The pair first achieved fame with two hit songs in 1965, "Baby Don't Go" and "I Got You Babe". "I Got You Babe" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became, according to AllMusic's Bruce Eder, "one of the biggest-selling and most beloved pop/rock hits of the mid-'60s"; Rolling Stone magazine listed it among "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2003.
Signing with Atco/Atlantic Records, they released three studio albums in the late 1960s, as well as the soundtrack recordings for two unsuccessful movies, Good Times and Chastity, with Cher contributing vocals to one cut, "Chastity's Song (Band of Thieves)". In 1972, after three years of silence, the couple returned to the studio and released two other albums under the MCA/Kapp Records label.
In the 1970s, they also positioned themselves as media personalities with two top ten TV shows in the US, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Sonny and Cher Show. The couple's career as a duo ended in 1975 following their divorce. In the decade they spent together, Sonny and Cher were nominated for two Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million records worldwide.
Author Joseph Murrells described Sonny & Cher as "part of the leading exponents of the rock-folk-message type of song, a hybrid combining the best and instrumentation of rock music with folk lyric and often lyrics of protest." Rolling Stone magazine ranked them No. 18 on its list of the 20 Greatest Duos of All Time.
Performing under her first name, Cher went on to a highly successful career as a solo singer and actress, while Sonny Bono was eventually elected to Congress as a Republican U.S. Representative from California. The two performers were inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998, following Sonny's death in a skiing accident.
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It's The Little Things
Sonny & Cher Lyrics
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That make the girls all sigh
And they never turn their heads
And look when you walk by
But baby that's okay I love you anyway
And I never change or rearrange you
So stay that way
Cause it's the little things that mean a lot
It's what you are not what you got
Call my name and I'll come running
Look at me and the clouds start sunning
Hold my hand and you got me going
Kiss my lips and my mind starts going
We got a thing that won't stop cooking
You turn me on just by looking
You can make me strong just by sighing
You can break my heart just by crying
You're not the smartest man that I ever met
And every word you ever said I won't forget
And so I guess that's why until the day I die
When you're bad and make me sad
You're still my guy
Sonny and Cher’s song "It's the Little Things" expresses the idea that the most important aspects of a relationship are not the superficial things but of the little things that show love and affection towards each other. In contrast to the conventional idea of attractiveness and wealth, the song emphasizes the significance of simple and genuine gestures that can mean a lot to a partner. The lyrics tell the listeners that they don't have to be perfect to be loved and appreciated by someone. The singer reassures her lover that she loves him as he is, not for his looks or his intelligence, but for his character, and that she fully accepts him with all his flaws and imperfections.
The song also highlights the emotional power of ordinary moments spent together with a loved one that can trigger special feelings between two people. The chorus, “It's the little things that mean a lot, it's what you are not what you got” emphasizes that it's the little things, like calling out your name, looking at each other, holding hands, or sharing a kiss, that strengthen the bond of love that they share. These little things create a sense of warmth and comfort in the relationship, which is all they need to be happy. The singer believes that even the simple act of sighing from her partner can make her strong, and just by crying, he can break her heart.
The song’s message resonated with many people when it was released in 1965, and it continues to be an anthem for simple love that values authenticity, intimacy, and mutual respect. Its popularity also helped to establish Sonny and Cher as a popular singing duo at the time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not the kind of guy
You don't fit into the usual male stereotypes
That make the girls all sigh
You don't have the looks that make girls swoon
And they never turn their heads
You don't catch the attention of others just by walking by
And look when you walk by
People don't stare at you when you pass by
But baby that's okay I love you anyway
Despite all of the above, I still love you just the way you are
And I never change or rearrange you
I wouldn't want you to change for me
So stay that way
Just keep being yourself
Cause it's the little things that mean a lot
Small gestures and actions are what matter most
It's what you are not what you got
I love you for who you are, not what you have
Call my name and I'll come running
I'll always be there for you when you need me
Look at me and the clouds start sunning
Just by looking at me, you brighten up my day
Hold my hand and you got me going
Just by holding my hand, you make me feel complete
Kiss my lips and my mind starts going
A simple kiss from you can send my mind racing with emotion
We got a thing that won't stop cooking
Our love is always growing and evolving
You turn me on just by looking
Your mere presence ignites a fire within me
You can make me strong just by sighing
Even your sighs have the power to make me feel stronger
You can break my heart just by crying
Your tears can hurt me deeply
You're not the smartest man that I ever met
You may not be the most intelligent person, but that's okay
And every word you ever said I won't forget
Your words, no matter how simple or silly, are always memorable to me
And so I guess that's why until the day I die
For all the reasons above, I will love you forever
When you're bad and make me sad
Even when you make mistakes and hurt me, I still love you
You're still my guy
And I will always be by your side
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
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@bennyhygum9281
And this is THE version!
@judykaplowe9289
my favorite tune by them!
@unclebillmusic
YES , THIS IS THE BEST VERSION !!!, EVEN WITH IT'S IMPERFECTIONS, WHICH WAS SOMEHOW ON THIS ALBUM !! I EXCHANGED 2 LP'S AND HAD TO SETTLE ON THE THIRD ONE !
@chreynest
sonny takes on his employer phil spector with the wall-of-sound type instrumental track here