Angie Baby
Helen Reddy
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You live your life in the songs you hear On the rock and roll radio And when a young girl doesn't have any friends That's a really nice place to go Folks hoping you'd turn out cool But they had to take you out of school You're a little touched you know, Angie baby Lovers appear in your room each night And they whirl you across the floor But they always seem to fade away When your daddy taps on your door Angie girl, are you all right Tell the radio good-night All alone once more, Angie baby Angie baby, you're a special lady Living in a world of make-believe Well, maybe Stopping at her house is a neighbor boy With evil on his mind 'Cause he's been peeking in Angie's room At night through the window blind I see your folks have gone away Would you dance with me today? I'll show you how to have a good time, Angie baby When he walks in the room, he feels confused Like he's walked into a play And the music's so loud it spins him around 'Til his soul has lost its way And as she turns the volume down He's getting smaller with the sound It seems to pull him off the ground Toward the radio he's bound Never to be found The headlines read that a boy disappeared And everyone thinks he died Except a crazy girl with a secret lover who Keeps her satisfied It's so nice to be insane No one asks you to explain Radio by your side, Angie baby Angie baby, you're a special lady Living in a world of make-believe Well, maybe Well, maybe (Angie baby, Angie baby) Well, maybe (Angie baby, Angie baby) (Angie baby, Angie baby, Angie baby, Angie baby)
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Written by: ALAN EARLE O'DAY, ALAN EARLE O DAY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Songwriting Facts"Angie Baby" was composed by celebrated songwriter Alan O'Day.
- O'Day is known for writing many hits during the 1970s and went on to establish a successful career in writing and performing children's music.
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Chart Performance FactsThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 28, 1974.
- It was Helen Reddy's third number one hit, following her songs "I Am Woman" and "Delta Dawn."
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Album Facts"Angie Baby" is included in Reddy's album called ‘Free and Easy,’ which was her sixth album.
- The album also charted well, reaching seventh place on the Billboard 200 in 1974.
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Storyline FactsThe song tells a peculiar tale of a mentally disturbed young girl who lives in a fantasy world and eventually causes a boy who intrudes into her world to disappear.
- Its ambiguous and dark narrative has sparked much speculation and interpretation over the years.
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Pop Culture FactsAccording to Alan O'Day, one interpretation is that the character "Angie" uses her radio to shrink a boy down to a tiny size and keep him as her pet.
- Due to its mysterious narrative, the song has been included in radio and TV shows as a story element, such as in the first season of the television show, 'American Horror Story.'
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Musical Style FactsThe song is a unique mix of pop and soft rock, tying in with the mainstream music popular during the mid-70s.
- Despite its upbeat rhythm, the lyrics contradict the tone with its dark and mysterious story.
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Legacy Facts"Angie Baby" is considered one of Helen Reddy's signature songs.
- Despite its initial commercial success, it also endured due to its intriguing storyline, making it a staple in discussions about narrative-driven music from the 1970s.
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