Frankie Avalon

 

Young Love

Frankie Avalon

Arranged and Conducted by Al Caiola

Produced by Peter DeAngelia

Cover and Liner Photographs by Bob Ghiraldini, Arsene Studios, New York

Chancellor CHL 5001

Distributed by Am-Par Record Corp.

1958

From the back cover: Here, in all his glory, is Franki Avalon, idol of the teen-age tempest, the rock 'n' roll revelers and the sentimental set, as well. For the 18-year-old song star is no tyro to the performing art, having basked in the light of national acclaim when he was but 12, his recording of Trumpet A Sorrento having hit the best-seller list within weeks after the youngster had had his first trumpet effort released on wax. The fact that Frankie had been studying the trumpet for only about three years at the time he was signed to record the selection attests to the remarkable zest which surrounds the handsome Italian youngster in all his endeavors.

From Billboard - May 24, 1958: Rock and roll warbler demonstrates versatility on a group of r&b hits, and standards (including his own best-selling singles "De De Dianh," "Diana," "Short Fat Fannie," "Oooh! Look-A There, Ain't She Pretty?," etc. Avalon has strong appeal for fem fans, and this package could move out, a la "Pat," "Ricky," etc.

Oooh! Look-a There, Ain't She

Short Fat Fannie

Young Love

Young And Beautiful

Diana

At The Hop

Honey

I'm Walkin'

Little Bitty Pretty One

De De Dinah

The Stroll

My Mom

You're My Girl