A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 35: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
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The Teenagers' Formation
- The Teenagers, a New York vocal group, formed from two groups, the Earth Angels and a Latino duo.
- They practiced in a hallway and a neighbor, tired of their repetitive songs, suggested they adapt his girlfriend's love letters into music.
Lymon Joins The Teenagers
- Frankie Lymon, a young percussionist in a Mambo group, joined the Teenagers.
- The Mambo craze, influenced by Perez Prado's "Mambo Jambo", briefly rivaled rock and roll in popularity during the 50s.
The Teenagers' Discovery
- Richie Barrett, lead singer of The Valentines and a talent scout, discovered The Teenagers singing on a street corner.
- He brought them to George Goldner of Rama Records, known for his ear for hits.