Love and Kisses is the thirteenth studio album by American rock and roll and pop singer Rick Nelson and his sixth for Decca Records, released on November 15, 1965.
Two singles, "Cone Out Dancin'" bubbled under" Billboard's Hot 100, for its sole week that began in the issue dated July 3, 1965, and peaked at number 130.[1] number 131 on the Cashbox singles chart, "Love and Kisses" peaked at number 124 on the Cashbox singles chart.
Nelson sang three songs in his last film of the same name: "Love and Kisses", "Say You Love Me", and "Come Out Dancin'". The LP had a mix of covers of old and recent hits that included two songs from that also had chart success in 1965 via Ed Ames: "Try to Remember" and 1963 Kai Winding: "More (Theme from Mondo Cane)" Jimmie Haskell arranged the album and Charles "Bud" Dant produced it.
The album was released on compact disc by Ace Records on March 10, 1998 as tracks 13 through 24 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 1 through 12 consisting of Nelson's 1965 album, Best Always[2]Bear Family included the album in the 2008 For You: The Decca Years box set.[3]
Richie Unterberger of AllMusic described the album as "a tepid, stagnant collection. and stated that "Some of the cuts sound vaguely updated with harder-edged guitars than unusual, Three of the numbers were featured in Nelson's forgotten Love and Kisses film, including the embarrassing single 'Come Out Dancin'.'[4] described the album as "a subpar collection"[2]
Billboard selected the album for a "Spotlight Pick" review, and stated "He displays a warm and tender feel for ballads such "Try To Remember", Roger Miller's "I Catch Myself Crying". "More" is a pulsating rocker.[7]
Cashbox described the album as a "romance-oriented LP" and stated that "aimed for the romance-minded audience. Included among the tracks are “Love And Kisses,” “Come Out Dancing” and “Say You Love Me,” plus Roger Miller’s “I Catch Myself Crying” and a host of other goodies, tailored to the artist’s relaxed style."[8]
Record Mirror gave the album a mixed reviews, saying "He sings with sensitivity and punch, but the group boom obviously pushed him".[5]
