Music Series #2 - My Vinyl Records Collection featuring Teddy Randazzo and Ricky Nelson
This is the continuation of my Music Series featuring the additional album on my Vinyl Records Collection. This time, it's an album featuring two legendary American songwriters who have also popularized their own songs: Teddy Randazzo(May 13, 1935 - November 21, 2003) & Ricky Nelson ( May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985). It was released in the Philippines with this Face-Off album literally comparing the achievements of the two Hall of Fame awardees in the American Music Industry.
"One More Chance" is the most popular songs of Teddy Randazzo here in the country. It's a bit of an earworm among those contestants who constantly join amateur singing contests. Since rentals of videoke machines are apparent during special occasion in the village, this is one of the most requested songs, aside from "My Way" of Ole Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra.
Ricky Nelson, for me, didn't ring a bell until I heard his version of "There's Nothing I Can Say", which is included in this album. Yet, I have to share with you my all-time fave from his chart-topping songs, Travelin' Man.
These two singer-songwriters have left this world already. Mr. Randazzo in his 60s (while sleeping) while Mr. Nelson (by plane crash).
Yet, their legacy lives on.
Looking back with their rich contribution in the American music industry resonates even in the Far East, especially in my country.
My father(who died already) was a former member of their family band, a bass player; who also handed his influence on me to be interested in old school of music.
I mean, I like all kinds of music, but I prefer listening to vinyl records he's left me during weekends.
The memory never dies and so this all-time favorites.
Teddy Randazzo's Hit Songs
Teddy Randazzo's songs
| His Version & Placing at the Music Charts
| Version/Cover & Standing at the Music Charts
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|---|---|---|
1. Goin' Out of My Head
| #6 Pop, #22 R&B
| The Zombies, Frank Sinatra
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2. Hurt So Bad
| #10 Pop, #3 R&B
| The Lettermen (#12 in 1969). Linda Ronstadt (#8 in 1980)
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3. I'm On The Outside (Looking In)
| The Imperials (Top 20 hit)
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4. Take Me Back
| The Imperials (Top 20 hit)
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5. It's Gonna Take A Miracle
| The Royalettes (Top 50 hit in 1965)
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6. I Want To Meet Him
| The Royalettes (reached Hot 100 & Top 30 R&B in 1966)
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7. Miracle
| Deniece Williams (#1 R&B, #10 Hot 100 in 1982)
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8. Yesterday Has Gone
| UK Band Cupid's Inspiration (#4 UK pop chart in 1968) (
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9. It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad
| The Manhattans (#6 R&B, #66 Pop in the 70s)
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Teddy Randazzo - One More Chance c/o MrMusicman1971
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"Goin' Out of My Head" is included in the Top 50 most recorded songs with sales over 100 million by over 400 artists.
Teddy Randazzo's later success was the song Honolulu City Lights, which was also covered by the brother-sister tandem The Carpenters.
The song hit number 1 in Hawaii and the album became the #1 all-time album in 2004.
Ricky Nelson's Hit Songs-the early years
Ricky Nelson's songs
| Original / Cover version/Year recorded
| Placings at the Music Charts
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|---|---|---|
1. I'm Walkin
| Fats Domino standard (March 26, 1957)
| #4 @ Billboard's Best Sellers in Stores chart
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2. A Teenager's Romance
| Fats Domino standard (March 26, 1957)
| #2 @ Billboard's Best Sellers in Stores chart
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3. Be-Bop Baby
| First single, summer of 1957
| #3
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4. Poor Little Fool
| Sharon Sheeley's original (June 1958)
| #1 @ Billboard's newly instituted Hot 100 Singles chart (August 4, 1958)
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5. Believe What You Say
| #4 Hot 100
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6. I Got A Feeling
| #10 Hot 100
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7. My Bucket's Got A Hole In It
| #12 Hot 100
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8. Hello Mary Lou
| #9 Hot 100
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9. It's Late
| #9 Hot 100
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10. Stood Up
| #2 Hot 100
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11. Waitin' In School
| #18 Hot 100
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12. Just A Little Too Much
| #9 Hot 100
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13. Travelin' Man
| #1 Hot 100
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14. Young World
| #5 Hot 100
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15. Lonesome Town
| #7 Hot 100
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16. Never Be Anyone Else But You
| #6 Hot 100
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17. Sweeter Than You
| #9 Hot 100
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18. It's Up To You
| #6 Hot 100
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19. Teenage Idol
| #5 Hot 100
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20. For You
| Year 1964 & the British invasion
| #6 Hot 100
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Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man c/o MrMusicman1971
Ricky Nelson's parents. who are also musicians (Ozzie and Harriet with their show named after them) maintains an official site for their deceased son.
Although, I don't want to be biased about parents whose occupations are link to the music industry, critics will also air negative comments regarding the journey of Ricky Nelson.
Music is always associated with fame and drugs. Some may thrive but others die young.
I'm hands down regarding that issue. I've seen some local musicians did a wrong turn but realized that clean music will always lead them to a clearer path of success.
