SONNY & CHER Released Their Biggest Hit ‘I GOT YOU BABE’ 60 Years Ago Today

9 July 2025

Pop star duo SONNY & CHER (1964–1977), who were
married for 11 years, scored a series of hits in the 60s/70s
with I GOT YOU BABE as their biggest one.

It was written by Sonny Bono.

After his musical career, Sonny became major of Palm Springs, CA
from 1982-1992. He passed away in 1998, of injuries incurred when
he hit a tree while skiing.

The song was released on 9 July 1965. Today 60 years ago.
It went to No. 1 in the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand and
was a Top-10 hit all over Europe.

C’mon, babes.

You know this cover.