The song was first recorded by American singer and released in June 1959. It served as the B-side to his major domestic hit "Oh! Carol" .
While it was not released as a standalone single in the United States, it became a massive international hit. It notably reached number one on the pop charts in Japan in 1959, where it was titled "Koi no Katamichi Kippu" (Ticket to Love) or affectionately known as "The Choo-Choo Train Song". One Way Ticket (To The Blues)
The lyrics are unique for their clever allusions to other popular hits of the era, including: "Lonesome Town" (Ricky Nelson) "Heartbreak Hotel" (Elvis Presley) "Bye Bye Love" (The Everly Brothers) "Lonely Teardrops" (Jackie Wilson) The Eruption Disco Cover The song was first recorded by American singer