I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent
"I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" is a song written by George Goldner and performed by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers. It reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957.[1] The song was featured on their 1956 album, The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon.[2]
"I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" | ||||
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Single by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers | ||||
from the album The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon | ||||
B-side | "Baby, Baby" | |||
Released | November 1956 (US version) February 1957 (UK versions) | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:08 | |||
Label | Gee | |||
Songwriter(s) | George Goldner | |||
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers singles chronology | ||||
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Other versions
- The Amboy Dukes released a version of the song on their 1969 album, Migration.[3]
- Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets released a version of the song on their 1971 album, I'm No J.D.[4]
- The Magnificent Mercury Brothers released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1976 single "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?"[5]
In popular culture
The Teenagers' version was featured in the 1956 film Rock, Rock, Rock and was on the film's 50th anniversary soundtrack and the 1972 film Pink Flamingos. It was also used in the 2010 video game Mafia II's "Joe's Adventures" DLC as part of the fictional Empire Central Radio station's song list.
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References
- "Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, "I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" Chart Positions". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- "Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- "The Amboy Dukes, Migration". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- "Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, I'm No J.D.". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- "Magnificent Mercury Brothers, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" Single Release". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
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