As I thought this was more of a survey of what I thought of the DVD. All I can say is that it was better then what I expected. I knew it was going to be good but it was the best. Besides the hits of Ricky's it was good to hear of his life growing up.
I loved the DVD and know if Ricky was still with us he would still be the best
April 6, 2008 |  | My favorite Christmas gift |  |
By the time the Beatles burst forth in '64, I was embarrassed to admit that Ricky Nelson had been my childhood hero, but the truth of it all came rushing back as I watched those old B&W performances on this excellent DVD. Everything around him in those Ozzie & Harriet episodes looks impossibly corny now, but his stillness and sincerity impress, and that sweet/sad voice remains achingly pure. The DVD makes it clear that Ricky is still a hero to his four children, and that's the best and worst thing about this tribute. Their testimonials are sincere if overly reverential, the best of them coming from Sam, a ringer for his dad, and Kris Kristofferson. That said, by the time sons Gunnar, Matt and Sam sang "Garden Party," I was a goner, cryin' as though his plane had gone down yesterday afternoon.
December 25, 2007Really fun. Gives a good history of Ricky and his family, a good history of his singing career, a look back at the Ozzie and Harriet Show, and lots of input from other singers, friends, family, etc.
November 11, 2007This is an excellent DVD if you are a Ricky Nelson fan. He sings many of his well-known songs, and most are the complete song. His children and friends portray an honest picture of his character. I highly recommend this DVD, which has an excellent sound for the age of the recordings.
October 20, 2007I truly enjoyed watching this program on a cable channel, therefore, I wanted to own this show. I would have liked to see a little more history on the Nelson family.
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