Songs Written by Herman SantiagoTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Herman Santiago (born February 18, 1941) is a Puerto Rican-born American rock and roll pioneer and songwriter who was a member of the vocal group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. He (disputedly) co-wrote the group's iconic hit "Why Do Fools Fall in Love". == Early years == Santiago was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised in Manhattan, New York. In the early 1950s, Santiago and friends, 2nd tenor Jimmy Merchant, baritone and fellow Puerto Rican Joe Negroni, and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Herman Santiago first charted in 1956 with Why Do Fools Fall in Love.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.