Teen Age Idol
| "Teen Age Idol" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Rick Nelson | ||||
| B-side | "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)" | |||
| Released | August 4, 1962 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:25 | |||
| Label | Imperial Records 5864 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Lewis | |||
| Rick Nelson singles chronology | ||||
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"Teen Age Idol" is a song written by Jack Lewis and performed by Rick Nelson. The song reached #2 on the adult contemporary chart, #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #39 in the UK in 1962.[1] The single's B-side, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)", reached #105 on the Billboard chart.[2]
The song is ranked #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 on their 1991 album Fear of a Punk Planet.
References
- ^ Rick Nelson, "Teen Age Idol" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ^ Rick Nelson, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Love What I See)" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1962". Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Jo Ann Campbell, "Teen Age Idol" Single Release Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ^ Keith Moon, Two Sides of the Moon Retrieved April 12, 2014
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