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.
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Lyrics
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My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for cars and races
My baby don't care for high-tone places
Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Lana Turner's smile
My baby don't care who knows
My baby just cares for me
Baby, my baby don't care for shows
And he don't even care for clothes
He cares for me
My baby don't care
For cars and races
My baby don't care for
He don't care for high-tone places
Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Liberace's smile
Is something he can't see
Is something he can't see
I wonder what's wrong with baby
My baby just cares for
My baby just cares for
My baby just cares for me
The lyrics of "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers describe the singer's partner who doesn't care about material things such as clothes, shows or high-end places. Instead, the partner just cares for the singer. The lyrics mention popular actresses like Liz Taylor and Lana Turner, but the singer's lover is not interested in them. It is clear from the lyrics that the singer's lover is not attracted by fame or material things.
The singer wonders what is wrong with his baby - why he only cares for him. Despite everything that the world can lure people with, the singer is happy that his beloved only cares for him. The lyrics convey the message that not everything in life is about chasing material success or trying to impress others. Instead, the singer values the simplicity of his lover's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't care for shows
My significant other isn't interested in attending events or performances.
My baby don't care for clothes
My significant other isn't concerned with fashion or attire.
My baby just cares for me
My significant other's main focus is me and our relationship.
My baby don't care for cars and races
My significant other isn't fond of cars or competitions on the track.
My baby don't care for high-tone places
My significant other isn't interested in fancy or upscale establishments.
Liz Taylor is not his style
My significant other is not attracted to Liz Taylor or her persona.
And even Lana Turner's smile is somethin' he can't see
Even the smile of Lana Turner doesn't catch my significant other's attention.
My baby don't care who knows
My significant other isn't bothered about others knowing about our relationship.
My baby just cares for me
My significant other's main focus is me and our relationship.
I wonder what's wrong with baby
I am curious as to why my significant other is so devoted to me.
My baby just cares for
My significant other only has affection for one person.
My baby just cares for
My significant other only has affection for one person.
My baby just cares for me
My significant other's main focus is me and our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, WALTER DONALDSON
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Que gran voz tenia!!! buena canción , buena elección
@bobmarker6812
What a great sound, sorely missed.
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Girl, you have some great songs!!!
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