Don't Ask Me Why
Elvis Presley
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I'll go on loving you (loving you) Don't ask me why (don't ask me why) Don't know what else to do Don't ask me why How sad my heart would be (heart would be) If you should go (if you should go) Though you're not good for me I want you so It's not the kind Of love I dream about But it's the kind That I can't live without You're all I'm longing for (longing for) Don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye) I need you more and more Don't ask me why I need you more and more Don't ask me why (don't ask me why)
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Written by: BEN WEISMAN, FRED WISE
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9 facts about this song
Songwriters"Don't Ask Me Why" was written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman, a high-powered songwriting duo who wrote several songs for Elvis Presley.
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Release YearThe version of "Don't Ask Me Why" performed by Wanda Jackson, often dubbed as the “Queen of Rockabilly”, was released in 1961.
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AlbumJackson's version of the song was included in her album "Right or Wrong", marking a move away from her traditional rockabilly style towards a more country-oriented sound.
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Singles ChartElvis Presley's version of "Don't Ask Me Why" reached number 25 on the pop singles chart in the United States.
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Popularity on Radio StationsDespite not being a chart-topper, "Don't Ask Me Why" had significant airplay on popular radio stations of the time, which lead to its continued popularity.
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Film AppearanceThe song appeared in Presley's 1958 film "King Creole," where Presley plays a troubled youth who turns to music.
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LegacyThe song "Don't Ask Me Why", particularly Elvis Presley's version, is remembered as a classic among fans of the singer.
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Musical StyleThe song blends pop, rock n roll, and classic blues elements, demonstrating the diverse musical influences on both Presley and Jackson.
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Cover VersionWhile the song was originally performed by Elvis Presley, Wanda Jackson's 1961 cover is also well-regarded and contributes to the song's overall popularity.
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