Young Girl

Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

About Young Girl

"Young Girl" is a RIAA million-selling Gold-certified single that was written, composed, and produced by Jerry Fuller and performed by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap with instrumental backing by members of "The Wrecking Crew." It was released in 1968. The song hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, stuck behind "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding for the first week and "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro for the remaining two. It also hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and the US Cash Box listing. It reached No. 34 on the US Easy Listening. It reached No. 2 in South Africa. The song is sung from the point of view of a man who has become distressed upon finding out that the girl he is with, contrary to the first impression she had made upon him, is actually younger than the legal age of consent. He is asking her to leave before things go any further: "Get out of here / before I have the time / to change my mind / 'cause I'm afraid we'll go too far." In the UK, "Young Girl" was re-released in 1974 as a double A-sided single with "Woman, Woman". This re-release was part of a CBS Records series entitled "Hall of Fame Hits". As a result of the re-release, "Young Girl" enjoyed a second UK chart run, peaking at No. 6. 


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1997
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Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl,
You're much too young, girl
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
You led me to believe
You're old enough
To give me Love
And now it hurts to know the truth, Oh,
Beneath your perfume and make-up
You're just a baby in disguise

And though you know
That it is wrong to be
Alone with me
That come on look is in your eyes, Oh,
So hurry home to your mama
I'm sure she wonders where you are
Get out of here
Before I have the time
To change my mind
'Cause I'm afraid we'll go too far, Oh,
Young girl

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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group operating in the late 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Woman, Woman," "Young Girl," and "Lady Willpower." more »

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Written by: JERRY FULLER

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Young Girl" is a popular song by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, first released in 1968.
Album and Artist
The song comes from the album of the same name, and it was the band's second single following "Woman, Woman."
Chart Performance
"Young Girl" was a major success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
Controversial Lyrics
The song's lyrics, which describe an older man's attraction to a girl who is underage, have sparked criticism and controversy over the years.
Musical Style
Musically, "Young Girl" is noted for its dramatic orchestral arrangement, melding pop, rock, and classical influences.
Famous Cover
The song was later covered by notable artists such as Gary Lewis and the Playboys and Frida from ABBA.
Certification
"Young Girl" was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of one million copies in the US.
Song Writer
The song was written by Jerry Fuller, a songwriter who had previously penned hits for Rick Nelson and Al Martino.
Performing Television Appearances
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap performed "Young Girl" on shows like "The Ed Sullivan Show," helping to boost its popularity.
Gary Puckett's career
Despite the success of "Young Girl", Gary Puckett and The Union Gap had just a few more hits before disbanding in the early 1970s. Puckett continues to tour and perform as a solo act.

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