Sunday, April 07, 2013

Record #0321: Travellin’ Man / Hello Mary Lou – RICKY NELSON



Imperial 5741 (original) USA, Apr. 1961
Words & Music by:  Side AJerry Fuller; Side B Gene Pitney
Musicians: Ricky Nelson (vocals and  guitar), James Burton (lead guitar), Joe Osborn (bass), Ray Johnson (piano), Richie Frost (drums), The Jordanaires (backing vocals), Jimmie Haskell (cowbell on side B)
Recording sessions: Produced by Jimmie Haskell at United Recording Corporation, Hollywood, CA, Side A – Mar. 13; Side B – Mar. 20, 1961
Highest chart positions:  Side A – US #1; Side B –US #9, UK #2, Norway #1

When looking at the chart success, this was pretty much the peak of Ricky Nelson’s career.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25. If you have this on red vinyl, lucky you! That’s $800 for a NM.

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