You're Sixteen
"You're Sixteen" is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman). It was first performed by American rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette, whose version peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960 and number 3 in the UK in 1961.[2] The song was covered by Ringo Starr in 1973 and this version reached number one in the US.
"You're Sixteen"
"I Beg Your Pardon"
October 1960
September 1960, United Recorders, Hollywood, California
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In popular culture[edit]
The version by Burnette was included on the soundtrack to the 1973 film American Graffiti, directed by George Lucas.[3]
"You're Sixteen"
"Devil Woman"
December 3, 1973 (US)
February 8, 1974 (UK)
September 1973
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