I Promise to Remember

The first time you listen to I Promise to Remember, you encounter a melody that captivates you from the first measure. It’s one of those songs that, while not overly complex, has a special air about it. They recorded it with Jimmy Wright and His Orchestra, and the magic lies in how the voices blend with the rhythm. The main track, which gives the song its title, was released in June 1956.

This song is part of an album that came out that same year, titled The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon. At the time, I Promise to Remember received a good reception, reaching number 10 on the US R&B charts and number 57 on the general Billboard list. The single also included another song, Who Can Explain?, which curiously performed even better on the R&B charts, reaching number 7. The music heard here falls under the Rhythm and blues and doo-wop genres and was released under the Gee Records label.