Rick Sings Nelson is a 1970 country rock album by Ricky Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band.[4][5]

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Rick Sings Nelson
Studio album by Ricky Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band
Released	1970
Recorded	1970
Genre	Country rock
Length	35:09
Label	Decca/MCA[1]
Producer	Rick Nelson
Ricky Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band chronology
In Concert at The Troubadour (1970) Rick Sings Nelson (1970) Rudy the Fifth (1971)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[3]

It was the first album on which Nelson wrote every song.[6]

Critical reception

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music called the album "accomplished", writing that it was part of "a series of strong, often underrated, albums".[3]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Ricky Nelson.

1. "We've Got Such a Long Way to Go" – 3:57
2. "California" – 3:04
3. "Anytime" – 4:28
4. "Down Along the Bayou Country" – 2:10
5. "Sweet Mary" – 3:25
6. "Look at Mary" – 3:08
7. "The Reason Why" – 4:19
8. "Mr. Dolphin" – 3:40
9. "How Long" – 3:00
10. "My Woman" – 3:58

Personnel

Musicians

• Rick Nelson – guitar, piano, lead vocals
• Allen Kemp – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Tim Cetera – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Tom Brumley – steel guitar
• Patrick Shanahan – drums

Production

• Producer: Rick Nelson
• Executive producer: John Walsh

Charts

References