I Wonder Why
"I Wonder Why" is a doo-wop song, written by Melvin Fair (lyrics) and Ricardo Weeks, and first recorded by Dion and the Belmonts (released as Laurie Records' first single, number 3013), becoming the group's first national pop chart hit, in 1958. It is sung from the point of view of a man telling his girlfriend that he loves her but does not know why. The song is noted for Carlo Mastrangelo singing the bass part in rhythm. The song was used in the film A Bronx Tale, in the pilot episode of the television series The Sopranos, and in John Carpenter's film adaption of Stephen King's "Christine". A cover was sung by Nicolas Cage in Peggy Sue Got Married. A cover was also sung by Showaddywaddy in 1977, reaching number 2 in the UK Single Chart.
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I Wonder Why (Curtis Stigers song)
"I Wonder Why" is a song by American singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers, released as the first single from his eponymous debut album. The song reached number five in the UK Singles Chart and number nine in the United States Billboard Hot 100.
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Cover versions
Craig David covered the song on his 2010 album Signed Sealed Delivered.
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Podcasts:
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by Rick Ross
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by Curtis Stigers
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by Fleetwood Mac
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by Dion & The Belmonts
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by Craig David
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by Brian's Boppers
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by Prezioso
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by Neil Young
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by Down Low
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by Art Garfunkel
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by A1
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by B.B. King
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by E-life
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by Glenn Jones
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by Showaddywaddy
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by Dion
I Wonder Why
by: Rick Ross[Hook]
You ain't gotta hold my hand and point me to the money
Keep it real with me, nigga, and you won't be disappointed
My brother caught an L and I still write him every month
He told me sell his guns and I've still got 'em in the trunk
I wonder why, I wonder why...
I wonder why, sometimes I wonder why...
I wanna shine just like the summertime
They say them folk gave him a heap of time
[Verse 1]
Nappy-headed nigga, pocket full of crack rock
Nineteen, livin' like a fuckin' rap star
Watchin' from my point, you thought it was a fuckin' ...
One day he buy the car, next day the fuckin' rims
Curly-headed bitches tall and they slim
They know I'm... but see, I know it's him
Never testify, I've seen it in his eyes
Attempted murder on his life in that 360, ah...
With my two eyes...
Two different pistols...
One that's registered and one to get your issues
I wonder why, sometimes I wonder why...
All this fame and fortune'll leave you traumatized
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
Now I'm being followed some creepy-ass cracker...
Now I'm being followed some creepy-ass cracker...
Stand your ground, stand your ground!
Stand your ground, you gotta stand your ground!
Got on my hoodie and my motherfuckin' Desert Eagle
You wanna do me, then you go and tell the people
Knock me down, temp drops as the sun rise
I can see a hustler in my son's eyes
I never knew that money'd bring so many enemies
Dreams come true, they dream of killin' me
But it's fuck 'em and I feed 'em to the fish
Them killers come and X you off the list
Now I'm being followed some creepy-ass cracker...
Now I'm being followed some creepy-ass cracker...
Stand your ground, stand your ground!
Stand your ground, you gotta stand your ground!