The Teenagers feat. Frankie Lymon
Why Do Fools Fall in Love





Release Year: 1955

Rankings:
All-Time
#262 / 1950s #26 / 1955 #6

Genres: Doo-Wop
Parent Genres: Descriptor, R&B, Vocal Group


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