OMG HE WROTE THIS AT AGE 13 !! FRANKIE LYMON & THE TEENAGERS - WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE (REACTION)

[@rogerdodger6025]

Frankie Lymon was an inspiration on Michael Jackson.

[@kamelhaj6850]

I thought so by watching this.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Love this song. Still gives me goosebumps! I hated to hear that Frankie died of a heroin overdose at age 25. He had so much talent.

[@briangulley6027]

His life story is rather sad.

[@shaunconnerley4345]

have you seen the movie about his life

[@johndavidson5228]

So sad.

[@byHexted]

It wasn’t like the heroin came out of nowhere he was a heroin addict since like 13 I believe. There was a lot of things that added on like racial tensions, look at him perform that one song on that talk show and see how the white ladies in the audience (the whole audience) were laughing, looking at each other and nobody was screaming or cheering him on like other acts of that time. He still smiled and gave them a great performance when they were clearly disgusted by him even being there in the first place. Not even to mention how he was treated in the industry as a black kid in the 40s-50s and it isn’t documented there’s probably horrible things that we’ll never know happeend

[@ronhunt9396]

I knew he died young but didn't know it was because of a OD

[@jamesharper3933]

Wow! Love the old songs that were driven by solid vocals and harmonies.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Yes!

[@alanheath7867]

You otta try Little Anthony and the Imperials. I had a chance to meet him in his later years, and he was just as sweet as could be. Only thing that got everyone in the room was PLEASE don’t call me LITTLE!!! I’ve got 8 grandkids!!! We had a great chat and was very excited to actually meet him because he was 58 I think at the time. He said I don’t know how much longer I’ll be around, but I’m glad I met you! I was elated and will not forget that day!!! 😊

[@kamelhaj6850]

I remember when Stevie Wonder was still "Little".

[@seppokangas1488]

Well, Little Anthony was his artist name. Just like Little Richard.

[@byHexted]

Is he not still alive? I had thought he was? Online it says he was as of 2016 maybe it’s not updated

[@byHexted]

@@seppokangas1488 are you saying that TO litttle Anthony? He saying little Anthony said “don’t call me little” and you’re like “that wasn’t his real name” yeah I think he knows considering he’s little Anthony

[@seppokangas1488]

@@byHexted I don’t really understand what you’re saying. Did someone call him just ”Little”, instead of ”Little Anthony” or ”Anthony”?

[@TheDivayenta]

Frankie was a child prodigy- vocal genius!

[@dalejohnson4256]

You guys did it again: y'all post the BEST songs!

[@carolmirelez170]

Frankie Lyman was fabulous! Love your hair Mel!

[@victorduffany7723]

All that and they can dance too. Pure talent. 13, can sing, dance and write!!! I love this

[@orlandoprouty7962]

My Dads favorite singer of all times!!!!!!

[@helgar791]

Some of Frankie's other hits were "Goody Goody" which he did as a solo, and "I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent" with The Teenagers. The songs I grew up with.

[@susanelkins3068]

That Child was amazing-- Money can be great, but many times it ends you- God Bless him

[@theresagallagher9161]

He was the original Michael Jackson. Talented boy & man who took the wrong path unfortunately... A group "the students" recorded a song called "7 days of the week". They sounded like "the teenagers". Good doo wop song. Was great to stomp to. 😄💫

[@rovingwarrior3710]

It wasn't really money since most of the recording acts at the time, let alone the younger kid acts were ripped off by the record companies, and especially the Black stars and I'm sure Frankie and his group were among them. I believe it was more the liefstyle of being in the business which even older individuals fell victim, let alone a young kid who was barely a teenager.

[@LanceG24]

RIP FRANKIE LYMON

[@nationaltrails9585]

Many performers cite Frankie ( due to his age) as inspiring them to become singers and pursue show business careers.

[@joannedarley1893]

I was 10 years old and I fell in love with Frankie Lymon's voice over the radio in the UK when I heard this song. I'm 75 now, but it's still one of my fondest memories, RIP Frankie.

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

A Classic!🥰🙆🤗💃🎶💕

[@dorieann64]

What a smart and talented little kid.

[@stevegans3517]

Sadly Frankie's life spiraled downwards soon after this. Check out the 1998 film "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" for a short version of the story.

[@connieleighton4375]

Great movie !

[@treasuremoore7544]

Such a good movie!!

[@michelleschulz4903]

I'll have to look that movie up. I've never seen it before.

[@dennystewart3238]

What an amazing kid!

[@trumanupchurch364]

Doo Woop!! I love it great music.

[@woodyturgid]

Since no one else mentioned it, the announcer was Frankie Laine, a rather famous singer in his own right. Look for some of his songs such as 'High Noon' or 'Rawhide.'

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

Wow, I would never have guessed he sang Rawhide.

[@carollittle1059]

He had major hits and Rawhide is fantastic.

[@alanredner2379]

Great catch!

[@hempchimp]

Uhhhhhh, "Blazing Saddles".

[@kathyrizzi8754]

1957, this song was a hit on the radio, I was 8 yrs old and I remember this song like yesterday. He had so much natural talent, writing and singing at such a young age, adorable young kid!👍👏👏👏🌹🌹

[@susanelkins3068]

My GOD! This vintage clip is brilliant!

[@troyholm8558]

You got to hear the official recording of this song!!!!

[@denisetinto1828]

Loved this. So nostalgic. Try Tears On My Pillow by Little Anthony and the Imperials. Great reaction as always. Cheers from Canada

[@scottortiz1160]

Gotta remember ,in those times they also had , what was called a RECORDING BOOTH, IN THE DRUG STORES , it was kinda like a phone booth of the the80-90s..

[@barrycohen311]

Sad story about this singer. Grew up in a rough part of Harlem. Came up from the Doo-Wop tradition, would sing with his friends on street corners and subways. Then he made it huge, until his voice did change and his fame was gone. Retreated back to Harlem in the early 1960s where heroin was everywhere. Became addicted and died super young. :-(

[@sylviafarese8837]

Another from same timeframe is Little Anthony and the Imperials TEARS ON NY PILLOW.

[@TheBooey1650]

He was the cutest little kid...just amazing talent. The group was incredible.

[@827dusty]

Sort of reminds you of a young Michael Jackson in the early 70s. Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers were huge in the 1950s and early 60s. I love these stories that most people don't know about.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This guy was awesome!!! Love his voice....gone too young!!!❤❤❤

[@hellenharris9179]

Listen to tears on my pillow

[@missd9785]

Oh how I loved this song and seeing this tv performance. Unfortunately died very young of an overdose. And left 3 widows! None of which he divorced b4 marrying the next. Quite a controversy when this was discovered after this song became a hit again in the 80s and royalties were coming in... ty for this treat

[@54nomore]

Yes, Frankie Lymon wrote the song back in (1956). The teenagers where a mix group of blacks and Puerto Ricans from Harlem. A movie was made about his life starring Halle Berry and Viveca Fox in 1998. When the 50's doo wop era was slowly fading and rock & roll music was changing. Frankie was left behind and became a shadow of himself. It ended very badly for him. You have to see the movie to better understand the tragic end to his life. Awesome reaction as always.

[@aferrer74]

Everything u said is true , but Franke didn't wrote that song . 👉Herman Santiago (born February 18, 1941) is a Puerto Rican[1] rock and roll pioneer and songwriter who was previously a member of the vocal group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. He (disputedly) co-wrote the group's iconic hit "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".The following day the group was supposed to meet with Goldner in the studio for a recording session. Santiago had a sore throat and could not sing the lead vocal of the song he had written, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," and therefore, gave Negroni the music sheet with the words to the song. Frankie Lymon filled in for SantiagoJoe Negroni was an American singer of Puerto Rican descent. He was a rock and roll pioneer and founding member of the rock and roll group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷👍🎵🎶🎤✌️ R.I.P Frankie Lymon 🙏🌹

[@JFrusci]

This young man was such an amazing talent. Extremely unfortunate what happened to him. I always think that musicians of his generation broke down barriers that helped paved the way for future generations of talent to make it big.

[@kathyjam2482]

I love this song ❤

[@you2449]

3 Must-Listens today: Bobby - Anita - and Frankie !

[@carolcjh8938]

You are delving into some of the greatest music ever. The beginning of Rock and Roll and Doo-wop. I am enjoying your reactions.

[@aferrer74]

Herman Santiago (born February 18, 1941) is a Puerto Rican[1] rock and roll pioneer and songwriter who was previously a member of the vocal group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. He (disputedly) co-wrote the group's iconic hit "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".The following day the group was supposed to meet with Goldner in the studio for a recording session. Santiago had a sore throat and could not sing the lead vocal of the song he had written, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," and therefore, gave Negroni the music sheet with the words to the song. Frankie Lymon filled in for SantiagoJoe Negroni was an American singer of Puerto Rican descent. He was a rock and roll pioneer and founding member of the rock and roll group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷✌️

[@jocelynh3708]

Frankie Beverly ( from Maze "Before I let go") chose Frankie Lymon for his stage name because of the voices sounds so much alike. Watch the movie Why do fools fall in love with Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Lela Rochon, and Vivica A Fox. Little Richard made a guest appearance, too.

[@jonlenihan4798]

In 1960, recording studios, radio stations were small, independent businesses. Anyone with a few bucks could record a demo record and go pitch it to the local radio station. If the storefront recording studio liked the song, they would call their professional acquaintances at the radio station and pitch it for you.

[@shellymarquez9320]

There’s a movie of the same title about Frankie Lymon’s life and career! It’s a great watch!🥰

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This was an instant hit I’m sure! It’s a very well written song especially for a thirteen year old! I love this song, so catchy!❤❤

[@lorijones9579]

You two are adorable, and the best of the reactors. I enjoy your channel!

[@olgamiller216]

I never realized how young they were! Learn something everyday!! They really good!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@NoxiousLynx]

He didn’t write it, but he definitely sung it.

[@louisewash4685]

He did write it along with Herman Santiago and Jimmy Merchant

[@billyrobinson6803]

I've loved this song since I was about 9 or 10 years old now 42 I've recently decided to get back into the music of the 50s and decided to hear Frankie lymon because I remembered watching his life story movie many years ago on BET and I had this song Playing and 😮 WOW I didn't know he and the teanagers wrote this song and decided to listen to all of their music and again SUPER WOW 😮😮😮😮😂❤❤❤ I ended up loving abunch of his music and listen to them like all the time now he was in my opinion the PRE Michael Jackson 🎉🎉🎉

[@suedyment511]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️

[@ryanheisey7719]

It's sad what happened to Frankie I've always listened to him and his lesser known brother Lewis Lymon best know for "Your Last Chance"

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

I have heard this song on the Oldies stations ever since I was a kid in the 70s. But I never knew, until I found this video a year or two ago that it was written by a teenager. I never really thought about it, but I would have automatically assumed it was written by an adult.

[@christinalikoski4937]

I agree with you Duckie I'm 60 and shocked it was someone else who actually sang it 😲 We learn something everyday Australia 💕 Christina

[@aferrer74]

Herman Santiago (born February 18, 1941) is a Puerto Rican[1] rock and roll pioneer and songwriter who was previously a member of the vocal group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. He (disputedly) co-wrote the group's iconic hit "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".The following day the group was supposed to meet with Goldner in the studio for a recording session. Santiago had a sore throat and could not sing the lead vocal of the song he had written, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," and therefore, gave Negroni the music sheet with the words to the song. Frankie Lymon filled in for Santiago🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷✌️Joe Negroni was an American singer of Puerto Rican descent. He was a rock and roll pioneer and founding member of the rock and roll group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. 🇵🇷👍🎵🎶🎤

[@fredklein3829]

Joni Mitchell also did a great cover of this song with her jazzy band including Michael Brecker on saxophone.

[@timothymunger3186]

What a talet Frankie Lymon was. so sad that he died so young.

[@johnlong9534]

Brings back such good memories, good friends, and good times . . . . it is such a different world now.

[@peterstanghellini393]

Wow what a talent. Unbelievable to have this stage presence at 13

[@endoraismygma]

I never knew this! What an incredible, talented young man.

[@jessicamahoney4610]

Frankie Lymon led a very interesting and tragic life. The movie about his life is a great watch.

[@bryanforis1839]

He was from the Bronx great music

[@theironfox2756]

Hearing Frankie brings a unique type of joy.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Luv it! 👍👍👍

[@edgarsnake2857]

I watched that broadcast as a kid. It created some real excitement nationally. It's still a spectacular performance by Frankie and the Teenagers. I can see the amazement on your faces. Great video, thanks.

[@mojo9883]

Love you guys! 💚

[@Mess2012Z]

This song has such a fantastic back story!

[@jaycooper2624]

I began collecting records in 1956 when most records were released on 10" shellac (pre vinyl) discs that played at 78rpm. Frankie was very popular here in the UK and of the first 5 records that I was given by sympathetic "grown ups", 3 of them were by The Teenagers!! I still have them, treasure them and play them. Frankie's life was tragically short (dead of an overdose at 21) but it was certainly eventful. I have a DVD of the movie telling his life story and called, appropriately. "Why Do Dolls Fall In Love" released in 1998, it's a brilliant evocation of the times - Recommended! BTW, I caught the surviving Teenagers "Live" when they came to town about 20 years ago and they brought the house down. BTW2, the footage you were watching was the group's first Network TV appearance on "The Frankie Laine Show" and the rather poor sound is proof that they were actually performing live and not miming. BTW3. My personal Teenagers track is "Teenage Love" = Check it out!

[@Delboy219]

My mum has been one concert in her whole life and it was Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.

[@autumnamber6849]

Thank you for checking this one out, Love this, and he died too soon. Try his I promise to remember, and Creation of love, I'm not a juvenile delinquent. Another group I believe is similar is The Students. I'm so young, and every day of the week and my fav My vow to you.

[@knew3355]

Let’s show the 50’s-60’s women some more love and listen to Connie Frances (you’ve done Who’s Sorry Now) singing Where The Boys Are. Great song and great movie. Not my era but my mama introduced me to a lot of greatness from hers.

[@lauraparker6391]

You keep saying you want to see these acts live ,this is the best that I can do

[@vincentpertoso3148]

I was 7 years old when that song was released. Their were no high-tech music electronics back then. The TV was just introduced to the public a few years before. To make it in music back then you needed to be highly talented like Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.

[@josephworthfiftiesguy]

frankie lymon was a genius,please check out the group doing 2 other hits, in the movie rock, rock, rock-1956 hosted by allan freed

[@edwardrmayer9807]

Shawn and Mel, as per my last comment to you, you now have an idea of what my meaning was about that time period. I'm so glad that you both are exposing and sharing what you appreciate, thank you both very much, Ed.

[@cathy8964]

A born performer!!!

[@redrum482]

This was my parents' music! Love this!!

[@Clouise2023]

Still binging with you two! America’s favorite couple ❤️❤️ so much fun listening to all these great songs with you…. I am all over the place with my taste in music …. Another great song!,

[@NomyJackson]

You guys should see the movie Why Do Fools Fall In Love. Vivica Fox and Halle Berry are awesome in it

[@craigreid7178]

The host of this show is Frankie Lane - a very popular singer of the era with hits of his own.

[@chris882211]

Died at age 25 herion overdose.. What a talent, What a shame!

[@keethybaby1116]

Great song I found out about them watching the movie why do fools fall in love alot of great actors in it from Halle Berry, Vivica Foxx and more

[@kazshaw3945]

Frankie was a hit world wide but my fave is 2 Silhouettes on the shade !

[@christianhoneyman6779]

Great reaction to a great song. 😀😃😄😁

[@wheelmanstan]

that's some talent right there

[@Starluna4eva]

I like the Elvis in the back ❤️❤️❤️ the king

[@seansmith6745]

To me this is one of the greatest songs in pop music history. I’m talking top five. 13 years old. Wow!

[@markbaker3013]

Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing this with me

[@cathy8964]

BRAVO!!!! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@Tonidolls]

And he can dance too !!!

[@GinMae]

Thanks so much - another young kid was year old was "Little Eva" (she might have been 15?) who used to babysit for Carole King & Gerry Goffin - big song-writers in the sixties - she recorded "the Loco-Motion" which was intended for another artist, but she had it goin' on --

[@stepheninglett3447]

Yo... at 47 I feel so blessed that I've known all this since I was a little kid. Thanks too mama. Live ya mama

[@fannyprice7529]

Listen to the studio version of “Goody Goody” - Frankie’s voice is amazing on that one!

[@Joe-zz5sp]

I say that because you guys have very good taste in music

[@laminage]

This was from The Frankie Laine Show in the 1950's. They were at one point America's Biggest Boy Band but when Frankie's Voice changed and he left the Group and he wasn't as big as he had hoped to continue. He tried desperately for a comeback in the 1960's but with the exception of Hollywood A Go Go he never appeared on any other Show. Although he Co Wrote The Song he like alot of Black Artists even to this day got cheated out of Royalties. It was later covered by The Beach Boys & Diana Ross during her RCA Years. When she was starting out The Supremes first called them The Primettes and they wore Cheerleader Outfits with the Letter P on it. It was also featured in American Graffiti as well but try as he might he wasn't able to accept the fact that his career went down the drain. In February 1968 he died of a Heroin Overdose and The Jackson Five auditioned for Motown in 1968 and folks compared Michael to Frankie. He was a major influence on Smokey Robinson & Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987 by Stevie Wonder along with Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke and Smokey Robinson. A Couple of years later his former partners were also inducted. In 1987 in her Bestselling Book Rock Star Jackie Collins did a character loosely based on Frankie Lymon who was called Sweet Little Bobby who was a Popular Country & Western Singer. His Voice changed and he got dropped and he got cheated out of Royalties and at 16 he ended up getting a Job as a Men's Room Attendant and nobody knew who he was. He made a comeback but he was one of the lucky ones.

[@aferrer74]

Herman Santiago (born February 18, 1941) is a Puerto Rican[1] rock and roll pioneer and songwriter who was previously a member of the vocal group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. He (disputedly) co-wrote the group's iconic hit "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".The following day the group was supposed to meet with Goldner in the studio for a recording session. Santiago had a sore throat and could not sing the lead vocal of the song he had written, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," and therefore, gave Negroni the music sheet with the words to the song. Frankie Lymon filled in for SantiagoJoe Negroni was an American singer of Puerto Rican descent. He was a rock and roll pioneer and founding member of the rock and roll group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷✌️🎶🎵🎤

[@glyjack]

The guy doing the intro was brilliant, so relaxed for the 1950's

[@cdfdesantis699]

Yes, these are the kids "down on the corner", just like CCR sang about.

[@julienielsen4462]

He looks younger than 13. I’m going to look him up now I know they made a movie about him.

[@teresamiller4115]

No help...just pure talent.

[@forfar1956]

Another classic from them 'I'm not a juvenile delinquent'

[@lauratartanella2210]

Tears On My Pillow

[@jeffreynuchols769]

Listen to him sing sea breeze it was recorded just before he passed away completely different voice but very amazing 👍

[@patrickmurchison9145]

My parents had the 78 rpm record of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" and I wore that sucker out!!! Lol

[@craigdixon4113]

Try Jackie Wilson “Lonely Teardrops” from 1959.

[@sarablack2547]

Love this song but never seen them before.

[@lormatos4694]

Frankie brother had a group that was pretty good call Louis Lymon and the Teencords.

[@zerolsr2228]

One of Micheal Jackson's biggest inspirations is said to be Frankie