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Episode 35: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Rise and Fall of Frankie Lyman

The teenagers followed the success of wider fools falling in love with I Want You To Be My Go. This one did almost as well, reaching a peak of number 13 in the pop charts. But the singles after that did less well, though I'm not a juvenile delinquent became a big hit in the UK. The record label soon decided that Lyman needed to become a solo star rather than just being the lead singer of the teenagers. Neither Lyman nor the teenagers would ever have another hit after they split.

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