" Lonesome Town"

Rick Nelson - Lonesome Town There's a rumor about this song that Ricky due to Ozzie's overbearing temper and control (Brian Wilson) that Ricky was thinking of ending it all , and the message is in this song.My family was and is still close to the Nelsons and these things were'nt talked about , but you could tell all was'nt rosey. And in his "Garden Party" era you can sense the same anguish, that the fans would not leave "Ricky" in the past and embrace the matured "Rick". Just give his later songs, alot of Dylan covers, and especially the words to 'Garden Party' sums it up. He was and is still underrated as a true musical force and a part in the country rock aesthetic that spawned the Eagles and other better acts. Do some checkin! and hear some on "Bugnoise America''below! I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to share old memories and play our songs again When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name No one recognized me, I didn't look the same CHORUS But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself continued here