The Memphis Sessions (Rick Nelson album)
The Memphis Sessions is Ricky Nelson's 24th and final studio album, released posthumously in May 1986. Nelson recorded it in 1978–79 in Memphis, Tennessee. A few months after Nelson's death, CBS hired Nashville producer Steve Buckingham to replace the original drum and lead guitar tracks and remix the material.
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| Released | May, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock and Roll, Rockabilly | |||
| Length | 29:29 | |||
| Label | Epic Records | |||
| Producer | Steve Buckingham | |||
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The album charted for four weeks on the Billboard Top Country Albums, peaking at #62.[1]
Critical reception
Chicago Times said "The result transforms inspired work that no doubt would have excited Nelson fans into a package that should delight anybody who enjoys classic rock and roll, heartfelt vocal work and good music-making. Buckingham's technique brings Nelson's voice out front as never before."[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
Track listing
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "That's All Right" | Arthur Crudup | 2:36 |
| 2. | "It's All Over Now" | Bobby Womack, Shirley Womack | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Dream Lover" | Bobby Darin | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Rave On" | West-Tilghman-Petty | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Sleep Tight, Good Night Man" | John Lorber, Jeff Silbar | 3:24 |
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Almost Saturday Night" | John Fogerty | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone" | Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Stuck in the Middle with You" | Gerry Rafferty, Joe Egan | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Send Me Somebody to Love" | Tim Krekel | 2:55 |
| 5. | "True Love Ways" | Buddy Holly, Norman Petty | 1:55 |
Charts
Album
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[1] | 62 |
Singles
| Year | Title | US Hot Country Songs
(Billboard) [4] |
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| 1986 | Dream Lover | 59 |
References
- "Ricky Nelson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- "RICK NELSON'S 'MEMPHIS SESSIONS' DUSTED OFF AND POLISHED WITH". Chicago Tribune. 1986-06-08. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000840177/rating
- "Ricky Nelson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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