We'll go back to February '64 over the next few days. Today's tune was from the Broadway show "42nd Street" and originally done by Glen Gray in 1930. Perry Como and Dean Martin also recorded it, among many others. The hit version, though, was by Ricky Nelson. Thanks to the British Invasion, this was pretty much it for his music career until 1972's "Garden Party" save for two minor Top 40 efforts. The TV sitcom starring his parents Ozzie and Harriet ran for 14 seasons until it was canceled in September 1966. Ricky usually had a musical segment at the end of each episode. He was the first rock and roller to succeed directly as the result of appearing on a weekly TV show.
Ricky Nelson - For You
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