Teen Angel
Mark Dinning
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Teen angel, teen angel, teen angel, ooh, ooh That fateful night the car was stalled upon the railroad track I pulled you out and we were safe, but you went running back [Chorus:] Teen angel, can you hear me? Teen angel, can you see me? Are you somewhere up above And I am still your own true love? What was it you were looking for that took your life that night? They said they found my high school ring clutched in your fingers tight Just sweet sixteen, and now you're gone They've taken you away. I'll never kiss your lips again They buried you today Teen angel, teen angel, answer me, please
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Written by: DION DI MUCCI, FREDERICK PATRICK, MURRAY SINGER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Teen Angel" is a ballad song that falls under the teenage tragedy genre, gaining popularity in the late 1950s to early 1960s. This genre often involves teenagers dying in accidents as part of a doomed romance.
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Singer and releaseThe song is sung by the late American pop singer, Mark Dinning, and was released on October 26, 1959.
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Writers"Teen Angel" was written by Mark Dinning's own sister, Jean Dinning, and her husband, Red Surrett. It became one of the most famous songs from the sister-brother team.
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Billboard ranking"Teen Angel" managed to achieve the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1960. This hit was Mark Dinning's only top 40 hit, securing his place as a "one-hit wonder".
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International MarketsNot only did "Teen Angel" achieve success in the U.S., it also reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart, showing its broader international appeal.
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Story-lineThe song tells a tragic love story. It's about a teenage girl who retrieves her boyfriend's high school ring that she dropped in a railway track but gets hit by the oncoming train and dies. This type of Romeo-and-Juliet-esque story, although grim, was particularly loved by the teenage audience at the time.
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Controversy"Teen Angel" was deemed so tragic that the BBC banned it from being played. Death was seen as a taboo topic on the radio, especially in such graphic detail. Despite this, it still became a hit worldwide.
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Cover versionsThe song was later covered by other artists, including Donna Fargo in 1969, and the Everly Brothers in 1970, proof of its lasting impact and appeal.
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Legacy"Teen Angel" remains a classic oldie that is still played on the radio today and is a part of many "nostalgia" compilations. Its gripping storytelling and evocative melody continue to resonate with listeners.
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In popular cultureThe song has been featured in multiple media platforms over the years, including having been performed in the play, "Grease", and being heard in the movies "American Graffiti" and "The Outsiders". This ongoing exposure has kept the song alive in popular culture.
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