He first became famous as a house singer on the television series Shindig! from 1964 to 1966. For several years, he tried to record singles and break out into the music industry, but he did not have much luck until he earned a role as a bashful, stammering logger on the television series Here Come the Brides.
In 1969, his first gold single, "Little Woman", became popular, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spending nine weeks in the top 20, effectively cementing his status as a performer popular with teenage girls. His other hits were "Julie (Do Ya Love Me)", "Easy Come, Easy Go", "Jennifer" , "La La La" and "The Drum" (written by Alan O'Day).
In 1971, after a high-rated appearance on The Partridge Family, he was given his own show on ABC, called Getting Together. The show was up against All in the Family on Saturday nights and due to the tough competition, the show was canceled after just thirteen episodes. However, both the television series and the hit theme song of the same name landed a number of cover stories on teenage magazines such as Tiger Beat.
In 1972, his first son was born, with another son following in 1974. Sherman guest-starred in several episodes of the Jack Webb series, Emergency!, and found a new calling. It was at this time that Sherman focused more on his personal life, eventually leaving the public spotlight. He soon volunteered with the Los Angeles Police Department, focusing on paramedic, CPR, and first aid classes. He is also a full-fledged San Bernardino County sheriff. According to Sherman, "I've been bestowed a mountain of blessings. I felt a need to start giving back." The entertainer has been given several awards for his humanitarian efforts.
Julie Do Ya Love Me?
Bobby Sherman Lyrics
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Yeah, it brings me down all right
Tossin' and turnin' and freezin' and burnin'
And cryin' all through the night
Whoa-oh
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya love me?
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya care?
Julie, Julie, will ya still be there?
We had so much fun together
I was sure that you were mine
But leavin' you, baby, is drivin' me crazy
It's got me wonderin' all the time
Whoa-oh
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya love me?
Ah, Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya care?
Julie, Julie, are ya thinkin' of me?
Julie, Julie, will ya still be there?
Honey, you cried the day I left you
Even though we knew I couldn't stay
But baby, remember, I'll be back September
But till then I'll write you every day
Whoa-oh
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya love me?
Ah, Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya care?
Come on, Julie, Julie, are ya thinkin' of me?
Julie, Julie, will ya still be there?
Oh-oh
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya love me?
Ah, Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya care?
The lyrics to Bobby Sherman's song "Julie Do Ya Love Me" are about a man who is struggling with being alone at night, and wondering if the woman he loves, Julie, still cares for him. The man is feeling sad and low because he is tossing and turning, freezing and burning, and crying through the night because he misses Julie. The chorus of the song is the man's desperate plea to Julie, asking her if she loves him, if she cares, if she's thinking of him, and if she'll still be there for him.
The man reminisces about the good times they had together and how he was sure Julie was his. However, leaving her has driven him crazy, and he wonders all the time if she still loves him. He reminds Julie that he'll be back in September but until then, he will write to her every day to keep their connection alive.
Overall, "Julie Do Ya Love Me" is a heartfelt and emotional love song about the ups and downs of a relationship, the pain of being apart, and the hope that love will conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Bein' alone at night makes me sad, girl
Feeling lonely at night makes me sad and depressed, my dear.
Yeah, it brings me down all right
It makes me feel low and unhappy, indeed.
Tossin' and turnin' and freezin' and burnin'
I am twisting and turning, feeling extremely hot and cold.
And cryin' all through the night
I am crying continuously throughout the night.
Whoa-oh
Expressing a feeling of shock or wonder.
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya love me?
Julie, Julie, Julie, are you in love with me?
Julie, Julie, Julie, do ya care?
Julie, Julie, Julie, do you even care about me?
Julie, Julie, are ya thinkin' of me?
Julie, Julie, are you thinking of me at all?
Julie, Julie, will ya still be there?
Julie, Julie, will you stay by my side?
We had so much fun together
We shared some beautiful moments and enjoyable time.
I was sure that you were mine
I thought that you were my true love and forever partner.
But leavin' you, baby, is drivin' me crazy
Leaving you, my love, is making me feel insane and confused.
It's got me wonderin' all the time
It makes me curious and uncertain all the time.
Honey, you cried the day I left you
My dear, you shed tears when I bid goodbye to you.
Even though we knew I couldn't stay
Despite the fact that we both knew I had to leave.
But baby, remember, I'll be back September
But remember, my love, I will return in September.
But till then I'll write you every day
Until then, I will keep sending you written messages every day.
Come on, Julie, Julie, are ya thinkin' of me?
Come on, Julie, Julie, tell me, are you really thinking of me?
Oh-oh
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Lyrics © FRICON MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Tom Bahler
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@sauquoit13456
Fifty years ago today on September 20th, 1970, Bobby Sherman's "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Easy Listening Top 40'* chart, for its two weeks at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "Snowbird" by Anne Murray...
At the time "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" was in it's second of three weeks at #5 on Billboard's Top 100 chart...
"Julie, Do Ya Love Me" was Bobby Sherman's second of three of his records to peak #2 on the Easy Listening chart, his two other #2 records were "Easy Come, Easy Go" for four weeks in March of 1970 and "The Drum" for two weeks in May of 1971...
Bobby Sherman, born Robert Cabot Sherman Jr., celebrated 77th birthday two months ago on July 22nd, 2020...
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Easy Listening's Top 10 on September 20th, 1970:
At #3. "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond
#4. "Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma" by the New Seekers
#5. "I (Who Have Nothing)" by Tom Jones
#6. "Joanne" by Mike Nesmith
#7. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross
#8. "It's Only Make Believe" by Glen Campbell
#9. "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters
#10. "For What It's Worth" by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
@juliekowalski8674
Bobby Sherman sang this song to me on stage at the Clio theater as a part of the teen idols tour. It was my 42 birthday Andy name is Julie. My best friend made that happen. I was caught completely off guard and was the envy of countless women in the audience. Now, at age 66, I have a copy of his 45, the tickets from that night, the promo picture of the teen idols framed in a shadow box... a gift from the same friend. Some memories you just have to remember forever.
@neeneelu3957
Wow!!! Such a wonderful memory for you - how fabulous of your friend to make this happen & sounds as if Bobby was a total mensch. I too was head-over-heels for Bobby Sherman - my first pop star crush.
@donpaladino
WAY cool, Julie
@eloiseockert9233
Lucky
One performance audience members yelling so loud Bobby ended up having a hearing problem in one of his ears!
@eloiseockert9233
@@neeneelu3957 What's a mensch?
@neeneelu3957
@@eloiseockert9233 Mensch is a Yiddish word meaning a good guy.
@davelee8961
One really great thing about him was that he was interviewed and said he knew his fans were just kids, and never wanted to do/say anything that would be uncomfortable for his fans or their parents. Modern acts could take the hint. He was an EMT for a long time after his singing career. Has always seemed like one of the nicest of people.
@user-cf7pe3qg1c
He's a solid and grounded man.
He didn't hang onto entertainment long after his prime like many.
He went on to other things and it paid off. Much better life!
@helenmary9628
Thank you for that bit of information. That's really important especially in this day and age. A really good act to follow!
@lisaosfan
Dave , I totally agree with you. I've seen him interviewed and loved him in HCTB, although I was only around 7 when it aired. But I loved to hear him sing and yes, I think that he was one of the nicest people ever in the pop and entertainment field. Thank you Bobby !!!!!!