Rick Nelson Wrote This Song As A Response To Critics (Garden Party)

[Goonch]

1. ;-{) Mr. Hughes;

Mr. Hughes: This was George Harrison's traveling alias and the name he used when checking into hotels to maintain privacy. Harrison was a close friend and neighbor of Ricky Nelson at the time.
Wearing Dylan's shoes: This is a metaphorical reference to Harrison's plan to record an album entirely consisting of Bob Dylan covers. By "wearing his shoes," Harrison was figuratively stepping into Dylan's role or musical style.
Context: The song "Garden Party" describes Nelson's experience performing at a 1971 "Oldies Revival" concert at Madison Square Garden, where the audience booed him for playing new material rather than his 1950s hits. The lyrics mention various celebrities in attendance, including Harrison, who was there in his "disguise".