Rick Nelson - It's Up To You (STEREO)

[ndrussiangerman1]

This is the song sung by a man named Charles Hall who in the US Air Force during the 1960's and stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

He dealt with with Tall White (aliens from outer space who use Nellis as a way station). They have an intimidating manner which would threaten others. How Charles would cope is singing this song to himself and "pray a lot" (his words).

[laggie24]

From me to Ya "C" ,-)

The seal from ya know where

[hyoutantugino1]

i like  too ^^

[ChronicChambers]

interesting to point out how classy the artists of the 50's and 60's dressed; suit and tie. You would NEVER see Lady GaGa dress professionally, let alone be able to have the talent Ricky and the other artists back then had. A true shame.

[JohnPaulSaylor]

Hey all, just thought I'd share my memories of Ricky Nelson's music. I'm 21, so it's not like I was around then, but my dad (who would be 59 now) had a CD of his greatest hits. I loved listening to his music. (still do) I was in middle school I think by that time. I asked my dad about who he was and he told me a little bit about him, then he got me watching Ozzie & Harriet with him. I consider myself a die-hard Beatles fan, but that also means that I love great music. :)

[SirBasildeBrush]

@JohnPaulSaylor Thanks - I can only hope my teenage children end up as fans!

[castalia60able]

@JohnPaulSaylor - Your dad is lucky to have you as a fan of Ricky Nelson. I have given some of

ny favorite records to my kids but they don't seem as interested as you do about your dads. Tell him

for me he is lucky dad! :-)

[bloke372]

@JohnPaulSaylor .John Paul you have restored my faith in the future of music.As long as there people like you who appreciate what great music was around in the early sixties

then this kind of music will live on.Thank you

[SarahMeyers1000]

i love this song:)

[Pequinito]

Fantastic !

[sclub7sucksforever]

he's the true pop star of the 20th century and beyond

[KyplayaZ4lyfe]

Make Up Your Mindddd!

[zaaritha]

He was good1

[spacepatrolman]

Billy j. kramer [ his real name is aston ]did a version ok but not as good

[SirBasildeBrush]

@spacepatrolman As you say, just an 'okay' version.

[oldermusiclover]

@spacepatrolman an old country singer whop did the sound track for several movies in the 70s did

a version. it was good

[albertanglo]

I recall the songs from the early 60s era so well too. I was 16 and had just fell in love and during that intensely emotional time tracks like this and "Say Hello Mary Lou" also by Ricky Nelson, and another in particular- "Runaway" by Del Shannon, burned into my teenage emotions. At such times songs are suddenly meaningful and personal. Roy Orbison also used to tear me up with "Runnin' Scared". It was so ghastly that Rick Nelson died in that plane crash like that.

[porsiemprememorias]

Ricky Nelson grabò esta hermosa balada en 1962 para el sello Imperial, divisiòn menor de Liberty Records de Los .Angeles. California. Fue un gran èxito en muchos paises que supieron apreciar el arte de este joven intèrprete de los dorados años 60' La mùsica con la que crecimos no morirà jamas porque tuvo sentido y mensaje.. Desde Lima, capital del Perù comentò Luis Alberto Espinoza Bazàn. Disc-jockey de mùsica Internacional

[jeff62rey]

What is it about this music which touches so deeply?  The simple romantic melodies, and innoncent sensuality may help explain it to a degree. I am now 48 and was only a toddler when this song was already a few years old, but can still remember it playing on the car radio in the mid-60's. And now in mature adulthood it evokes such powerful images. Was there a moment in the past 45-5o years when we passed a musical point of no return?

[SirBasildeBrush]

@jeff62rey Thanks for the insightful comment. You've a good memory, I'm a year older than you and remember very little from that time - it just wasn't played in our house. A perfect song. Rick's version of 'Down Home' touches me even more than this one.

[jeff62rey]

@SirBasildeBrush Thankyou for the reference to "Down Home," which I had never heard, but which allowed the mule of emotional memories to kick me in the gut. That phrase, "Down home," was one always used when referencing a trip to my Grandma and Grandpa's farm. They died within the last 7 years and the memories tinged with grief are still quite fresh for me.

[SirBasildeBrush]

@jeff62rey Difficult not to mist up to that one. Captures something lost and precious.

[OldMrMemories]

@jeff62rey So very well put. I had 4 older brothers and these songs were constantly playing in my childhood home and today they are more precious to me than back then. It saddens me because they are not being replaced with anything better these days. It's like today there is a vacumn in talent.

[jamiesalyer]

@jeff62rey Yes, it was sadly called the "British Invasion".

[sapphiretaurus]

@jamiesalyer You mean you don't like the British Invasion?

[sldfjkhals]

@sapphiretaurus No, I did some serious record collecting during the British Invasion. However, releases like this one were far and few between during the British Invasion. I found out that around 1967 or so I went back to the music from 1957 - 1964. The Searchers, Dave Clark Five, etc, were all great. Ronnie

[1947studebaker1]

One of my favorite Ricky Nelson songs. Great singer and great gentleman.

[titostacos]

Great fadeout at the end

[SirBasildeBrush]

@titostacos ...one of the best.

[nurselady83]

awsome song!! My fiance likes it soo much too, that he is going to sing this song to me at our wedding in a few weeks!! TY for posting such a great song from Ricky, keep posting some of the greats from this man!!!!

[SirBasildeBrush]

@nurselady83 I can only assume your fiance has good taste in song and partners!

[jacksons1950]

Just sooooo damn good isn't it

[felixbautista]

Great country song from " The Teenage Idol" - really appreciate your uploading it.

[SirBasildeBrush]

@felixbautista Appreciate you listening!

[felixbautista]

@SirBasildeBrush I kept it stored as a front runner in my channel of favorites. Real great song.

[geos289]

Excellent !! Thanks for posting a true forgotten classic !!

[wolfman383]

A true singer who represented a totally different time and mindset on music.

Clean cut, a true gentleman, never disrespected women or his audiences, didn't need to make negative headlines nor curse and swear to sell a record.

Yeah Rick you were,are and will remain a class act.

Nice one SirBasil

[wolfman383]

To even think he was booed,catcalled off a stage in the 70's...

What the hell were people thinking?

[BILLKAULITZGIRL4EVER]

Sooo good looking and talented. What more could anyone ask for. ^-^

[SirBasildeBrush]

Thanks, good to know others appreciate this wonderful song - in stereo.

[doctorrhythm1964]

Sir Basil, thanks for this great post. Rick Nelson was a superstar before the word was invented! Stereo version of this is awesome.

[angelofbebop]

Aaahhhhhh.....I could listen to this song 24/7! AND......I agree with 8dakota6 about the horns and bass! The horns really make this hit a solid knockout! Thanks again for posting this Basil!

[SirBasildeBrush]

Only here to please!

[angelofbebop]

And you do please!!!!!!!!!! :-))))))))

[8dakota6]

Sir Basil......I forgot how outstanding the horns and bass were on this cut. I think, aside from Ricks great voice, the horns really make this hit a solid knockout!!

[angelofbebop]

@8dakota6

Aside from Ricky's voice, I agree completely that the horns make this hit a solid knockout! Have a great day!

[8dakota6]

Great piece of rock for my enjoyment. Thank You. Rick was a class act and a real gentleman. I grew upin the 50's and 60's and am so happy I got to experience all of this great music by endless wonderful artists!!!! Sorry, but the music these days is crap! Thank God for recordings!

[SirBasildeBrush]

Thanks for the comment. One of his best.

[angelofbebop]

@SirBasildeBrush

Thanks Basil - you're the best for posting so much FANTASTIC music!!!!

[venturesagogo]

Awesome upload!!! Thanks for posting this song which brings back great memories of my dad and I...

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5 STARS!!!! -Matt-

[SirBasildeBrush]

Pleased to help out with those memories. And thanks for those stars!

[felixbautista]

Thank you for uploading one of Ricky's best and one of my favorites as well.

[SirBasildeBrush]

Many thanks, one of my favourites too.

[oldierunner]

one of the best songs from Ricky, mir gefält er am besten! Wunderbar!

[SirBasildeBrush]

Vielen dank.

[northlight1908]

Rick was underrated. One of the giants of early rock 'n' roll, I believe.

[FluffyBunniesOnFire]

This song kicks ass

[Kildeer154]

Happy birthday Rick, you left us much too soon.

[jbyesterday]

Today is May 8th.....Happy Birthday Ricky !

[nickyboy1962]

I love this song, as usual, just pure class from the boy, what a star he was.

[wildnwolfy]

when I type, it's up to you, this stereo version does not come up on the list unless I type [stereo[. I believe a lot of perple miss this one because of that..

[angelofbebop]

Sir........another great one....Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[jbyesterday]

Hey SirBasildeBrush,

Great stereo version of this song. Can you get your hands on Young World & post it this way too? Strangely enough,I don't see it posted at all & it was a big hit for Ricky.

Thank you.

[classicguru79]

this is also one of my favorites.

[ricknelson69]

One of his greatest songs!! Thank´s for posting!

[SirBasildeBrush]

Agreed! One my favourites, up there with the likes of Travellin' Man & Down Home.