Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart - Live
Rick Nelson · 1963-75-Best Of The Later Year [1997]
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.
Passed me by one sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
I knew 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
Arms around you good and 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.
Yes, hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart.
Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart...
Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart - Live
Rick Nelson's 1963 recording of 'Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart' stands as a definitive example of the rockabilly revival that swept the United States in the early 1960s. Released on his 1963-75 Best Of The Later Year compilation, this live version captures the raw energy and vocal charisma that made Nelson a household name. The song, originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, became a staple of the genre, blending upbeat tempos with melancholic themes of lost love. Nelson's delivery, characterized by his distinctive falsetto and rhythmic guitar work, helped define the sound of the era. As a key track in his discography, it remains a popular choice for fans of classic rock and roll and those interested in the musical landscape of the mid-1960s.