Ricky (album)


Ricky is the debut album by American actor and rock and roll musician Ricky Nelson, released in November 1957. Much of the album is in the pop-rock genre, focusing mostly on standards. The album topped the Billboard's Top LPs.

Track listing

  1. "Honeycomb" 2:54
  2. "Boppin' the Blues" 1:56
  3. "Be-Bop Baby" 2:00
  4. "Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?" 1:58
  5. "Teenage Doll" 1:40
  6. "If You Can't Rock Me" 1:53
  7. "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On" 2:11
  8. "Baby I'm Sorry" 2:21
  9. "Am I Blue?" 1:39
  10. "I'm Confessin'" 2:16
  11. "Your True Love" 1:58
  12. "True Love" 2:17

    Reception

Reception at the time of release is unknown. A recent review by Allmusic said that it is "derivative" but that "he also sang rhythmically in his smooth voice, negotiating the rock & roll beat with far greater ease than Pat Boone" and that "the 17-year-old continued to display the combination of natural pop instincts and genuine rock & roll feel that set him apart from the burgeoning pack of Elvis Presley imitators"

Chart history