In the late 1960s and early 1970s, it was almost impossible to look anywhere without seeing Bobby Sherman’s friendly smile. His face was on every magazine cover, lunchbox, and bedroom poster across the country. He had a sweet voice and a kind heart that made millions of fans fall completely in love.
Bobby was a very special kind of star. After he decided he was done with the crazy schedule of Hollywood fame, he walked away to do something amazing: he became a real-life EMT, a paramedic, and a medical trainer for the Los Angeles Police Department. He literally traded concert stages for the back of an ambulance to save lives.
To honor his memory today, we are turning up the volume on his 5 best and most memorable songs.
1. “Little Woman” (1969)
This was the track that changed Bobby’s life forever. While he was already popular from starring in the television show Here Come the Brides, “Little Woman” proved he was a massive singing star too. The song is incredibly catchy, fast, and full of youthful energy. It quickly went all the way to number 3 on the Billboard charts and earned Bobby his very first gold record.
2. “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” (1970)
If you want a song that feels like a warm summer day, this is the one. Written by Tom Bahler, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” is one of the most famous bubblegum pop songs ever made. Bobby’s gentle, friendly vocals are perfect for this sweet track about a boy hoping the girl of his dreams likes him back. It was a massive international hit and remains a total fan favorite.
3. “Easy Come, Easy Go” (1970)
This song is all about having a good attitude. With a bouncy acoustic guitar and a happy horn section, Bobby sings about how life has its ups and downs, but everything will work out in the end. It was another million-selling smash hit for him. It is the perfect song to play whenever you need a quick boost of happiness.
4. “La La La (If I Had You)” (1969)
You do not need complicated lyrics to make a timeless pop song. This track relies on a simple, joyful chorus that anyone can sing along with instantly. It features a fun, swinging 1960s beat that makes you want to tap your feet. It became his second top-10 hit in a row, showing the world that his musical success was not a fluke.
5. “The Drum” (1971)
Written by the talented songwriter Alan O’Day, this track brought a slightly different sound to Bobby’s music. Driven by a fun, marching snare drum rhythm, the song uses the beat of a drum as a metaphor for a heartbeat full of love. It was his last major top-40 hit, and it showed off a slightly more mature style while keeping the cheerful spirit his fans adored.
Whether you remember him from his poster on your childhood bedroom wall, his television shows, or his decades of selfless work keeping people safe as a first responder, Bobby Sherman was a class act.