There were a few surprises while compiling interviews for "Remembering Ricky -- The Music and Memories of Rick Nelson," but none more delightful than this one: I called Glen Campbell's office to inquire about interviewing him about his days playing rhythm guitar for Rick. The woman who answered the phone was Thurley Burnette, the widow of Rockabilly great Johnny Burnette, who, along with his brother Dorsey, wrote hit songs for Ricky, including "Waitin' In School," "It's Late," "Just a Little Too Much," and the song that Rick recorded more than any other, "Believe What You Say." (The Dorsey connection continued year later, when Rick recorded "Tired of Toein' the Line," written and first recorded by Johnny and Thurley's son, Rocky Burnette.)
While Glen, ultimately, wasn't able to participate in the documentary, Thurley gave a great interview, recalling Ricky and the early days of rock and roll, the recording business, and her memories of the funeral for Rick.
Incidentally, I got year wrong when I said "I'm Walkin'" was released in 1956. It was actually released in 1957, a few months after Fats Domino released his original version. (Where was the Internet when you needed it?)
Regrettably, there are no pictures available of Thurley, who passed away in 2008, but there are some great ones of Johnny and Dorsey.
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