Ricky is the debut album by American actor and rock and roll musician Ricky Nelson, released in November 1957. Much of the album is in the pop-rock genre, focusing mostly on standards. The album topped the Billboard'sTop LPs, becoming the first solo artist to chart under the age of 18.[1]
Reception at the time of release is unknown. A recent review by Allmusic said that it is "derivative" but that "he also sang rhythmically in his smooth voice, negotiating the rock & roll beat with far greater ease than Pat Boone" and that "the 17-year-old continued to display the combination of natural pop instincts and genuine rock & roll feel that set him apart from the burgeoning pack of Elvis Presley imitators"
