Poor Little Fool

Song Info:
"Poor Little Fool" is a song by American singer Ricky Nelson, released as a single on June 29, 1958. The song was written by Sharon Sheeley, who was inspired to write it after a breakup with her boyfriend, rock and roll singer Eddie Cochran. "Poor Little Fool" became Nelson's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making him the youngest artist to top the chart at the time.

Artist Bio:
Ricky Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson on May 8, 1940, in Teaneck, New Jersey, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He rose to fame as a teenage heartthrob on the television series "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," where he showcased his musical talents. Nelson's success on the show led to a successful music career, with hits like "Poor Little Fool," "Travelin' Man," and "Hello Mary Lou." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Nelson tragically died in a plane crash on December 31, 1985, but his music continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans around the world.