Sonny James "Young Love" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Sonny James "Young Love" on The Ed Sullivan Show, April 14, 1957. Subscribe now to never miss an update: ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscribe
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[@TomElvisSmith]

I believe this rendition is so short because Sonny sang his new single, "First Date, First Kiss, First Love" right afterwards, so he was likely reminding the listeners that he had just had a big hit with "Young Love". Perhaps the other song will be posted soon. Sonny performed a full version of "Young Love" on the Sullivan show on January 20, 1957 on an episode with many great music guests also including Ivory Joe Hunter (posted here awhile back), Betty Johnson, Russell Arms, Jill Corey and others.

[@robbiefrantz8170]

What a powerful voice. I remember this song as an 11 year old. Loved it then. Still love it! Stands the test of time.

[@WanetaWentz-1qrsw]

Love Sonny James, glad I found these old clips...thank ya kindly for the great upload❤❤❤❤❤❤rip Sonny❤❤❤

[@annabrown7302]

YOUR FIRST LOVE LIVES IN YOUR HEART FOREVER ❤

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Grew up Loving this song One of my Dad's favorites! ❤❤❤

[@BuffaloBeatle]

Love this song

[@juancasas2727]

WTF!!! Just the chorus!?!? This must be the shortest Ed Sullivan's TV version ever!

[@Playbyplaymedia]

The sartorial choices of the 1950s sure gave the decade some distinction.

[@jasonbeard4713]

I love seeing these clips. I do understand, however, that due to clearances we may never see complete episodes. It would be interesting to know which song(s) he sang on this broadcast after "Young Love".

[@lonestarfriend]

Don’t forget: He’s from Alabama. 🙂

[@michaelj.r457]

Where's he from again? 😂

[@recordguy4321]

ask Neil Young

[@tj921able]

Nice short version of this. Thank you for sharing it. God Bless You & stay safe.

[@juancasas2727]

That was quick!

[@SandraMaria-go9hh]

Show !! Thank you for sharing.

[@sergiopolo-yc2qe]

FROM SPAIN. .hows IS Alabama??? IS It beauty?? Anyone has Been there??? LOVE Usa ....always wanted can TRAVELLIN over there LOLOL LOVE Ed sullivan shows..... greetings FROM SPAIN south!!!! Alabama its on south of US.!!!!

[@kimcaswell2895]

My friend i am from Louisiana and l can tell you Alabama ls beautiful. I am a Sonny james fan too.

[@christinah7716]

This youngster from Alabama looks like he's about 45.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

Every guy was a youngster to Ed, who was 115.

[@chainedmindsasylum]

You've already heard about Jesus of Nazareth and now you know about Sonny of Alabama 🤗

[@recordguy4321]

LMBO

[@felixdk8727]

The introduction was longer than the performance.

[@JohnRedshaw]

Why don't they let himself sing any verses??? Hahaha!

[@rylandgroves]

More Rosie Clooney!

[@michaelpohas2608]

Must have been short on time. Only sang the chorus and out

[@edmahonejr.9364]

WTF

[@pawgyandthewe-ah7805]

The dancing bears must have gone long that night. Lame

[@RwalterMI]

'Youngster' . Sonny was 29 at this time lol.