"Angelito" is a 1964 song written by René Herrera and René Ornelas, known as René y René. The song was one of the duo's greatest successes,[1] and peaked at #43 on the US Hot 100.[2]
Cover Versions
editThe song was quickly covered by several other artists, among them:
- Trini Lopez 1964-on his "The Latin Album".[3]
- The Bowmen 1964
- Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass 1964-on their South of the Border LP.[4]
- Martin Denny 1964
- Pierre Lalonde 1967
References
edit- ^ Billboard - 8 Sept. 1973 p30 "San Antonio has been responsible for a series of top record hits by its natives including "Angelito" by Rene and Rene, "Touch Me" by Willie Nelson, and "She's About a Mover" by the Sir Douglas Quintet to name a few."
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 702.
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
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