Why Don't You Believe Me?
The Duprees
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Please tell me why Tell me why Why don't you believe me It's you, I adore (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Forever and ever Can I promise more I've told you so often The way that I care (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Why don't you believe me It just isn't fair Here is a heart that is lonely Here is a heart you can take Here is a heart for you only That you can keep or break How else can I tell you What more can I do (Please believe, please believe) (Please believe) Why don't you believe me I love only you Why don't you believe me I love only you (Please tell me why) Tell me why
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Written by: LEW DOUGLAS, LUTHER KING LANEY, ROY RODDE
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
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9 facts about this song
Song Originality"Why Don't You Believe Me?" is originally a popular song, not initially performed by Joni James or The Duprees. It was first released in 1952, written by Lew Douglas, King Laney, and Roy Rodde.
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Joni James VersionJoni James, a well-known American singer of traditional pop music, covered "Why Don't You Believe Me?" in 1952. Her rendition became a major hit.
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Chart Performance of Joni James' VersionJoni James' version of "Why Don't You Believe Me?" climbed to number 1 on the Billboard charts in 1952, and it stayed in this top spot for six weeks. The song was one of James' seven top 10 hits.
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Album InclusionJoni James' version of the song was included in her studio album titled 'Joni James' Award Winning Album', released in 1954.
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The Duprees VersionThe Duprees, an American musical group known for their doo-wop style, covered "Why Don't You Believe Me?" in 1963, more than a decade after Joni James' interpretation.
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Chart Performance of The Duprees' VersionThe version of "Why Don't You Believe Me?" by The Duprees reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.
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The Duprees StyleKnown for their mix of doo-wop and early rock and roll, The Duprees' version of "Why Don't You Believe Me?" incorporates their unique style, proving popular with audiences.
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Later Use in MediaThe song, particularly the version by The Duprees, has been featured in several modern films and TV series demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence.
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Legacy"Why Don't You Believe Me?" has been covered by numerous other artists over the years, including Patti Page, and it's considered a classic of the traditional pop and doo-wop genres.
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