Rosalie "Rosie" MΓ©ndez Hamlin was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to a Mexican mother and an Anglo-American father. She spent part of her childhood between Anchorage, Alaska and California, before her family moved to National City, California. She started singing with a band at thirteen. She wrote the lyrics for "Angel Baby" as a poem for "my very first boyfriend" when she was 14 years old, still attending Mission Bay High School in San Diego, California. When she was 15, she and some friends rented the only recording studio they could find within 100 miles of San Diego located in San Marcos, California, to record the song. The studio was owned by an airplane mechanic who had taken part of his hangar to make it. The resulting record had a very simplistic sound, and, in fact, was eventually slightly damaged from excessive playing, so the group was unable to find a record label to distribute it. Finally, after taking the master to a department store, they convinced a manager to play it in the listening booth of the store's music department. The song received positive reactions from teenage listeners, and a scout from Highland Records offered the group a recording contract, under the condition that the company take possession of the master recording, and that David Ponce be named as the author of the song, as he was the eldest member of the group.
"Angel Baby" made its radio debut in November 1960, before the group had even received their contract. When the contract finally came, Hamlin found that she was ineligible to collect record royalties from the song because she was not listed as the songwriter. This led to the group's break-up, and although Hamlin secured the copyright to her music in 1961, decades of battles over royalties followed.
In 1961, "Angel Baby" was also released in Canada on the Zirkon label and in Australia and England on London Records. The British release slightly edited the intro.
After leaving Highland Records, Hamlin recorded a full-length album with guitarist Noah Tafolla for Brunswick Records and toured with the label's other artists.
Hamlin and Tafolla married and had two children together. Their son, Joey Tafolla, is well known Jag Panzer guitarist. In 1963, Hamlin retired from singing to spend time with her family.
She returned to record singles in 1969 and again in 1973, performing occasionally throughout the 1970s and 1980s and more regularly throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
In a 1969 interview with Life magazine, John Lennon named Hamlin as one of his favorite singers. As can be heard on circulating recordings, the Beatles mention the song "Give Me Love" during sessions on 01/24/69. Lennon and friends can be heard in a quickly busked version of "Angel Baby," taped at his birthday in 1971. Lennon recorded a studio version of "Angel Baby" for his 1975 Rock 'n' Roll album, but the track would go unissued until 1986's Menlove Avenue. Rosie and the Originals are referenced by Led Zeppelin in the liner notes from their 1973 album Houses of the Holy, following the printed lyrics of the song "D'yer Mak'er" (pronounced, "Jamaica"). The quote is "Whatever happened to Rosie and the Originals?" "Rosie" also shows up in the Led Zeppelin song "How Many More Times".
In 1995, Rosie & the Originals were portrayed in the film My Family, performing "Angel Baby." Hamlin's part was played by Jeanette Jurado, of the group Expose. In 1996, Linda Ronstadt recorded a version of "Angel Baby" for her album Dedicated to the One I Love.
In 1999, Ace Records released The Best of Rosie & the Originals, including all the Highland tracks as well as Brunswick recordings and unreleased tracks. The following year, the label released the album Angel Baby Revisited, with previously unreleased material.
In 2002, Hamlin performed "Angel Baby" on a PBS-TV program, Red White & Rock.
Rosalie Hamlin passed away on March 30, 2017.
Discography
Singles
"Angel Baby"/"Give Me Love" (Highland, 1960)
"Why Did You Leave Me"/"Angel from Above"(Highland, 1961)
"Lonely Blue Nights"/"Weβll Have a Chance" (Brunswick, 1961)
"Lonely Blue Nights"/"Weβll Have a Chance" (Highland, 1961) [9]
"My Darling Forever"/"The Time is Near" (Brunswick, 1961)
"Kinda Makes You Wonder"/"My One and Only Love" (Globe, 1962)
"You're No Good"/"You Donβt Understand" (Wax World, 1973)
Albums
Lonely Blue Nights (Brunswick, 1962)
The Best of Rosie & the Originals (Ace, 1999)
Angel Baby Revisited (Ace, 2000)
No Other Love Will Ever Do
Rosie & The Originals Lyrics
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Walking alone in the moon light wishing you were here how i miss you darling how i want you near
No one could love you the way i do oh please say you want me too
Whooo hooo whoooo hu hu hu hoooo
The things people say wont change my mine they say you are untrue and that my heart is blind
No matter what they say no matter what the lie my love for you will never die so when you come home dear well always be together for we fors knows dear well never be another so no one could love you the way i do ohh please say you want me too
Whooo hoooo whoo hoo hoo hoo whoo hoo
(x2)
{instuments)
So when you come home dear well always be together for we fows know dear they'll never be another
For i really love you yes i do and no ever love will ever dooooo whooo hooo whooo hoooo hoo hoo
The song "No Other Love Will Ever Do" by Rosie & The Originals is a classic ballad that speaks to the depths of love and longing. The lyrics revolve around a lover who is walking alone at night and longing for the presence of their significant other. The singer expresses how much they miss and want their lover to be near, saying that no one else could love them the way they do. The refrain of the song, "Whoooo hooo whoooo hooo hooo whooo hooo hooo," serves to emphasize the emotional intensity of the singer's feelings.
The lyrics also acknowledge the scrutiny and criticism that the lover has faced, with others claiming that they are untrue and that the singer's heart is blind. However, the singer refuses to believe these accusations, stating that their love for the other person will never die. The song concludes with the affirmation that there will never be anyone else for the singer's lover, and that no other love will ever do.
Overall, "No Other Love Will Ever Do" is a poignant and passionate love song that expresses the deep longing and devotion that one can have for another person. The simple yet heartfelt lyrics, combined with the soulful melody, make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking alone in the moon light wishing you were here how i miss you darling how i want you near
The singer is alone and missing their loved one while wishing they were together again.
No one could love you the way i do oh please say you want me too
The singer believes that no one else could love their partner as much as they do and asks for confirmation of their desire to be together.
The things people say wont change my mine they say you are untrue and that my heart is blind
The singer is aware of rumors about their partner's infidelity and blindness, but remains steadfast in their love regardless of others' opinions.
No matter what they say no matter what the lie my love for you will never die
The singer reaffirms their unwavering love for their partner despite any rumors or lies that may be spread.
so when you come home dear well always be together for we fors knows dear well never be another
The singer promises to always be together with their loved one and believes that no one else could replace them.
For i really love you yes i do and no ever love will ever dooooo
The singer expresses their deep love for their partner and believes that no one else could ever love them as much.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley Viera
Whoooo hooo whoooo hooo hooo whooo hooo hooo(x2)
Walking alone in the moon light wishing you were here how i miss you darling how i want you near
No one could love you the way i do oh please say you want me too
Whooo hooo whoooo hu hu hu hoooo
The things people say wont change my mine they say you are untrue and that my heart is blind
No matter what they say no matter what the lie my love for you will never die so when you come home dear well always be together
for we both knows dear well never be another so no one could love you the way i do
ohh please say you want me too
Whooo hoooo whoo hoo hoo hoo whoo hoo (x2)
{instuments)
So when you come home dear well always be together for we both know dear they'll never be another
For i really love you yes i do and no ever love will ever dooooo
whooo hooo whooo hoooo hoo hoo
Taylor Tot
Dream early 1960s concert festival line up:
Shelley Fabares
Rosie and the Originals
Connie Stevens
Kookie Byrnes
Marcie Blane
Dwayne Hickman
Joannie Summers
Johnny Tillotson
The Beach Boys
Annette Funicello
Frankie Avalon
Mattschannelism
Her voice is so peaceful and angelic. RIP Rosie.
Trevaughn Sumrall
Im going in to 2019 with this song!! 2019 and Rosie still stands up. Greatest vocals ever. Feels like a mermaid is singing to you
MR. O.G RALPH
Rosie R.I.P. as your music will be played by a variety of people young and old for years to come.
James Aguayo
RIP ROSIE ALWAYS WITH US THROUGH YOUR MUSIC
Remembering 1992
That's a nice sentiment.Β But she's gone.Β And it's forever.
Taylor Tot
Her voice is heavenly
59cadcoupe
Love it, what range, what a sound!
SHILOH Breigh
September 20,2019..... still listening to this Angel... I have loved her music since the beginning!!!! And still do!! She is on my every day playlist.ππππππππ
Patricia Puddle
Love Rosie and I love singing along with her songs. RIP, Sweet Rosie, you make us so happy with your sweet voice. <3
nottour ddours
Her music makes me feel so good and warm even with severe depression and heartbroken!! Iβll survive thank you Rosie RIP! β€οΈ