(Saturday, April 7, 1962) — “Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Apr. 7/14, 1962).

The song, performed by Fabares on The Donna Reed Show during the TV show’s fourth season, was written by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss. The record was produced by Stu Phillips. It was her debut single released from her album Shelley! in February of 1962 on Colpix Records.

Musicians who played on the track include Hal Blaine on drums, Carol Kaye on bass, and Glen Campbell on guitar. Darlene Love and her group, the Blossoms, sang backup vocals on the track.