When are you guys going to understand they didn't have "music videos" back in the day. What does it mean he was just another auditorium kid? You hit it big when you got to be on Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand' TV show. Frankie was about 17-18 yrs old when he released this. He was about eleven when he began his singing career and he had a string of songs on the charts
This was 1957 on American Bandstand which was on every Saturday,Dick Clark was the host for decades. There was very little on TV back then directed to teens.
He would have been in his late teens. And this song features in the movie Matilda. Also check him out singing with The Teenages 'why do fools fall in lovee'.
His life story was made i to a movie a few years back. Why Do Fools Fall In Love 1998 Which is another one of his songs. He was very popular with several hits. He was born in 1942 and died in 1968. He had a baby face his whole life.
Frankie Lymon started singing in a group with childhood friends called The Teenagers they made it big when he was around 13 years old after a few hit songs he left the group to go solo & this was one of his hits. At this performance he had to been late teens or just got in his 20's.
Frankie lymon one of the most influential artists during the 1950s. Big influence on Ronnie Spector. If you like this version you need to listen to the original by Thurston Harris. R&B Stomper I guarantee you. It will blow you away✌️
This is the second post of yours that I’ve viewed (after “The Stroll” by the Diamonds). I’m counting on you guys to continue exposing those of your era to the music of the late 50’s and early 60’s. Seems that many people are stuck in the era of their youth but if they fail to research the music from the first decade of Rock N’ Roll - (1954-1963) - they’re missing out on an amazing part of music history.
He started out singing on the street corners in Harlem his friends. They were known as Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers . He had a huge substance abuse problem. My mom and family lived in the same neighborhood.
That's a popular TV show from the 50's called American Bandstand daily teen dance show , they featured new artists of the day and dancing. We ran home from school everyday And danced around our LR
Love how people back in the day dressed. When I look at my mom's old pictures I'm amazed at how they didn't have a lot of money but those men and women looked good. Today compared to them we look like bums and they conducted themselves like ladies and gentlemen regardless of the racism they faced.
That was the famous Bandstand with Dick Clark on TV which everyone tuned into. Balck and white in the 1950s. That is the way we dressed. That’s original tv. Live.
You guys should listen to his song seabreeze that he made as an adult. Such an amazing song. People were so obsessed with his teenage voice that when he became an adult they didn’t pay attention to him.
WHY would you think he was 55? LOL! He's in his late teens here! Not an auditorium with elementary kids...it's the "American Bandstand Show" I hate to tell you this, but if you went out on the streets the way you are dressed NOW, you would be thought of as a "bum," "hobo," "homeless person." If you were a teen back then, or even a child, you would be dressing exactly like everyone in the video is dressed, it was the norm. I was there, and I dressed like that too.
It’s hurts that everything that was happening to him caused hole to use drugs heavy at age 15 up until his death he was only 26 years old he died broke and humiliated he was robbed of millions of dollars
The grow up in church. Back then that how they learned to sing. To sell their music the albums depict white people. Frankie had a very sad life. Most of these people died poor. The music industry is cut throat.
When are you guys going to understand they didn't have "music videos" back in the day. What does it mean he was just another auditorium kid? You hit it big when you got to be on Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand' TV show. Frankie was about 17-18 yrs old when he released this. He was about eleven when he began his singing career and he had a string of songs on the charts
This was 1957 on American Bandstand which was on every Saturday,Dick Clark was the host for decades. There was very little on TV back then directed to teens.
He started writing and singing around 11 or 12 I think. He has some great hits.
He would have been in his late teens. And this song features in the movie Matilda. Also check him out singing with The Teenages 'why do fools fall in lovee'.
His life story was made i to a movie a few years back.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love 1998
Which is another one of his songs. He was very popular with several hits.
He was born in 1942 and died in 1968. He had a baby face his whole life.
Frankie Lymon started singing in a group with childhood friends called The Teenagers they made it big when he was around 13 years old after a few hit songs he left the group to go solo & this was one of his hits. At this performance he had to been late teens or just got in his 20's.
He also looked older than his years due to drug abuse. Which subsequently kills him.
Frankie lymon one of the most influential artists during the 1950s. Big influence on Ronnie Spector. If you like this version you need to listen to the original by Thurston Harris. R&B Stomper I guarantee you. It will blow you away✌️
Goody Goody is another good one. Check out the movie “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” w/Larenz Tate and Halle Berry. His life story.
This is the second post of yours that I’ve viewed (after “The Stroll” by the Diamonds). I’m counting on you guys to continue exposing those of your era to the music of the late 50’s and early 60’s. Seems that many people are stuck in the era of their youth but if they fail to research the music from the first decade of Rock N’ Roll - (1954-1963) - they’re missing out on an amazing part of music history.
Best 60s dancer boy.. Nitty Gritty.. You'll love it
He started out singing on the street corners in Harlem his friends. They were known as Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers . He had a huge substance abuse problem. My mom and family lived in the same neighborhood.
Cuenta mas de su vida 😢
Love this old tune man. A fun beebopping song 🎵 ❤ 💕 🎶 ♥
That's a popular TV show from the 50's called American Bandstand daily teen dance show , they featured new artists of the day and dancing. We ran home from school everyday
And danced around our LR
He was a legend
Girls ALWAYS wore dresses. Girls were treated like ladies. Something special.
1:44 🔥Never heard of Frankie Lymon before - he's good. Tnx for the great reaction video.
Love how people back in the day dressed. When I look at my mom's old pictures I'm amazed at how they didn't have a lot of money but those men and women looked good. Today compared to them we look like bums and they conducted themselves like ladies and gentlemen regardless of the racism they faced.
absolutely!!!
That was the famous Bandstand with Dick Clark on TV which everyone tuned into. Balck and white in the 1950s. That is the way we dressed. That’s original tv. Live.
Yes he was very young and talented ✌❤
Their spots on tv were usually 2 minutes. Good old American Bandstand ran for almost 30 years.
Listen to his Why do fools fall in love
Frankie!!!!!! I love it.
Listen to his WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE!
Pretty tragic life, beautiful singer!!
Looks like this performance was on American Bandstand with Dick Clark.
You two are going way back to the roots of rock n roll. I
Think he's just a kid
You guys should listen to his song seabreeze that he made as an adult. Such an amazing song. People were so obsessed with his teenage voice that when he became an adult they didn’t pay attention to him.
Great 👍
This amazingly talented young man was only 13 or 14 when he recorded Why Do Fools Fall In Love. A true talent gone way too soon.
Whatta voice!
You were watching a legend 👑
Frankie was amazing!
WHY would you think he was 55? LOL! He's in his late teens here! Not an auditorium with elementary kids...it's the "American Bandstand Show" I hate to tell you this, but if you went out on the streets the way you are dressed NOW, you would be thought of as a "bum," "hobo," "homeless person." If you were a teen back then, or even a child, you would be dressing exactly like everyone in the video is dressed, it was the norm. I was there, and I dressed like that too.
You gotta remember these had to be recorded on those old school records. So they couldnt be too long in order to fit it on the record.
He was only 13 when he wrote his first song!
He was 18 when he performed there
Love it ❤️
I want you to be my girl F Lymon and Teenagers BEST ever
Never thought I'd see this 💀💀
I think the first time I heard this song was from the movie Corrina Corrina.
He was in his early twenties at that time
🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥
He was 15 in this
It’s hurts that everything that was happening to him caused hole to use drugs heavy at age 15 up until his death he was only 26 years old he died broke and humiliated he was robbed of millions of dollars
Cn i make another frankie request
When teenagers were embarrassed to be in the public eye.
please react to Edwin Starr- War
I think there was a bit of ignorance and racism displayed in those girls. Still a great singer
Wow...check out the disgust and eye cuts, and angry gum chomping and eye rolls on every white girls face... Yikes Franky ....run
The grow up in church. Back then that how they learned to sing. To sell their music the albums depict white people. Frankie had a very sad life. Most of these people died poor. The music industry is cut throat.