Teen Age Idol Explained
"Teen Age Idol" is a song written by Jack Lewis and performed by Rick Nelson. The song reached No. 2 on the easy listening chart, No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 39 on the UK Singles Chart in 1962.[1] The single's B-side, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)", reached No. 105 on the Billboard singles chart.[2]
The song is ranked No. 77 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 songs of 1962.[3]
Cover versions
- Jo Ann Campbell released a version as a single in New Zealand in 1962.[4]
- Keith Moon released a version on his 1975 album, Two Sides of the Moon.[5]
- Under the title L'idole des jeunes (1963), Teen age idol is one of French singer Johnny Hallyday's most famous singles.
- The Vandals covered the song for their 1991 album Fear of a Punk Planet.
- Zine covered the song in Occitan language for their 199_ album Cantates d'azur Under the title Miss Pantaï .
Notes and References
- http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Teenage+Idol+by+Ricky+Nelson&id=35062 Rick Nelson, "Teen Age Idol" Chart Positions
- http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=I%27ve+Got+My+Eyes+on+You+%28And+I+Like+What+I+See%29+by+Ricky+Nelson&id=105298 Rick Nelson, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Love What I See)" Chart Positions
- Web site: Billboard Top 100 Hits of 1962. April 22, 2023.
- http://www.45cat.com/record/cnz103 Jo Ann Campbell, "Teen Age Idol" Single Release
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/two-sides-of-the-moon-mw0000023951 Keith Moon, Two Sides of the Moon
