Rosie & The Originals were a 1960s American pop/doo-wop band from San Diego, fronted by Rosie Hamlin. Their signature hit, “Angel Baby,” was written by Rosie as a love poem at age 14, recorded when she was just 15 in an airplane hangar studio, and released in November 1960 . The single reached #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B chart in early 1961, and also charted in Canada (#3), Australia, and the UK �. Its raw authenticity—Rosie’s heartfelt vocals combined with a rough sax solo and lo-fi production—captivated teens of the era �. en.wikipedia.org +10 covermesongs.com +10