Take two of the things I love most in life – Disney and The Beatles – put ‘em together, and what do you get? A song written by the legendary Sherman Brothers, performed by former Beatle Ringo Starr.
![](https://factsandfigment.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/31ff4db4a95d3d8788c71058351cd0dc.jpg)
The Sherman Brothers song “You’re Sixteen” was originally performed by rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette and reached the top ten in both the US and UK in 1960/61. Ringo recorded his own version in 1973. It hit number one in the US and reached the top ten in the UK.
![](https://factsandfigment.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sherman_bros_1_770_436_70_s.jpg)
An added bonus for Star Wars fans – Disney Legend Carrie Fisher starred as Ringo’s love interest in the 1978 music video for the song. Take a few minutes to check out this video:
You will be smiling, laughing, scratching your head, and you may even shed a tiny tear. You’re welcome!
I honestly don’t know how I went through most of my life as a Beatles fan, a Star Wars fan, and a Disney fan, and never came upon this. Better late than never!
“You come on like a dream, peaches and cream
Lips like strawberry wine
You’re sixteen, you’re beautiful and you’re mine”
Have a beautiful day friends!
Like this post? Check out our full Beatles post “Disney Connections – The Beatles” for more fun Beatles/Disney connections.