WOW WE CAN'T BELIEVE HE SOUNDS SO GOOD!!! FRANKIE LYMON - LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE (REACTION)

[@lllAstridddlll]

the first MJ with the Arnold's physic ! that was music, une belle époque

[@Ash-pc2uw]

Wow what a legend

[@tonyyarbray]

he was17 or maybe 18 i believe when this song was a hit i'm assuming that's when he would be performing it on Band Stand. I think it was suppose to be 1960.. and yeah he died at 25 in 1968 he had been using according to him since he was 15 went through rehab of the day not too long after this video i think but fell back into it again till early 1968

[@Steve52344]

In 1957-58, when Frankie was about 16, he aged 20 years -- fast living, women twice his age everywhere, and drugs.

[@JonS0107]

Please check out Jackie Wilson “Work Out”. Jackie was praised for his dance moves he taught to Elvis, and who Michael Jackson credited for his early moves.

[@garylangley4502]

Fabulous song!! Great suggestion.

[@brendawoodson3230]

Hell yeah

[@autumnamber6849]

I also love Lonely Teardrops. My first song IO heard from him and played it over and over again on my little suitcase record player.

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

Elvis sucks!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This guy was so awesome!!! I was so young (12) when I heard him sing this song on American Bandstand....good olde music!!

[@crazydale1000]

I've been stuck in the hospital for a month. Everyday you guys review a song my day brightens. THANK YOU

[@Chumgeyser]

I haven't heard this one in forever! Thanks for doing all these great oldies!

[@smedleybutler1969]

When he died Frankie Lyman had a boatload of wives that didnt even know about each other all trying to get his estate,they made a movie about it called why do fools fall in love,starring Halle Berry and Viveca Fox you should check it out!

[@Zebred2001]

Little Bitty Pretty One from 1957 was written and originally recorded by Bobby Day. The song was popularized by Thurston Harris who recorded the best known version the same year.

[@dagmar.6954]

A lot of artists recorded versions of each others songs in the early days. But the best version is Thurston Harris.

[@victoriaheilman1837]

Yes do a reaction to the Bobby day one please!!!!!

[@gregorywomack9416]

You can see they they looking at each other to get approval and others were shocked they thought the singer was white

[@NoRockinMansLand]

Lol too bad for them I guess, it's weird to think people like that might still be around today

[@tiffytazz]

Yeah that was his 1st live performance for this song. So they heard it on the radio thinking he was white. When he came out their expressions were like 😮😮

[@liquidationkingla5706]

Frankie Lymon such a sad story... But they did a movie about his life called, Why do fools fall in love; which will share all the pitfalls...

[@bumbum3023]

no lol that movie is ass

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Frankie Lymon ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LanceG24]

Ayyy this song is lit!!! Another song by Frankie Lymon is Goodie Goodie

[@Mark-iv7np]

Love it, great song great performance super voice All good!!

[@ls-kk4pq]

Did anybody else notice the gum chewing contest while he is singing this amazing song! 😂

[@aaroneaton6159]

The gum company sponsored the show.. so yeah it’s product placement

[@teenatchie1313]

They look bewildered they looking for elvis

[@NoRockinMansLand]

I heard they weren't expecting the artist to be black🤷🏾‍♂️what a shame

[@ls-kk4pq]

@@aaroneaton6159 thanks! It was sort of like nothing but kids chewing, chewing, chewing chewing!

[@davisworth5114]

I used to sing this in a band, you are stepping right into the late fifties, this was the way it was, kids behaved, shy to have the camera on them but grooving to the music, great reactions!

[@jeffreynuchols769]

Check out Frankie lymon singing seabreeze, I stumped so many people and DJs and ask them who was singing this song his voice changed so much and got even better it's a great song He recorded before he died

[@MrJimmynoir]

They didn't know he was black. Look at the audience. They killed him. Crushed him.

[@miradafutrell4413]

He looks young because he has a baby face and he was always short but he was in his 20s

[@ajruther67]

The 1998 biopic movie is named after his hit song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" It tells a comedic, fictionalized version of Lymon's story from the points of view of his three wives as they battle in court for the rights to his estate. The film stars Larenz Tate as Frankie Lymon, Halle Berry as Zola Taylor, Vivica A. Fox as Elizabeth Waters and Lela Rochon as Emira Eagle.

[@JessY-ft6io]

I forgot about this movie, it was great!

[@timessquarerecordscom1469]

The 50s was an amazing time for music America lead the world in so many different forms of music

[@terryduncan31]

Little Frankie Lyman had some awesome music and was very young when he started.

[@ajruther67]

Lymon's troubles extended to others after his death. After Diana Ross returned "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" to the Top Ten in 1981, a major controversy concerning Lymon's estate ensued. Zola Taylor, Elizabeth Waters and Emira Eagle each approached Morris Levy, the music impresario who retained possession of Lymon's copyrights and his royalties, claiming to be Lymon's rightful widow; Lymon had neglected to divorce any of them. The complex issue resulted in lawsuits and counter-lawsuits, and in 1986 the first of several court cases concerning the ownership of Lymon's estate began.

[@MzzzKLA83]

Best to watch the movie why do fools fall in love....starred cast. Larenz Tate Halle Berry Vivica Fox Lionel Richie just to name a few

[@soulheaven1964]

I heard Frankie was murdered

[@nenelles-dancelikenobody]

Always loved this song!!! If you don't move to this one, you might be dead. LOL 💃 🕺

[@stellahall8321]

I have this on my playlist 😂 l just be dancing and cleaning or whatever I'm doing dancing my butt off😘😘😘😘😘

[@TheSmokey999]

This was good , but you need to check out the best and best known version. Thurston Harris , Little Bitty Pretty One . It’s the best one !

[@sandyr-w6906]

Very much true. At least in my opinion.

[@brendawoodson3230]

That's what I'm talkin bout

[@samcooke8762]

No why U be telling lies Frankie is a goat

[@miltonlevant3203]

Frankie is rock n roll daddy o 😃

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

He has the most infectious smile, hes so awesome!

[@victorduffany7723]

Such a fun song!!! Plus you gotta love the arrangement. So fun!! And he is a great singer.

[@clinroatan]

love this musical era!

[@patrickwellington4214]

When he sang Why do fools fall in love?, he was only thirteen,unfortunately he died in 1969 at the age of 23 .Frankie Lymon left us too early but what a talent he was.

[@THE1804SHOWCHAPTERTWO]

25

[@1200shii]

1968

[@TheBooey1650]

He was such an awesome talent and so cute with that huge smile. Lost him way too soon. God bless him. Did the jitterbug to this one!!!

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Never listened to this music much. You two bring new appreciation to history.

[@Jordi_polla67]

You stole my name you would be hearing from someone

[@Jordi_polla67]

Nvm my name used to be god speed

[@EVERYDAYGames00]

His voice was Amazing

[@kennykarlsson6691]

One of the greatest. Gone much to soon. Drugs are never the right way to a sucsessful and long life . What a waste off talent ❤

[@marshawnfleming2873]

He had a daughter named Francine with Elizabeth but the baby died 2 days after birth

[@mikecaetano]

Thurston Harris turned "Little Bitty Pretty One" into a top ten hit in 1957. Bobby Day ("Rockin' Robin") wrote the song. Frankie Lymon released his version in 1960 after he went solo. Clyde McPhatter also released a version of the song in 1962 long after he left The Drifters. The Jackson 5 also released a version of the song in 1972, but they only gave Michael two passages in the song to sing when they should have given him most of them, imo.

[@kd2mill]

I think it was intentional with the Jackson Five version. It was an orchestrated build up to Michael's higher range. The bass track isn't bad either.

[@Thornus_______]

Frankie deserved better than he got

[@LadyGator1983]

I’ve heard this song before but I never knew who did it.

[@Melrose-1]

This song has been recorded by more than one artist. So you may have heard this version or the one by the Jackson 5ive or the original artist, Thurston Harris.

[@musicairplanes4884]

I have not seen one reactor react to Jackie Wilson. He was a legend.

[@jaleesaheath2746]

Love seeing you guys check out these older songs. There so different from todays stuff

[@kjchicago1]

This was a 1960 Roulette Records Release by Frankie Lymon and he handled it with class

[@cspringer333]

Those girls sure loved their gum!

[@ulilliareinhart3659]

I think it was an advertisement for the gum that’s why they pretty much all had gum.

[@l.janerobb5363]

Seek out a wonderful song from way back titled "Black Pearl", A man telling a girl she's precious and he will cherish her.

[@Kingfish888]

What a voice!

[@charlenewebb5893]

Your going to love this one we all do ! Enjoy

[@cdfdesantis699]

Another great one for the sock hop.

[@wgsips]

Great ! I only know this one from The Jackson 5 .. love the original too!🎶🎤💜 Thx for reacting!

[@victorcowboywest]

This is a cover originally sung by Thurston Harris ( Thurston & The Sharps) 1957 it reach No. 6 on the Billboard and No.2 on the R&B chart . Frankie Lymon version reach No.58 on Billboard Hot 100. The Jackson 5's reach No.13,in 1994 Huey Lewis & the News place on their album "FOUR CHORDS & SEVERAL YEARS AGO ". That's the way song writer Robert Byrd wrote it.

[@rebeccagoodin6931]

thanku luv these old vids!!!

[@barrycohen311]

Audience looks stoned out they minds!

[@BobC-fo3si]

Must have something in the gum they were all chewing.

[@joycewalbert1413]

He was such a CUTE kid and talented -all the way. I wonder if Michael Jackson's father got the idea from watching Little Frankie...?

[@Melrose-1]

Good question. I don't think so. It wasn't working out for Joe & his music group, but he saw talent in his kids. Michael wasn't in the group originally to have any bearing on that. However, both Michael Jackson and Berry Gordy gave Frankie Lyman credit for influencing them.

[@Melrose-1]

7:40 Sorry, no surviving kids. Frankie Lymon had a daughter that died a few days after birth in 1964. Allegedly he had three wives all at the same time. He neglected to divorce one before marrying the other. Zora Taylor, the female from the Platters, was his second wife. This was a big mess after Frankie's death. There was a fight over who should receive royalties from his music. The courts final decision was in favor of Frankie's last wife. She was the only one with legal documented proof of marriage.

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

This is who that story was about. Watched it a couple times. Lol.

[@Melrose-1]

@@jackiegoodspeed1849 Yes. The "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" movie starring Larenz Tate was about him.

[@matthewgibbs1366]

You would really like "I wonder why" by Dion & The Belmonts

[@blessed9107]

Love this guy's voice🙂

[@thatsthat2612]

Aww have you done "goody goody"? love that song

[@gabrielrosado7238]

Y’all a who type of vibe my hats off to you this music hits me so hard reminds me of my mother and my aunt who no longer with me 😢❤

[@ladyjane8855]

That audience tho 😳

[@NoRockinMansLand]

A bunch of weirdos, I dont know why they even came to the show if they cant stand to see a black teenager singing on stage

[@themongoose7581]

I was told him and his 1st wife had a daughter named Francine lymon. But she passed away 2days aft she was Born. Vivica Fox played the character of his 1st wife in why do fools fall in love.

[@aidacardona9812]

Have not seen the movie about Frankie why has fool for in love 💕 wish to see you 2023 December he human live life to sing being

[@9284vr]

Beechnut gum was one of if not the main sponsor of the show...now do you get it?

[@soulheaven1964]

This was him doing a come back

[@robbiewiley2441]

So from a beautiful woman who had hateful monsters hurt me repeatedly break my bones hurt my face I am happy you found someone you love

[@brandonflorida1092]

Good reaction. Thanks!

[@patyoh724]

love the girls in the crowd chewing gum...it was a thing back then

[@harrietetter9321]

we were just tryin to look cool

[@9284vr]

@Black and Blue...not really a "thing"...it was simply that Beechnut gum was the show's major sponsor and they made sure everyone got free gum! Get it?

[@ajruther67]

Frankin Joseph Lymon (September 30, 1942 - February 27, 1968) On February 27, 1968, Lymon was found dead of a heroin overdose at the age of 25 on the floor of his grandmother's bathroom with a syringe by his side

[@edtorrejon2935]

did you know he married the lady singer from the Platters

[@IkarusGrabovan]

Love it!

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

They were 15!!!😮😮😮

[@futuregenerationz]

This was a cover of a Thurston Harris song, which was good too.

[@valeriekennedy6503]

Frankie lymon had a daughter,I believe from his first wife, but the baby died 3 days later after she was born,her name was Francis

[@phogandivephogandive3885]

This always reminds me of the movie Christine. :)

[@tammyjo2570]

This song played in the movie Christine

[@jayconant3816]

Screaming Jay Hawkins did a great crazy cover of this song also

[@827dusty]

Another "Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers" video. I think the record company told him to forget "The Teenagers," and just become a solo artist, and he did. Good old song.

[@Thelma-m7z]

The women in the audience are just sitting there like statues. No clapping or even moving.

[@laurastormgarcia4353]

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[@twinsis58]

The audience was all white and the girls were not supposed to show to much enthusiasm for black men. So they sat there popped their Double Mint gum. Frankie was 16 on this and the people who were supposed to look out for let him get turned out on heroin. He had no children, but he had 4 wives. He O D in his grandmother's bathroom at age 28. By then his voice had cracked and no one would book him for work, because he was not reliable. We loved this guy and to this day we still miss him. R.I. P. A

[@theo3s611]

He had daughter

[@prodeyj1]

Check out his adult hits like "sea breeze" "teacher teacher" and "I put the bomp" I think you might like em

[@kurtadams3021]

Great remake ❤

[@mildredpierce4506]

The first time I heard this it was a cover by the Jackson 5

[@themajicman745]

Looks like the MEGA crowd whose not to happy to see him up in there.

[@davisworth5114]

There's always a racist in the crowd.

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Don't bring politics into it.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

@@jackiegoodspeed1849 lets be honest, the faces those people made honestly made me mad and it woke me up to reality to what evilness was in people's minds just 50/60 years ago

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

@@NoRockinMansLand Music transcends politics inside the soul. Learn that in life. Carry on earth mate.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

@@jackiegoodspeed1849 yes I agree it does but some close minded people would not agree with you, like some of the people in the stage

[@glenyswana1128]

He was the greatest. Watch the movie “why do fools fall in love”

[@kennethtopia6834]

Hmm crowd looks abit tense 🤔around that time and era

[@6anthony8]

Frankie was the shit

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Oh yeah baby

[@cakepopaudio5155]

You should listen to his adult voice before he passed one is called Sea breeze

[@sandramiller6752]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@donnajordan4080]

The Jackson Five covered this song Michael singing lead

[@sarahdee374]

WTH is wrong with that audience? They look like they're at a boring school lecture, not this great musical performance!! Dang.

[@Poineapples]

They didn't know he was black

[@garylangley4502]

Frankie Lymon was about 18 in this video. He died at age 25 (1968) of a heroin overdose.

[@debitaylor2101]

He had 3 wives by the time he passed away at 25 .

[@pattygrant9919]

You have to watch why do fools fall in love it is the story about his life and the wives and it's amazing

[@travistyson2011]

All I can think of is Christine

[@cindycowan249]

Need to see the movie about his wives!

[@BlackRavenRiot]

Jackie Wilson's Higher and Higher. Check it out!

[@grahamjohnbarr]

The Movie of Frankie Lymons live is great & sad.

[@sylviafarese8837]

There is a movie about Frankie called WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE worth watching.

[@gregburns5638]

Notice how both confused AND intrigued all the young white girls LOOK?! LOL!!! 😱

[@carollittle1059]

Oh Yea, classic

[@blessed5545]

I wonder if it's just me, but just looking at those white girls in the audiance looking at the expression on their blank face. Like I can't show any kind of reaction as if I like the song and if I do, I'll get it when I get home. It was so sad back then how they treated the black talent then.