Harrison wore on the cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Gary Pig Gold recorded his own personal take on the song, which reflected an encounter with Rick himself and appeared, in 2013, on Pop Garden Radio's Legacy: A Tribute to Rick Nelson Volume 1 CD. Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon covered the song, assisted by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, on his 2018 solo album From One Place to Another Vol. 1. Filmography McCloud (1972) In the first episode of the third season, "The New Mexican Connection", Rick Nelson sings "Garden Party" in a concert sequence. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977), the song is featured in season 1, episode 7, "The Flickering Torch Mystery," Saturday Night Live (2008) Featured in a "Road Trip" skit with guest host Paul Rudd. See also List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1972 (U.S.) References External links Straight Dope description of the concert and some people mentioned 1972 singles Songs written by Ricky Nelson Ricky Nelson songs RPM Top Singles number-one singles 1972 songs Decca Records singles Songs based on actual events Songs about parties