“Travelin' Man” is one of the most significant hits by American teen idol Ricky Nelson. Released in 1961, it marked the peak of Nelson's chart success in the Pop genre. The song has a cheerful Pop/Doo-wop melody, telling the story of an incessant "travelin' man" who has a love interest in every port around the world. The lyrics famously use location-specific phrases like a "pretty señorita" in Mexico, an "Eskimo" in Alaska, a "fräulein" in Berlin, and a "Polynesian baby" in Waikiki. The song was

Originally recorded by Ricky Nelson in 1961, Travelin’ Man remains one of the most iconic love songs of its era — a journey through distance, memory, and the timeless pull of connection. | Melodies in Motion

TRAVELIN' MAN - RICKY NELSON Canción de 1961 del cantante estadounidense Ricky Nelson ( Eric Hilliard Nelson ) junto a The Jordanaires. Jerry Fuller la escribió para Sam Cooke pero fue rechazada por su manager. Fue incluida en el álbum Rick Is 21 y lanzada como doble cara A junto al tema Hello Mary Lou. Llegó al número 1 en Estados Unidos y al número 2 en el Reino Unido. | The songs of my life