Bright Lights & Country Music

by Rick Nelson

Bright Lights & Country Music cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1966
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:37
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An early and highly influential foray into country rock, this album finds the former teen idol embracing traditional country structures. Backed by stellar session musicians, the melodic, pastoral arrangements perfectly suit Nelson's smooth, effortless vocal style.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, breakup

Tracklist

  1. Truck Drivin' Man (2:07)
  2. You Just Can't Quit (2:22)
  3. Louisiana Man (3:07)
  4. Welcome To My World (2:13)
  5. Kentucky Means Paradise (2:13)
  6. Here I Am (2:26)
  7. Bright Lights And Country Music (2:29)
  8. Hello Walls (2:23)
  9. No Vacancy (2:22)
  10. I'm A Fool To Care (2:31)
  11. Congratulations (3:01)
  12. Night Train To Memphis (2:16)

Credits

  • Ricky Nelson - primary artist, written by
  • The Jordanaires - backing vocals
  • Jimmie Haskell And His Orchestra - directed by
  • Terry Fell - written by
  • Doug Kershaw - written by
  • John Hathcock - written by
  • Ray Winkler - written by
  • Merle Travis - written by

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