"Angel on My Shoulder" is a song written and recorded by Shelby Flint that was released on a Valiant Records 45 rpm single in 1960 and on her self-titled debut album in 1961.[1][2] The single reached No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in early 1961. It was Flint's only Top 40 hit.[3]
| "Angel on My Shoulder" | ||||
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| Single by Shelby Flint | ||||
| from the album Shelby Flint | ||||
| B-side | "Somebody" | |||
| Released | October 1960 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:17 | |||
| Label | Valiant 6001 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shelby Flint | |||
| Producer(s) | Perry Botkin, Jr. | |||
| Shelby Flint singles chronology | ||||
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Other versions
edit- Jerry Wallace (1960)
- Kathy Young (1961)
- Jimmy Young (1961)
- Pat Boone released his cover on the album Moody River (1961)
- The Cascades released a version of the song on their 1963 album, Rhythm of the Rain.[4]
- Gary Martin with The Blockbusters (1964)[5]
- Merrilee Rush charted with her rendition in 1970, reaching #122 (US).
- Joni Lee, daughter of Conway Twitty, hit #42 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, 1976.
- Maureen McGovern (1992)
References
edit- ^ Shelby Flint - Angel On My Shoulder (45 rpm single) Retrieved September 23, 2023
- ^ Shelby Flint, Shelby Flint (vinyl album) Retrieved September 23, 2023
- ^ Shelby Flint, "Angel on My Shoulder" chart position Retrieved September 10, 2015
- ^ The Cascades, Rhythm of the Rain Retrieved September 10, 2015
- ^ Lonergan Hit Records 1950-1975 2005 p.7
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