About the song
Shelley Fabares, a popular American actress and singer, released “Johnny Angel” as a timeless pop ballad that captured the hearts of teenagers in the early 1960s. This heartfelt and romantic song, released in 1962, became a hit single and a defining track for Fabares’ career.
With her youthful voice and innocent charm, Fabares explores the themes of young love, infatuation, and the excitement of discovering new emotions. Through introspective lyrics and Fabares’ emotive delivery, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Johnny Angel, he’s got me goin’ wild,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a playful and romantic tone. The lyrics continue to describe the singer’s feelings of infatuation and the thrill of young love. The song’s refrain, “Johnny Angel, my heart’s on fire,” conveys a sense of passion and intensity.
Throughout the song, Fabares’ youthful voice and the song’s upbeat tempo create a captivating and nostalgic atmosphere. The lyrics evoke a sense of innocence and purity, while also capturing the excitement and uncertainty of young love.
“Johnny Angel” is more than just a popular teen idol song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and infectious melody continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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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