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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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Why Did Fools Fall in Love

Frankie Lyman was a captivating performer and when you watch video footage of him now, you can't help but think of Michael Jackson. Frankie Lyman wasn't even originally meant to be the lead singer on Why did fools fall in love. That distinctive falsetto that makes the record so memorable was a late addition. When the record came out, it wasn't credited to the premieres but to the teenagers featuring Frankie Lyman.

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