Why

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"Why" is a hit song recorded by Frankie Avalon in 1959 that went to No. 1 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart published on the week of December 28, 1959, for the week ending of January 2, 1960, making it the last No. 1 single of the 1950s, and the first No. 1 single of the 1960s at the same time. It also became the first No. 1 single of the 1960s on the Cashbox magazine charts. The song was written by Avalon's manager and record producer Robert "Bob" Marcucci and Peter De Angelis. It was Avalon's second and final No. 1 hit. The melody is based on an Italian song. The Avalon version features an uncredited female singer (alleged to be Fran Lori), heard in the repeat of the first four lines of the first part of the song, with Avalon replying, "Yes, I love you". He concludes the last quarter of the song with a coda, by himself. 


Year:
2000
2:37
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I'll never let you go
Why? Because I love you
I'll always love you so
Why? Because you love me

No broken hearts for us
'Cause we love each other
And with our faith and trust
There could be no other

Why? 'Cause I love you
Why? 'Cause you love me

I think you're awfully sweet
Why? Because I love you
You say I'm your special treat
Why? Because you love me

We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me
All the time

(I'll never let you go)
(Why? Because I love you)
Yes, I love you
(I'll always love you so)
(Why? Because you love me)
Yes, you love me

We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me
I love you and you love me
We'll love each other, dear
Forever

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Frankie Avalon

Frankie Avalon (born September 18, 1940) is an American actor, singer, playwright, and former teen idol. more »

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Written by: Peter De Angelis, Robert P. Marcucci

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11 facts about this song

Record Label
"Why" by Frankie Avalon was released under the record label Chancellor Records, an independent record company active between 1956 and 1965.
Chart Success
Released in 1959, "Why" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December of the same year.
Sales Record
The song is Avalon's biggest hit, selling over a million copies, and it was also the last #1 hit of the 1950s.
Disk Jockey Promotion
The song was famous for its promotion by the well-known disc jockey, Dick Clark, on his television show American Bandstand.
Song Duration
The total length of the song is 2.37 minutes, which was typical for a pop single at the time.
Musical Style
"Why" is a pop ballad which adopted the typical smooth and sentimental style of the late 1950s.
Songwriters
"Why" was written by two renowned songwriters of that time - Peter DeAngelis and Robert Marcucci.
Live Performances
Frankie Avalon has performed "Why" on several television shows and concerts including The Ed Sullivan Show.
Career Impact
The commercial success of "Why" helped propel Frankie Avalon to teen idol status.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, highlighting its enduring popularity.
Award Recognition
In 1960, the song earned Frankie Avalon a nomination for Top Male Vocal Performance at the first annual Grammy Awards.

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