Why Do Fools Fall in Love

Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

About Why Do Fools Fall in Love

"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song that was originally a hit for early New York City-based rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, in January 1956. It reached No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in July. The song helped to make Frankie Lymon a household name and would make him a rock and roll pioneer. The Canadian group The Diamonds also did a more traditional doo wop version that came out the week after Lymon's, in March 1956. This version stayed 19 weeks on the Billboard chart, topping out at No. 12. The song was included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings—published in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981)—and ranked No. 314 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers version was the first hit recording made in the Bell Sound Studio in New York City. It was recorded in November 1955. 


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2001
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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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Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

The Teenagers are an American music group, most noted for being one of rock music's earliest successes, presented to international audiences by DJ Alan Freed. The group, which made its most popular recordings with young Frankie Lymon as lead singer, is also noted for being rock's first all-teenaged act. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. more »

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Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON

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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.
Songwriters Controversy
There 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.
Age of the Artists
Frankie Lymon was just 13 years old when he co-wrote the song, making him one of the youngest successful songwriters in music history.
Massive Success
The song was a big hit and peaked at number 1 on the R&B charts and number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Genre Influence
The song is credited with helping to spark the Doo-Wop genre of music.
The Diamonds Version
A 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.
Other Cover Versions
The song has been covered numerous times by artists such as The Beach Boys, Diana Ross and The Misfits, showing its enduring popularity.
Frankie Lymon's Tragic End
Although Frankie Lymon achieved great success with this song, he struggled with drug addiction and died at the age of 25.
Legal Battle
The 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.
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.
Inclusion in The Grammy Hall of Fame
The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000, which honours recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Biographical Film based on the Song
In 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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