But You're Mine
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"But You're Mine" is a popular song written by Sonny Bono
and recorded by Sonny and Cher. The song reached its peak of popularity in 1965, when it charted in the USA, UK and Germany.
The lyrics make reference to a hippie
couple who do not fit into the larger society to which they belong, but who are still happy because they have each other.
Sonny Bono
Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono was an American recording artist, record producer, actor, and politician whose career spanned over three decades.-Early life:...
and recorded by Sonny and Cher. The song reached its peak of popularity in 1965, when it charted in the USA, UK and Germany.
The lyrics make reference to a hippie
Hippie
The hippie subculture was originally a youth movement that arose in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The etymology of the term 'hippie' is from hipster, and was initially used to describe beatniks who had moved into San Francisco's...
couple who do not fit into the larger society to which they belong, but who are still happy because they have each other.
Music charts
| Chart (1965) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USA single chart | 2 |
| UK single chart | 3 |
| Germany single chart | 1 |
| worldwide sales | 5,500,000 |