Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
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Why do fools fall in love? Why do birds sing so gay And lovers await the break of day Why do they fall in love Why does the rain fall from up above Why do fools fall in love Why do they fall in love Love is a losing game Love can be a shame I know of a fool you see That fool is me Why do fools fall in love? Why do birds sing so gay And lovers await the break of day Why do they fall in love Why does the rain fall from up above Why do fools fall in love Why do they fall in love Why does my heart skip this crazy beat Because it knows It will reach defeat Tell me why, tell me why Why do fools fall in love?
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Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" was released in 1956 and created by New York vocal group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers.
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Songwriters ControversyThere was controversy over the song's authorship, with each member of the Teenagers claiming they contributed to the song. Only Lymon and the group's manager, George Goldner, were officially credited.
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Age of the ArtistsFrankie Lymon was just 13 years old when he co-wrote the song, making him one of the youngest successful songwriters in music history.
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Massive SuccessThe song was a big hit and peaked at number 1 on the R&B charts and number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Genre InfluenceThe song is credited with helping to spark the Doo-Wop genre of music.
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The Diamonds VersionA Canadian group known as The Diamonds covered the song in 1956 too, a few months after the original release. This version peaked at number 12 on the Billboard chart.
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Other Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by artists such as The Beach Boys, Diana Ross and The Misfits, showing its enduring popularity.
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Frankie Lymon's Tragic EndAlthough Frankie Lymon achieved great success with this song, he struggled with drug addiction and died at the age of 25.
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Legal BattleThe song's royalties were the subject of an extended legal battle following Frankie Lymon's death, with three women claiming to be his wife and therefore entitled to his estate.
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Place in Pop Culture"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" remains a landmark of early rock 'n' roll and is frequently included in movies, TV shows, and commercials to represent the music of the era.
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Inclusion in The Grammy Hall of FameThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000, which honours recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Biographical Film based on the SongIn 1998, a biographical film named after the song, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," was released, portraying the life and career of Frankie Lymon.
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