A Teenager in Love

Dion

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'm so afraid that we will have to part,
Each night I ask 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.
Cause each night I ask the stars up above,
Why must I be a teenager in love?

I cried a tear for nobody but you,
I'll be a 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 for nobody but you,
I'll be a 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?
Why must I be a teenager in love? (In love)
Why must I be a teenager in love? (In love)
Why must I be a teenager in love?

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Dion

Dion is a highly influential American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of the doo-wop group Dion and the Belmonts before pursuing a successful solo career. Known for his expressive, soulful voice and catchy melodies, Dion's music spans various genres, including doo-wop, rock and roll, pop, folk, and blues. Some of his best-known songs include "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer." He continues to perform and record music to this day. 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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