I'm 16, and with all the crap music being produced today, I'm extremely grateful that my dad made us grow up with music like this, and his favorite, Johnny Cash. I'll always love these old classics better than today's music.
My grandmother "MawMaw Joyce" loved this song. She died almost two years ago and it still hurts me to be living in this world without her. I was her first grandchild so we had a special bond and a very close relationship. I always knew she loved this song. Cherish your parents and grandparents while you still can. When they are gone you will miss them more than any words could express.
There's no comparison between the classic country and the newer country. Back then, the music was just exceptional. This song is an example of how perfect and timeless it truly was. Thanks for sharing.
Cried many tears to this song back in 1957, my husband of six months got drafted into the army.Brings back great memories . We were together for 37 years when God decided he needed him more than me. He has been gone for 25 years and I miss him as much now as I did the day he died
I know how you feel Judith...we had just gotten married when this song came out and it was our song until the day he died...10 years ago. He sang country music himself (very good, use to have his own show on radio) and when I hear it I cry too. God Bless them both.
I know Judith,,,,I met my husband in 1956 and we were married that year. He was in the AF. He died 11 years ago and he was such a wonderful man and I miss him so very much. God Bless you....
I am not around your age. I am 21, however I love the 50s and 60s Rock N Roll such as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson, the Classic Country such as Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, the bluesmen like Ray Charles and BB King, and Jazz like Louis Armstrong, and Bluegrass like Flatt And Scruggs, Stanley Brothers and Bill Monroe.
On this day in 1957 {January 20th} Sonny James performed "Young Love" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show' Three weeks earlier on December 29th, 1956 it entered Billlboard's Most Played by Jocks chart; and on February 9th it peaked at #1 {for 1 week} and spent 21 weeks on the Top 100 And on February 2nd it reached #1 {for 9 weeks} on Billboard's C&W Best Sellers chart R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1934} and the 'Southern Gentleman' turns 84 years old on May 1st {May he have many more}
So many memories of youth and family are connected to this song....my mom had this single and whenever she played it I reacted in a big way for a small child. I didn't know what Country music was and I thought all music was music. Radio was like that back then, plenty of room for all kinds of styles.
My husband and I were fortunate enough to see him in Portland, Maine many, many years ago. He was a great singer and very talented. Why can't they make country music like this nowadays?
I recall hearing this song when I was a little boy. I still love it today. I sorrow at your loss. My wife and I started dating at age 16 in the 60's our song is "Never My Love" by the Association. Best of wishes and love your memories
Sonny's version is so much better than Tab Hunter's! I have been a Sonny James fan for many years and I was fortunate to see him perform live back during the 70's at the "Four Season's Motor Lodge" Convention Center in Gatlinburg. Sonny sounds as good live as he does on his records.
Although, this was a Country and Western Song it was one of the select records that got air play on many of the radio stations in the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia area. Even to the City people on the East Coast this song along with Marty Robins "White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation" were popular. At that time Rock&Roll was a combination of music; Pop, Spiritual,DooWop,Blues, and Country. Anyone of them could be a hit. Ron--Highway Stars Magazine
I just LOVE that "tag" he does on the last line at the end. Did you all know that for a brief while in the early 50s, he used to play fiddle with Jim & Jesse!!
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
@ggbccb - thank you so much for sharing that personal information with us. I know you miss your husband but you have these great memories and that makes you very lucky,.
Watch Sonny's fret hand in this or any video... It's like a very precise and delicate spider working the strings. He's an amazing guitarist and singer.
This hit by Sonny James, The Southern Gentleman, went to #1 on both the Top 40 charts and the Country & Western charts. It also hit #11 in the United Kingdom. It would finish at #8 for the year, 1957. Who will be #1? Stay tuned.
@tlmorgan56 There are more and more young people who enjoy that great old music. I hear it from 13, 14 year old boys and girls. And I was born in 1983, and I LOVE the old music and can't stand the new stuff that they do today...
One of the few songs I could sing completely through as a little kid. Had no idea what the lyrics meant...but that did not matter at all! I just loved to sing along with this man...still do. Thank you, Sonny. You must have been a good teacher. :-)
@ggbccb - thank you for sharing this. It's amazing that you look up all the songs of Sonny James and others like him from this time and you see stories like yours. Shows you how important good music can be in our lives.
I had the honor of meeting Sonny James a few days ago, and he definitely lives up to the title of "The Southern Gentleman"! Visit ClassicCountryCafe for an article about my experience with Sonny James, and a ton of great videos and articles featuring more legends of traditional and classic country music!
Hi Terry, Glad you enjoy the old stuff. Back then was when Country was country...I guess you have to be around our age to enjoy the great classic country....Thanks for your comments.....Your friend Terry....
I was 2 and a half years old when this was top of the charts and I'm pretty sure it's the first song that registered in my young developing consciousness. Even though I have only just read the lyrics for the first time I could probably have remembered most of the words
I've always tried to play like my two heroes...Sonny James and Lester Flatt...makes for some odd flat picking...and now that I'm 50 I still haven't got it right
Here's another song about us. Only now it's matured & grown. Hope you enjoy it. I still love you. I have to check an email you just sent me. Your lady, Carol Ann
I'm 16, and with all the crap music being produced today, I'm extremely grateful that my dad made us grow up with music like this, and his favorite, Johnny Cash. I'll always love these old classics better than today's music.
My grandmother "MawMaw Joyce" loved this song. She died almost two years ago and it still hurts me to be living in this world without her. I was her first grandchild so we had a special bond and a very close relationship. I always knew she loved this song. Cherish your parents and grandparents while you still can. When they are gone you will miss them more than any words could express.
There's no comparison between the classic country and the newer country. Back then, the music was just exceptional. This song is an example of how perfect and timeless it truly was. Thanks for sharing.
Cried many tears to this song back in 1957, my husband of six months got drafted into the army.Brings back great memories . We were together for 37 years when God decided he needed him more than me. He has been gone for 25 years and I miss him as much now as I did the day he died
+Judith Jones - My heart goes out to you. This was one of my Dad's favorites. He passed in 2010. Class of 1956!!!!!!!!
Judith Jones respect for you and your husband. God bless you
I know how you feel Judith...we had just gotten married when this song came out and it was our song until the day he died...10 years ago. He sang country music himself (very good, use to have his own show on radio) and when I hear it I cry too. God Bless them both.
I know Judith,,,,I met my husband in 1956 and we were married that year. He was in the AF. He died 11 years ago and he was such a wonderful man and I miss him so very much. God Bless you....
My heart goes out to you, dear lady. Just treasure the memories the both of you had together always. ☺️💐
This guy had SIXTEEN consecutive #1 hits in four years, from 1967-71. But name anyone under 60 who has heard of him.
Me, I'm his cousin 😂
A caravan holiday in deganwy N Wales. On the radio every day, great memories, I was 9. 👌🏻
I am not around your age. I am 21, however I love the 50s and 60s Rock N Roll such as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson, the Classic Country such as Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, the bluesmen like Ray Charles and BB King, and Jazz like Louis Armstrong, and Bluegrass like Flatt And Scruggs, Stanley Brothers and Bill Monroe.
On this day in 1957 {January 20th} Sonny James performed "Young Love" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Three weeks earlier on December 29th, 1956 it entered Billlboard's Most Played by Jocks chart; and on February 9th it peaked at #1 {for 1 week} and spent 21 weeks on the Top 100
And on February 2nd it reached #1 {for 9 weeks} on Billboard's C&W Best Sellers chart
R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1934} and the 'Southern Gentleman' turns 84 years old on May 1st {May he have many more}
YOUR FIRST LOVE LIVES IN YOUR HEART FOREVER
So many memories of youth and family are connected to this song....my mom had this single and whenever she played it I reacted in a big way for a small child. I didn't know what Country music was and I thought all music was music. Radio was like that back then, plenty of room for all kinds of styles.
you have reason! not only for you! many people h've enjoyed this simple and wonderful song!!!
What a talent! Sonny James ranks among the greatest country artists of all time.
My husband and I were fortunate enough to see him in Portland, Maine many, many years ago. He was a great singer and very talented. Why can't they make country music like this nowadays?
A #1 hit by The Southern Gentleman himself and the twelveth #1 C&W hit in the Rock Era.
Rest in Peace, Sonny James. Thanks for all the wonderful music.
Thanks for the wonderful memories. This is PURE COUNTRY at it's best!!!!!!
RIP Sonny James. One of my favorites even before I reached my teens
RIP Sonny. One of my favourite CW songs
Sonny James had some of the best backup singers.
I recall hearing this song when I was a little boy. I still love it today. I sorrow at your loss. My wife and I started dating at age 16 in the 60's our song is "Never My Love" by the Association.
Best of wishes and love your memories
This song always bring back good feeling of my child hood. My elders alway play country music.
To you my "Young Love." It's a beautiful song, thank you Sonny James!
Sonny's version is so much better than Tab Hunter's! I have been a Sonny James fan for many years and I was fortunate to see him perform live back during the 70's at the "Four Season's Motor Lodge" Convention Center in Gatlinburg. Sonny sounds as good live as he does on his records.
This song is one of the top ten in the rock era. Great.
Although, this was a Country and Western Song it was one of the select records that got air play on many of the radio stations in the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia area. Even to the City people on the East Coast this song along with Marty Robins "White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation" were popular. At that time Rock&Roll was a combination of music; Pop, Spiritual,DooWop,Blues, and Country. Anyone of them could be a hit. Ron--Highway Stars Magazine
I just LOVE that "tag" he does on the last line at the end.
Did you all know that for a brief while in the early 50s, he used to play fiddle with Jim & Jesse!!
I wish music could be like this.
Standing the test of time, still one of the greatest rock ballad love songs ever.
RIP SONNY YOUR MUSIC 🎶 LIVES ON.
Listened to Sonny James in my childhood days and always loved his songs. His house was right next door to my grandparents in Hackleburg, AL.
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
Love the acoustic guitar sound.
@ggbccb - thank you so much for sharing that personal information with us. I know you miss your husband but you have these great memories and that makes you very lucky,.
one of the very best !!!!!!!!!!!!! of all time
Im 76 years old now ....this song in my heart all the time
What an awesome tune, I love the oldies I grew up listening to this stuff. These are real singers not ones that need technology to sound god.
Thanks for sharing love Sonny James songs .
Great song and great singer.
Watch Sonny's fret hand in this or any video... It's like a very precise and delicate spider working the strings. He's an amazing guitarist and singer.
This hit by Sonny James, The Southern Gentleman, went to #1 on both the Top 40 charts and the Country & Western charts. It also hit #11 in the United Kingdom. It would finish at #8 for the year, 1957. Who will be #1? Stay tuned.
Wow so beautiful ❤
fine song sung with such clarity and feeling :)
@tlmorgan56
There are more and more young people who enjoy that great old music. I hear it from 13, 14 year old boys and girls. And I was born in 1983, and I LOVE the old music and can't stand the new stuff that they do today...
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I had to listen to it again lets me go way back thank you darling
One of the few songs I could sing completely through as a little kid. Had no idea what the lyrics meant...but that did not matter at all! I just loved to sing along with this man...still do. Thank you, Sonny. You must have been a good teacher. :-)
Love Sonny James music. That's all I can say.
I absolutely adore this song!
Makes for good memories.
@ggbccb - thank you for sharing this. It's amazing that you look up all the songs of Sonny James and others like him from this time and you see stories like yours. Shows you how important good music can be in our lives.
Heard this song on a Time Life commercial and had to hear it all. Being only 21 I have to say that this song is terrific.
Ahhhh, like my youth, it didn't last long enough, thanks.
I had the honor of meeting Sonny James a few days ago, and he definitely lives up to the title of "The Southern Gentleman"! Visit ClassicCountryCafe for an article about my experience with Sonny James, and a ton of great videos and articles featuring more legends of traditional and classic country music!
Hi Terry, Glad you enjoy the old stuff. Back then was when Country was country...I guess you have to be around our age to enjoy the great classic country....Thanks for your comments.....Your friend Terry....
@Swan1947 Wikipedia says he is 81, lives in Nashville, Tn with his wife, & is retired since 1983 after 30 yrs.
This is a wonderful song.She Knew 35 years ago. Domingos Zambrette, rest in peace.
ty ty my best girl frien in the 60s loved him and I SEE WHJY
Beautiful song! Especially when you hear it on an old jukebox. I did so recently and was blown away.
love this song
I was 2 and a half years old when this was top of the charts and I'm pretty sure it's the first song that registered in my young developing consciousness. Even though I have only just read the lyrics for the first time I could probably have remembered most of the words
AWesome!!
this takes me back to where I always want to be....
That man can sing.
Terry,
That's back when we had really good music. I really like your video selection. Keep those Great videos coming.
Thanks for the memories....love it!
Thanks for this video, it's from my teenage years and is just great.
He was my first young love and I Still love him!
Another one of the greatest songs of ALL time.Before robots took over Radio stations.
Beautifull song from sonny James
Thank you
Ladycharmable
Happy Birthday Sonny
RIP..Sonny James.~B: May 01, 1929 ~ D.Feb 22, 2016..
man its amazing that all the great classic singers r now finally passing away it's very sad but their music is never forgotten.
I love this song so very, very much!!! :)
Real Music........
Brilliant
Play in heaven Sonny
they don't make such lovely songs anymore
His version is the best!
Maybe best country tune ever
Never concidered is as couutry song, maybe it's too sweet :) MAGNIFICENT VERSION !
golden oldies luv those music i think i have it from my old man
Wish someone would post "It's the Little Things" by Sonny James.
One of my Dad's favorites...
Young looooooooooooove
The Southern Gentleman, Sonny James, from Hackleburg, Ala.
he seems like the sweetest guy ever :)
Greaat song...
Good morning sonny
man i know the feeling almost painful for days gone bye with fond memories
I love it !
@standingontruth1 I guess God does love country music.
dam right shakimdo totaly agree.
thanks to UA-cam: Young Love - so much memory!!
Amen to that comment
Too to right / beautiful
Great
I've always tried to play like my two heroes...Sonny James and Lester Flatt...makes for some odd flat picking...and now that I'm 50 I still haven't got it right
I agree, the new country does not sound like real country.! There is very very few I like.
Speaking of firsts, this was my first learned guitar lesson song.
Here's another song about us. Only now it's matured & grown. Hope you enjoy it. I still love you. I have to check an email you just sent me. Your lady, Carol Ann
People who can play an instrument,and sing in tune-whatever next!
+Andrew Pollock Truly a foreign concept to a lot of today's so-called "recording artists" indeed...
i love this song♥ :) 6-4-10