Saturday, July 20, 2024

Record #0743: You Are the Only One / Milk Cow Blues – RICKY NELSON

Imperial 5707 (original) USA, December 1960
Words & Music by:  Side ABaker Knight; Side BJames “Kokomo” Arnold
Musicians: Ricky Nelson (vocals and guitar), James Burton (lead guitar), Joe Osborn (bass), Ray Johnson (piano, backing vocals), Richie Frost (drums and percussion), unknown additional backing vocals
Recording sessions: Produced by Jimmie Haskell at Master Recorders, Hollywood, CA, on 26. October 1960 (percussion overdubbed on 11. November)
Highest chart positions:  Side A – US #25, US Cashbox #29, UK #76; Side B –US #79, US Cashbox #101

Nelson recorded many songs written by Baker Knight. In addition to side A here, there were hits like “I Got a Feeling” (1958, US #10), “Lonesome Town” (1958, US #7), “Never Be Anyone Else But You” (1959, US #6) and “Sweeter Than You” (1959, US #9). Knight’s biggest success as a songwriter came, when Elvis covered his song “The Wonder of You” in 1970. Knight’s songs were also recorded by artists like Eddy Arnold, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

The flip side is a very nice up-tempo rockabilly cover with great guitar playing by James Burton.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12,50, Near Mint is $25. Picture sleeves are VG+ $35, NM $70.


 

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