Record #0759: Teen Age Idol / I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See) – RICK NELSON

Imperial X5864 (original) USA, 4. August 1962
Words & Music by:  Side A – Jack Lewis; Side B – Dave Burgess
Musicians: Side A - Rick Nelson (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), James Burton (lead guitar), Tommy Tedesco (rhythm guitar), Leroy Vinnegar (bass), Richie Frost (drums), Pete Jolly (piano), John Anderson (trumpet), Holly Humphreys (trumpet), Marshall Cram (trombone), John Rotella (sax), and an unknown chorus; Side B - Rick Nelson (lead vocals), James Burton (lead guitar), Glen Campbell (guitar), Joe Osborn (bass), Richie Frost (drums), Allen Harris (piano), John Audino (trumpet), Tony Terran (trumpet) Darlene Love & the Blossoms (backing vocals)
Recording sessions: Produced by Jimmie Haskell at Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA, Side A – 20. June 1962; Side B - backing track 13. June, vocals added 20. June 1962
Highest chart positions:  Side A - US #5, US AC #2, UK #39; Side B - US #105

I’ve already posted a different variant of this single here.

The flip side was penned by Dave Burgess, who used to be a member of the Champs. He left the band (but remained their manager) and was replaced by Glen Campbell in 1960.

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20. Picture sleeves are VG+ $20, NM $40.