How Does It Go
Rick Nelson · Best Always [Decca] [1965]
I heard about a song that fills your heart with happiness
A special kind of song that only lovers know
I'm told that melody will take away the loneliness
Oh how does it go, oh how does it go.
Before I hear that song, I guess better find someone
Someone whose warm caress can make me all a-glow
I hope I find her soon, I long to hear that magic tune
Oh how does it go, oh how does it go.
Where are you little girl
Oh won't you hurry to my arms
Where are you little girl
I need to find you so.
'Cause I can't bare to live inside this world of loneliness
Without someone to care I just can't get along
Your loves the only song my heart will ever want to know
Oh how does it go, oh how does it go.
Well your loves the only song my heart will ever want to know
Oh how does it go, oh how does it go...
How Does It Go
Rick Nelson's "How Does It Go" stands as a quintessential example of his early rock and roll success, capturing the buoyant energy of the mid-1960s. Recorded for Decca Records, the track exemplifies Nelson's signature blend of pop sensibility and rock instrumentation, featuring a driving rhythm section and his distinctive vocal delivery. Released on the compilation "Best Always [Decca] [1965]," the song reflects the era's shift toward more upbeat, danceable pop-rock anthems that defined the British Invasion's influence on American audiences. As part of Nelson's extensive discography, the recording showcases his ability to craft catchy melodies that resonated with a generation, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the transition from doo-wop to modern rock and roll.