Why Do Fools Fall in Love (song)

Why Do Fools Fall in Love is a song by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers in 1956, which was written by Frankie Lymon and Morris Levy.

History

1955 promised the band on behalf of George Goldner a song with the quote: " Why do birds sing so gay" ( German: Why do birds sing so gay? ) to write. To extend the texts, the songwriter of some love letters that inspire Jimmy Merchant, tenor of the group that received by some female fans were. Later they came up with the idea, the song Why Do Fools Fall in Love ( German: Why fall in love idiot? ) To call. The release was on April 30, 1956.

Since then, the song brought the breakthrough for the band, he was considered a pioneer in the then young stars such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, who also began her solo career at the age of 13 years.

Cover version of Diana Ross

In 1981, Diana Ross the classics on. The version released worldwide on September 25, 1981 in the countries of the Netherlands and Belgium was the holder a number -one hit. Unlike the original, this version is designed on the model of soul songs in the 1960s, the version also appeared in the same album.

Other cover versions

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