The Flashback of the 60s, 70s, 80s Greatest Music Hits

Oct 14, 2016

Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel on Johnny Angel Album (1962)

Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel on Johnny Angel Album (1962)
"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, however these two versions were not successful. It first became a popular hit single in 1962 when covered by Shelley Fabares who took it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. British singer Patti Lynn had a moderate hit with her remake of "Johnny Angel" the same year in the UK Singles Chart. The American pop music duo, The Carpenters also covered "Johnny Angel" in 1973 as part of a medley of oldies on side two of their album Now & Then.





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