Angelito (René y René song) explained

"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,^[1] and peaked at #43 on the US Hot 100.^[2]

Cover Versions

The song was quickly covered by several other artists, among them:

• Trini Lopez 1964-on his "The Latin Album".^[3]
• The Bowmen 1964
• Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass 1964-on their South of the Border LP.^[4]
• Martin Denny 1964
• Pierre Lalonde 1967

Notes and References

1. 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."
2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 702.

3. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. June 7, 2023.
4. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. June 8, 2023.