I'm 52 I still listened to her sing this song.i it's a sweet mellow song.i had a crush on her when she first sang this song .an still today she still looks good..thank you Debbie Boone for everyone to listen an sing along with this song.. truly yours Raymond
as a 53 yr old, I remember this vibe of music as a kid growing up. to think I was entertained as a kid by people in the 70s who were raised by parents born in the early 1910-20's, and.....prior to that, 53 yrs the civil war ended...... 🤔
I remember how taken my father now deceased was with this song. He said it was how he felt about my mother. As a child I didn't get it about the love of a life. Now I do and he and his love are gone. Beautiful people who deserved a beautiful song like this. It was about Debbie's love for god but for most it was simply about love which is god.
My new wife and I have chosen "You light up our life" as our song. She is 79 and I'm 80. We both had wonderful marriages, both over 50 years but now enjoy new lives with new lovers! Yes, we have new lives and this song truly tell how we have new lighted up lives between us!
This song brings back soo many good memories.. I went to High school at an all girls school.. I lived at the school except for christmas and easter break.. Me and the other girls at the school use to sit around and one would play piano and the rest of us would sing... This was and will always be the S.M.A. residents song...
One of the most beautiful songs ever! It's simplicity is its USP.The words are simple, The melody is simple and the way she has sung it- with honesty and simplicity. It's so beautiful! So gentle and so soothing! Love it!
I'm a 50 year old guy not prone to sentimentalism but this is maybe the greatest song ever written. Or maybe I used to have a giant crush on Debbie Boone. Either way, i love it.
I know how you feel, I lost my son in 2015, he was 37 years old, but I told him when he was 36 that he would always be "daddy's little man" no matter how old he was. I know how much you miss your son, as I miss mine, God bless you. This song touches my heart
thank you delton, I am so sorry for your loss, yes they stay our babies, when someone asks about my children I always count him as one of the 3, God bless you as well, they are always with us tucked in our hearts till we see them again
Kenneth Elsey every word you spoke absolutely true!!!! unfortunately time hasn't been kind to this song! people today mock this song. Infact I hear that Debby boone herself looks down upon this song! how sad and disappointing if true!!
this song is a jewel...a rare blend of instrumentation... lyrics and vocals...it is one of the best voices and compositions in the Americana song book.. BRAVO MAESTRA!!!! Mariano Vico Guitarist and English teacher from Havana Cuba.
I used to sing this to my dog, she was so sweet and wonderful. Such a gentle and caring creature. I remember the nights we would curl up by the fire and I'd turn this on my 8-track player and we'd cuddle and laugh for hours. It's a pity my brother ran her over with his truck. I may never love the same again :(
I had to sing this song as a child in choir. Back then I thought it to be so gooey. However everyone loved me singing it. When asked what I was thinking about I said, "My bicycle". Now that I'm older and think back, that was my "Citizen Kane" moment!
This was pretty much her only hit. She has been categorized as a one hit wonder. The top song of all the 70's, all the hundreds of thousands of songs, to a 17 year old who would never really hit again. That is music for ya.
Fair enough, but a lot of one hit wonders have no career on any billboard chart after their big hit. I mean # 1 on the Country chart may only be vs other country artists but that's still a pretty big hit because most country artists who are successful don't ever sell enough to crack the mainstream top 40 either, but we still see them as having hits.
I don't know about that there are still plenty of one hit wonders all the way through today. She just did not have anything else. Even this was a cover.
I remember when this song came out, she was interviewed and they asked if she had a 'guy' she was thinking about when she did this song, and her reply was, 'I was singing this song to the love I feel from God.' Which ever way you listen to it, it is a beautiful ballad!
🎶And you light up my life, You give me hope to carry on. You light up my days, And fill my nights with song.🎶 Love this song, so beautiful. They don't make songs like this anymore, wish they did though.
amazing how life and years go by . moving to the USA , high school , college , falling in love , marriage , jobs , raising kids , buying houses , spouse leaving you, divorce , changing gender , however friends And music always remains.
i was living in Wetumpka, Montgomery, Alabama in 1977, when i was so deep in love, and i liked this song so much, as i love my girlfriend Marce Fuller, Marce i am still alive, hope some day a have news abouy you. i still think about you.
This was the number one song in the nation the day I was born: Wednesday, October 19, 1977! It spent 10 weeks at that top spot losing out to the Bee Gees: "How Deep is Your Love?" on December 18, 1977.
a memory: sitting in the bed of a family friend chevy truck at the park with friends and this song playing on the radio and all of us singing really loud 1977
+Ted Gibson This was our wedding song. The love of my life died Tuesday and today is his birthday. I will love him forever. I miss him soooooooooo much. He did light up my life. I am sorry for your loss too Ted. God bless you and your family. Reply ·
+Ted Gibson Sorry Ted. Can't imagine your sadness. I hope you look to God and Jesus for comfort and strength. . . peace John 14:7, grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14, Revelation 21:4. Gods blessings to you.
I dedicated this song to my first born daughter because in the middle of all the turmoil she kept me from falling apart and gave me hope, I thank God eveyday that she came into my life and made who I am today.....
My wedding song in 1973. My wife died in 2015. She always lit up my life. Dearly missed.
I'm 52 I still listened to her sing this song.i it's a sweet mellow song.i had a crush on her when she first sang this song .an still today she still looks good..thank you Debbie Boone for everyone to listen an sing along with this song.. truly yours Raymond
as a 53 yr old, I remember this vibe of music as a kid growing up. to think I was entertained as a kid by people in the 70s who were raised by parents born in the early 1910-20's, and.....prior to that, 53 yrs the civil war ended...... 🤔
This song was my baby cousin's favorite she was about maybe 2 yrs old at the time. Today she is 36.
I love my cousin and this song too!!
no frills, just pure talent, intelligent lyrics and inspired melodies.
I like your response....a no frills song just pure talent. This is a lot of what today's music is missing....Inspiration
Plus she’s pretty
I remember how taken my father now deceased was with this song. He said it was how he felt about my mother. As a child I didn't get it about the love of a life. Now I do and he and his love are gone. Beautiful people who deserved a beautiful song like this. It was about Debbie's love for god but for most it was simply about love which is god.
My new wife and I have chosen "You light up our life" as our song. She is 79 and I'm 80. We both had wonderful marriages, both over 50 years but now enjoy new lives with new lovers! Yes, we have new lives and this song truly tell how we have new lighted up lives between us!
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I was so very young..... But I always knew it was about Him. Thanks Jesus, a love that endures.
This song brings back soo many good memories.. I went to High school at an all girls school.. I lived at the school except for christmas and easter break.. Me and the other girls at the school use to sit around and one would play piano and the rest of us would sing... This was and will always be the S.M.A. residents song...
I Have been looking for these old songs..I love them.
Beautiful song & Singer... love Debbie Boone's songs..Thank you for sharing.
Doris James
I was a little embarrassed to say i liked this in 77' but i say it loud and proud now I LOVE THIS SONG!
My dad was so depressed he loved this song.....he is gone now.....good
She hits every single note just perfectly! Easily a 10 out of 10!
She's so beautiful and nobody can sing it like she can, we love you Debbie Boone!
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Lets keep the whole Boone family in our thoughts and prayers as they deal with the lost of Sherily, Pat wife and the girls mother.
it was number #1 for 10 weeks in the fall of 1977..what a way to wrap up a great year in pop music..1977!!
i really appreciate the old song it makes me feel so relaxing i loved it so much...Thanks for the old song...
From a time when singers sang. Not a single ooooo or aaaaa. Just pure lyrics with a great message. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
One of the most beautiful songs ever! It's simplicity is its USP.The words are simple, The melody is simple and the way she has sung it- with honesty and simplicity. It's so beautiful! So gentle and so soothing! Love it!
People who abuse children are cowards and forget that they were once children themselves. Thank God you are still here today.
I saw debby in concert, it was a wonderful show and she sang all her beautiful songs! and she is till beautiful and i still love her songs
...today, this song of my childhood, it took on a whole new meaning!! WOW!!
Love this song. Debbie. you are still cool . I saw u in concert some years back. This song brings back that nice feeling again. I love you for that.
One of the most beautiful singers ever!
I Also Love this song, This was our wedding song on 2-16-1978 and she still lights up my life.
the love songs of all love songs!!!!! the biggest hit of the entire 70s decade!!!! yes true!!!!
Awesome rendition. It's Debby's song, no one else's. She nails it.
An outstanding piece of work. A beautiful song performed with enthusiasm, professionalism, and joy. Extremely well done!!!!!!
I'm a 50 year old guy not prone to sentimentalism but this is maybe the greatest song ever written. Or maybe I used to have a giant crush on Debbie Boone. Either way, i love it.
i used to sing this to my oldest son, when he was a baby, i lost him in 1998 age 22 so i love listening to this thank you
Some day you will be together
thank you , it will be a happy reunion
I know how you feel, I lost my son in 2015, he was 37 years old, but I told him when he was 36 that he would always be "daddy's little man" no matter how old he was. I know how much you miss your son, as I miss mine, God bless you. This song touches my heart
thank you delton, I am so sorry for your loss, yes they stay our babies, when someone asks about my children I always count him as one of the 3, God bless you as well, they are always with us tucked in our hearts till we see them again
My deepest consolation brother, he is in a better place waiting for you.
This song was number one on Billboard's Hot 100 for nine weeks in 1977. Awesome song and awesome performance by Debby Boone.
+Kenneth Elsey I remember very well..i was in the 10th. grade.
Great
Kenneth Elsey every word you spoke absolutely true!!!! unfortunately time hasn't been kind to this song! people today mock this song. Infact I hear that Debby boone herself looks down upon this song! how sad and disappointing if true!!
This brings back memories of my best friend !!!!!!! Great music !!!!
I sang this song for mother's day when I was 12 years old at a show my school did for all the mothers that year
I remember the summer this came out...Good God, by the end of that summer I never wanted to hear or see Debbie Boone again in this lifetime...
this song is a jewel...a rare blend of instrumentation... lyrics and vocals...it is one of the best voices and compositions in the Americana song book.. BRAVO MAESTRA!!!! Mariano Vico Guitarist and English teacher from Havana Cuba.
I love this song.My 80's song,thanks for sharing!!!
It's a 70's song (1977). Not an 80's song.
This is song is special to me..There was someone I felt that way about!!! 34 years went way too fast!
I used to sing this to my dog, she was so sweet and wonderful. Such a gentle and caring creature. I remember the nights we would curl up by the fire and I'd turn this on my 8-track player and we'd cuddle and laugh for hours. It's a pity my brother ran her over with his truck. I may never love the same again :(
Some things are better off not typed nor spoken.
I had to sing this song as a child in choir. Back then I thought it to be so gooey. However everyone loved me singing it. When asked what I was thinking about I said, "My bicycle". Now that I'm older and think back, that was my "Citizen Kane" moment!
I bought this album when I was 14. I bet I played this song over 1000 times. Haha
Debbie is one of the best and skillful singers ever.
This was pretty much her only hit. She has been categorized as a one hit wonder. The top song of all the 70's, all the hundreds of thousands of songs, to a 17 year old who would never really hit again. That is music for ya.
She had a Country chart #1 and Grammy nominated Christian albums
pricepittsburgh That doesn't count. I'm talking mainstream. Not specialized chart.
Fair enough, but a lot of one hit wonders have no career on any billboard chart after their big hit. I mean # 1 on the Country chart may only be vs other country artists but that's still a pretty big hit because most country artists who are successful don't ever sell enough to crack the mainstream top 40 either, but we still see them as having hits.
I see your point.
I don't know about that there are still plenty of one hit wonders all the way through today. She just did not have anything else. Even this was a cover.
If I am not mistaken.....this song still holds the record for being number one for the longest time.....
Debbie Boone lights up countless memories from 1977 with her signature song "You Light Up My Life." No performer and song were better matched.
roadwarrior3 true!!!!
Thanks for the stereo music. This sounds much better, especially using the headphones
I remember when this song came out, she was interviewed and they asked if she had a 'guy' she was thinking about when she did this song, and her reply was, 'I was singing this song to the love I feel from God.' Which ever way you listen to it, it is a beautiful ballad!
It's nice to be hearing this classics ...thank you for posting!
🎶And you light up my life,
You give me hope to carry on.
You light up my days,
And fill my nights with song.🎶
Love this song, so beautiful.
They don't make songs like this anymore, wish they did though.
Best single vocalist popular song and singer of the years 1960-2000...Debbie Boone's rendition of "You light of my life."
This lovely song was a hot commodity the day I was born back in 1977
amazing how life and years go by . moving to the USA , high school , college , falling in love , marriage , jobs , raising kids , buying houses , spouse leaving you, divorce , changing gender , however friends And music always remains.
I remember when this song was EVERYWHERE! Seems like an eternity ago.
+tmcmurra63 1977 10th. grade for me.
tmcmurra63 yes! It really does
4 to 9 years (1976 - 1981) old for me. And, yes I remember so clearly...as all romantic love song masterpieces do.
tmcmurra63 yes in 1977!!!
On radio on January 1, 1980, there was a show "top 100 songs of the 70s". This song was ranked #1 on that show
i was living in Wetumpka, Montgomery, Alabama in 1977, when i was so deep in love, and i liked this song so much, as i love my girlfriend Marce Fuller, Marce i am still alive, hope some day a have news abouy you. i still think about you.
very nice song when iwas young. everytime I sing
This hit #1 the week I was born!
Simply the best! Thanks for posting this! So many good memories!
You know, kids, that's why I say the 70's & 80's are the Golden Age of music.
I can't hit the "Like" button enough times!
This song was played at my moms funeral in 2008 its 9 yrs now, i still think of her
Joseph Clarke wow!!!!
My maid of honor sang this as a gift to me and my husband in1991...
1977 - an unforgettable year!!!!!
Tom Leroux I was born in 77 😄
This was our wedding song Valentine's Day, 1981. We had it played when we celebrated our 25th, and God willing, we will play it on our 50th!
May God bless your marriage for a hundred years :)
Andria Mocek Such a beautiful story thanks so much for sharing with us, very very touching story. God's blessings now and forever on your marriage.
Andria Mocek with a little tlc every now and then you will
awesome.. god bless :-)
Andria Mocek Great !
She is gorgeous! And she has a beautiful voice.
One of my favorite childhood songs.
My dad dedicated this song to me♥
one of the most beautiful song ever! & from a beautiful girl! Ahhhh!
Pretty girl, lovely song, will always be one of my favourites.
Happy Birthday, Debby Boone, always liked this song, beautiful song, sung by a beautiful lady
She's a butterface, but I'd still make her walk funny the next day.
phillip bonner yes!!!
I love this song! It's a beautiful song!
This was the number one song in the nation the day I was born: Wednesday, October 19, 1977! It spent 10 weeks at that top spot losing out to the Bee Gees:
"How Deep is Your Love?" on December 18, 1977.
Best Song Of The LAST CENTURY - Never get tired of hearing it !!
Worst out of tune 1 hit wonder singer. Good taste.
a memory: sitting in the bed of a family friend chevy truck at the park with friends and this song playing on the radio and all of us singing really loud 1977
Beautiful song.. and she sings it sooo well.
Beautiful song and words and singer .... Jesus loves you
Heavenly Voice of
All Time
LOVE YOU DEBBIE
I love this song. It´s so wonderful.
This was our wedding song 36 years ago. the love of my life die 3-weeks a go. I lisen to son every day, i miss her so much.
+Ted Gibson
This was our wedding song. The love of my life died Tuesday and today is his birthday. I will love him forever. I miss him soooooooooo much. He did light up my life. I am sorry for your loss too Ted. God bless you and your family.
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+Ted Gibson I am so so sorry for your loss.
+Jack Barrett Thank you. This is not an easy road; one I would never wish upon anyone.
So sorry for your loss . Beautiful song that you shared together and u have that special memory.
+Ted Gibson Sorry Ted. Can't imagine your sadness. I hope you look to God and Jesus for comfort and strength. . . peace John 14:7, grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14, Revelation 21:4. Gods blessings to you.
Great song and a beautiful voice
still a beautiful song. thank you
yesteryears...beautiful song..happy memories..life was good..life in paradise....full of love..full of happiness....
Very nice song n so romantic,,i like it so much
I totally grew up to this song.
This is obviously still a hit in the Asian community. =D
I don't care about all the negative comments. This song is beautiful and she is beautiful.
i use to sing this song to my grandmother when i was a kid. she loved it.
How sweet!
I am a fan of Pat Boone, including Debbie. One of a kind voice!
This song was my mother's favorite when she heard she'd sing along or, she'd sing it anyway R.I.P. Mum
Esther Haber R.I.P
this was the only song on the radio for like 6 months.
yu stu true!!! it was all the rage in 77!!!!!!
Another great one I used to sing this one all the time.
And yes you really do..
Very emotional and truly heartfelt song ......
gorgeous voice and most beautiful ballad! she can't hit these notes anymore, not even close but she's aging beautifully!
I love this song! A fan 4 life from E St Louis, IL!
I've been looking for this song for YEARS. at last I found it.
Such a sweet voice. I still love this song
My wife and I really loved this one, still do 38 yrs later!
count sessions
you light up my soul
Arthur Wolf as I do!!!
A feel good song and was number one for a long time in America and it was a shame it never made the UK charts.
Seguramente una de las mejores canciones de todos los tiempos...Belleisima mujer para una excelente canciòn..!!!
The songs are so beautiful and I love it
I dedicated this song to my first born daughter because in the middle of all the turmoil she kept me from falling apart and gave me hope, I thank God eveyday that she came into my life and made who I am today.....
She does it more than justice - beautiful - her signature song, to be sure. Just like Donna Fargo and "Happiest Girl in the Whole USA."