Teenager in Love
Marty Wilde
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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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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Although best known for Dion and the Belmonts' version, it was actually first released by the American doo-wop group, The Five Discs.
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Dion and The BelmontsDion and The Belmonts covered the song in 1959, making it a big hit. Their version reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a couple of months later, it hit No. 28 in the United Kingdom.
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Marty Wilde's CoverLater in 1959, British singer Marty Wilde also covered "A Teenager in Love," and his version reached the second position on the UK singles chart.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2017, "A Teenager in Love" was one of 25 records chosen for the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry, a designation for recordings considered "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Simon & Garfunkel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lou Reed, and Madonna, showcasing its impact on various music eras and genres.
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Featured in Films"A Teenager in Love" has been used in several movies and TV shows, including the films "The Wanderers," "American Graffiti," and "Murder in the First," demonstrating its cultural importance in portraying scenes of adolescent love and angst.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its doo-wop rhythm and catchy hook, which encapsulated the feelings of teenage love and heartbreak of the time.
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Unique Songwriting TeamDoc Pomus, who co-wrote the song, was a polio survivor who wrote many songs from his wheelchair. He and partner Mort Shuman were an important songwriting team in the early days of rock 'n roll and pop, composing hits for artists like Elvis Presley and The Drifters.
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Emotional DepthDespite its catchy, upbeat melody, "A Teenager in Love" is noted for its poignant lyrics that capture the emotional turmoil of teenage heartbreak, setting it apart from many other songs of the era.
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Dion's Rise to FameThe success of "A Teenager in Love" played a significant role in catapulting Dion and his group, The Belmonts, into the national spotlight, paving the way for future hits like "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer."
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