Later Cover Versions
In 1958, Frankie Avalon covered "Young Love" on his first album (on the Chancellor label).
In 1964, the song was released by a vocal duo called 'Bo and Peep' on Decca Records, produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, and directed by Mike Leander, and there is an unconfirmed rumour that Mick Jagger took part in the recording.
In 1966, the song was covered by Lesley Gore, her version reached number 50. In 1969 the song was covered by Mary Hopkin, and included on her album, Postcard, which was produced by Paul McCartney. The same year, a duet version of the song was made by country music singers Connie Smith and Nat Stuckey. Their version reached #20 on the Country Music charts.
In 1973, the song was revived by Donny Osmond. The Mike Curb and Don Costa produced version became a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the UK Singles Chart, spending four weeks at the top in August 1973. In 1976, Ray Stevens had a minor country and pop hit with the song.
In 1993, Twister Alley covered the song on their self-titled album, and released it as a single. It peaked at #70 on the US Country singles chart.
Celtic Thunder also performed the song. It was released on their album, Celtic Thunder: Act II.
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