Why Don't You Believe Me
Joey Vann, The Duprees
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Please tell me why Tell me why Why don't you believe me It's you, I adore (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Forever and ever Can I promise more I've told you so often The way that I care (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Why don't you believe me It just isn't fair Here is a heart that is lonely Here is a heart you can take Here is a heart for you only That you can keep or break How else can I tell you What more can I do (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Why don't you believe me I love only you Why don't you believe me I love only you (Please tell me why) Tell me why
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Written by: LEW DOUGLAS, LUTHER KING LANEY, ROY RODDE
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Why Don't You Believe Me?" was originally performed by Joni James. She was an American singer of traditional pop music in the 1950s and 1960s and was famous for her breathy, emotive sounds.
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Release DateThe song was first introduced by Joni James in 1952 and it was a top hit that year.
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Chart PerformanceJoni James' version reached number 1 on Billboard's chart of "Records Most Played by Disk Jockeys," and "Best Selling Pop Singles," and also reached number 2 on Billboard's chart of "Most Played Juke Box Records."
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Cover VersionA popular cover version of "Why Don't You Believe Me?" was by The Duprees, a doo-wop group from the early 1960s. Their version was released in 1963.
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Variance Between VersionsThe Duprees, known for giving old pop hits a distinct doo-wop sound, gave "Why Don't You Believe Me?" a more upbeat feel compared to Joni James' original melodramatic version.
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Other VersionsApart from Joni James and The Duprees, the song has been covered by several artists including Patti Page and Pat Boone.
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Song Composition"Why Don't You Believe Me?" is a romantic pop ballad. The lyrics describe a protagonist pleading with a loved one for belief in their true feelings.
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Notable PerformanceJoni James performed "Why Don't You Believe Me?" on the inaugural broadcast of the long-running TV series, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, in 1952.
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The Duprees' Chart PerformanceThe Duprees version of "Why Don't You Believe Me?" achieved moderate success, reaching the top 40 of the Billboard Pop chart.
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Cultural ImpactDespite being old, "Why Don't You Believe Me?" appears in several nostalgic compilations and doo-wop collections, testifying to its enduring appeal.
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