Whyby Frankie Avalon

Song Info:
"Why" by Frankie Avalon was released as a single on January 9, 1959. The song was written by Peter De Angelis and Bob Marcucci and was produced by Peter De Angelis. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1959, making it one of Frankie Avalon's most successful songs. "Why" was also featured on Avalon's album "Venus," which was released in 1959.

Artist Bio:
Frankie Avalon, born Francis Thomas Avallone on September 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American singer, actor, and former teen idol. He rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like "Venus," "De De Dinah," and "Bobby Sox to Stockings." Avalon also starred in a number of popular teen-oriented films, such as "Beach Party" and "Muscle Beach Party," alongside Annette Funicello. Throughout his career, Avalon has maintained a successful music and acting career, making appearances in various TV shows and movies.