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Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Song)
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| “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” | |
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| Single by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers | |
| from the album The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon | |
| B-side | “Please Be Mine” |
| Released | January 10, 1956 |
| Recorded | November 1955 |
| Genre | Doo-wop, rock and roll |
| Length | 2:20 |
| Label | Gee |
| Songwriter(s) | Frankie Lymon, Herman Santiago, Jimmy Merchant |
| Producer(s) | George Goldner |
| Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers singles chronology | |
| “Why Do Fools Fall in Love“ (1956)”I Want You to Be My Girl“ (1956) | |
“Why Do Fools Fall in Love” (initially “Why Do Birds Sing So Gay?“) is a debut single by American rock and roll band Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers that was released on January 10, 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. Many renditions of the song by other artists have also been hit records in the U.S., including versions by the Diamonds (in 1956), the Beach Boys (in 1964), and Diana Ross (in 1981).
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. In 2001, the 1955 recording of the song on Gee Records was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Background and authorship
In late 1955, The Teenagers (at that time calling themselves The Premiers) auditioned a song called “Why do Birds Sing So Gay?” for George Goldner, recording producer and owner of Gee Records. Herman Santiago, tenor of the group, had written the song based on a line from some love letters given to the guys by a tenant in bassist Sherman Garnes‘ apartment building.
One of them featured the words “Why do birds sing so gay?,” which fit in with lyrics of other songs that Herman had been writing based on a 1-6-2-5 chord pattern. Herman adjusted the harmony to take advantage of Frankie Lymon’s high tenor/soprano. At Goldner’s suggestion, some of the lyrics were changed.
During the audition, Lymon’s voice stood out and Goldner recommended the lead in subsequent recording sessions be given to Lymon. The singer did some improvising and recreated the melody to match his own style. According to Jimmy Merchant, what happened at the recording session was a combination of “Frankie’s singing ability coupled with George Goldner’s special ability to bring out the best in Frankie.”
Although early vinyl single releases of “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” credit Frankie Lymon, Herman Santiago, and George Goldner as co-writers of the song, later releases and cover versions were attributed only to Lymon and record producer George Goldner. Goldner’s name was later replaced by Morris Levy when Levy bought Goldner’s interest in Gee Records, the Teenagers’ record company. After a lengthy court battle, songwriting credits were awarded to original Teenagers members Herman Santiago and Jimmy Merchant in December 1992.
However, this ruling was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit because Santiago and Merchant did not bring the case to court soon enough. This gave the song rights back to Lymon and Levy. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a further appeal. The current publisher of the song is EMI Music Publishing, which still lists these two as the songwriters.
Beach Boys version
| “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” | |
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| Single by the Beach Boys | |
| from the album Shut Down Volume 2 | |
| A-side | “Fun, Fun, Fun“ |
| Released | February 3, 1964 |
| Recorded | January 7–8, 1964 |
| Length | 2:07 (original version)2:33 (extended version) |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | Frankie Lymon, Morris Levy |
| Producer(s) | Brian Wilson |
| The Beach Boys singles chronology | |
| “Little Saint Nick“ (1963)”Why Do Fools Fall in Love“ (1964)”I Get Around“ (1964) | |
The song was used as a B-side for the Beach Boys single “Fun, Fun, Fun“, which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
The Beach Boys’ version of the song charted at #120. It was included on the Beach Boys 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2 and had only appeared in mono since the release of the single back in 1964.
The single mix of the song was later found and used on the 2007 The Warmth of the Sun compilation and on The Original US Singles Collection The Capitol Years 1962–1965. This box set, released in 2008, also used a recently found mono single edit mix.
In 2009, a new stereo mix was created with a newly discovered intro, due to the discovery of the original multitrack masters by Jon Stebbins and is featured on the band’s compilation Summer Love Songs.
The song was also performed as part of the band’s 50th Anniversary Tour, usually during the first half of the shows.
One of the performances was later included on the live album from the tour.
Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour
| Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour | |
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| Live album by The Beach Boys | |
| Released | May 21, 2013 |
| Recorded | April–September 2012 |
| Genre | Rock, pop |
| Length | 122:28 |
| Label | Capitol/UMe |
| Producer | Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas |
| The Beach Boys chronology | |
| Fifty Big Ones (2012)Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour (2013)Made in California (2013) | |
Professional ratings
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Today Online |  |
Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour is a live album by the Beach Boys released on May 21, 2013. The album was recorded during the band’s 50th anniversary reunion tour.
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album a good review, describing it as “a pleasant dose of nostalgia.” The album was also criticized in several sources including The Independent as being “saturated in ‘Auto-Tune‘”, turning the lead singers voices into “horrible metallic noises.”
Track listing
All tracks composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love; except where indicated
Disc 1
- “Do It Again” – 3:38
2. “Little Honda” – 2:06
3. “Catch a Wave” – 2:09
4. “Hawaii” – 1:46
5. “Don’t Back Down” – 1:45
6. “Surfin’ Safari” – 2:48
7. “Surfer Girl” (Brian Wilson) – 2:29
8. “The Little Girl I Once Knew” (Brian Wilson) – 3:09
9. “Wendy” – 2:25 (Lead vocals by Bruce Johnston)
10. “Getcha Back” (Mike Love, Terry Melcher) – 2:42 (Lead vocals by David Marks)
11. “Then I Kissed Her” (Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry) – 2:17
12. “Marcella” (Brian Wilson, Tandyn Almer, Jack Rieley) – 3:23
13. “Isn’t It Time” (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik, Larry Millas) – 4:01
14. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” (Morris Levy, Frankie Lymon) – 2:30
15. “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)” – 2:55
16. “Disney Girls” (Bruce Johnston) – 5:33 – taken from the band’s performance in Grand Prairie, TX on April 26
17. “Be True to Your School” – 3:06
18. “Little Deuce Coupe” (Brian Wilson, Roger Christian) – 1:50
19. “409” (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Gary Usher) – 1:52
20. “Shut Down” (Brian Wilson, Roger Christian) – 1:46
21. “I Get Around” – 2:46
Disc 2
- “Pet Sounds” (Brian Wilson) – 3:45
2. “Add Some Music to Your Day” (Brian Wilson, Joe Knott, Mike Love) – 3:49
3. “Heroes and Villains” (Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks) – 3:54
4. “Sail On, Sailor” (Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Almer, Ray Kennedy, Rieley) – 3:45
5. “California Saga: California” (Al Jardine) – 3:09
6. “In My Room” (Brian Wilson, Gary Usher) – 2:53
7. “All This Is That” (Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Mike Love) – 3:38
8. “That’s Why God Made the Radio” (Brian Wilson, Thomas, Peterik, Millas) – 4:27
9. “Forever” (Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson) (Lead vocals by Dennis Wilson via archive recording) – 2:57
10. “God Only Knows” (Brian Wilson, Tony Asher) (Lead vocals by Carl Wilson via archive recording) – 2:39
11. “Sloop John B” (Traditional; arranged by Brian Wilson and Al Jardine) – 3:07
12. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” (Brian Wilson, Asher, Mike Love) (Lead vocals by Al Jardine, Jeff Foskett and Mike Love) – 2:41
13. “Good Vibrations” (Lead vocals by Brian Wilson, Jeff Foskett and Mike Love) – 4:14
14. “California Girls” – 3:15
15. “Help Me Rhonda” – 3:19
16. “Rock and Roll Music” (Chuck Berry) – 2:48
17. “Surfin’ U.S.A.” (Brian Wilson, Chuck Berry) – 3:00
18. “Kokomo” (Mike Love, Scott McKenzie, Tony Melcher, John Phillips) – 4:00
19. “Barbara Ann” (Fred Fassert) – 2:33
20. “Fun, Fun, Fun” – 3:29
Personnel
Partial credits from Craig Slowinski. The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine – lead, harmony and backing vocals; rhythm guitar; banjo on “California Saga: California”; additional lead guitar on “Sail On, Sailor”
- Bruce Johnston – lead, harmony and backing vocals; keyboards
- Mike Love – lead, harmony and backing vocals; percussion
- David Marks – lead, harmony and backing vocals; lead guitar
- Brian Wilson – lead, harmony and backing vocals; piano; bass on “Barbara Ann” and “Fun, Fun, Fun”
- Carl Wilson – lead vocals on “God Only Knows” (archive recording)
- Dennis Wilson – lead vocals on “Forever” (archive recording)
Supporting musicians
- Scott Bennett – harmony and backing vocals, keyboards, mallets, percussion
- Nelson Bragg – harmony and backing vocals, percussion
- John Cowsill – harmony and backing vocals, drums
- Mike D’Amico – harmony and backing vocals, bass, drums on “Marcella”, “Pet Sounds”, and “Add Some Music To Your Day”
- Nick “Nicky Wonder” Walusko – harmony and backing vocals, guitar
- Jeff Foskett – lead, harmony, and backing vocals; rhythm guitar; percussion; mandolin on “Disney Girls”
- Probyn Gregory – harmony and backing vocals, guitar, horns, percussion, bass on “Marcella” and “Add Some Music To Your Day”, tannerin on “Good Vibrations” and “Forever”, trumpet on “Pet Sounds”
- Darian Sahanaja – harmony and backing vocals, keyboards, mallets
- Scott Totten – harmony and backing vocals, guitar, lead vocals on “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”, ukulele on “Isn’t It Time”, bass on “Pet Sounds”
- Paul von Mertens – woodwinds (saxophones, flutes, harmonicas)
Personnel
Sourced from Craig Slowinski.
The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine – harmony and backing vocals
- Mike Love – intro bass vocal, harmony and backing vocals
- Brian Wilson – lead, harmony, and backing vocals, upright piano
- Carl Wilson – harmony and backing vocals
- Dennis Wilson – harmony and backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Leon Russell – upright piano, tack piano
- Al De Lory – grand piano
- Bill Pitman – acoustic guitar
- Tommy Tedesco – electric guitar
- Ray Pohlman – bass guitar
- Jimmy Bond – double bass
- Hal Blaine – drums, timpani
- Frank Capp – glockenspiel, temple blocks, castanets
- Steve Douglas – tenor saxophone
- Plas Johnson – tenor saxophone
- Jay Migliori – baritone saxophone
Diana Ross version
| “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” | |
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| Single by Diana Ross | |
| from the album Why Do Fools Fall in Love | |
| B-side | “Think I’m in Love” |
| Released | September 25, 1981 |
| Recorded | 1980 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 2:51 |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Herman Santiago |
| Producer(s) | Diana Ross |
| Diana Ross singles chronology | |
| “Endless Love“ (1981)”Why Do Fools Fall in Love“ (1981)”Mirror Mirror“ (1981) | |
American singer Diana Ross released a cover version on the RCA label on September 25, 1981, as the first single from her album of the same name (1981). She also produced her rendition of the song. It was a hit, peaking at No. 2 on the US adult contemporary chart, No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart, No. 6 on the US R&B chart, and No. 7 on Billboard‘s Pop Singles Chart, and earning her a British Phonographic Industry silver disc award for sales in excess of 250,000 copies. It also reached No.1 in Belgium and the Netherlands and climbed to the top 10 in Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland as well as making the top 20 in Australia, Canada and West Germany. A reissue of Ross’ cover peaked at No. 36 on the UK chart in July 1994.
After Ross returned the song to the top ten, a controversy ensued concerning Lymon’s estate. Three women involved in lawsuits and countersuits over Lymon’s copyrights and royalties each claimed to be Lymon’s rightful widow. The string of court cases were portrayed in the 1998 film Why Do Fools Fall in Love.
In the music video, Ross performs the song on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.
Track listings
- 7″ single
- “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” – 2:51
- “Think I’m In Love”
- UK remix CD
- “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” (159.0 bpm) – 2:53
- “I’m Coming Out” (Joey Negro Extended 12″, 109.7 bpm) – 6:05
- “The Boss” (David Morales Club, taken from: Diana Extended/The Remixes, 124.0 bpm) – 6:29
- “Love Hangover” (Joey Negro Hangover Symphony, 121.0 bpm) – 8:57
- UK reissue 7″
- “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”
- “I’m Coming Out” (Joey Negro 7″ Mix)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Album)
| Why Do Fools Fall in Love | |
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| Studio album by Diana Ross | |
| Released | September 14, 1981 |
| Recorded | 1980–1981 |
| Studio | Power Station, New York City |
| Genre | Dance-pop R&B |
| Length | 35:46 |
| Label | Capitol (Europe) RCA (North America) |
| Producer | Diana Ross |
| Diana Ross chronology | |
| All the Great Hits (1981)Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1981)Silk Electric (1982) | |
| Singles from Why Do Fools Fall in Love | |
| “Why Do Fools Fall in Love“ Released: September 25, 1981″Mirror Mirror“ Released: December 11, 1981″Work That Body“ Released: March 19, 1982″It’s Never Too Late” Released: July 1982 | |
Professional ratings
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Why Do Fools Fall in Love is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Diana Ross, released on September 14, 1981, by RCA Records. It was Ross’ first of six albums released by the label during the decade. It peaked at No. 15 in the United States (No. 4 R&B), No. 17 in the United Kingdom and the top ten in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands.
Background
Why Do Fools Fall in Love was the first album Ross recorded after leaving the Motown label, when she signed a $20 million deal with RCA. Originally, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards were slated to produce the follow-up to the platinum Diana (1980) album. However, their schedules were filled with commitments to also produce Debbie Harry‘s solo debut album KooKoo (1981), Johnny Mathis and another Chic album. Ross had given her word to RCA president Robert Summers to deliver an album for the 1981 holiday selling season.
The album was the first to be produced by Ross herself, and it became her second RIAA-certified platinum album. It was also certified gold in Canada and silver in the UK.
After Ross returned “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” to the Top Ten in 1981, a major controversy concerning Frankie Lymon‘s estate ensued. Three women each were involved in lawsuits and counter-lawsuits over Lymon’s copyrights and royalties, claiming to be Lymon’s rightful widow. The string of court cases led to the making of the 1998 film Why Do Fools Fall in Love.
Ross embarked on a world tour in support of the album.
The album was remastered and re-released on September 2, 2014, by Funky Town Grooves, with bonus material.
Singles
The album includes the US top 10 hits “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” – a cover of the 1950s Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers classic – and the rock-flavoured “Mirror Mirror“.
It also includes “Work That Body“, co-written by Ross with Paul Jabara and Ray Chew which was a top 10 hit in the UK and top 15 in the Netherlands. “It’s Never Too Late” was also released as a single in some international territories.
Also included on the album is a solo version of “Endless Love“, which was a number one duet with Lionel Richie from earlier that year, as well as a version of another 1950s rock & roll classic, “Sweet Nothings” originally recorded by Brenda Lee.
Track listing
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | “Why Do Fools Fall in Love“ | Frankie Lymon Morris Levy | 2:53 |
| 2. | “Sweet Surrender” | Leonard Stack Cheryl Christiansen | 4:09 |
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| 3. | “Mirror, Mirror“ | Michael Sembello Dennis Matkosky | 6:08 |
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| 4. | “Endless Love“ | Lionel Richie | 4:56 |
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Side two
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 5. | “It’s Never Too Late” | Dan Hartman | 3:19 |
| 6. | “Think I’m in Love” | L. Cheryl Taylor | 4:15 |
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| 7. | “Sweet Nothings“ | Ronnie Self Dub Albritton | 3:00 |
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| 8. | “Two Can Make It” | Dean Pitchford Tom Snow | 3:24 |
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| 9. | “Work That Body“ | Diana Ross Paul Jabara Ray Chew | 5:01 |
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| Total length: | 35:46 | ||
2014 Expanded Edition Bonus Tracks (Funky Town Grooves)
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 10. | “Mirror Mirror” (7″ Mix) | 3:59 |
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| 11. | “Mirror Mirror” (7″ Alternate Version) | 4:06 |
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| 12. | “Work That Body” (7″ Mix) | 3:34 |
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| 13. | “Work That Body” (12″ Mix) | 6:31 |
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| 14. | “Work That Body” (Extended Remix) | 6:22 |
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| 15. | “Endless Love” (Edited Version) | 3:46 |
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| Total length: | 1:05:24 | |
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Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Why Do Fools Fall in Love liner notes.
Musicians
- Diana Ross – lead vocals (all tracks), backing vocals (1–4, 6–9)
- Rob Mounsey – acoustic piano (1)
- Ray Chew – Rhodes (1, 6), acoustic piano (2–5, 7–9), arrangements (2–5, 8, 9)
- Pat Rebillot – acoustic piano (4)
- Ed Walsh – synthesizers (4)
- Leon Pendarvis – Rhodes (5, 7), arrangements (7)
- Ron Frangipane – acoustic piano (6), synthesizers (6), arrangements (6)
- Bob Kulick – guitar (1), electric guitar (3)
- Eric Gale – electric guitar (1, 2, 5–8) rhythm guitar (3)
- Jeff Mironov – electric guitar (1, 4–7, 9) rhythm guitar (3)
- Neil Jason – bass (1, 3–7, 9)
- Francisco Centeno – bass (2, 8)
- Yogi Horton – drums (all tracks)
- Ralph MacDonald – percussion (1, 3, 5–7, 9)
- George Young – tenor saxophone (1)
- Don Brooks – harmonica (2)
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (7)
- Bert DeCoteaux – horn and string arrangements (1)
- Paul Riser – horn and string arrangements (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
- Randy Brecker – horn arrangements (3, 7)
- Lamar Alsop – concertmaster (1, 2, 4–6, 8)
- Lionel Richie – lead and backing vocals (4)
- Margaret Dorn – backing vocals (5, 9)
- Leata Galloway – backing vocals (5, 9)
- Millie Whiteside – backing vocals (5, 9)
Production
- Producer – Diana Ross
- Production assistance – Sephra Herman
- Production manager – Matt Murphy
- Engineer – Larry Alexander
- Assistant engineer – Dave Greenberg
- Recorded at the Power Station (New York, NY).
- Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
- Inside photography – Claude Mougin
- Cover photo – Douglas Kirkland
Charts
| Chart (1981/82) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 47 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) | 33 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 3 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) | 3 |
| Japan Albums Chart | 28 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) | 5 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) | 6 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 17 |
| US Billboard 200 | 15 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Finland (Musiikkituottajat) | Gold | 25,000[16] |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Charts (Why Do Fools Fall In Love)
Weekly charts
| Chart (1981–82) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 15 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 1 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM) | 5 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 17 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) | 25 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 9 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 1 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 1 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 3 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 9 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 6 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 7 |
| West Germany (GfK) | 17 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1981) | Position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 79 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 72 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 64 |
| Chart (1982) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 49 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 54 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 46 |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard) | 43 |
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC) | 36 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 250,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Legacy
Film
The title of a 1998 biographical film depicting the original life of Frankie Lymon was named after the song.
Lawsuits
Disputes regarding the original recording’s copyright and ownership of royalties emerged in the decades following Lymon’s death, with cases lasting until the 1990s.
Soundtrack
The recording by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers is featured in the 1973 film American Graffiti, in a scene where Richard Dreyfuss‘s character first notices a mysterious blonde girl;
as well as the 1999 film October Sky, it is featured when Jake Gyllenhaal‘s character Homer Hickam and his friends are spending the night out at the dance club.
Other charting versions
- The Canadian group the Diamonds did a more traditional doo wop version that came out two months after Lymon’s in March 1956. This version stayed 19 weeks on the Billboard chart, topping out at No. 12.
- Gale Storm released a version of the song as a single in 1956 that reached #9 on the Billboard pop chart.
- Gloria Mann released a version of the song as a single in 1956 that reached #59 on the Billboard pop chart.
- Alma Cogan released a version of the song as a single in 1956 that reached #25 in the UK.
- The Happenings released a slower version of the song, in a harmony-driven soft rock arrangement, as a single in 1967 that reached #41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Ponderosa Twins Plus One released a version of the song as a single in 1972 that reached #40 on the US R&B chart and #102 on the Billboard pop chart.
- Joni Mitchell, backed by The Persuasions, released a live version of the song as a single in 1980 that reached #102 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.
- The Teenages
- The Spinettes
- Dobby Dobson
- Frankie Valli and The Four Season
- Bruno Mars
- Phillip Leo & C J Lewis
- The Heaters
Other Cover Versions
- Under the Streetlamp – ft. Christopher Kale Jones
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