"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.Shelby Flint - Angel On My Shoulder (45 rpm single) Retrieved September 23, 2023Shelby Flint, Shelby Flint (vinyl album) Retrieved September 23, 2023 The single reached No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 hit parade of discs of 45 rpm in early 1961. It was Flint's only Top 40 hit.Shelby Flint, "Angel on My Shoulder" chart position Retrieved September 10, 2015
Other versions 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 RainThe Cascades, Rhythm of the Rain Retrieved September 10, 2015 Gary Martin with The Blockbusters (1964)Lonergan Hit Records 1950-1975 2005 p.7 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)
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