About the song
Hello Mary Lou is a song that was originally written by Gene Pitney and Cayet Mangiaracina in 1957, based on an earlier song called Merry, Merry Lou by The Sparks. The song was first recorded by Johnny Duncan in 1960, but it became a hit when Ricky Nelson released his version in 1961 as a double A-side single with Travelin’ Man. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It is one of Nelson’s most popular and enduring songs, and has been covered by many artists, such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Queen, and Led Zeppelin.
The song is a catchy rock and roll tune that expresses love at first sight for a girl named Mary Lou. The narrator describes how he met her at a dance and how she stole his heart with her smile and kiss. He declares that he will never forget her and that he will always love her. The song has a simple structure, with two verses and three choruses, and features Nelson’s distinctive vocal style and guitar playing.