Don't Ask Me Why

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About Don't Ask Me Why

"Don't Ask Me Why" is a song first recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1958 motion picture King Creole. It was written by Fred Wise (lyrics) and Ben Weisman (music). In 1958 the song was released on a single as a flipside to "Hard Headed Woman", another song from the same movie. In the United States "Don't Ask Me Why" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Hard Headed Woman" was number 1 for two weeks. The single "Heard Headed Woman / Don't Ask Me Why" was among the most popular singles of the whole year 1958 in the United States: Billboard ranked it number 49 on the year-end Popular chart (a recapitulation of the Billboard's Pop Singles chart for the year) and number 17 on the year-end Country and Western chart (a recapitulation of the Billboard's C&W chart). The single was certified Planinum by the RIAA. Wanda Jackson covered this song on her 1962 album Wonderful Wanda. 


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I'll go on loving you don't ask me why 
Don't know what else to do don't ask me why
How sad my heart would be if you should go
Though you're not good for me I want you so

It's not the kind of love I've dreamed about
But it's the kind that I can't live without
You're all I'm longing for don't say goodbye
I need you more and more don't ask me why

[Piano ]

It's not the kind of love...

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Wanda Jackson

Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 1960s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers and a pioneering rock and roll artist. She is known to many as the Queen (or First Lady) of Rockabilly. more »

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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.
Release Year
The version of "Don't Ask Me Why" performed by Wanda Jackson, often dubbed as the “Queen of Rockabilly”, was released in 1961.
Album
Jackson'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.
Singles Chart
Elvis Presley's version of "Don't Ask Me Why" reached number 25 on the pop singles chart in the United States.
Popularity on Radio Stations
Despite 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.
Film Appearance
The song appeared in Presley's 1958 film "King Creole," where Presley plays a troubled youth who turns to music.
Legacy
The song "Don't Ask Me Why", particularly Elvis Presley's version, is remembered as a classic among fans of the singer.
Musical Style
The song blends pop, rock n roll, and classic blues elements, demonstrating the diverse musical influences on both Presley and Jackson.
Cover Version
While 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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