German-only collection containing 30 essential tracks, recorded between 1957-62, for the Verve and Imperial labels. An eclectic compilation of Ricky Nelson's ballads, juxtaposing 16 well-known hits alongside lesser-known b-sides and LP tracks. Includes the million-selling 'Poor Little Fool', 'Lonesome Town', 'A Teenager's Romance', 'Never Be Anyone Else But You', 'Young World' and 'Teen Age Idol'. Also features b-sides like 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You' and 'Don't Leave Me This Way', as well as killer album tracks like 'Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)', which was also a UK hit single, 'Half Breed', 'Unchained Melody', 'Honeycomb' and 'Restless Kid'. The lavish, 36-page booklet comprises in-depth liner notes, rare photos and a detailed discography. Bear Family. 2013.

Tracklist:

Poor Little Fool
I'll Walk Alone
Lonesome Town
I'm Feelin' Sorry
A Teenager's Romance
Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)
You're My One and Only Love
Don't Leave Me This Way
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Single Version)
Trying to Get to You
Never Be Anyone Else But You
I Can't Help It
Sweeter Than You
Honeycomb
I Wanna Be Loved
Young Emotions
Unchained Melody
I'm Not Afraid
I'm Confessin'
You Are the Only One
Half Breed
A Wonder Like You
True Love
Everlovin'
Restless Kid
Youngworld
Proving My Love
Teen Age Idol
Everybody But Me
It's Up to You

UPC: 5397102172120
Label: Bear Family Germany
Release Date: 3.15.13
Format: CD

Ricky Nelson - Ballads of Ricky Nelson (CD)