The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet (formed in 1952 - Toronto, Onta… Read Full Bio ↴The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet (formed in 1952 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide. They named themselves after the popular crew cut haircut, one of the first connections made between pop music and hairstyle. While the crew-cut hair style came as a result of the name change, the original intent was that the name crew-cuts denoted the music they sang (pop) as opposed to Longhair (classical). They were most famous for their recording of The Chords "Sh-Boom."

The group moved from Mercury to RCA Records in 1958 and eventually broke up in 1964, but they all moved to the U.S. and reunited in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1977. In the 1990s they were inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame. In recent years, the three remaining members have appeared on a PBS special filmed in Atlantic City's Trump's Taj Mahal. The program. "Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop" continues to air as part of the fund raising efforts for the Public Broadcasting System.

The Crew-Cuts were

* Rudi Maugeri (January 21, 1931 - May 7, 2004) (baritone)
* John Perkins (born August 28, 1931) (lead)
* Ray Perkins (born November 28, 1932) (bass) (John Perkins' brother)
* Pat Barrett (born September 15, 1933) (1st or high tenor)

Young Love
The Crew Cuts Lyrics

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Young Love

-Artist: Tab Hunter
-the # 22 song of the 1955-1959 rock era
-was # 1 for 6 weeks in 1957
-Words and Music by Carole Joyner and Ric Cartey
- Sonny James' competing version also hit # 1 and The Crew-Cuts' hit # 17

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

Transcribed by Robin Hood

Overall Meaning

The Crew Cuts's song 'Young Love' is an ode to first love and the passion that comes with it. The opening lines state the age-old belief that every boy and girl has one true love in the world, and the singer declares that they have found theirs. The song goes on to describe the overwhelming feeling of the heavenly touch of one's lover and the sense that nobody else could ever take their place in the singer's heart. The chorus repeats the idea of young love and first love, emphasizing the importance and sincerity of this feeling.

The second stanza further highlights the deep emotion and devotion that comes with experiencing this type of love. A single kiss is enough to confirm the reality of the love they share, and they vow to never love another. The chorus repeats, celebrating the beauty and significance of young love.

Line by Line Meaning

They say for every boy and girl
It is said that there is one true love for everyone

There's just one love in this whole world
Out of all the people in the world, there is only one true love

And I know I've found mine
I have found my true love

The heavenly touch of your embrace
Your embrace feels like heaven

Tells me no one could take your place
I know that no one else could replace you

Ever in my heart
You will always be in my heart

Just one kiss from your sweet lips
A kiss from you is enough to show me your true love

Will tell me that your love is real
Your kiss is a sign of your real love for me

And I can feel that it's true
I can feel that your love is genuine

We will vow to one another
We promise each other

There will never be another
That there will never be anyone else

Love for you or for me
That we will always love each other

Young love (young love), first love (first love)
Our love is young and our first love

Filled with true devotion
We are devoted to each other

Young love (young love), our love (first love)
Our love is young and our first love

We share with deep emotion
We share our love with intense feelings

Writer(s): Carole Joyner, Harvey Jay Mason, Ric Cartey, Keri Lynn Hilson Copyright: T & Me Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, Zella Music, Keriokey Music, Universal Music Corp.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Derrick Bridges

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All comments from YouTube:

clarence fender

11y↑4

I've only heard Sonny James and Tab Hunter's versions I really like the Crew Cuts! Thanks for posting!

Michael Glickman

9y↑1

Fun fact, the conductor of this song, David Carroll, had two hit versions of the same song, "Melody of Love", one as an instrumental and the other featuring narration from Paul Tremaine.

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Michael Glickman

Caroline Reed

11y↑5

This was nice. I like the crew cuts. Does anyone have any other 40s-50s music suggestions? If love to know more:)
I love Piaf

Mr. badass

9y↑3

the Beverly brothers all I have to do is dream

Mr. badass

everly*

Babyinatrenchcoat

7y↑1

Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers if you like old country/western music. Elvis Presley, that's personally not my style though. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, Doris Day, Bing Crosby - those are my favorites. If you want specific song suggestions by these singers, let me know!

Richard

6y↑3

The ink spots!

Derrick Bridges

BigLikeTheSun

12y↑6

i'm beginning to hate myself. im 25, and i've never had a girl friend. I was homeschooled up until college,and i've moved from town to town. I can't believe I have no idea what it's like to be in love. I guess I can listen to songs like this and just dream.

Grosvner Mcaffrey

4y↑2

Me neither I never had a woman but know that as long as you live and breath you will find someone and perseverance is your best friend I'm still holding out but I know I'll find her

ShaNaNa's Strongest Soldier

4y↑1

I hear you guys :)

hey siri tell me a cool profile name

3y↑2

8 years later bro… how’s it goin

Francis Alan Wormald

8y↑1

Tab Hunter was not a great musical talent..but for this 15 yr old in love his version also had a poignancy of time and place...Simple ditty at rite time for many...

clarence fender

8y↑8

My young love also was my first and last love.

hey siri tell me a cool profile name

3y↑1

still true after 4 years?

TheSteamtramman

13y

I remember the furore and publicity over Elvis. Two of us Pilot Officers were ambling along when a Warrant Officer 1 started screaming. When he got closer he said very sarcastically to my 'oppo' "sorry sir, couldn't see your uniform for the hair". It was long and that was a lovely put-down. Needless to say it was round the Mess in a minute. He joined us crew cut crew! Love your pretty girl signature illustration.

TheSteamtramman

13y↑1

Quite a pleasant recording altho I still like the Sonny James version best! Was Tab Hunter real? Too clean and pretty for us. Where are the Crew Cuts crew cuts? Popular in the military world as no one could say 'your 'air is too long, Mister.....'

CatsPjamas1

12y↑1

That's what I did, and continue to do. I didn't have a girlfriend by 25 either, and although I've dated a few girls since then and made some friends, I've never met the girl meant for me and probably never will. So I know how you feel. There is no decent place to meet anyone here either. I just feel that love has passed me by, so I can only experience it in my dreams and imagination.

CatsPjamas1

13y

@TheSteamtramman Thanks! I like it too, I searched for awhile until I found it.

CatsPjamas1

13y

@TheSteamtramman Well, they usually had crew cuts! Very popular in the army indeed. Remember when they game Elvis a crew cut when he got drafted?

Larry Fine

5y↑1

The last big band group.

Paul Joseph

This is too mainstream pop to be a hit. Wonder if they did another take? Stranded in the jungle with my young love. Get put in goal for thiatvtoday.mRic Cartey penned a dollar bringer

Bob Suffolk

9y↑3

should only listen to Sonny James sing this song

tdillard

bob medford I agree with that. Have you heard Tab Hunter's version? I listened to it once, it about burned my ears off, it was so bad!

mrob75

Hi "tdillard"...Might have burned your ears off, but Tab's version burned a whole right through his pocket all the way to the bank...$ ! Tab knocked "Elvis" out of the # 1 spot with his version of "Young Love".