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song written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich and

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. It was written as a tribute to Frankie Lymon, and was first recorded by

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. Their version featured lead vocals by Darlene Love, and reached no.38 on the ''

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in early 1963.

Cover versions

In the UK, the only hit version was by

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, whose recording reached no.22 on the UK singles chart in 1980.

Charts

References

{{1960s-pop-song-stub 1963 singles Songs written by Ellie Greenwich Songs written by Phil Spector Song recordings produced by Phil Spector Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements Songs written by Tony Powers 1963 songs Philles Records singles Showaddywaddy songs