The song tells the story of a globetrotting bachelor who has a romantic interest in every port. It is a lighthearted, upbeat tune that details his travels: A "pretty señorita". Alaska: An Eskimo girl. Berlin: A "fräulein". Hong Kong: A "china doll". Waikiki: A Polynesian baby. Why the Remaster Matters

The songwriter, Jerry Fuller, wrote the song with Sam Cooke in mind, but Cooke’s manager was unimpressed. The demo tape eventually found its way to Ricky Nelson.

It was a top-2 hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Details on "Hello Mary Lou" (the B-side)? A list of other remastered Ricky Nelson hits ?