"Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart", sometimes shown as "Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts" or "Why Do Lovers (Break Each Other's Heart)", is a pop song written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich and Tony Powers. It was written as a tribute to Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers,[2][3] and was first recorded by Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans. Their version featured lead vocals by Darlene Love, and reached no.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1963.[4][5]
| "Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Side A label of the US single | ||||
| Single by Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans | ||||
| from the album Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah | ||||
| B-side | "Dr. Kaplan's Office" | |||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Studio | Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Philles | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Tony Powers | |||
| Producer(s) | Phil Spector | |||
| Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart" on YouTube | ||||
Cover versions
In the UK, the only hit version was by Showaddywaddy, whose recording reached no.22 on the UK singles chart in 1980.[6]
Charts
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 83 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 22 |
References
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