The story behind
Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers recorded I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent in August 1956, without the leader. The song was released in November of that year in the United States and February of the following year in the United Kingdom. It was the last track on the album The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon, which was released in 1956. The lyrics focus on the idea that young people are not delinquents, but rather are affected by social perception. The song was written by Jimmy Merchant, with help from Robert Spencer, and eventually ended up in the hands of George Goldner. The theme relates to the fear that existed at the time regarding juvenile delinquency, something that was reflected in films such as Blackboard Jungle or Rebel Without a Cause. The boys of The Teenagers didn't just sing, but also moved their bodies to the rhythm of the song, with gestures that reflected their attitude. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
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