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Teen Age Idol
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Wikipedia article
"'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.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Teenage+Idol+by+Ricky+Nelson&id=35062 Rick Nelson, "Teen Age Idol" Chart Positions] Retrieved April 12, 2014 The single's B-side, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)", reached #105 on the 'Billboard' chart.[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] Retrieved April 12, 2014
The song is ranked #77 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 songs of 1962.
Cover versions
*Jo Ann Campbell released a version as a single in New Zealand in 1962.[http://www.45cat.com/record/cnz103 Jo Ann Campbell, "Teen Age Idol" Single Release] Retrieved April 12, 2014
*Keith Moon released a version on his 1975 album, 'Two Sides of the Moon'.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/two-sides-of-the-moon-mw0000023951 Keith Moon, 'Two Sides of the Moon] Retrieved April 12, 2014
* 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
Category:Songs about teenagers
Category:1962 songs
Category:1962 singles
Category:Ricky Nelson songs
Category:Imperial Records singles
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