About The Song
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Earth Angel is a song that was originally recorded by the doo-wop group The Penguins in 1954. It became one of the first rhythm and blues songs to cross over to the pop charts, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1955. The song has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, who recorded his version in 1960 for the album Elvis’ Christmas Album.
The song is a romantic ballad that expresses the narrator’s love for an “earth angel”, a term that refers to a person who is kind, pure, and heavenly. The narrator begs the earth angel to be his, and says that he is just a fool in love with her. The song has a simple melody and a slow tempo, with a prominent vocal harmony in the chorus. The song is in the key of D major, and has a 12-bar blues structure.
Elvis Presley’s version of Earth Angel is similar to the original, but with some differences. Elvis sings the song with his characteristic crooning voice, and adds some vocal embellishments and improvisations. He also changes some of the lyrics, such as “I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you” to “I’m just a fool, a fool for you”. Elvis’ version also features a backing vocal group, The Jordanaires, who sing “ooh” and “ahh” in the background. Elvis’ version is slightly faster than the original, and has a more rock and roll feel, with a prominent electric guitar and drums.
Earth Angel is considered one of the most influential songs in the history of popular music, as it helped to bridge the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll. The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the National Recording Registry. The song has also been featured in many movies and TV shows, such as Back to the Future, The Karate Kid, and Family Guy. The song is a classic example of the doo-wop genre, and a testament to the enduring appeal of love songs.
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Lyrics
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Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine
My darling dear?
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you
Earth angel, earth angel
The one I adore
Love you forever and ever more
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of your lov-loveliness
I hoped and I prayed that someday
That I'd be the vision of your hap-happiness
Oh, oh
Earth angel, earth angel
Please, be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you