It was originally performed by American singer Neil Sedaka and popularized by British disco band Eruption.

In 1961, the song featured in the track listing of his third studio album, Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits, but was never released as a standalone single.

[1] The lyrics allude to several popular songs of the late 1950s, including "Lonesome Town", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Bye Bye Love", "Gotta Travel On", "Lonely Teardrops", "A Fool Such as I", and "I Cried a Tear".

"One Way Ticket" was covered by British disco band Eruption for their second album, Leave a Light.

"One Way Ticket" is now one of the band's trademark hits, along with their cover of "I Can't Stand the Rain".