The Life of Beloved Star Ricky Nelson and His Tragic Demise

By late 1985, Rick was making concrete plans to rebuild his recording career. He wanted to spend less time playing county fairs and nostalgia shows and return to projects that could present him as a current artist rather than simply a reminder of the 1950s.

Plans reportedly included a new single, a full album, and a television special for 1986. After years of uneven record sales and heavy touring, Rick seemed determined to begin another professional chapter. Before those projects could move forward, however, he still had several scheduled performances to complete during the final days of 1985.