About the song
“Little Man,” a chart-topping single by the iconic pop duo Sonny and Cher, emerged as a standout hit from their third studio album *In Case You’re In Love*, released in 1966. Following the success of their earlier hit “I Got You Babe,” “Little Man” became another significant achievement in their musical career, particularly in Europe where it reached number 1 on various singles charts.
Released during a period when the duo’s recordings were not performing as strongly in the UK, “Little Man” revitalized their chart presence across Europe. The song’s distinctive blend of Greek and gypsy musical influences resonated with audiences, contributing to its rapid popularity. Sonny and Cher’s decision to record vocals for the backing track while in London proved pivotal, leading to their biggest hit in Europe at the time.
The song’s success was further bolstered by numerous television appearances throughout Europe, which helped solidify its popularity across the continent. Additionally, Cher’s solo release of “Sunny,” competing with Bobby Hebb’s original and Georgie Fame’s cover, also contributed to their concurrent chart dominance in certain countries, with both “Little Man” and “Sunny” achieving high chart positions simultaneously.
Despite its significant European success, “Little Man” achieved more modest chart performance in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nevertheless, the song remains notable for its distinctive musical style and for revitalizing Sonny and Cher’s popularity on the international stage during the mid-1960s.
“Little Man” not only showcased Sonny and Cher’s versatility and appeal across different musical genres but also highlighted their ability to resonate with diverse audiences, marking it as a pivotal moment in their musical career and solidifying their status as enduring pop icons.
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Lyrics
Little man
When you stand by my side
Then I know I don’t have to hide from anyone
And I pray that we’ll stay just that way
‘Til the day comes along when we catch the sun
Little girl, you’re runnin’
Come catch my hand, I’m near you
Little girl, you’re singin’
Come close to me, I hear you
You’re growin’ old
My mother’s cold
Now it’s time that you learned
What it meant to be mature
There’s no such place as make believe
But when I look at your face
I’m not so sure
Little girl, you’re runnin’
Come catch my hand, I’m near you
Little girl, you’re singin’
Come close to me, I hear you
You and me is what I see
And that’s the way it’s gonna stay
And it will always be
So little man please understand
That in this world with all its land
You’re all I see
Little girl, you’re runnin’
Come catch my hand, I’m near you
Little girl, you’re singin’
Come close to me, I hear you
Little girl, you’re runnin’
Come catch my hand, I’m near you
Little girl, you’re singin’
Come close to me, I hear you