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Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart
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Wikipedia article
"'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 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.[http://www.allmusic.com/song/why-do-lovers-break-each-others-hearts-mt0011748234 Review of "Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts?" at Allmusic.com]. Retrieved 4 April 2013
Cover versions
In the UK, the only hit version was by Showaddywaddy, whose recording reached no.22 on the UK singles chart in 1980.
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Category:1963 singles
Category:Songs written by Ellie Greenwich
Category:Songs written by Phil Spector
Category:Song recordings produced by Phil Spector
Category:Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements
Category:Songs written by Tony Powers
Category:1963 songs
Category:Philles Records singles
Category:Showaddywaddy songs
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