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Young World (song)

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"Young World"
Single by Rick Nelson
B-side"Summertime"
ReleasedFebruary 24, 1962
GenreBallad
Length2:23
LabelImperial
Songwriter(s)Jerry Fuller
Rick Nelson singles chronology
"A Wonder Like You" / "Everlovin'"
(1961)
"Young World"
(1962)
"Teen Age Idol"
(1962)

"Young World" is a song written by Jerry Fuller and performed by Rick Nelson. It was released as a single in 1962 on Imperial Records. The song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.[1] In the UK, it reached No. 19.[2]

Background

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The personnel on "Young World" included The Wrecking Crew guitarist Glen Campbell and Nelson session regular James Burton on lead guitar. Joe Osborn played bass, with Ritchie Frost on drums and Jim Pierce on piano.

Cover versions

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References

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  1. ^ Allmusic Ricky Nelson chart history
  2. ^ Ricky Nelson, "Young World" Chart Positions Retrieved April 9, 2014
  3. ^ "Leif Garrett, "Come Back When You Grow Up" Single Release". Retrieved December 10, 2016.