Jerry Fuller, a songwriter and producer whose No. 1 hits included Ricky Nelson’s “Travelin’ Man,” Gary Puckett & the Union Gap’s “Young Girl,” Al Wilson’s “Show and Tell” and the Knickerbockers’ U.K.

By 1961, Rick Nelson's previous four releases had not made it into the Top Ten. "Travelin' Man" broke that spell and brought his name back to the Top Ten list.

Hits like Hello Mary Lou and Travelin’ Man made him a chart favorite. Over his career, he placed 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold millions of records.

Ricky's next Single, "Believe What You Say" peaked at No. 4 , followed by "Poor Little Fool," and "Travelin' Man." His recording career seemed to end when the TV series ended in 1966.