I was at this famous concert in the winter of 1970-1971. This was an oldies show with Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, The Shirelles, The Coasters and Ricky Nelson. Madison Square was not sold out that night but had about 14,000 concert goers out of 20,000 seats. Ricky Nelson came out last playing country music with his Stone Canyon Band. The people booed this new unknown music as this was an oldies show.   When he ended his set with Hello Mary Lou preceded by his old hits, he was given a standing ovation.   That is the true story of the Garden Party.

steve