Playing to Win
Ricky Nelson · 1981
33 min · 10 tracks · country · rockabilly
A blend of rockabilly influences with polished pop sensibilities and heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- feel-good tunes for gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on youth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced intensity
- seek complex musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Playing to Win' marked Ricky Nelson's return to the studio after a significant hiatus, following his last album in 1978. At this point in his career, Nelson was transitioning from teen idol status to a more mature artist, seeking to redefine his sound in an evolving music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gene Vincent· Elvis Presley· Buddy Holly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Almost Saturday Night 2:32
- 2 Believe What You Say 2:54
- 3 Little Miss American Dream 4:00
- 4 The Loser Babe Is You 3:43
- 5 Back to Schooldays 2:41
- 6 It Hasn't Happened Yet 3:29
- 7 Call It What You Want 3:04
- 8 I Can't Take It No More 3:43
- 9 Don't Look at Me 2:54
- 10 Do the Best You Can 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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