Johnny Angel
Shelley Fabares
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(Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel) You're an angel to me Johnny Angel, how I love him He's got something that I can't resist But he doesn't even know that I-I-I exist Johnny Angel, how I want him How I tingle when he passes by Every time he says "Hello" my heart begins to fly (I'm in heaven) I get carried away I dream of him and me and how it's gonna be (Other fellas) call me up for a date But I just sit and wait, I'd rather concentrate On Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel) 'Cause I love him ('cause I love him) And I pray that someday he'll love me And together we will see how lovely heaven will be (I'm in heaven) I get carried away I dream of him and me and how it's gonna be (Other fellas) call me up for a date But I just sit and wait, I'd rather concentrate On Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel) 'Cause I love him ('cause I love him) And I pray that someday he'll love me And together we will see how lovely heaven will be (Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel) Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel) you're an angel to me (Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel) Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel) you're an angel to me
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Written by: LEE JULIEN POCKRISS, LYN DUDDY
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Tratore, IVANHOE MUSIC, LLC
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13 facts about this song
Artist OriginShelley Fabares and the Carpenters are both American musical artists. Fabares is primarily known as an actress, while the Carpenters are legendary for their melodic pop music.
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Chart Success - Fabares VersionShelley Fabares' version of "Johnny Angel" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1962.
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TV Show ConnectionThe song "Johnny Angel" was introduced to a wider audience through the popular television series, The Donna Reed Show, starring Shelley Fabares.
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First HitFor Fabares, "Johnny Angel" was her first big hit, helping her transition from acting to singing.
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Album Success - Carpenter's VersionThe Carpenters included their cover of "Johnny Angel" in their fifth album "Now & Then," which was certified Gold and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart in 1973.
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Sibling DuoThe Carpenters were a brother-sister duo, composed of Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter.
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Cover VersionThe Carpenters' rendition of "Johnny Angel" is actually a cover version. The song was originally performed by Shelley Fabares.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics of" Johnny Angel" tell the story of a girl who is infatuated with a boy, Johnny Angel, who doesn't know she exists.
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Writing CreditsThe song "Johnny Angel" was written by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss.
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Cinematic AppearanceShelley Fabares' version of "Johnny Angel" was featured in the 1987 movie Susie Q.
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Song DurationThe Carpenters' version of the song lasts for 2 minutes and 19 seconds, quite compact for the pop music standard.
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Personal StrugglesDespite her success with the song, Fabares later admitted in interviews that she was not a confident singer, feeling like an actress taking on a singing persona.
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RecognitionIn 2001, Shelley Fabares' "Johnny Angel" was included in the list of "365 Songs of the Century" compiled by the RIAA and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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