Earth Angel
The Penguins
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Oh Earth angel, earth angel Will you be mine? My darling dear Love you all the time I'm just a fool A fool in love with you Earth angel, earth angel The one I adore Love you forever and ever more I'm just a fool A fool in love with you I fell for you and I knew The vision of your love, loveliness I hoped and I pray that someday I'll be the vision of your ha, happiness oh! Earth angel, earth angel Please be mine My darling dear Love you all the time I'm just a fool A fool in love with you I fell for you and I knew The vision of your love, loveliness I hope and pray that someday That I'll be the vision of your ha, happiness, oh! Earth angel, earth angel Please be mine My darling dear Love you all the time I'm just a fool A fool in love with you (You, you, you)
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Written by: JESSE LORENZO BELVIN, GAYNEL HODGE, CURTIS WILLIAMS
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12 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Earth Angel" was originally recorded by the doo-wop group The Penguins in 1954.
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Cover VersionJohnny Tillotson, a pop and country music singer, released his popular version of the song "Earth Angel" in 1960.
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Charts SuccessThe Penguins' version reached number one on the R&B charts and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music GenreThe song is widely recognized as a classic example of the doo-wop genre that was dominant in the 1950s.
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Cultural Impact"Earth Angel" was one of the first R&B hits to crossover to the pop charts, helping to pave the way for future R&B artists.
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High SalesThe original version by The Penguins is estimated to have sold 10 million copies.
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Featured in MoviesThe song has been featured in multiple films, including the 1985 film "Back to the Future", in which it played a significant role in one of the movie's romantic scenes.
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Numerous Covers"Earth Angel" has been covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, Marvin Berry and The Starlighters, and The Vogues, in addition to Johnny Tillotson.
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Song Writers"Earth Angel" was written by The Penguins band members Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin and Gaynel Hodge.
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Recognition and Rank"Earth Angel" is ranked 152 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Iconic SongIt is considered one of the most iconic songs of the 1950s and continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic pop and doo-wop music.
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AwardsIn 2005, "Earth Angel" was included in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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