About the song
Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the early 1960s, a time when teenage romance and tragedy filled the airwaves with haunting melodies. In this era, one song in particular captured the hearts of listeners with its poignant tale of young love and loss: “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning.
Released in 1960, “Teen Angel” quickly soared to the top of the charts, earning Mark Dinning widespread acclaim and cementing his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. The song, written by Jean Dinning and her husband Red Surrey, tells the heartbreaking story of a teenage couple whose lives are tragically cut short when the protagonist’s girlfriend meets her demise while trying to retrieve her boyfriend’s ring from a stalled car on a railroad track.
With its haunting melody and emotionally charged lyrics, “Teen Angel” struck a chord with audiences across the nation, spending weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its success propelled Mark Dinning to stardom, earning him a place among the era’s most beloved artists.
“Teen Angel” also found a home on Dinning’s album of the same name, further solidifying its place in music history. Its timeless appeal continues to resonate with listeners today, serving as a poignant reminder of the power of love and the fragility of life.
As you listen to “Teen Angel,” let yourself be swept away by its haunting beauty and profound storytelling. Join generations of music lovers who have been moved by Mark Dinning’s unforgettable ode to young love and the enduring spirit of memory.
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Lyrics
Teen angel, teen angel, teen angel, ooh
That fateful night the car was stalled upon the railroad track
I pulled you out and we were safe, but you went running back
Teen angel, can you hear me?
Teen angel, can you see me?
Are you somewhere up above?
And I am still your own true love?
What was it you were looking for that took your life that night?
They said they found my high school ring clutched in your fingers tight
Teen angel, can you hear me?
Teen angel, can you see me?
Are you somewhere up above?
And I am still your own true love?
Just sweet sixteen, and now you’re gone
They’ve taken you away
I’ll never kiss your lips again
They buried you today
Teen angel, can you hear me?
Teen angel, can you see me?
Are you somewhere up above?
And I am still your own true love?
Teen angel, teen angel, answer me, please