"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,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." and peaked at #43 on the US Hot 100.
Cover Versions The song was quickly covered by several other artists, among them: Trini Lopez 1964-on his "The Latin Album". The Bowmen 1964 Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass 1964-on their South of the Border LP. Martin Denny 1964 Pierre Lalonde 1967
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