Angel Baby was released in 1960 by Rosie and the Originals, fronted by teenage singer Rosemary Rosie Hamlin, who wrote the song while still in school. The lo-fi doo-wop ballad became a surprise hit in early 1961 and later influenced generations of oldies fans, with John Lennon famously praising it as a favourite. Its reverb-heavy vocal and simple piano backing made it ideal for sampling in edits online, where short clips now circulate on soundboards and social video as a symbol of innocent, old-fashioned romance.