Teen Age Idol

"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.[1] The single's B-side, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)", reached #105 on the Billboard chart.[2]

"Teen Age Idol"
Single by Rick Nelson
B-side	"I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Like What I See)"
Released	August 4, 1962
Genre	Pop
Length	2:25
Label	Imperial Records 5864
Songwriter(s)	Jack Lewis
Rick Nelson singles chronology
"Young World" / "Summertime" (1962) "Teen Age Idol" (1962) "It's Up to You" (1962)

The song is ranked #77 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 songs of 1962.[3]

Cover versions

• Jo Ann Campbell released a version as a single in New Zealand in 1962.[4]
• Keith Moon released a version on his 1975 album, Two Sides of the Moon.[5]
• 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

1. Rick Nelson, "Teen Age Idol" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
2. Rick Nelson, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Love What I See)" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
3. "Billboard Top 100 - 1962". Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
4. Jo Ann Campbell, "Teen Age Idol" Single Release Retrieved April 12, 2014
5. Keith Moon, Two Sides of the Moon Retrieved April 12, 2014