So This Is Love- The Castells

This was a featured song on their album called The Very Best of The Castells, along with their hit song Sacred. The members of the group are Bob Ussery, Tom Hicks, Joe Kelly, Chuck Girard. I think the 45 release was 1962. This group has great harmony

[@sharonwatts1648]

My husband and I are going on 77…this was our song in 1962…still is our song in 2022. We are truly blessed!!

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

Yes miss Sharon, you are both truly blessed, and continue to be for a long time.

[@skeeterblanton5226]

This song is meant to be shared between 2 people who really love each other......God bless you........

[@CoralAtlas]

born 9/6/1945 … oh YEHHH

[@stevevilinsky7464]

LIKE YOUR EVERLASTING RELATIONSHIP,TIMELESS MUSIC ALWAYS STANDS THE TEST OF TIME.

[@Sharon-o9g7j]

It was mine and husband song he pass away

[@scuzzydirtbag]

It's a bit like discovering gold when you run across a song you missed fifty years ago. This is one of those! Fantastic!

[@jforman4406]

Agreed. Castells' other hit "Sacred" is equally something to behold.

[@dianeashworth2311]

We all were so young and we all had “our song”. Now most of us are gone but we who are left are left with their memories and our own.

[@krbwjbarry]

Folks, it just doesn't get any better than this outstanding love song. Truly the epitome of harmony. Provides timeless enjoyment.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

It still give me chills all these years on..............................................a time when life was beautiful and dreams were there for the taking.

[@588158]

well said and poetically too

[@skeeterblanton5226]

Beautifully said....

[@rmk1960]

Chuck Girard does such a good job as lead singer. Music like this is so uplifting in these times. Thanks Chuck and to all the Castells for recording this and so manyh other fine songs.

[@carolynmolash5568]

harmony and voices beyond imagination Gorgeous is every aspect. This the 50's and it will never be forgotten cause of groups like the Castells.

[@skeeterblanton5226]

You said it perfectly

[@user-z6p4c]

yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together.. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia

[@dustinfrancisblue31]

Chuck Girard sang on so many of my songs and records that have I produced! ....Couldn't have made it without his unbelievable gift!

[@MrCMarra]

So she gets in the car and there are 5 of us already in there and this song comes on right at that moment. I cant help but break into song as this is one of my all time favorites. She looks at me and I sing "So this is love". She blushes and her friend tells her "he is a singer. His songs are on the radio". She wasn't my date that night but we talked the whole night long. We have been married for 54 years and this was our wedding song. Great song? I think so.

[@toddlear9073]

Very good story

[@rickrick5041]

What were the songs?

[@tonyperrett1627]

I was a teenager in the 1950's in England and to me the music of that era is as fresh and melodic as it was then. I regret that I have only recently become aware of The Castells and consider their close-harmony to be superb. Why were they not popular in UK? I have downloaded "The Very Best of The Castells" and listening to the CD am transported back to the Golden Years of popular music. Joe Kelly - thank you.

[@sylviamartin9377]

I'm from the U.K. First heard Castells 38 years ago. Sacred - They have been my fave. group since then.

[@My01mustang]

One of the best early 60's songs. No times in history are better than the late 50's and early 60's. I am blessed to have grown up in that era.

[@georgemay2547]

You're absolutely right . The period of music from late 1950s to around 1963 was the most beautiful and melodic ever ! Research and you'll find more songs were recorded in those few years (all types) than any time before or since . We'll never see an era like that again .

[@johnluke8390]

I agree with you George. I hate to say it but, the Beatles kind of changed music - and not necessarily in a good way (although I do like some of their music).

[@EdgarPerez-gk4hw]

I wish I was living in that era I'm 13 and I hate to say it but I'm getting tired of Lil Wayne and and Justin Bieber being of this like gay swag music sucks now and I would do anything to live in that time

[@darlenea.1410]

Me too, it was the best time to be alive. The music was so romantic and loving and just makes me want to go back to my first Real Love.

[@rickrick5041]

I've always felt the music was best during the time you say. I never realised so many others fell the same. By the way, what a great song. It just gets to me.

[@Barking914]

This has to be one of the prettiest love songs of all time. Man I would fall in love with any gal passing by. Just perfect. A small window in the day of real harmony and great lyrics. Their follow up Sacred was just as GREAT. Very rare and special. Thanks boys.

[@Wolfsky9]

This is the gorgeous music I grew up to. I was in 10 grade, 2nd semester, spring of '62. --------------These 4 guys had beautiful harmony.-------The Vogues also did a great remake.,-------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@skeeterblanton5226]

Slow dancing with eyes close, smelling her perfume and in the innocence of the time hoping to steal a kiss at her front door............Best time of my life........

[@roncerelli6841]

AMEN-RON CERELLI

[@sandy5548]

You couldn’t have said it any better.

[@jimsouthern1398]

Summer, 1962. After 17 months in Japan (USAF) I'm back stateside in L.A. and wallowing in the joy of hearing good Top-40 radio again. One of the first songs I heard was the Castells "So This Is Love" and it sounded so good. Even better, about 3 months later, down in West Texas, I put on the earphones, opened the microphone, and became part of Top-40 radio, playing the hits every night. I give thanks every day that I was able to do that.

[@dianeashworth1420]

Jim Southern Thank you for your service.

[@kajr63]

My01mustang you are so right, late 50's early 60's was the best time to grow up in. Oh to go back to those days.

[@cynthia6637]

"So This is Love" 1962......Such an amazing song......The Castells sure could sing..... Beautiful.......

[@pjf654]

good one for sure.......nice.......10...++++++++

[@cynthia6637]

Yes.....This is a great song.......Thanks Peter.......

[@MustangSam]

Every once in a while a song will come to my mind out of nowhere, and this one did today. Haven't heard it for so long! What a treasure, and brings back the best memories of my life.

[@genelampman8666]

I could hear this song over and over again...............................Great harmonizing - The lead is outstanding, background singing tremendous and the instrumental is as perfect as can be. Hats off to this group and to you Ken for bringing it forward.

[@teddipaul9638]

Gene Lampman Check out Chuck Girard. He was lead singer on this and has many more great songs

[@jeanie1able]

Absolutely the most beautiful rock song ever recorded. What quality,devotion and care.

[@danielc.8875]

Cheek to cheek music from a time long gone, but not forgotten.

[@danielc.8875]

Love you baby

[@tonycevallos7513]

Ain't it something what a song can do? I'm a US Marine and grew up fighting in the streets but this song reduces me to tears thinking of my Dad and Mom and our home in the early 60's Los Angeles. They're both gone now but I knew how they loved this song. Takes me right back to our front porch back then.

[@frankmartin8471]

I was 15 and had just met a girl who took my breath away and made me fearless. Felt a way I'd never felt before. That Summer of 1962 was amazing.

[@nmvince42]

All these songs from the 50's and early 60's allow me to close my eyes and almost feel the touch of my wife's hand on my cheek. As long as I can listen to these memories, she is never gone. Miss you kid on the 10th year of your passing.

[@josephkkelly3925]

Vince this is Joe(joseph) kelly of the Castells You found the blessing of So This Is Love and that love will continue forever. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@josephkkelly3925]

Vincent Louis Vince Other songs that we did that I felt that told true love were My Miracle, The vision of You ( Chuck Girard wrote when he was sixteen) a song called I Thought You Would Like That and Make Believe Wedding are just a couple of my favorites. They may help you

[@beverlyann1887]

I remember how this song affected me the first time I heard it......such beautiful music.

[@hamiltonfurburger7767]

Yeah its a chicks song

[@suemcclellan1004]

Hamilton Furburger Yep! Us chicks bought plenty of 45 rpm vinyl records : I believe they cost 49 cents in the early 60s. Lol.

[@MelloKings]

Trees Lounge brought me here …Brings me back to my youth music was everywhere around me in the late 50s and 60s …My uncle was in the jukebox business,and the garage in the back was a museum of 45s …Had 3 older female cousins and my uncle would set up a jukebox on the patio“😮So this is Love “ ..So thanks for the video of such a classic and beautiful song 🎵 I’m back in NY 1960 😊

[@LynnDavisHathaway]

This is one of those songs that makes me cry. Nothing like it. Thanks for the memories.

[@Nostalgiafor65]

If you could explain love to someone, help them to feel the truest sensation of it - this tune defines the deepest pleasure of life’s greatest gift.

[@retroguy42ike]

This was the song my daughter pick for the father/daughter dance at her wedding! What a great song with wonderful memories.

[@njva17420]

So good to hear this song again after so many years.

[@davidmooremoore8748]

Just sitting here reminiscing today is my father's birthday John Toliver moore quote from Jimmy Dean a big big man reminiscence listen to the Cascades thank you so much for your good music and making this Sunday happy tranquil impossible God bless you Cascades

[@ryan9570]

the fact that this song is so loved and remembered more than 50 years later says a lot! Do you think anyone 50 years from now will remember singers like Li'l Wayne and Iggy Azalea?

[@BIGTOM9009]

Montclair HS So Cal 1962. Graduated in 65. Drove around and listened to this song with my gal. Viet Nam war had started and I went in 66. Got to hear this song a lot on the armed forces radio I Also loved "To Sir With Love" and also Smokey Robinson "Second That Emotion".

[@ChuckWroste]

This song was still heard on the radio when I returned to the U.S.A. after a 17 month tour with the USAF in Japan. What a wonderful summer that was in 1962. Before it was over, I had landed my first radio DJ gig at a station in Texas and for a 20 YO music lover, that was as good as I could get. Hearing this song brings back the joy of those days

[@everettlucas4236]

Absolutely beautiful. Brings back many memories from '62 & 3.

[@billyoung4089]

If anyone is from Pgh, PA, and is class of 65, 6, 7, 8, there was a guy, Terry Lee. Radio. Music For Young Lovers. Played this song many times. Along with the best music like it. I knew Terry. RIP. Played my requests. Going out to my friend Bill in Houston. I'm from Pgh. Maybe it was OH My Angel or others. I loved that guy. Listening to him was exactly what was listened to by anyone who loved these sounds and there were 1000s. Unreal times and music. I have many, many 45s. Best music of our times. ❤❤❤

[@kcbill54]

This has to be one of the best songs from the early 60's, and a fine band they were indeed.

[@ronzo55]

Such a beautiful song sung by a great group. But nothing today passes for music like this.

[@kingreaperx1]

I work for Amazon CS and a customer called me I solve the problem and while speaking with him I realized he has this album in his orders so then he said that's my music you are speaking with Joseph (Joe) from The Castells so now I'm here enjoying his music.

[@chocolatcats]

+Diego Vargas that's magnificent

[@josephkkelly3925]

+Diego Vargas I just now saw you Message I am so happy that you like that mushy romantic music Life was so good at that time

[@blueyedKSGirl]

What an era these types of songs were made. Magical.

[@carldevere8345]

High School in the Southern California Hi-Desert in 62: Sweet memories of this song.

[@timliddell908]

+Carl DeVere Hi Carl ... Canoga Park H.S., San Fernando Valley, class of 1963. Now living in Joshua Tree, also the Hi-Desert.

[@chocolatcats]

+Tim Liddell Loara High in Anaheim...

[@barbaracowell7948]

keri caye .

[@kernriver1967]

Kern Valley High..

[@dattea6458]

All of these groups were at the very pinnacle of their singing voices as they were 16 to 22 to 25 years old. That is what makes the music so great.

[@wfbjwb1963]

Such great soothing harmony.Easy song to listen to more than just once.Brings back great memories.

[@davidmooremoore8748]

I can stay indoors forever quarantine what's that long as I got my oldies the castells God bless you guys man you guys keep me going baby boomers listen to some oldies it feels good I'm right home thank you castiel's for all this lovely music you giving us God bless you

[@eddiesimms9301]

Ahhh.... another one of my favorites from that era. Even though I was a 4yr old little boy in '62, my Mom had a lot of music from that time, she has since passed away from this life and into the Bosom of ABRAHAM she now rest. I WISHED I had told her just how much I APPRECIATED her for playing this type of music because I came to enjoy listening to it because it's TIMELESS......IT NEVER GETS OLD.

[@nmvince42]

The memories this brings back. We were so young, so innocent. Dancing with a girl who later became my wife of 37 years till she passed away 9 years ago. Can still feel her face on mine while we slow danced to this. Thank you.

[@ChuckWroste]

"So This Is Love" first showed up on the Billboard Hot 100 April 14, 1962. It peaked at #21. Such a beautiful song!

[@marieslater4804]

I never heard this song before, I was looking for Sacred and I decided to listen to a few others by the castells, Love love love this song. Close my eyes and go back in time to a easier and happier time of my life. Beautiful Song,

[@brucew44guns]

Upon thinking about it, these guys had talent a lot like the 4 Lads, so much in harmony with each other.

[@billr5532]

Sound much like the Lettermen--luv them both.

[@njva17420]

Yes, and also the 4 Freshmen and other quartets.

[@jasper007s5]

San Bernardino HS, class of 67. one great song. Luv it. Thanks.

[@darlenea.1410]

This is such a pretty song to sing to the one you love with all your heart. I loved Johnny 56 years ago in 1963 he too loved me. It is the way love should be for those in deep love.

[@kenzeetwo]

God’s love for us is the deepest and greatest because it doesn’t depend on who you are, what you look like, or how much money you have. He loves us so much that he had his only Son die for us. John 3:16 For God so LOVED the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@darlenea.1410]

@@kenzeetwo You are so right. He is the only one anyone can depend on in our lives. Thanks for reminding me.

[@jmrodas9]

I had not listened this song before, it was one of those I missed, when I was in my Junior Year in High School. It is a very good song which describes how we feel when we fall in love for the first time. I only used to listen Sacred by this same group, and liked it. Now I have listened it, I shall do so frequently.

[@blueyedKSGirl]

One of my favorite songs. Beautiful words, beautiful voices. Thanks for posting it. I could listen to this song over and over again.

[@larryburton9369]

Such beautiful melody music thank you

[@jimmig8542]

very under appreciated group who made fantastic songs.

[@jonathanstewart632]

Bonnie, these guys sound like angels, such beautiful harmonies, glad finally heard it.

[@peterraccio255]

I want to return to the good ole days, when the music was GREAT!

[@Tony-DWK-56]

Never heard this beautiful melody before. I bet those guys enjoyed every minute rehearsing and recording this gem. Thanks for sharing.

[@CHECKMATEJASPER]

I just don't think that music can get any better than this. Great !!

[@dannovack1364]

I found this one in 1968. One of the greatest love songs of all time!

[@brennix2854]

I'm a 72 child but a guy would enchant me with this

[@darlenea.1410]

This is a song that reminds me of my first Real True Love. Never got over him. What a guy.

[@florencewagner9552]

Same here. Still love him and it's been 45 yrs.

[@jamespavlecich5848]

Calling this one of the most beautifull songs ever isnt a stretch. Its an amazing listen

[@rickrick5041]

So why'd you cheat on him? I heard all about it

[@rickrick5041]

@@florencewagner9552 What happened Jezebel?

[@darlenea.1410]

I never cheated on him. He stopped com I g to see me. Never called again and never took my calls. For months so I and my family thought he just dumped me and if never see him again. I cried all the time. There was this guy I stayed away from for over a year that chased me. My sister talked me into dating him. So I did he seemed nice enough and gave him a try. But that beautiful feeling wasn't there for him and my intuition about him was right. I shouldn't have gone with him as I was just a bet he won that he made with his friend that he could get me to go with him. I was only 15 and not much experience with the games people play. Its life. My big mistake

[@chrisdenton4835]

such a beautiful song from back when music was music thanks for posting

[@chocolatcats]

OH I LOVE THIS GROUPS TWO SONGS, this one and "Sacred." Its heartbreaking and magnificent at the same time..what memories. I lived each day of the 60s and these songs were always on the radio. Like April Black below, its true, anyone under 40 TODAY could/should sing this tune just because....bring something back to life from the days of REAL MUSIC...but its not going to happen... I wish a man loved me like this song.................just once. Oh Paul...

[@manospetridis1935]

+keri caye Funny but I use the exact same term to decribe rap here in Baltimore maryland, LOL!! Best regards

[@chocolatcats]

+Manos Petridis That's funny...Merry Christmas....

[@douglasstalker1688]

kids of today miss so much.

[@dianeashworth2311]

I’m 80 years old and I just found my true love! This is the second time around for both of us and we’ll be married in three weeks. I only wish I had met him sooner so I could have loved him longer. Yes, this truly is Paradise!

[@douglasphilippa5554]

Heard this playing in Stop & Shop and I stopped dead in my tracks and started sing it out loud!

[@jessefoster2832]

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER SHALL BELIEVETH UNTO HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE JOHN 3:16

[@dennisboyd1712]

AMEN, Real Love the Love Of Our Heavenly Father

[@elisa412]

George Grant ~ Lead singer passed away .....Always loved this song ...thank you for sharing

[@Magmen67]

+Elisa Martin This is not that group. George sang with Castelles a Philadelphia that recorded in the early to mid 50's

[@davidmooremoore8748]

You know we were really blessed to have all these gifted entertainers to sing for us and give us all this good music man you know I feel so good when I listen to this music man it brings back so much good memories and I love you so much you know thank you so much Cascades forgiveness all this good music man thank you so much God bless you

[@cynthia6637]

GREAT SONG .... WHAT A FANTASTIC LOVE SONG.. FOR SURE

[@georgephinn822]

Such a Beautiful Song - They don’t make them like this anymore - The late 50’s and the entire 60’s gave us the Best Songs - and the 70’s too. Let Us Enjoy the Best Years Of Our Lives in these songs. Memorial are made of this - yes they are. Enjoy

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

One of my all time favorites.

[@marypiacentini5044]

This song really makes me fall in love. Remember being parked in car and listening to all these beautiful love songs

[@user-z6p4c]

yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together.. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia

[@Rayesninja115]

Best sound from the late fifties and early sixties, Great era ! Thanks.

[@sheiladorr3572]

One of my favorites and one of the best slow songs ever!

[@MrRAGTOPZ]

SUCH A SMOOTHE SOUND

[@6t9dieselgino6t9]

wow what beautiful music thank you i wish i lived in the 50s. but atleast i still can enjoy the music

[@ChowHallCommando]

Beautiful song and memory from my childhood. I hear this and I picture my dad in front of my childhood home washing his 1960 Chavey impala as me and my brothers would help him. What a wonderful time we had growing up in 1960's Los Angeles.

[@sharonyasuhara1796]

Beautiful. Awesome.

[@lawrencestockert7081]

That wonderful warm feeling of young love for the ages past , present and in the future.

[@josuneschrickx]

Imagine this coming out of the radio instead of rap and crap.

[@timliddell908]

Yes ! Spin this at the supermarket and watch the smiles.

[@frankwilliams9706]

The only attraction in going there.

[@MustangSam]

You are so, so, right!!!

[@chocolatcats]

When I lived each day of the 50s, 60s, it was magnificent that I heard all these songs and nothing else............then came the British Invasion and that was cool.........also, today, my car radio station is ONLY 50s and 60s and my dog doesn't mind it.

[@ダンピール]

hey! rap wasn't always so terrible.......

[@davidnash4201]

I vaguely remember this song and I just heard again while listening to the 1962 top 40 Survey on Sirius XM. It's such a beautiful song that I wanted to hear it again. This song ranks up there with my favorite love song "That Sunday,That Summer" by Nat King Cole

[@josephkkelly3925]

David: This is Joe Kelly of the Castells .It took over 50 yrs for our music to be appreciated Thank you for taking the time to listen. David I'm not sure where you are from but I am trying to locate a person who was the soundman at he Desert Inn Hotel In Las Vegas Nevada before Steve Wynn bought it and made it the WYNN. Just taking a shot you might be that David Nash. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to the Castells

[@davidnash4201]

Josephk Kelly I am sorry but I am not that David Nash but I do love your songs and hope you are doing well.

[@jeffsor47]

Josephk Kelly Joe, I certainly remember back in '62 great song. I wistfully long for those days of innocence and wonder. Thanks for being a part of my youth.

[@ruthannbrafford9710]

jeffsor47 It was a great time to be a teenager and the music was so great.

[@jeffsor47]

Best music and time of life, i'd do anything to go back to that "sweetest time in life".

[@mikepachulski6022]

This is wonderful harmony. nothing like it today.....

[@joannbalentine7259]

Dearest Joe Kelly, Well, how the hell are you? I can't believe that you have come into the technology world. good for you. It sure has been a long time since we spoke. This music of your and chuck's was the greatest vocals I had ever heard and I lived in Cal. when you and Chuck first began. Please keep this music on because I think more people need to be introduced to what real music and talent is!!!!!!!! Would love to hear from you. I have been a widow for eight years now, so this songs really mean a lot to me. Take care and write soon. Jo Ann

[@lostsoul3154]

Arguably the best recording of that year. WOW!

[@paulwasmer6500]

The best of times to grow in the 50-early 60s! This group exemplifies the fabulous music we danced to and dreams were built on!

[@Kitandrox]

I never heard this tune until a few months ago, I now play it over and over and over. Very much like the Cascades, Rhythm of the Rain, Shy Girl and The Last leaf 50's and 60's nothing like them

[@maam7874]

such wonderful music and memories of innocence........

[@joegrutza4428]

Please take me back to the 60s..

[@margaret8391]

Joe, I'd like to go with you.

[@Irisheyes490]

Me too

[@trinohk9558]

Me three

[@chocolatcats]

I'm still there!...I never left...my radio is tuned to 50s, 60s, THAT'S IT. My grey cells will never leave the 60s

[@Irisheyes490]

yes but I want my body to be there too, 2018 sucks

[@stevewatts5160]

Has to be one of the best Love songs out there from that time. From the first time I heard it on my X-M I couldn't get it out of my head. Don't know why I didn't hear it growing up, but will get a CD of their sings asap. Thank you for posting.

[@Ozmulki]

what a super group these are....why did we not hear them more internationally?

[@incidamusgaming964]

So Don was my grandfather. And the reason they had stopped isn’t super known to me. But I know that Don and Dave passed of cancer young; Dave much more younger. Miss him everyday. Truly a great man as well

[@rvictor64]

This group from Santa Rosa,California entered the recording business in 1961 and had their first hit with "Sacred" which became a national Hit. It was followed by "So this Love" in April 1962 and it also became a hit record and one of my favorites from an era where slow dancing was a special thing. The Castells had a few more recordings but they never became headliners even though the group had all of the ingredients to be more successful. Competition was tought! Ron--Highway Stars Magazine

[@dennisstrother7178]

I'm 69, from nyc, and love this song, grew up in bed-sty and had a great time.

[@meherbaba01]

In my world, this is a masterpiece.

[@thomaspetrose2175]

What a great song and more just beautiful.

[@Labaron26]

Slow dancing to this on Friday nights at "The Barn" in Swissvale, Pa......

[@bigkahuna4826]

Slow dancing to this ANYWHERE makes great memories.

[@yolied3795]

Beautiful song and era. Listening to Wolfman Jack on Saturday nights. Still play this song at least once a week.

[@klintos2]

Looking at the cover, this is how guys used to look and dress. A trip back in time. Just one beautiful song regardless of your style. I was fortunate to have grown up during the era.

[@tombetters9429]

Oldies forever! 60th reunion last night.wow!

[@dickbuelow8968]

Great song,,they had many,,thanks Ken Zedro

[@jamesadams4597]

Growing up in Alabama, we missed a lot of the West Coast groups. So glad I found The Castells.