The Penguins were an American doo-wop group of the 1950s and early '60s, be… Read Full Bio ↴The Penguins were an American doo-wop group of the 1950s and early '60s, best remembered for their only Top 40 hit, "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)", which was one of the first rhythm and blues hits to cross over to the pop charts. The song peaked at #8 on the national charts, but had a three-week run at #1 on the R&B "race" chart.
Singers Cleveland Duncan, Curtis Williams, Dexter Tisby, and Bruce Tate, all students at Fremont High in Los Angeles, CA, formed the quartet in 1954. They broke up in 1959. Cleve Duncan sang lead on "Earth Angel."
The Penguins were one of a number of doo-wop groups of the period named after birds (such as The Orioles, The Flamingos, and The Crows).
The Penguins' single "Hey Senorita" was released on Doo-Tone Records in 1955 as the intended A-side, but a radio DJ flipped the record over to the B-side, "Earth Angel", which became far more popular. Their midtempo performance was a cross between rhythm and blues and the new rock and roll played by white performers and enjoyed by teenagers.
Coming off the success of "Earth Angel," The Penguins approached Buck Ram to manage them. Ram's primary interest was managing The Platters, who at that point had no hit singles but were a profitable touring group. With The Penguins in hand, Ram was able to swing a 2-for-1 deal with Mercury Records in which the company agreed to take on The Platters as a precondition for getting The Penguins (the group that Mercury really wanted). Ironically, The Penguins would never have a second hit single under the Mercury deal, while The Platters would be the label's most successful act.
The Penguins never had another national hit, but their 1957 cover of "Pledge of Love" reached #15 on the R&B chart.
For three decades, "Earth Angel" was almost always the #2 song on oldies station WCBS-FM's annual Top 500 countdown. (Another doo-wop favorite, The Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night" was the perennial #1 pick.)
The Penguins were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2004, "Earth Angel" was named #151 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. "Earth Angel" was also one of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll.
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Singers Cleveland Duncan, Curtis Williams, Dexter Tisby, and Bruce Tate, all students at Fremont High in Los Angeles, CA, formed the quartet in 1954. They broke up in 1959. Cleve Duncan sang lead on "Earth Angel."
The Penguins were one of a number of doo-wop groups of the period named after birds (such as The Orioles, The Flamingos, and The Crows).
The Penguins' single "Hey Senorita" was released on Doo-Tone Records in 1955 as the intended A-side, but a radio DJ flipped the record over to the B-side, "Earth Angel", which became far more popular. Their midtempo performance was a cross between rhythm and blues and the new rock and roll played by white performers and enjoyed by teenagers.
Coming off the success of "Earth Angel," The Penguins approached Buck Ram to manage them. Ram's primary interest was managing The Platters, who at that point had no hit singles but were a profitable touring group. With The Penguins in hand, Ram was able to swing a 2-for-1 deal with Mercury Records in which the company agreed to take on The Platters as a precondition for getting The Penguins (the group that Mercury really wanted). Ironically, The Penguins would never have a second hit single under the Mercury deal, while The Platters would be the label's most successful act.
The Penguins never had another national hit, but their 1957 cover of "Pledge of Love" reached #15 on the R&B chart.
For three decades, "Earth Angel" was almost always the #2 song on oldies station WCBS-FM's annual Top 500 countdown. (Another doo-wop favorite, The Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night" was the perennial #1 pick.)
The Penguins were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2004, "Earth Angel" was named #151 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. "Earth Angel" was also one of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll.
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Hey Senorita
The Penguins Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Hey Senorita' by these artists:
Eddy Huntington Everybody's Out and they're looking good With fancy dresses…
The Koi Boys Hey Senorita, let me take you home Oh little girl, why…
various artists I love it when you call me Señorita I wish I…
War Que? No, no puedo No puedo Realmente, no puedo ahora No, no …
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Penguins:
A Christmas Prayer I pray that my love is home for Christmas And…
Baby Let's Make Some Love Everyday is just settling in the dust Unless you come right…
Baby Lets Make some Love Everyday is just settling in the dust Unless you come right…
Earth Angel (Oh, oh, oh, oh, wah-ah-ah, oh, oh, oh, oh Earth angel,…
Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine (oh, oh, oh, oh, wah-ah-ah, oh, oh, oh, oh Earth angel,…
Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) Earth Angel, Earth Angel, Will you be mine? My darling dear,…
Earth Angel Will You Be Mine (oh, oh, oh, oh, wah-ah-ah, oh, oh, oh, oh Earth angel,…
I Ain't Gonna Cry No More Ba-too-too-tee-too-too-zah-zah-zah Oh when you smilin' When…
Jingle Jangle Sing me, sing me, sing me Sing me, sing me baby Ooooh…
Memories of El Monte I'm all alone. Feeling so blue. Thinking about you And the l…
Promises Promises Promises How can i believe That you want deceive All i guess from…
Promises, Promises, Promises How can i believe That you want deceive All i guess from…
Will You Be Mine Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine? My darling dear…
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Bob Grilli
There was a juke box - 10 plays for a dollar. I programmed "Hey Senorita" for all 10 slots! The bartender freaked after the 6th play, pulled the plug and threw me out. I have been trying for over 50 years to replicate the beginning intro - real West Coast R&R.
Anthony Boone
I have loved this record ever since I first heard it as a 13 year old. One of my all time favorite records
Ann Yeomans
When I was 13, this was known as the "dirty" side and couldn't be played on the radio (those were the days). I loved it, and played the record over and over, along with Earth Angel, dancing to both.
William Thieshen
They kick ass on this!
TheMickvee
What a great song! Outstanding!
david fyre
Washington, DC 1954. I was Eight years old. I still remember hearing this song being played on the old WAVA AM before it was a Country music station. Thank you to Cleve Duncan and the Penguins for all the wonderful songs. These are some very precious memories we will cherish. And thanks to the old WAVA for playing all these fine songs.
Bianca Bagnolet
fantastique magnifique trop géniale j'adore ❤
Linda Dee
That's because it's REAL music!
Allan Saunders
A great flip side to the old 45's to this 13 year old (at the time) Solid beat and dance number.
Kátia Camila
Marvelous tune! Thanks for sharing! RIP Warm greetings from Brazil!