Teen Age Idol

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"Teen Age Idol" is a 1962 pop song by American singer Ricky Nelson that reflects the pressures and loneliness behind teen stardom.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Ricky Nelson
artistNationality American
chartedIn U.S. Billboard Hot 100
surface form: Billboard Hot 100

UK Singles Chart
chartPerformance Billboard Hot 100 number 2
Billboard Hot 100 top ten single
UK Singles Chart top ten single
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decade 1960s
describes emotional cost of fame
format 7-inch single
genre pop
rock and roll
hasBSide I've Got My Eyes on You
hasPerformerRole lead vocals by Ricky Nelson
hasSubject teen idol image
language English
length 2:20
lyricist Jack Lewis
medium vinyl record
partOf Ricky Nelson discography
performer Ricky Nelson
producer Joe Johnson
recordedBy Ricky Nelson
recordLabel Imperial Records
releaseDate 1962-07-29
releaseYear 1962
theme loneliness
pressures of teen stardom
writer Jack Lewis

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Ricky Nelson notableWork Teen Age Idol