About the song
“Young Girl” is a song written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by American pop group Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. It was released in November 1967 as the second single from their debut album, “Woman, Woman”. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in February 1968 and spent three weeks at the top. It also reached number one in Canada and Australia.
The song is a ballad about a young man who is in love with a girl who is too young for him. He sings about how he knows that their love is forbidden, but he can’t help himself. The song’s catchy melody and plaintive lyrics made it a hit with listeners of all ages.
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap were a pop group formed in Yakima, Washington, in 1965. The group consisted of Gary Puckett (lead vocals), Kerry Chater (guitar), Dwight Bement (bass), and Gary ‘Sandy’ Sasner (drums). The group’s name was inspired by the fact that they were all from the Pacific Northwest and that they had a union of different musical talents.
The group signed with Columbia Records in 1967 and released their debut album, “Woman, Woman”, later that year. The album was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Young Girl” and “Woman, Woman”. The group followed up their debut album with “The Union Gap” in 1968 and “Gary Puckett & The Union Gap” in 1969.
The group disbanded in 1970, but they reunited in the 1980s and continue to perform occasionally. Gary Puckett continues to tour as a solo artist.
“Young Girl” is a classic pop song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a song about the power of young love, and it captures the innocence and excitement of youth. Gary Puckett’s soulful vocals and the song’s lush orchestration make it a timeless classic.
Some additional information about the song:
- The song was inspired by Jerry Fuller’s daughter, who was 12 years old at the time.
- The song was originally recorded by The Beatles, but it was rejected by their record label.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Donny Osmond, Michael Jackson, and Taylor Swift.
- The song was used in the soundtrack of the 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption”.
Here are some interesting facts about Gary Puckett & The Union Gap:
- The group was the first American pop group to have their first two singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The group sold over 10 million records worldwide.
- Gary Puckett was inducted into the Washington Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
I hope you enjoyed this introduction to the song “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
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Lyrics
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
Woah, oh, oh
Young girl
Get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
You’d better run, girl
You’re much too young, girl
Beneath your perfume and make-up
You’re just a baby in disguise
And though you know
That it’s wrong to be
Alone with me
That ‘come on’ look is in your eyes
Woah, oh, oh
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
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
Woah, oh, oh
Young girl
Get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
You’d better run, girl
You’re much too young, girl
Young girl
Get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
You’d better run, girl
You’re much too young, girl
Young girl