"Why Don't They Let Us Fall in Love" is a song written by

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, Ellie Greenwich, and

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. It was first recorded by American singer Ronnie Spector, who was credited as Veronica. In 1964, it was released as an A-sided single backed with "Chubby Danny D". It did not chart. The song was originally intended for

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, and was recorded at

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in March 1963, but Spector withheld its release for the reason that he did not feel it to be a number-one record. Instead, "

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" was issued. "Why Don't They Let Us Fall in Love" was not placed on an LP until ''Phil Spector Wall of Sound Vol. 6 – Rare Masters Vol. 1'', a rarities compilation issued in the UK in 1976. In 1965, the

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girl group the Dixie Cups released the single "Gee the Moon Is Shining Bright", an alternate version of the song with slightly reworked lyrics. Their version bubbled under the

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at number 102. It was the fourth and final single taken from their debut studio album ''

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''. ''

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'' described it as "a pulsating, rhythmic pop-blues romancer about a very-much-in-love gal who can’t wait to have some time alone with her fella."

Other versions

* 1965 –

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, '' Look At Us'' * 2008 – The Morning Benders * 2013 –

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, '' Made in California'' (recorded July 1980)

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* * * * * * 1964 singles 1964 songs Songs written by Phil Spector Songs written by Jeff Barry Songs written by Ellie Greenwich Song recordings produced by Phil Spector The Ronettes songs The Dixie Cups songs The Beach Boys songs Sonny & Cher songs Red Bird Records singles {{1960s-pop-song-stub