A Teenager in Love
1959 single by Dion and the Belmonts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"A Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and partner Mort Shuman. It was originally recorded by Dion and the Belmonts, and released in March 1959. It appeared on their album Presenting Dion and the Belmonts (1959).[1] It reached number 5 on the Billboard pop charts.[2]
Quick Facts Single by Dion and the Belmonts, B-side ...
"A Teenager in Love" | ||||
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Single by Dion and the Belmonts | ||||
B-side | "I've Cried Before" | |||
Released | March 30, 1959 | |||
Genre | Doo-wop | |||
Length | 2:40 | |||
Label | Laurie | |||
Songwriter(s) | Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman | |||
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The song was covered by many different artists; in 1959, three different versions of the song charted simultaneously in the UK, the other two versions being by Marty Wilde and Craig Douglas, which reached No. 2 and No. 13 respectively on the British chart.[3]