Monday 8 February 2010

60s - Why (Frankie Avalon; Anthony Newley)

Why

"Why" is a hit song recorded by Frankie Avalon in 1959 and went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart for the first week of 1960, making it the first #1 of the 1960s. The song was written by Frankie's manager and record producer Robert "Bob" Marcucci & Peter De Angelis. This was Avalon's second and final #1 hit. (the first #1 was "Venus").

However, Anthony Newley's covered version made it a bigger hit in UK. It topped the UK charts for 4 weeks in February 1960.

Donny Osmond also recorded the song in 1972. It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lyrics:

I'll never let you go, Why? Because I love you
I'll always love you so, Why? Because you love me
No broken hearts for us, cause we love each other
And with our faith and trust, there could be no other
Why? 'Cause I love you
Why? 'Cause you love me

I think you're awfully sweet, Why? Because I love you
You say I'm your special treat, Why? Because you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me all the time

(I'll never let you go)
(Why? Because I love you)
Yes, I love you
(I'll always love you so)
(Why? Because you love me)
Because, you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me
I love you and you love me
We'll love each other, dear, forever

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