Born Too Late
The Poni-Tails
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Born too late for you to notice me To you, I'm just a kid that you won't date Why was I born too late? Born too late to have a chance to win your love Oh why, oh why was it my fate To be born too late? I see you walk with another I wish it could be me I long to hold you and kiss you But I know it never can be For I was Born too late for you to care Now my heart cries Because your heart just couldn't wait Why was I born too late? Born too late for you to care Now my heart cries Because your heart just couldn't wait Why was I born too late? Why was I born too late? Too late
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Written by: CHARLES STROUSE, FRED TOBIAS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Classification"Born Too Late" is categorized as a pop and doo-wop song.
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Band FormationThe Poni-Tails, the group who perform "Born Too Late," were a high school trio composed of Toni Cistone, Patti McCabe, and LaVerne Novak. They were formed in Lyndhurst, Ohio, in 1957.
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Chart SuccessThe song "Born Too Late" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1958, making it The Poni-Tails' biggest hit.
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Creator TouchThe song was written by Charles Strouse and Fred Tobias, both well-known songwriters post-WWII era.
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Song Duration"Born Too Late" has a duration of just over 2 minutes, which was standard for pop songs released during that era.
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Worldwide PopularityIn addition to its success in the United States, "Born Too Late" was also popular in the United Kingdom, where it reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1958.
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Debut AlbumThe hit song is part of The Poni-Tails' self-titled album which was released in 1958.
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Signature Sound"Born Too Late" showcased The Poni-Tails' signature harmonic sound, with lead vocals by Toni Cistone and backup vocals by Patti McCabe and LaVerne Novak.
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Label Classification"Born Too Late" was produced and released by the record label ABC-Paramount, a major player in the music industry during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Song LegacyOver six decades since its release, "Born Too Late" is considered a classic of the doo-wop genre and is still played on oldies radio stations.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various other artists across the years, demonstrating its standing and influence within the music industry.
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