About the song
“Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares is a nostalgic tune that evokes the innocence and charm of early 1960s pop music. Released in 1962, this delightful song quickly captured the hearts of listeners with its sweet melody and relatable lyrics. Shelley Fabares, already a well-known actress thanks to her role as Mary Stone on the popular television show “The Donna Reed Show,” ventured into music with “Johnny Angel,” and it proved to be a brilliant move.
The song was penned by the talented songwriting duo Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss. Duddy and Pockriss were renowned for their knack for crafting catchy and heartfelt pop tunes, and “Johnny Angel” is a perfect example of their work. The track was featured on Fabares’ debut album, “Shelley!”, which showcased her vocal talents and versatility beyond her acting career.
“Johnny Angel” tells the timeless story of a young girl’s infatuation with a boy named Johnny, a tale that resonated with many young listeners of the time. The song’s relatable theme and Fabares’ sweet, innocent delivery helped it climb the charts rapidly. It reached the coveted number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for two weeks, a testament to its widespread popularity and enduring appeal.
The success of “Johnny Angel” was not just a fleeting moment; it became a defining song of the era, embodying the youthful optimism and romanticism of the early 1960s. Shelley Fabares’ venture into music, though perhaps unexpected, proved to be highly successful, cementing her status as a multifaceted entertainer.
For many, “Johnny Angel” is more than just a song; it’s a cherished memory, a reminder of a simpler time when the dreams and hopes of youth were beautifully encapsulated in a three-minute pop song. Whether you are revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, “Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares remains a delightful and heartwarming listen.
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Lyrics
Johnny Angel
You’re an angel to me (Sha dum da dum, sha dum da dum)
Johnny Angel (Sha dum da dum)
How I love him (Sha dum da dum)
He’s got something that I can’t resist (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
But he doesn’t even know (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
That I exist (Sha dum da dum dum, sha dum da dum)
Johnny Angel (Sha dum da dum)
How I want him (Sha dum da dum)
How I tingle when he passes by (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
Everytime he says hello (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
My heart begins to fly (Sha dum da dum)
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
And how it’s gonna be
(Other fellas)
Call me up for a date
But I just sit and wait (Da dum)
I’d rather concentrate
On Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel)
‘Cause I love him (‘Cause I love him)
And I pray that someday he’ll love me (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
And together we will see (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
How lovely Heaven will be (Sha dum da dum)
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
And how it’s gonna be
(Other fellas)
Call me up for a date
But I just sit and wait (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
I’d rather concentrate (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
On Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel)
‘Cause I love him (‘Cause I love him)
And I pray that someday he’ll love me (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
And together we will see (Ah, da dum, da dum dum)
How lovely Heaven will be (Johnny Angel)
Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel)
You’re an angel to me (Ooh)
Johnny Angel (Johnny Angel)
You’re an angel to me (Ooh)
Johnny Angel