I Should Have Loved You More

Rick Nelson · Love and Kisses [Decca] [1965]

(V. Millrose / G. Robinson)

All that's left are memories of what used to be, hmmm

And what hurts is knowing

How much you really loved me

I didn't understand

Each time you held onto my hand

You were the kind of a girl

Who'd need so much love, so much love.

And I should have loved you more

I should have loved you more

I should've given you all of the love

That was burning inside of me

Then you'd be here today.

Baby all I do is think about you, hmmm

I don't know if I can make it without you

Losing you has made me wise

Though it's to late, I realise

My one big mistake was I didn't give

I could only take.

And I should have loved you more

I should have loved you more

I should've given you all of the love

That was burning inside of me

Then you'd be here today.

I should have loved you more.

I should have loved you more.

I should have loved you more...

About I Should Have Loved You More

Rick Nelson's "I Should Have Loved You More" stands as a poignant example of his early 1960s pop balladry, released on the *Love and Kisses* album. The track exemplifies Nelson's signature style, blending the smooth vocal delivery of his father, Ricky Nelson, with a melodic structure that became a staple of the era's teen-oriented rock and roll. Recorded during a pivotal period when Nelson was transitioning from a child star to a respected adult artist, the song reflects the emotional maturity often found in his later catalog. It captures the universal sentiment of regret and longing, themes that resonated deeply with audiences across the United States. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his ability to craft intimate, heartfelt songs that balanced commercial appeal with genuine emotional expression, cementing his legacy as a significant figure in mid-century American music.