These were "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" (U.S. Top 10) and "Under The Moon Of Love" (U.S. Top 50). In the UK, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" was a minor hit record, going no higher than 47 in 1961.
Lee began his recording career in 1959, and the following year was signed by Dunes Records. Handsome and photogenic, Lee had a vocal approach close to the teen idols of the period. Spector's genius with the productions, besides his deft handling of the instrumental support, was to provide fills with strong doo-wop riffing from an R&B vocal group, The Halos, to produce two classic rock 'n' roll tunes.
Without Spector's guiding hand however, the hits simply dried up around 1968.
Pretty Little Angel Eyes
Curtis Lee Lyrics
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Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel, pretty little angel
Pretty little, pretty little, pretty little angel
(Ba bom) oo oo, oo oo (ha ha ha ha)
Oo oo, pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes
Angel eyes, I really love you so
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
Angel eyes, you are so good to me
And when I'm in your arms you be so heavenly
You know I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
(Angel eyes, bom bom bom bom)
I know you were sent from Heaven above
To fill my life with your wonderful love
I know we'll be happy for eternity
'Cause I know
That our love is really real
Angel eyes, I really love you so
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes (angel eyes)
Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel eyes
Pretty little angel, pretty little angel
Pretty little, pretty little, pretty little angel
(Pretty, pretty, pretty)
(Angel eyes) angel eyes, I really love you so
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
Because I love you
My darlin' angel eyes
(Pretty, pretty, pretty little angel eyes)
The song "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" by Curtis Lee is a love song filled with adoration for the subject's angelic qualities, both physical and emotional. The main chorus repeats the phrase "pretty little angel eyes" throughout, emphasizing the physical beauty of the subject's eyes. The singer also expresses his love for this person, calling them his "darling angel eyes." The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love for this person.
The verses continue to express the singer's love for the woman, describing how good she is to him and how being with her feels heavenly. The bridge of the song brings in a religious element, suggesting that this person was sent from heaven above to fill the singer's life with love. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, further emphasizing the singer's deep love and admiration for this person.
Overall, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" is a sweet and romantic song that focuses on the physical and emotional beauty of the person being sung to. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the significance of this person to the singer, making them the center of his world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty little angel eyes
The singer is talking about the beauty of his love’s eyes.
Angel eyes, I really love you so
He loves her so much and her eyes are just a reflection of that love.
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
He promises to never leave her.
Because I love you, my darlin' angel eyes
His love for her is the reason why he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.
Angel eyes, you are so good to me
He appreciates how good she is to him and how happy she makes him.
And when I'm in your arms you be so heavenly
He feels blessed and like he’s in heaven when he is with her.
I know you were sent from Heaven above
He believes that she was sent to him by a higher power.
To fill my life with your wonderful love
He believes that her love is special and exactly what he needs in his life.
I know we'll be happy for eternity
He believes that their love will last forever.
That our love is really real
He believes that their love is genuine and authentic.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Lee, Tommy Boyce
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kennethlaursen5957
Curtis Lee was a friend. 1959-60. I was playing bass in a band, The Ramrods, at The La Jolla Club in Tucson, where Ray Peterson had just closed a one week run as guest star. Andy Gaydos, the sax player, and I talked owner, Al Winecke, into bringing Curtis out from Hollywood. Andy and I drove all night after Saturday night's show and picked him up and drove back to Tucson. Fortunately, Peterson and his manager Stan Schulman had not yet left town. We went to their motel and told them about Curtis and invited them to our Monday night show. We barely had time to discuss what songs we would play much less rehearse. We played a set then brought him to the stage. Not only was Curtis a great singer but he had THE LOOK. Great hair, muscular build, captivating smile, and moves that were as unique as Presley's. Shulman and Peterson were blown away and invited him to New York to record and build his act. He did a couple rock and roll bus tours but decided it wasn't his thing. We called him from California during Christmas and he sounded very lonely in his New York hotel room and wished he was back on the west coast. I just read that he had passed. I was intending to go to Yuma this winter to hang out with him for a while. I guess we shouldn't put off the important things. Kenny Laursen
@claudiacotner1638
His Pretty Little Angel Eyes is one of the greatest one hits ever. It was my favorite song growing up in the early 60’s in Brooklyn..Maurice H Bank
@jamesonfl7723
lol you are 10 years old
@ElvarMasson
Jameson FL - who ?
@LakeErieOH1
Mr. Laursen, thanks for sharing this interesting and important history/experience
@alaskanprincess9386
Curtis Lee 1939 - 2015 RIP.
@agnesreyes4733
I was a teenager and it was such a good time to grow up. And now I’m 75.
@brianwalter8152
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you agnes, hope you’re safe and well?
@unneedyrose2527
hello i hope you are safe and healthy !!♥️♥️🙏
@janecanfield4688
Me too! The best time to be a teenager! Loved music my whole life.