Hello Mary-Lou (1961) Attracting Oldies Music Lovers

The song Hello Mary-Lou by Ricky Nelson was released in 1961. It was written by Gene Pitney and first performed by Johnny Duncan. The song became a hit when Ricky Nelson recorded his own version, which reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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• Ricky Nelson released Hello Mary-Lou in 1961.
• The song was written by Gene Pitney and Cayet Mangiaracina.
• Hello Mary-Lou reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

@jmrodas9

Still beautiful!  Those songs were simple, but they really hit the point, and are still my favorites, so many years later.

@williamtell8253

This was a sensational hit of the early 60s, and has still an emotional impact. Hello Ricky Nelson!

Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart

You passed me by one sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
And oo I wanted you forever more
Now I'm not one that gets around
Swear my feet stuck to the ground
And though I never did meet you before

I said, hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart

I saw your lips I heard your voice
Believe me I just had no choice
Wild horses couldn't make me stay away
I thought about a moonlit night
My arms about good an' tight
That's all I had to see for me to say

Hey, hey, hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Yes hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart