Why Do Fools Fall in Love (album)

Why Do Fools Fall in Love is the debut studio album by American R&B/doo-wop group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, released in January 1956 on the Gee Records label. The album's title track, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," had been a major hit single for the group in late 1955, propelling them to national fame.

The album primarily features doo-wop and early rock and roll music. In addition to the title track, other notable songs include "I Want You to Be My Girl," "Please Be Mine," and "Who Can Explain?" The album's tracks showcase Frankie Lymon's distinctive high tenor voice and the group's tight harmonies, which were characteristic of the doo-wop sound.

While not a particularly long album by modern standards, Why Do Fools Fall in Love was significant for its time and helped solidify Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers as major stars in the burgeoning rock and roll scene. It is considered an important early example of the genre. The album's success also contributed to the popularity of doo-wop music, paving the way for other groups to find success.