Dooto (Dootone) Various Artists

"Earth Angel," also known as "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)," is a 1954 single by the American doo-wop group The Penguins, produced by Dootsie Williams and released on Dootone Records. The song became notable for being the first independent label release to reach the top 10 of Billboard's national pop charts, while also achieving number one on the R&B charts. Despite its origins as an unfinished demo recorded in a garage, the track sold over ten million copies, making it one of the defining doo-wop songs of the era. It has been recognized for its cultural significance, being included in the National Recording Registry and the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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