Young Love
Sonny James
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They say for every boy and girl There's just one love in this whole world And I know I've found mine The heavenly touch of your embrace Tells me no one could take your place Ever in my heart Young love (young love), first love (first love) Filled with true devotion Young love (young love), our love (our love) We share with deep emotion Just one kiss from your sweet lips Will tell me that your love is real And I can feel that it's true We will vow to one another There will never be another Love for you or for me Young love (young love), first love (first love) Filled with true devotion Young love (young love), our love (first love) We share with deep emotion
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Written by: Carole Joyner, Ric Cartey
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11 facts about this song
Original Artist"Young Love” is originally performed by country music artist Sonny James. His version of the song was an instant hit and topped the Billboard country charts in 1957.
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Significant HitApart from topping the country charts, James’ version of “Young Love” also reached No. 2 on the pop charts, indicating the widespread appeal of the song.
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Cross-over SuccessThis song is considered one of the first significant cross-over hits, meaning it was not just popular in one genre (country in this case) but in popular music generally.
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Tab Hunter VersionDespite "Young Love" being performed originally by Sonny James, it was later covered by Hollywood actor and singer Tab Hunter. Hunter's version managed to outperform James’ original in mainstream markets, topping the pop charts.
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Billboard Chart RecordTab Hunter's cover version of "Young Love" became the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for six consecutive weeks.
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Unusual Sales RecordHunter’s version of the song sold over one million copies, even more unusual considering he was more popular as an actor than as a singer.
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Movie AdaptationThe song's success led to the creation of a movie adaptation, also titled "Young Love". The 1957 musical drama featured Tab Hunter in the starring role.
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Additional VersionAlthough Sonny James' and Tab Hunter's versions of the song are the most popular, “Young Love” was also covered by other artists, including country singer Les Paul and rock band the Crew-Cuts.
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Later RecognitionSonny James' version of "Young Love" was ranked #48 in Country Music Television's list of the 100 Greatest Love Songs in 2004.
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LyricsThe lyrics of “Young Love” discuss the passionate and overwhelming feelings of falling in love for the first time, a universal experience that likely contributed to the song's enduring popularity.
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Tab Hunter Singing Career"Young Love" was a turning point in the singing career of Tab Hunter, which was relatively short-lived despite this major hit. He retired from singing in the 1960s.
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