Frankie Avalon "Why"

[@maryomnes9445]

I am 74 years old and I still love my 50's music. FRANKIE is my idol back in the 50's. I was just 13 years old back then. He will always be my first love. I am so happy that I got his autograph in a concert I went to. 😊😊🙂🙂🥰🤗

[@judypasqualone3819]

Me too!

[@mariehanadi1427]

Ditto! 😍😍😊

[@drrobertling1393]

So nice to read your sweetest comment.

[@maryomnes9445]

@@drrobertling1393 Thank you.

[@guadalupemendez5236]

He Is my idol to. Good night.

[@audreyburkhalter7757]

A favorite song of my husband and I. I played it while he was in ICU. We sang/mouthed the song and held hands. He later passed away as he had Parkinson’s. We were almost married 55 years. Thank you Frankie Avalon, for this beautiful song you sang. It is so meaningful!

[@gabrielhalston6726]

Hard to believe Frankie was only 19 years old here. Being from Southern California and growing up in the '50's and '60's, this era of time was very, very special and unique and quite innocent. I greatly miss those days and the music of my youth.

[@fresiama6006]

Traducir de inglés a español

[@gabrielhalston6726]

If it's the gospel of our God and King, the Lord Jesus Christ....you certainly may! I trusted and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior nearly 50 years ago and have followed him faithfully since, sharing His gospel of good news of salvation with many others! @sladesteinagel8544

[@tigrengbisakol8280]

These are how songs should be.Simple melody with a great message of true emotions.Music should be enjoyable and uplifting to the soul.

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

I wish I could have lived then

[@judycoleman1543]

Makes me feel good 😊 wish had someone to share with 🥰

[@aldomendoza7806]

That’s true, I know what you mean

[@judycoleman1543]

@@aldomendoza7806 Hello 👋

[@rubenzamorano5194]

This is REAL and BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. CLASSIC FOREVER.

[@Lucailey]

Frankie Avalon was my mother's favorite singer/star since she was a kid. Mom passed away but i like being able to look at these frankie videos and imagine her as a teen watching them many moons ago. Thank you Frankie, you make me feel like Heaven isnt so far away

[@mysticoversoul]

Beautiful song. Beautiful times. They will never be back. Glad to have lived those times.

[@gloriarossel1848]

mysticoversoul I think the same...

[@shereestuart50]

mysticoversoul me too

[@jeremylefevre2451]

Your so lucky! Because modern music and time suck!

[@isaiaslima8428]

Uma linda canção.

[@justotangso1587]

envy

[@Maureen-j9c]

That was my late husband's and my song in 59 we were married 62 years when he passed. My heart has not stopped hurting since.

[@sandrakenney567]

@Maureen_j9c.Maureen .62 years married to the one and only ❤❤ of your life where you feel like your now 💔 but the memories will never fade and im sure hes with you in spirit and will never leave yourside until you close your eyes and hes there beside you like back 59 years ago.Rest in peace to him 🌹💐❤🕊🕊🦋🦋 and GodBless him🙏AMEN.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@tonithenightowl1836]

He had IT. It's not like he was the best singer or actor....he wasn't but he connected with his audience on a level which is rare. Sixty yrs later he's still in our hearts.

[@tonithenightowl1836]

@sladesteinagel8544 What gospel?

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

I still love Frankie Avalon and his singing! He is a very talented man. He plays the trumpet, I know. I saw “The Golden Boys” In Las Vegas. He, Bobby Rydell and Fabian put on a great show. The three of them are from South Philadelphia. So many great performers have come from Philadelphia, Pa.! Mario Lanza was from there.

[@RitaSora]

I saw him last night.He looks and sounds great. He moves quick around the stage.I'm 20 years younger then him and can't get my hips & back to do that without pain.Lol. I really enjoyed seeing Frankie and Annette on the screen as he sang one of the beach songs.He did other great songs besides his own.Go see him when he comes to your town.You'll be glad you did.Love You Frankie!

[@lynells3060]

Miss those days and American Bandstand. Simple, thoughtful and beautiful way to express the emotion of love...the joy or the heartbreak.Frankie Avalon not too bad looking either...still is !

[@Ma1nguy]

He'll be 80 this year born in 1939

[@marceloovando4714]

3222

[@mistylake48]

This has always been my favorite Frankie Avalon song. He is a class act.

[@darlahaines6928]

My favorite of Frankie's songs also! Giving me a lump in my throat

[@mistylake48]

@@darlahaines6928 Me too. The singers in the 60's were the best

[@darlahaines6928]

@@mistylake48 🤗

[@rosemariekury9186]

I loved this song too. Romantic with clean lyrics. Always felt he was singing just to you.

[@nancynorambuena7201]

Frankie , antes de escribir , inconcientemente me salió un tremendo suspiro , y tu canción me hizo volver al pasado . Tiempos que nunca volverán ,solo nos queda recordar. Desde Cauquenes Chile .🎼🇨🇱🇨🇱♥️♥️🌹💑💃🕺💃🕺

[@judypasqualone5392]

Yes, I’m watching again.😃. Now I follow him on Facebook and he does live shows from his home just talking, answering questions, will also do some cooking. It’s fantastic.

[@jesseaguilar9315]

Hey you’re back ! ✌️

[@jmrodas9]

This song is a very good one. Natural and simple. Nothing complicated and no gimmicks. A simple expression of love feelings. Not only is Frankie's voice Great but the music backing him up is very well performed also. One of my favorite love songs of my teen years.

[@andrealunde5583]

Me and my handsome partner won a waltz contest hands down dancing to this song! I will never forget it!

[@debrad9968]

what a hunk....remember this like it was yesterday!!! Still a hunk to this day!!! Sweet voice too

[@Ma1nguy]

Well he'll be 80 this year born in 1939

[@charlesaracich5377]

Just seen him in concert in December 2021, in Youngstown Ohio, He's 80 years old and he was great.

[@Kinseydsp]

These songs were so beautiful filled with thoughts of real love. If I could tell Angelina I loved her I would be so blessed. May The Lord walk with you Dear One. I pray someday to see you in Heaven dear one!

[@issadelcarmengiralt6818]

Bella canción. Favorita de una prima mía que ya esta en el cielo. Ella la cantaba en inglés y yo trataba de cantarla también. Elevé una oración por ella. Me teajo muchos recuerdos de mi adolescencia .

[@judypasqualone5392]

I’m so glad I lived in these times of super star singers.

[@Kinseydsp]

Love this song so much If I had her this is what I would want! Dear Angelina may God walk beside you!

[@ireneshafer4821]

Ohhhh, what GREAT MEMORIES! Great music! 💯👍❤️😊

[@vionitajessica4600]

my heart is melting everytime he looked at the camera as if he's singing to me....

[@matchababy8485]

I just wish I was born in their generation. I love how the men look presentable and gentle. Women act prim and proper. Life was simple. Oh, man.

[@jmrodas9]

A good song of the daydreamy nature of Young love. I liked this song so much when I first fell in love in 1961. It did not work out in my case as she had another lover by then. But I still remember how I felt about her. She must be old and wrinkled by now. How time flies!

[@brucepowell9252]

All of us of that age are old and wrinkled by now. Not that it matters, as we were there for the real show.

[@jmrodas9]

You are right I have gray hair too when it used to be jet black. And we have a lot of pains and diseases we didn't know of then but at least we are still alive and lived through that wonderful time. Regards.

[@michaelmitchell5098]

All guys have a story like that!

[@Msrosy145]

@@michaelmitchell5098 and girls. I’m still in love with my first love. 💔 I may be old and wrinkly but my heart is still strong for him ❤️‍🔥💘💓

[@judypasqualone3819]

Still follow and love Frankie. ❤️

[@frankieavalon6686]

Hello Judy, how are you doing? It's nice meeting you here.

[@rosemariekury9186]

Wanted his autograph so bad my dad waited with me for 2 hours back in 1959. Now I'm 73 wish I'd gotten to get his autograph.

[@perrywinkle8183]

I wish l had known your Dad, (and you).

[@grahamstewart615]

God bless your Dad ❤

[@jmrodas9]

I Iiked to hear this song 62 years ago, and it is still very nice to hear. I was a teenager then. It is a song a young person can feel identified with.

[@vnusfmtv]

I’m 17 and I gotta say . I agree

[@jmrodas9]

@@vnusfmtv Well regards Youngster, and have a nice day.

[@DanMuntean]

Beautiful song and wonderful interpretation.

[@judyburkey4862]

This was my husband and my song. Just love it. 🙏❤️🤗

[@theresacarmody702]

He was so handsome .❤️☘️

[@judycoleman1543]

Love ❤️ Frankie Avalon . Beach movies!! 💯🥰💜

[@judycoleman1543]

@JamesS001 Fine. How about you? 💜

[@judycoleman1543]

@JamesS001 Glad you like song 🎶🤗💜

[@larryjung8062]

Frankie Avalon is also a great trumpet player!.In the late 1950's Frankie Avalon had a string of big hit records then in the early and mid 1960's Frankie had a string of popular beach/cars movies then in 1978 Frankie did a roll in the huge hit movie Grease now Frankie does concerts.

[@ronaldherrera3479]

I'll never let you go Why? Because I love you I'll always love you so Why? Because you love me No broken hearts for us 'Cause we love each other And with our faith and trust There could be no other Why? 'Cause I love you Why? 'Cause you love me I think you're awfully sweet Why? Because I love you You say I'm your special treat Why? Because you love me We found the perfect love Yes, a love that's yours and mine I love you and love you me All the time (I'll never let you go) (Why? Because I love you) Yes, I love you (I'll always love you so) (Why? Because you love me) Yes, you love me We found the perfect love Yes, a love that's yours and mine I love you and love you me I love you and love you me We'll love each other, dearForever ...

[@jmrodas9]

Beautiful and dreamy song, which is just right for listening when one is a teenager. I liked it then, and now through old, still like it. It is well sung, has credible lyrics, and is a delight to listen.

[@ProudWayniac]

Gosh, one look at that darling face and I turn into a school kid all over again.

[@bearsinboxes]

ProudWayniac ❤️

[@sandrapreston7016]

you got older frankie,,and you just kept getting better!!

[@ignaciosotomayor9269]

Nunca me cansaré de oír y VER música de tantísimos recuerdos de mi juventud... Muchas gracias a quien lo hace posible!!!

[@marynajares9599]

My also love my oldest at these time life was great and people respected each other and help each other. Now life is so different.

[@sauquoit13456]

As noted above, on this day in 1959 {November 28th} Frankie Avalon performed "Why" the ABC-TV musical variety program, the 'Dick Clark Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show'... At the time "Why" was in it's first week on Billboard's Top 100 chart at position #95, and on December 28th it would peak at #1 {for 1 week}, thus it holds the distinction of being the last #1 record of the 1950s... It reached #6 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... And on the same 'Beech-Nut' show he also performed the record's B-side, "Swingin' On A Rainbow", it peaked at #39 on the Top 100... Between 1958 and 1976 he had twenty-five Top 100 records; seven made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, besides "Why", his other #1 record was "Venus", for 5 weeks in 1959... His 25th and last Top 100 record was a disco version of "Venus", it peak at #46 on the Top 100 and on March 14th, 1976, it reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart... Mr. Avalon, born Francis Thomas Avallone, celebrated his 77th birthday two months ago on September 18th {2017}...

[@nele.b2034]

And he is 80. Thanks man

[@aldo9887]

Salve, : Una splendida Canzone, un Interprete magnifico, con in più un pizzico didascalico : quello che differenzia il “perché” italico, dai due “perché” anglosassoni.- : Appunto : “Why and Because”.- Greetings from Aldo, Verona.-

[@robertborich4524]

It doesn't take a genius to see that the '50s were a glorious time to be a teenager.Being born in 1970,my '50s were the '80s.Two decades poles apart in trends,music & lifestyle but each giving moments never to be forgotten.

[@eduardobalgos5819]

One of my favorite singer.

[@jmrodas9]

A very nice love song which I used to hear when I had my first crush and I remember saying some ot the things it says to my first girlfriend. It lasted only a year but it sure made me happy. Maybe had she stayed we would still be together but really I shall never know. She went away with her family far away and I never saw her again. And this good song makes me remember her and the good times we had together.

[@paulandersen9492]

I was born in 55. I love most kinds of music. I really love this song. I want to sing this t my wife of 3 years. (She was my 6th grade girlfriend.)

[@Kinseydsp]

NRRAARCHIVES you are the Best the stuff you Put on is just Plain AWESOME!

[@sandybeach123]

air date: November 28, 1959....."WHY" soared up, up, up the pop music charts and by late December it was a #1 hit for Frankie.

[@wendellpeters5083]

Frankie Avalon great love songs from this one, great memories.

[@pinpandan]

Frankie Avalon was one of those teenage idols who popularized the genre of POP music from the late 1950s..

[@tegansantana2910]

who "helped" popularize it. He did not do it on his own.

[@EPA18]

He has no voice.

[@Ma1nguy]

@@EPA18 I'm 72 now and when I was a preteen boy I loved his voice when that song came out, but as an American who happened to be Black, I knew that I'd never be popular like that the 50s and 60s was a horrible time for people of color in America.

[@Muswell]

@@Ma1nguy I hope things got better for you & you've had a good life. I'm not sure that 50yrs on things have changed that much over in the US. Respect.

[@Msrosy145]

And Gene Pitney 💞💞💞👍🏽💖💖💖

[@annlanders978]

BOY DOES THIS TAKE ME BACK TO MY FIRST CRUSH ON A SINGER. I THOUGHT I WAS IN LOVE!!!

[@annbarry9355]

love this song and the singer love it

[@dickbuelow8968]

Great singer and song

[@ncfeline1959]

I have loved him all my life! Love his voice, talent and his hair!

[@reeree9742]

Great wedding song.

[@johnmurphy7316]

Anthony Newley recorded this song in the UK and it was a huge hit but Frankie Avalon's original version is so good. They are both great but maybe Frankie just sounds better and more appealing.

[@Msrosy145]

My first boyfriend used to sing this to me 💖💞💔💔❤️‍🔥

[@judypasqualone5392]

He still melts my heart....

[@reeree9742]

me too.

[@ellenrosenblatt5463]

he melts my extra sharp cheddar

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Judy

[@RitaSora]

Me too! Saw him live last night and nothing has changed for me.1st row center and every time he looked at me I felt the same way as always.Such a handsome and talented man.

[@annamassek9597]

He's still awesome

[@scotbrad94]

I love that his hairdo was considered *crazy* haha. Boy if they could only have seen what hair would be doing even in 1969 would they be in for the shock of their life!

[@theresabollman8061]

Song were specifically written for Frankie and Fabian...they didn't have much by way of range, the notes were pretty even, but they had something special to give and we loved them.

[@robertseibert332]

theresa bollman

[@louisemiller2774]

So young.....sweet.

[@gp39]

The song of my live...

[@doraluzvazquez4290]

Hermosa melodía, lindos recuerdos ☺️

[@brucepowell9252]

Last no. 1 of the 50s, first of the 60s.

[@carlosgutierrez4603]

que recuerdos mas lindos de cuando era muchacho 10 o 12 la escuchaba en la antigua radio de la familia muchas gracias a la persona que baja estas inolvidables melodias

[@maureenmcgovern6119]

My goodness he was handsome.

[@amcplove]

Great song

[@lindam5813]

He was so stinkin cute, love him ♥️🎤🎶🎼❤️

[@pattyrice1533]

I love this song

[@germanico4401]

bella época. MISTER..Frankie....se me apreta el corazón....gracias 🙋🙋mayo 2020....

[@christineklinger]

I have the 45 of it love the song o i finally figured out who the other character Frankie played in Bikini Beach it was Potato Bug. Thanks for sharing the video it brings back memories for me when i was a young girl.

[@TheStamplover]

Love the performance by Frankie...it's been a long time...thanks for posting!

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

I wish I lived back then

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

@James OK...what about you?

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

@James Florida

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

@James nice to meet you too

[@shrimatibacchus8254]

Simple and romantic handsome guy.💕

[@shmemes4995]

I love his smile

[@marcushasse9745]

Gracias por transferirme al pasado....recordando mi juventud...

[@maddogshout]

厲害了，這首歌我才剛學，它卻已經紅了60年！

[@plunkervillerr1529]

I`m 75 and remember those Saturday night shows.

[@nickhomyak6128]

Frankie played Stockton; from New Jersey rode into Texas with Crockett; after his eastern tour; Stockton was the youngest man to die there..A grandson and great grandson of signers of the Declaration Independence; Constitution Delegates from NJ..

[@janethu9169]

Beautiful.

[@salesdasprampas3478]

Gold times.

[@drrobertling1393]

They love to scream..it's so sweet..rather noisy.but dads don't mind..they will scream at the Beatles later...and most of them are in their 70s now..

[@reeree9742]

I want this for my wedding song.

[@Gg-rssystG8]

I was preteen just adorable. I think why because I💞 it. I think this is the song that was in big w/ Tom Hanks played it on the piano with his feet the toy remember love this song it just warms my heart. Why because I love.

[@mrob75]

Dick Clark was such a gentleman...Miss him so much.

[@jmrodas9]

I liked this song so much those years I was a teenager. And I still do as it is a nice love song with a nice slow rythm and the well pronounced words make it easy to understand what is being sung. Somewhat dreamy but that is the way I was when young.

[@lizsandoval7393]

I know this song anf I've heared it when i was in elementary

[@maureenstaniforth4493]

Very old song

[@normadelcarmenzapataquirog6765]

Otro recuerdo de mi juventud

[@sebastiaomota788]

Lembro da minha infancia ouvindo esta linda musica

[@rubenalvarez2832]

This Times Never Comeback!!!

[@gloriarojas7850]

Qué lindo!!!, me provoca tanta calma, alegría la música antigua

[@장순국-u6b]

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[@sandrakenney567]

God i love those oldies 😍😍😍😍

[@evikeszabo8544]

Gyönyörű szám!! 👌👌👌🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸👏👏

[@daveb7811]

2010 Malt Shop Memories cruise. Frankie Avalon walked up our aisle and sang this to my wife for a few seconds. Can't make this stuff up!

[@bangzul3120]

All those love song...how sweet life is

[@邱偉立]

charming song still

[@bertitolino]

Adorable Frankie