About the song
If you are a fan of Rick Nelson, you might be interested in learning more about his song “It’s Up To You”. This song was released in December 1962 as a single from his album of the same name. It was written by Jerry Fuller, who also wrote other hits for Nelson such as “Travelin’ Man” and “Young World”. The song was a pop success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 4 on the easy listening chart, No. 24 on the R&B chart, and No. 22 in the UK Singles Chart in 1963. The song is a romantic ballad that expresses the narrator’s feelings for his lover and asks her to make up her mind about their relationship. The song features Nelson’s smooth vocals, backed by the Jordanaires, a vocal group that also sang with Elvis Presley. The song has a catchy melody and a simple but effective arrangement that showcases Nelson’s style of blending rock and roll with country influences. The song has been covered by other artists such as Glen Campbell, Skeeter Davis, and Bobby Vee.