Hello Mary Lou - Wikipedia

About The Song

“Hello, Mary Lou” is a song written by Gene Pitney and performed by American singer Ricky Nelson. It was released in 1961 as a single, and it became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song remains one of Nelson’s most popular and enduring songs.

The song is a catchy and upbeat rock and roll tune about a young man who is seeing his girlfriend Mary Lou for the first time in a while. He is excited to see her again, and he tells her how much he loves her.

Nelson’s performance of “Hello, Mary Lou” is full of energy and charm. His vocals are perfectly suited to the song’s upbeat and catchy melody. The song’s simple but effective instrumentation, consisting of electric guitar, bass, and drums, provides a perfect backdrop for Nelson’s vocals.

“Hello, Mary Lou” is a classic rock and roll song that continues to be enjoyed by listeners today. It is a song that is both catchy and heartfelt, and it features one of Nelson’s most iconic vocal performances.

The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including American Graffiti, Back to the Future, and That ’70s Show. It has also been used in commercials and advertising campaigns for a variety of products and services.

“Hello, Mary Lou” is a truly timeless classic, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed by fans of music for many years to come.

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Lyrics

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 heartYou 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