A Teenager in Love

Marty Wilde

About A Teenager in Love

"A Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and partner Mort Shuman It was originally recorded by Dion and the Belmonts, and was released in March 1959. The song reached #5 on the Billboard pop charts. In May 1959, the three different versions of song held positions in the British Top 20, the other two versions being by Marty Wilde and Craig Douglas. The song is considered one of the greatest in rock and roll history.


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Each time we have a quarrel
It almost breaks my heart
'Cause I am so afraid
That we will have to part
Each night I ask the stars
The stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
One day I feel so happy
Next day I feel so sad
I guess I'll learn to take
The good with the bad
Each night I ask the stars up above
(I ask them why)
Why must I be a teenage in love
I cried a tear (I cried a tear)
For nobody but you (Nobody but you)
I'll be the lonely one if you should say we're through
Well if you want to make me cry
That won't be so hard to do
And if you should say goodbye
I'll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
I cried a tear (I cried a tear)
For nobody but you (For nobody but you)
I'll be the lonely one if you should say we're through
Yeah
Well if you want to make me cry
That won't be so hard to do
And if you should say goodbye
I'll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
Why must I be a teenager in love

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Marty Wilde

Marty Wilde (born Reginald Leonard Smith, 15 April 1939, Blackheath, South London, England) is an English singer and songwriter. He was among the first generation of British pop stars to emulate American rock and roll, and is the father of pop singers Ricky Wilde, Kim Wilde and Roxanne Wilde. more »

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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

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10 facts about this song

Origin Fact
"A Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It wasn't originally by Dion or Marty Wilde but was first recorded by Craig Douglas, a British singer, in 1959.
Cover Fact
Dion and the Belmonts, an American rock and roll group, made this popular in the United States, where the song peaked at No.5 on the Billboard pop charts.
Additional Cover Fact
Marty Wilde, an English singer and songwriter, successfully covered the song in the U.K. where it reached No. 2 in the U.K Singles Chart in 1959.
Recognition Fact
The song "A Teenager in Love" was named as one of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll" by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Pop Culture Fact
In addition to Dion and Marty Wilde, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Bob Marley, The Fleetwoods, and Less Than Jake, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence on several music genres.
Performance Fact
Dalida, a French-Italian singer, made a German version and a French version of "A Teenager in Love", and both were successful in sales and radio, especially the German version that was No. 1 in sales.
Soundtrack Fact
The song has appeared on the soundtrack of several films and TV shows, including the TV series "Happy Days" and the films "Clueless" and "Peggy Sue Got Married", which illustrates its enduring appeal and nostalgic quality.
Legacy Fact
Marty Wilde's version of "A Teenager in Love" is considered a classic of British rock and roll, reflecting the transition period between the swing influenced British music of the early 1950s and the advent of British beat music and bands like The Beatles.
Softer Rock Fact
At a period appropriated for high energy rock and roll, “A Teenager in Love,” stood out as a softer, more emotionally-driven song, that spoke to the melancholic feelings and insecurities of adolescence.
Title Fact
The title "A Teenager in Love" perfectly encapsulates the song's theme of the emotional rollercoaster associated with teenage romance, a recurring theme in the early rock and roll era.

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