Ricky Nelson was an import solo artist and one of the founders of pop music. One of the diamonds in Rick's sound was the guitar playing of James Burton. Rick Nelson and James Burton were phenomenal. The songs on these four Legacy CD's are historical milestones. James went on to play for the other two great vocal pioneers from the late fifties, Elvis, and Roy Orbison.
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Nice coverage of a legendary artist. The booklet is very nice with lots of pictures and information and comments by Rick's children. As for the music, there is first time stereo of two of my favorites, "Lonesome Town" and "It's Late" as well as several others in stereo and some previously unreleased tracks. The only thing that would have made this box set "perfect" (in my humble opinion) would have been to include some of the mixes used on the "Legendary Masters" Series CDs with more studio chatter, etc. I just personally dig that kind of stuff. Makes you feel like you're right there in the studio with the artist.
Great music. Excellently recorded. Box set was in pristine condition Rick Nelson’s career is vastly underrated
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Compilation of Rick Nelson's best hits including #2 Disc with Fool's Rush In.
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I decided to pick this boxed set up because I was a casual Rick Nelson fan, but wanted to delve further into his work after hearing some obscure songs on the radio. I already had a greatest hits compilation but wanted to hear more. As expected, I was impressed with the quality of his work. It is a shame that Rick died so young and that he wasn't more recognized in his time but at least efforts such as this set helped to rectify that. Sound quality is very good overall (only a couple of minor quibbles, such as Rick's buried lead vocal on this first-time stereo mix of "It's Late"). Otherwise, it is a winner. The photos and notes in the booklet are informative and great to see. I recommended this highly if you want to get into Rick. I now may have to pick up those Bear Family boxed sets of his...Read full review
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