Johnny Angel

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About Johnny Angel

"Johnny Angel" is a song written and composed by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss. The song was originally recorded by both Laurie Loman and Georgia Lee, but those two versions were not successful. It first became a popular hit single when it was recorded by Shelley Fabares in the fall of 1961; she took it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart when the song was released in 1962. In the same year, British singer Patti Lynn had a moderate hit on the UK Singles Chart with her cover of the song. The American pop music duo The Carpenters recorded "Johnny Angel" in 1973 as part of a medley of oldies on side two of their album Now & Then. 


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1973
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Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel
You`re an angel to me
Johnny Angel
How I love him
How I tingle
When he passes by
Everytime he says "hello"
My heart begins to fly
Johnny Angel
How I want him
He`s got something
That I can`t resist
But he doesn`t even know
That I exist
I`m in heaven
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
And how it`s gonna be
Other fellows
Call me up for a date
But I just sit and wait
I`d rather concentrate
On Johnny Angel
`Cause I love him
And I pray
That someday he`ll love me
And together we will see
How lovely Heaven will be
And together we will see
How lovely Heaven will be

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The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. more »

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Written by: LEE JULIEN POCKRISS, LYN DUDDY

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13 facts about this song

Artist Origin
Shelley 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.
Chart Success - Fabares Version
Shelley Fabares' version of "Johnny Angel" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1962.
TV Show Connection
The song "Johnny Angel" was introduced to a wider audience through the popular television series, The Donna Reed Show, starring Shelley Fabares.
First Hit
For Fabares, "Johnny Angel" was her first big hit, helping her transition from acting to singing.
Album Success - Carpenter's Version
The 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.
Sibling Duo
The Carpenters were a brother-sister duo, composed of Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter.
Cover Version
The Carpenters' rendition of "Johnny Angel" is actually a cover version. The song was originally performed by Shelley Fabares.
Theme of the Song
The lyrics of" Johnny Angel" tell the story of a girl who is infatuated with a boy, Johnny Angel, who doesn't know she exists.
Writing Credits
The song "Johnny Angel" was written by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss.
Cinematic Appearance
Shelley Fabares' version of "Johnny Angel" was featured in the 1987 movie Susie Q.
Song Duration
The Carpenters' version of the song lasts for 2 minutes and 19 seconds, quite compact for the pop music standard.
Personal Struggles
Despite 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.
Recognition
In 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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