Lymon was credited with their first big hit, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, though in the early '90s, a federal judge ruled after a lengthy trial that Lymon hadn't written "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" -- another member of the Teenagers had. Nevertheless, his wise-beyond-his-years vocal and performing abilities not only made the Teenagers a group several notches above the competition but made Lymon the first black teenage pop star. Though only together for a brief 18-month period, Lymon & the Teenagers exerted an enormous influence, spawning several "kid" vocal groups and providing initial inspiration to Berry Gordy to model his entire Motown production approach around Lymon's original vocal style. Inexplicably, the group split into two fractions at the height of their success, and neither had a hit again. Lymon died from a drug overdose at age 25. Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Len Barry, and his principal protégé, Michael Jackson (whose early recordings with the Jackson 5 are virtual re-creations of the early Lymon sound, merely updated) all show the influence of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' groundbreaking work.
I Promise to Remember
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Lyrics
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I promise to love you
No matter what you do
I want you, I need you
I love you through and through
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
I promise to remember
The meaning of romance
If I've done something wrong
Give me one more chance
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
[VERSE 1]
Oh, oh, my darling
I have promised
To give you my heart
Oh, darling promise me
We will never part
I know I'm not a king
And I'm not very wise
But something that you must realize
The lyrics to Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers' song "I Promise to Remember" are a declaration of eternal love and loyalty. The singer promises to love and accept their partner no matter what they do, and to be faithful and true to them. The chorus reaffirms this pledge, promising to remember the meaning of romance and to make things right if they do wrong. The verse goes on to express the singer's hope that their love will endure, despite their own perceived shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
Expression of excitement and intense emotional feelings
I promise to love you
I assure you of my love and commitment
No matter what you do
My love and commitment to you will remain unchanged regardless of your actions
I want you, I need you
I desire and require your presence and affection
I love you through and through
My love for you is complete and unconditional
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Expression of intense emotional feelings
I promise to be true
I pledge to be faithful and honest in all that I do
[CHORUS]
Refrain of the song
I promise to remember
I assure you that I will always recall
The meaning of romance
The importance and value of love and affection
If I've done something wrong
In case I have made a mistake
Give me one more chance
Grant me another opportunity to make things right
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Expression of intense emotional feelings
I promise to be true
I pledge to be faithful and honest in all that I do
[VERSE 1]
Verse of the song
Oh, oh, my darling
Expression of affection towards the listener
I have promised
I have made a commitment
To give you my heart
To offer my love and affection
Oh, darling promise me
Expressing a request for a commitment in return
We will never part
We will always be together
I know I'm not a king
I am aware that I am not of royalty or grand stature
And I'm not very wise
I admit that I am not very knowledgeable or experienced
But something that you must realize
But there is something important that you need to understand
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY CASTOR, JIMMY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-jm3ep2fi6s
I'm 25 yrs old. It is still being played in South Korea. Frankie's reputation is not over👍👍👍👍👍
@charleywantsapony
Nice I am 25 also
@whatisthisthingcalled
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@ttrung0101
Nice! Better than “CUPID” by FIFTY FIFTY in my opinion. I mean “CUPID” is an okay song, but not better compared to this song.
@rogerusatuck1731
When I was 11 in 1956 I played this 78 over and over
@thehellionrevisited2704
Dude im 30 and this song friggin slaps as the kids say.
@TFaminu
God bless you brother! Jesus loves you.
@TheBarreraLifeStyle
23 here and I love Frankie🙏🏾🙏🏾 pure talent !
@abcdefg54321x
I’m surprised you know how to use the internet👴🏻
Lol jk <—- that means “Laugh Out Loud” “Just Kidding”
@Marcel_Audubon
78? not 45?