On August 11, 2025, the world lost an enigmatic persona in the form ofBobby Sherman. Many audiences first caught a glimpse of Sherman in 1968 as young Jeremy Bolt fromHere Come the Brides, the show that turned him into a teen idol heartthrob adored by millions. Away from the screen, though, he was a top-charting pop star who sold millions of records.

While Sherman certainly benefitted from his boy next door image that endeared him to a bevy of teenage fans, it was his music that quickly transformed him into a pop culture staple in his era. Much like his image and following, Sherman’s music was wholesome, mainstream-friendly, and admirably vulnerable. In many ways, Sherman paved the way for thepop stars and princesses of today. His music was catchy and memorable.Following his passing, there is no better way to remember Bobby Sherman than by compiling together the songs that continue to define his name and career.

10"Little Woman"

Released May 1969

There’s no better place to start than withBobby Sherman’s breakout hit. This is exactly the kind of song that made young girls fall in love with him, as he addresses the little women across the world directly. He’s essentially urging one girl in particular to give him a chance as a lover.

To not be with him, this young woman might as well live in another world, as far as Sherman is concerned. He’s begging her to “come down from that cloud, girl, and leave your world behind” in favor of coming into his. Women loved the sentiment enough to shoot this record to Gold certification, peaking at #3 on the BIllboard Hot 100. The song doesn’t just define Bobby Sherman’s career, butdefines the pop genre formula.

Released November 1969

Bobby Sherman wasted no time following up his hit “Little Woman,” as mere months later, he topped the charts again with “La La La (If I Had To).” Still capitalizing on his previous single’s success,“La La La (If I Had To)” quickly earned another Gold certification, as well as peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

On this track, Bobby Sherman is just a boy looking for the loving touch of a girl’s hand in his. The way he speaks about this woman and his love for her, “There ain’t nothing in this world I couldn’t do … my dreams would all come true if I had you.” The “la la la, la la la” in between the hook makes it all the catchier, but like with “Little Woman,” young girls connected with their favorite dreamboat directing such a love song at them.

8"Easy Come, Easy Go"

Released in January 1970

Originally, “Easy Come, Easy Go” was originally released and sung by songstress Ellen Naomi Cohen, a.k.a. Mama Cass Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas, on May 28, 2025. Half a year later, Bobby Sherman would produce his own cover song, produced as a single for hisHere Comes Bobby, which would come out the following March.

This version of “Easy Come, Easy Go” managed to totally eclipse the notoriety and success of the original record. While critically acclaimed, the Mama Cass Elliot version was not pushed into commercial markets as much as Sherman’s was, and thus did not chart as a single in the United States as a result. Sherman’s version, like previous hit singles, struck Gold certification once again, spending a total of 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It would peak at #9 on that chart while also reaching #2 on the Easy Listening chart for Billboard.

7"Hey Mister Sun"

Released June 16, 2025

Few songs do such an astute job of expressing the kind of joy that sunshine can bring someone quite like Bobby Sherman’s “Hey Mister Sun” does. It’s a perfect expression of a perfect mood. The theme of the song and the gist of the lyrics can be identified best through itsunforgettable opening lines:

Well, I got up this morning, and I said “Good morning, sun”

I been looking through the raindrops much too long, I need someone

I can tell you where my mind’s at, if you please just take the time

Cause it’s such a lovely morning, won’t you walk with me, and talk with me awhile, Mister Sun?

The eponymous Mister Sun of the record could be symbolized either as the sun itself or someone who just has a sunny disposition in Sherman’s eye. In either case, this is a song all about being in a good mood, and by proxy, the song is cheery enough to keep the listener in a good mood of their own from start to finish. Sherman has plenty of happy-go-lucky tracks in this discography, but this is arguably his most uplifting.

6"Julie, Do Ya Love Me?"

Released July 1970

Bobby Sherman’s dominance on the charts that began in the late 1960s continued well into the new decade, as the year 1970’s “Julie, Do Ya Love Me?” gave Sherman another Gold certification.This one helped Sherman peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was featured on Sherman’s third LP albumWith Love, Bobbyas a clear standout.

With Love, Bobbyreached number 20 on the charts, being certified as RIAA Gold, largely due to the love for this single.

This is a song about longing, specifically Sherman for the mysterious Julie character. He’s reminiscing about all the fun he had with Julie, and how “leaving you, baby, is driving me crazy” to the point that she’s the only thing on his mind. In an era where songs focused more on undying love, hearing Sherman talk about a love that has died with a girl he can’t get over is surprisingly vulnerablefor a 70s record.

5"Cried Like a Baby"

Released in 1971

Speaking of vulnerable, Bobby Sherman shows how one can still be vulnerable without making a somber tone out of it. When artists agree to be vulnerable to their listeners, it usually manifests in a songthat’s guaranteed to make us cry. Bobby Sherman provides a happier alternative to that notion.

It’s the exact way to get someone in a good mood following a tumultuous time: acknowledge the heartache, but follow it up with a reason to smile.

“Cried Like a Baby” almost reads like a gospel record. It initially talks about feeling dejected and the troubles that life has to offer before bursting with an energy that makes someone want to dance. It’s the exact way to get someone in a good mood following a tumultuous time: acknowledge the heartache, but follow it up with a reason to smile. That sentiment is more prevalent in pop music today, but back then, it felt like a godsend to some listeners.

4"The Drum"

This was around the time when Bobby Sherman’s boyhood vocals started to deepen, as is what naturally happens when someone grows into manhood. The teen disposition that made him a household name was slowly fading away. Rather than shy away from change,Sherman allowed his music to mature as he does.

In that regard, he takes the idea of marching to the beat of one’s drum into a literal, metaphorical, and even meta direction for the song. “The Drum” showcases Bobby Sherman at the most confident he’s ever sounded on a record. For many, his improvement and growth as an artist reflects Sherman at his best, producing what can be argued to be his best record to date. Some will call it a fan-favorite that supersedes poppier tracks like “Little Woman” and “La La La.” It’s no wonder why it reached #29 on the Billboard charts.

3"Waiting at the Bus Stop"

Even as Bobby Sherman’s music started to mature, he still made room in his discography for adorable records, like “Waiting at the Bus Stop.” Many of Sherman’s songs exemplify innocence personified, and this is such a record. It’s all about Sherman spotting a woman he’s attracted to at the bus stop, trying to take up the courage to talk to her.

Yet, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t find the right words and can’t help but just come off as"dumb"even in an attempt to wave at her.It’s the epitome of innocence, made all the more touching by a Beatles-esque instrumental that makes one want to twist and shout. “Waiting at the Bus Stop” still managed to chart at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 years after the peak of Sherman’s popularity, showcasing his longevity in the music industry.

2"Jennifer"

In sharp contrast to another song named after a girl named Julie, this record about a girl named Jennifer is far more of a slow tune with a hint of melancholy to it. The sentiment of being on an endless search for a woman he’s no longer with is still ever-present here as it was in “Julie, Do Ya Love Me?”

However, how “Jennifer” differentiates itself is in the delivery that Sherman has in this song. To be away from “Jennifer” is causing him a deep pain that he just can’t contain, as evident from his voice and the bittersweet instrumentals. It’s a much sadder pocket of pop music to delve deep into, but it’s nonetheless a successful effort for Sherman.The song peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It combines his mainstream appeal with his growing maturity.

1"Our Last Song Together"

Released in 1974

During the latter part of his career, just before he decided to hang up his microphone for his hiatus, Bobby Sherman would release a cover song of Neil Sedaka’s “Our Last Song Together,” which had come out originally earlier that year as a modest hit song in the United Kingdom.

While Sherman couldn’t repeat the same success, it’s a song that resonates even stronger in retrospect, specifically in the wake of Sherman’s death. While not the last single or song that Sherman would release, the lyrics seem to signal the end of an era, intentional or otherwise. It certainly was, as he’d largely take a step back from music in the coming years. The unintentional double-meaning createsone of music’s best cover songs. Without ever dropping a formal finale, this can be viewed as the swan song to the magnetic career ofBobby Sherman.