Feel so good (Rick Nelson) (LP 235 - 236)

Rick Nelson Rick Nelson In Concert (Vinyl - Decca, 1970) **
Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band Rudy The Fifth (Vinyl - Decca, 1971) ***

Genre: Rock'n'Roll  

Places I remember: Real Groovy Records (Auckland)  

Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Sing Me A Song (a peaceful easy feeling).




Gear costume: Red Balloon and Louisianna Man and a hint of the country vibe that would become more prevalent as Rick went on. 

Active compensatory factors: In Concert is also with the same guys who became The Stone Canyon Band but it lacks atmosphere! Big time.

Curious because Rick Nelson is my go-to for laid back atmosphere. His voice is so damn easy! As in effortless and wonderful. 

Although the album was a success back in 1970 (the concert at the Troubadour was actually in 1969) it seems tentative with only three Nelson originals in the set. Playing it safe seldom works in the music world.

Rudy The Fifth is still Rick in transition - rock'n'roll moves like his own Gypsy Pilot, Feels So Good, a Honky Tonk Women cover and Dylan covers are mixed with some gospel (Thank You Lord) and, my favourite, country rock (Sing Me A Song).

Where do they all belong? Windfall and more Rick Nelson coming on CD.