1) In a gust of pheromo… Read Full Bio ↴There are three groups called The Teenagers:
1) In a gust of pheromones and with a warm purr of guitars arrives the saviour of French indie pop, The Teenagers. 2008 has seen few Europeans garner more fevered hype than these three Parisian dreamboats, proving once and for all that style and substance neednโt be mutually exclusive. At a time when far too many seemed to be sat waiting for the next novelty bandwagon to jump onboard, this trio of hipper-than-thou neโr-do-wells have reignited the imaginations of clued-up music lovers across the globe with a curve ball of pervy wit, classic synth-work, and sunshine strumming. Together vocalist Quentin Dalafon, guitarist/synth man Dorian Dumont and bassist Michael Szpinner, have created a daydream world of enchanting melodies and engrossing narratives, as life-affirming as they are insatiably hormonal, and of course all delivered with that trademark audaciously sharp Parisian attitude. Their invitation to either celebrate or recapture oneโs youth has proved a hard one to turn down, with a hysterical fanbase growing by the second. And now on the eve of the release of their debut long-player, they stride from underground chic into the mainstream limelight, as one of the worldโs most enticing and individual new musical sensations.
Fittingly the bond between the three twenty-somethings was formed in the midst of their teenage years, when childhood pals Michael and Dorian stumbled across Quentin, one of their high schoolโs true eccentrics. Together, like many kids in Nineties inner city Paris, they fawned over the import of American trash TV, revelling in the sickly-sweet coming-of-age melodrama of shows like Beverly Hills 90210, something that would stay with them. Growing-up together musically, trading mixtapes, they developed a rich tapestry of influences, from national hero Jaques Le Cont and his one-time collaborator Madonna, to classic Nineties rock like Weezer and Nirvana, and further afield to the metal cry of Slayer and Dillinger Escape Plan. Although both Dorian and Michael had spent their teens in and out of bands (Dorian trying his hand at pop and electronica, Michael doing the rounds on their local hardcore punk scene), it wasnโt until one boozy Christmas evening in 2005 that they finally decided to put their creative heads together. The result was 'Fuck Nicole' which prompted the boys to officially form The Teenagers and start a Myspace page. It wasnโt long before their unmistakable sound emerged, with tracks like 'Homecoming' and 'Starlett Johansson' rapidly causing a stir online. These tasters showcased Quentinโs sardonic, often spoken word delivery, and deliciously sleazy lyrics, against a sublime backdrop of woozy synthesisers, simple drum machines and fluttering, twee guitars. A familiar Noughties success story followed โ insane online attention gave way to a record industry cat-fight โ with label du-jour Merok/XL (having launched the careers of Klaxons and Crystal Castles) winning through in the end.
2007 beckoned with a slew of releases in the pipeline. First up was the groupโs X-rated rallying cry, 'Homecoming', already an anthem in some circles by the time it hit shop shelves. The release was complimented by the couldnโt-be-more-perfect promo video by acclaimed director Kinga Burza (Kate Nash etc), nailing the trackโs playful, saucy mood with startling poignance. Starlett Johansson โ a heart-felt, and typically droll ode to their favourite Hollywood starlet - followed later in the year, coinciding with the groupโs first full-scale tour, joining fellow trendsetters Crystal Castles and These New Puritans on Vice Magazineโs show-stopping Unitaur. The massive increase of commitments meant that Dorian and Michael were to join Quentin in the London.
From there theyโd meet long-term collaborator Lexxx in the studio to ready their first album 'Reality Check'. The precursor singles are joined by huge new tracks like 'Love No', 'Feeling Better' and others. While the bandโs components arenโt dissimilar too many an act of the moment, their implementation is unparalleled. Their candid commentary, both emotional and sincere and ferociously cutting, has resonated in a way thatโs neither nostalgic or trendy, but timeless. Their press coverage, having ticked all the major music and style titles off within the release of their first single, has seen the buzz ripple out to tabloid newspapers, surely just a taster of the mainstream acceptance soon to follow.
2)The Teenagers are an American integrated doo wop group, most noted for being one of rock music's earliest successes, presented to international audiences by DJ Alan Freed. The group, which made its most popular recordings with young Frankie Lymon as lead singer, is also noted for being rock's first all-teenaged act.
The Teenagers had their origins in The Earth Angels, a group founded at Edward W. Stitt Junior High School in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan by second tenor Jimmy Merchant and bass Sherman Garnes. Eventually, Garnes and Merchant had added lead singer Herman Santiago and baritone Joe Negroni to their lineup and evolved into The Coupe De Villes. In 1955, twelve-year-old Frankie Lymon joined the Coupe De Villes, who changed their name to first the Ermines and later The Premiers.
The same year Lymon joined the group, he helped Santiago and Merchant rewrite a song they'd composed to create "Why Do Fools Fall In Love". The song got the Teenagers an audition with George Goldner's Gee Records, but Santiago was too sick to sing lead on the day of the audition. Lymon sung the lead on "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" instead, and the group was signed to Gee as The Teenagers, with Lymon as lead singer.
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" was The Teenagers first and biggest hit. The group, known for both their harmony and choreography, also had hits with "I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" and "The ABCs of Love".
By 1957, the group was being billed as "Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers". This caused in-fighting, and by September Goldner had pulled Lymon out of the group to record solo. The Teenagers continued recording, bringing in new lead Billy Lobrano. Lobrano, as the group's first white member, made them even more racially mixed, now with two black, two Hispanic, and one white member. The group had little success with Lobrano, and he left in mid-1958.
Merchant, Santiago, Garnes, and Negroni continued as a quartet, but were not able to find success in any new recordings. They tried a quintet lineup again in 1960, first with new lead Howard Kenny Bobo, then with another lead, Johnny Houston, but to no avail. They continued mainly as an "oldies circuit" group from this point on. By 1973, the Teenagers had resorted to using a female singer to imitate Lymon's prepubescent voice; the last of their female lead singers was Pearl McKinnon.
Sherman Garnes died of a heart attack in 1977, while Joe Negroni died a year later due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Their replacements were Bobby Jay and Frankie's brother Lewis Lymon, respectively. By the 1980s the group had settled on a new lead, Jimmy Castor. Castor remained lead until the 1990s, when he was replaced by Timothy Wilson, former lead of Tiny Tim and the Hits. This lineup appeared on the PBS special, Doo Wop 51, in 2000.
Lewis Lymon left to join Beary Hobbs' Drifters around 2003. He was replaced by Dickie Harmon. Jimmy Merchant retired shortly thereafter, and the group continued as a quartet. The group's current lineup is Herman Santiago, Bobby Jay, Timothy Wilson, and Dickie Harmon. They are often billed as "Frankie Lymon's Legendary Teenagers". This lineup appeared on the PBS special, My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs, in 2007.
In late 2008 Bobby Jay and Dickie Harmon both left the group. Jimmy Merchant has come out of retirement and returned to the Teenager's current line-up.
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Teenage Love
The Teenagers Lyrics
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I met a cute girl who passed my way
She looked like a goodness more like a queen
She stole the hearts of every teen
I said, look here, baby, and what's with you?
She said, cool down, boy, I'm late for school
I wanted to see that girly so
We had a Coke, and furthermore
I carried her books up to the door
She said, I'll see you later, then my heart skipped a beat
Chills ran from my spine to my feet
I kissed her under the moon up above
And that was the start of a teenage love
As I was going to school one day
I met a cute girl who passed my way
She looked like a goodness more like a queen
She stole the hearts of every teen
I said, look here, baby, and what's with you?
She said, cool down, boy, I'm late for school
The time went by so very slow
I wanted to see that girly so
We had a Coke, and furthermore
I carried her books up to the door
She said, I'll see you later, then my heart skipped a beat
Chills ran from my spine to my feet
I kissed her under the moon up above
And that was the start of a teenage love
The lyrics of The Teenagers' song "Teenage Love" tell the story of a young narrator's encounter with a charming girl who captures the attention and affection of every teenager around. The singer meets this girl on their way to school and is immediately captivated by her beauty and presence. He tries to get her attention and strike up a conversation, but she brushes him off, telling him she's in a hurry. Despite this initial setback, the singer's infatuation with the girl continues to grow.
Over time, they develop a connection and spend some quality time together, having a Coke and even sharing a romantic moment under the moon. These experiences mark the beginning of their teenage love. The lyrics evoke the innocence and excitement of youthful romance, with the singer's heart skipping a beat and chills running down his spine as he kisses her.
This song captures the nostalgic feelings of first love and the thrill of discovering teenage romance. It emphasizes the simple yet profound moments that make up the beginning of a relationship during adolescence. The Teenagers paint a vivid picture of the unforgettable experience of falling in love as a teenager, where every encounter feels significant and every stolen moment is cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
As I was going to school one day
On a typical day of my teenage life as I headed towards school
I met a cute girl who passed my way
I encountered a charming young girl as she crossed my path
She looked like a goodness more like a queen
Her appearance was captivating, resembling both innocence and royalty
She stole the hearts of every teen
Her charm captivated the affections of every teenager around
I said, look here, baby, and what's with you?
I approached her and curiously asked about her situation
She said, cool down, boy, I'm late for school
She responded calmly, reassuring me that she was simply running late to school
The time went by so very slow
Every passing moment felt prolonged and agonizing
I wanted to see that girly so
I yearned to be in the presence of that girl
We had a Coke, and furthermore
We shared a moment together, enjoying a Coke, and even more
I carried her books up to the door
As a gesture of kindness, I carried her books all the way to her doorstep
She said, I'll see you later, then my heart skipped a beat
She bid me farewell with a promise to meet again, causing my heart to skip a beat
Chills ran from my spine to my feet
A sudden thrill coursed through my entire body
I kissed her under the moon up above
Under the romantic moonlit sky, I shared a passionate kiss with her
And that was the start of a teenage love
This significant moment marked the beginning of a blossoming teenage romance
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Albert Cooper, Morris Levy
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Roger Auclair
These young fellows had vocal and harmonising skills of singers far beyond their years. Some years ago I heard a rocking live version of "Why do Fools Fall in Love" complete with brass instruments which I thought was the best version that I've ever heard but I've never been able to find it again. Frankie really was a special talent and I've never seen anyone on "The X Factor" come close to him.
Gunnerrich
That intro tho ๐ฅ๐ฅ
gipseyrose1
I CANNOT STOP SINGING !! I remembered every word . Amazing , yet I can't remember where I put my car keys ,, ๐๐๐๐๐๐
CB Fall
This song sounds great!!!!
Dener Mendes
Gosto muito das mรบsicas do Frankie Lymon sinto saudades dele sem telo conhecido
13loomisst
Wow, strange to hear this after all those listens to the usual version. Fabulous tune.
Craig Davis
R.I.P. Frankie Lymon!!!
Miles Hanna
Wow compared to most records of the time, the budget for this recording equipment must have been astronomical! That hifi tremolo phono stereo sax smooth color double threaded slacks.. They would have put this sound in technicolor with a hot cup of joe waiting on the side for this album if it was possible - again, W.O.W
Alex Batey
My favorite Frankie song.
Add Love!โข
Wowsers these Talented Teens; had Innumerable Recordings! Who knew?๐ฎ๐ค๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ต๐๐