A1 “Down the Line”, A2 “Don’t Leave Me This Way”, B1 “I’m In Love Again”, B2 “My Babe”
Imperial IMP-157 (original) USA, July 1958
Words & Music by: A1 - Roy Orbison; A2 – Ricky Nelson; B1 – Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew; B2 – Willie Dixon
Musicians: Ricky Nelson (vocals, rhythm guitar), James Burton (lead
guitar), James Kirkland (bass), Richie Frost (drums on A1, A2, B2), Gene Garff
(piano), the Jordanaires (backing vocals overdubbed later).
Recording sessions: Produced and arranged by Jimmie Haskell at Master
Recorders, Hollywood, CA; A1 – 1. April 1958; A2 & B1 – 21. April 1958; B2 –
17. April 1958
Highest chart positions: No
information found for this EP
All songs were included on Nelson’s second album “Ricky Nelson”, released in
July 1958 (US albums #7). The album tracks were released on three Eps; this one
is volume 2.
A2 was penned by Nelson, and this was the first time he recorded his own song. It’s not a bad ballad at all.
B2 is a cover of a Chicago blues classic that Willie Dixon wrote for
Little Walter in 1955 (US R&B #1). In addition to Nelson, it has been
covered by artists and bands like Sonny Boy Williamson, Elvis Presley, The
Everly Brothers, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Lonnie Mack, Spencer Davis Group,
Memphis Slim, Ike & Tina Turner, Gerry and the Pacemakers, to name a few.
List price: Very Good+ is $25, Near Mint is $50. Picture
sleeves are VG+ $25, NM $50.
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