Ricky Nelson's hit song in 1958 was "Poor Little Fool". The song was released on November 21, 1958, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 19, 1958. The song was written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson, and was produced by Chet Atkins.
Rockin' with Ricky: A Quiz on the Life and Legacy of Ricky Nelson