Why Do Fools Fall in Love

~ Recording by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??The Teenagers featuring Frankie LymonWhy Do Fools Fall in Love / Please Be MineThe Teenagers featuring Frankie LymonSingle
  • US1956-01-10
Gee RecordsGG-1002
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??The Teenagers featuring Frankie LymonWhy Do Fools Fall in Love / Please Be MineThe Teenagers featuring Frankie LymonSingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)DB. 3772
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:15Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Teenagers Featuring Frankie LymonFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum
Gee RecordsGLP-701
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:16Frankie LymonGolden Goodies, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Roulette (New York; 1956– (LC 00332))R-25210
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers41 Original Hits From the Sound Track of “American Graffiti”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA SoundtracksMCA2-8001
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers41 Original Hits From the Soundtrack of American GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
GRT Records2230-1040
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??Frankie LymonThat’ll Be the DayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ronco RecordsMR 2002/3
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersAmerican GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
1.14Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThen Came Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)THEN 1
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersFrankie Lymon • The TeenagersFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Murray Hill Records000148
1.14Why Do Fools Fall In Love?:??Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRock 'N' Roll Greats - Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum
Music for PleasureMFP 4157444
1.19Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-14, OPCD-2544
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersYesterdays Gold: 120 Golden Oldies, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
YDG 2554
1.7Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers20 Rock’n’Roll GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCD-MFP 6007, CDB 7 90680 2
1.7Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers20 Rock’n’Roll GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDAX 701501
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers30 Years of Number 1's, Volume 1: 1956-58Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionTYNO CD 100
1.18Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie LymonThe Heart & Soul of Rock & RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2351
1.9Why Do Fools Fall In Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersBillboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70599
1.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Best of Boppin’ 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-7902
1.15Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Best of Doo Wop UptempoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75764
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Best of Frankie Lymon and The TeenagersFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70918
5.15Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Rock Box: Part 2 The Rock ContinuesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Concept Records (Australia)CC0110CD
1.10Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersBook of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 82155-2
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon And The TeenagersGoody-GoodyFrankie Lymon And The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Pair RecordsPDC-2-1279
1.5Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie LymonOriginal OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Angel Baby RecordsDEB-DO 1.04
1.5Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie LymanRock 'n' Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN MC 13
1.5Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie LymanRock 'n' Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN TV 13
1.5Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie LymanRock 'n' Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 13
1.3Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRock'n'Roll Chartbusters, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Metacom69951
1.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Sounds of Murphy BrownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10063
1.20Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers6 O'clock RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDKZFM 104 3
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersA 50's RomanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
HMV (record store promos)ASK 23001
2.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie LymonDancin’ & Romancin’ in the ’50s and ’60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest078-E
2.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersDo You Wanna DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CD2L-57520-1, CDL-57520-2
1.8Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersHeart & Soul (Columbia House club release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA22213
1.24Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersJukebox Hits of 1956, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double D Entertainment9156
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersLet’s Have a PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.26Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRock 'n' Roll LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Special ProductsQRSPD 1141
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon and The TeenagersSolid Gold Soul 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR838-24
1.8Why Do Fools Fall In Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Elvis Presley Years (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.14Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie LymonThe Greatest LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star DirectSDCD 006
3.14Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??Frankie LymonThe Greatest LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Star DirectSDMC 006
3.14Why Do Fools Fall in Love?:??Frankie LymonThe Greatest LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Star DirectSDLP 006
1.1Why Do Fools Fall In Love?2:20Frankie Lymon and The TeenagersWhy Do Fools Fall in LoveFrankie Lymon and The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Instant (Sublabel of Charly Records Ltd)CD INS 5054
1.8Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers20 Classic Songs of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCDMFP 5974
1.9Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersLe Doo-wop : C'est plus fort que toiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Records (Formerly a sub-label of Quality Records Limited, its catalog is now controlled by the Phase One Network.)132 104
1.12Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18The TeenagersLet’s Have a Party, Runde 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola0777 7 81313 2 8
1.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRock 'n' Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCD-MFP 5935, CDM 7 98899 2
1.13Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: 1955-1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 516/07
1.6Why Do Fools Fall In Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThree Steps To HeavenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality TelevisionQTVCD011
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers41 Original Hits From the Soundtrack of American GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1993-06-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-8001
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-8001
1.6Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers50’s Sock HopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-11-09
K‐tel (International budget record label)30072
1.3Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersDoo Wop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)314 520259-2
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersJukebox Favorites! Musical Memories from the 50's & 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)DMC2-1136-1
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:16Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersSpotlite on Gee Records, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label)
2.2Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Doo Wop Box: 101 Vocal Group Gems From the Golden Age of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-05-17
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71463
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie LymonAmerican Graffiti, Vol I: Music From the Original Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Back BiterBB 61041
1.12Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersGolden Hit Collection, Vol. 1: 1955/1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Euro Trend152.113
2.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersMega Jukebox Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 8390 6
1.13Why do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersOnly Rock 'n' Roll 1955-1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCIJCD-3129
1.3Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRemember Then: 30 Original Doo-Wop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 792-2
1.8Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersRock ’n’ Ride, Volume 12: Dream OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotorradCD 27400198 H
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Best Rock 'n' Roll Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 37
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:22Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Complete RecordingsFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 15 782 EI, BCD 15782 EI
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersUnchained Melodies IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-07-25
Temple (TMPCD catnos)TMPCD002
10.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers200 Original Mega Jukebox HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 871792
10.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits: Hot Dogs, Hits & Happy DaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 872982, DC 872992, DC 873002, DC 873012, DC 873022, DC 873032, DC 873042, DC 873052, DC 873062, DC 873072
1.7Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersDrivin’ Music – Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for Pleasure7243 8 52596 2 3
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersHits That Live Forever: 1950sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 52628 2 1
10.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersMega Jukebox HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 873652
1.2Why Do Fools Fall in Love??:??Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 2151-3
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20The Teenagers feat. Frankie LymonThe Very Best of Doo WopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MVTVMVTV 1CD
1.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersA Time to Remember: 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-02-14
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.16Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18The TeenagersLet's Dance! The Best of Ballroom: Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug and JiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-11-11
1.2Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersBlue Moon: 26 Doo Wop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD12
10.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersChart Breaker: Greatest Hits of the 50’s and 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersIt's Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers! Essential Recordings 1955-1961Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NEDCD287
1.8Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersLipstick on Your CollarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)552 901-2
3.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon and The TeenagersThe Golden Days of Rock ’n’ Roll 1955–1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest Music3364
1.11Why Do Fools Fall In Love2:19The TeenagersThe Greatest Rock & Roll Party EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBXA 877152
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe History of Rock: Group Sounds, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label)
2.6Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersUltimate Rock n Roll CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX07-T
1.3Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersHighlights From the Complete Soundtrack of “American Graffiti”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1998-09-08
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11871
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe Very Best of Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-12
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75507
1.1Why Do Fools Fall In Love?2:20Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersWhy Do Fools Fall in LoveFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-01
Remember (reissues)
1.6Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1955–1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDO 852772
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers25 Greatest HitsFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Music for Pleasure4 95479 2, 7243 4 95479 2 6
1.9Why do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersAbsolute Hits of the 50'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8461192
1.4Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersTeenagers in LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Universal Special Markets89019, MSD2-37296
1.13Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersTotally Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 4 95474 2 1
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:21The TeenagersStreet Corner Serenade: Greatest Doo-Wop Hits of the '50s and '60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-07-20
Rhino (reissue label)
10.17Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:18Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits: Hot Dogs, Hits & Happy Days (3-1 is Reet Petite, not Sugar Sugar; 6-19 is Sally Was a Good Girl, not Rag Doll)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 248062
2.10Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:17Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersFetenkult - Rock ’n’ Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola (company mostly named as distributor)74321 68156 2
1.13Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:15Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersGeorge Goldner Presents The Gee StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
WestsideWESD 223
Promotion
1.1Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20The TeenagersFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe TeenagersAlbum + Compilation
Éditions AtlasRK CD 447
1.18Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:20Frankie LymonJuke Box Saturday Night – 2WS FM 101.7Various ArtistsOther + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)8142512
(unknown)
1.11Why Do Fools Fall In Love2:16Frankie LymonMurray The "K's" Sing Along With The Original Golden GassersVarious ArtistsCompilation
Roulette (New York; 1956– (LC 00332))R-25159
1.16Why Do Fools Fall in Love2:19Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersThe No. 1 Rock 'n' Roll AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)555 017-2
2.11Why Do Fools Fall in Love?2:18Frankie Lymon & The TeenagersKneipenhits: Rock 'n Roll PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-08-31

Relationships

performer:Frankie Lymon
part of:Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 8) (order: 8)
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 307) (order: 306)
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/60466 [info]
recording of:Why Do Fools Fall in Love (in 1955-11)

Related works

Why Do Fools Fall in Love

additional writer:George Goldner
Jimmy Merchant (US singer, member of The Teenagers)
Herman Santiago (singer for Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers)
writer:Morris Levy
Frankie Lymon
publisher:EMI Longitude Music
Patricia Music
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31)
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30)
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
referred to in medleys:12/8 Medley (That’ll be the Day musical) (order: 5)