Garden Party by Ricky Nelson Live 1972 Lyrics: “Went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to share old memories and play our songs again When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name No one recognized me, I didn't look the same But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself People came from miles around, everyone was there Yoko brought her walrus, there was magic in the air And over in the corner, much to my surprise Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes wearing his disguise But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself Played them all the old songs, thought that's why they came No one heard the music, we didn't look the same I said hello to “Mary Lou“, she belongs to me When I sang a song about a honky-tonk, it was time to leave But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode Playing guitar like a-ringin' a bell and lookin' like he should If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck And it's all right now, learned my lesson well You see, ya can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself“ Songwriters: Ricky Nelson Garden Party lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC “Garden Party“ is a 1972 country rock song written by Rick Nelson and recorded by him and the Stone Canyon Band on the album Garden Party. The song tells the story of Nelson being booed at a concert at Madison Square Garden. ----------------------------------------- About Our Nostalgic Memories: We all come from different times and places, but there are commonalities, or threads, that bind us and bring us closer to one another. Let us rejoice in the simple days of the past. Our Nostalgic Memories is dedicated to remembering the best of times and the best of people. Be sure to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE to our channel here on YouTube. You can also find us on Facebook: #rickynelson #gardenparty #1970s #1972 #stonecanyon
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