Hello Mary Lou
Gene Pitney
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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 on sunny day Flashed those big brown eyes my way And ooh I wanted you for ever more Now I'm not one that gets around I 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 love 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 While horses couldn't make me stay away I thought about a moonlit night My 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 love you) I knew Mary Lou we'd never part So hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
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Written by: Cayet Mangiaracina, Gene Pitney
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Originality"Hello Mary Lou" was originally performed by Johnny Duncan in 1960, not Gene Pitney or Ricky Nelson.
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WritingThe song was written by Gene Pitney and Cayet Mangiaracina.
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Popular CoverIt was covered by Ricky Nelson in 1961 and became a major hit that same year.
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Chart performanceRicky Nelson's version reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- It also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying its transatlantic popularity.
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Song StyleThe song is a classic example of the Rock n Roll genre, characterized by a catchy chorus and rhythm.
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Song's LegacyThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Creedence Clearwater Revival and Queen.
- The song was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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International Appeal"Hello Mary Lou" was hugely successful not just in the US and UK, but also in Canada, where Nelson's version reached number 1 as well.
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Iconic Song lineThe opening line, "Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart," has become iconic in the annals of pop and rock lyrics.
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Gene Pitney originalAlthough Gene Pitney wrote the song, it's unclear if he ever performed his own version publicly.
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Language VersionsThere have been variations of this song sung in German and French, demonstrating its worldwide appeal.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was used in the 1973 film "American Graffiti," nurturing its legacy in popular culture.
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Dubbing ControversyAlthough Ricky Nelson sang "Hello Mary Lou," in the film "Rio Bravo," it was dubbed by actor Dean Martin in the final cut.
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