I Promise to Remember
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, Frankie Lymon
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Oh, oh I promise to love you No matter what you do I want you, I need you I love you through and through Oh, oh, oh, oh I promise to be true [CHORUS] I promise to remember The meaning of romance If I've done something wrong Give me one more chance Oh, oh, oh, oh I promise to be true [VERSE 1] Oh, oh, my darling I have promised To give you my heart Oh, darling promise me We will never part I know I'm not a king And I'm not very wise But something that you must realize
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Written by: JIMMY CASTOR, JIMMY SMITH
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12 facts about this song
Historical Background"I Promise to Remember" was first released in 1956, making it over 60 years old. Jimmy Castor wrote this song, which was performed by Frankie Lymon.
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Singer InfluenceFrankie Lymon, known for his high pitched voice, was a significant figure in shaping the doo-wop sound that characterized the 1950s and early '60s.
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Song CompositionThe song belongs to the Doo-Wop genre and Rock n Roll era, characterized by its unique vocal harmonies and youthful, emotionally charged lyrics.
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Noted PerformancesLymon performed "I Promise to Remember" with his group, The Teenagers, which gained significant popularity in the United States and around the world.
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in Cinema"I Promise to Remember" was prominently featured in the soundtrack of the 1991 film "Joey Breaker."
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Musical MilestonesThe song reached number 57 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in 1956. This was one of the few times a rock n roll song achieved such success during this period.
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Song Resurgence"I Promise to Remember" found renewed popularity after being included in the 1991 film "Joey Breaker" soundtrack.
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LegacyFollowing its release, "I Promise to Remember" became a classic and has since been covered by many artists, including The Four Seasons in 1966.
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TriviaJimmy Castor, the songwriter, later formed a funk and soul-based band, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, in the 1970s creating hits like "Troglodyte."
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Influence over GenresDespite originating in Doo-Wop, the song's influence can be seen in various other genres including R&B, pop, and even early rock music.
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Personal SignificanceThe song was one of Frankie Lymon's earliest releases and played a significant role in establishing his career in the music industry.
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Unique Musical Characteristics"I Promise to Remember" incorporates some of Frankie Lymon's signature vocal inflections, including high-pitched, clear falsettos that were innovatory at the time.
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