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Episode 25: “Earth Angel” by the Penguins

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Rise and Fall of the Penguins

Earth Angel is a do-wop hit from the early 60s. It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin and Gay and El Hodge. The song sold 20 million copies but never paid its performers a penny. We'll be talking about co-writer Frank Zapper more when he starts his own records.

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