Sessions [1986]
In 1977 Rick and the band signed with Epic and released their final album Intakes. By now the Stone Canyon Band had changed so much that it no longer worked as a unit and they disbanded. Rick's life and career at this time was not going well. His marriage to Kris (which had produced four children) was ending in a bitter battle and his next album, Back To Vienna, was un-released. It was clear that a change of direction was needed and so in 1978, Rick travelled to Memphis with John Beland to record his second Epic album The Memphis Sessions. A labour of love for both men, the album was tampered with by Epic and a furious Rick left the label soon after. (A tampered version of the album was posthumously released to a luke warm reception in 1986.) In 1980 Rick signed with Capitol records for a two album deal. Determined to return to his roots, he recorded what was to be his final studio album, Playing To Win. However once again, commercial success eluded him. [rickynelson.co.uk]
01 That's Alright Mama. 2:30
02 It's All Over Now. 3:22
03 Dream Lover. 3:13
04 Rave On. 2:41
05 Sleep Tight Good Night Man. 3:24
06 Almost Saturday Night. 2:38
07 Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone You Love. 3:00
08 Stuck In The Middle. 3:29
09 Send Me Somebody To Love. 2:54
10 True Love Ways. 1:58
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Also fans of early Elvis Presley and early Steve Earle will really like this album.
Damn shame he wasn't huge in the 1980s, instead we had jew boys like Billy Joel dominating the airwaves.
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