"Rock and Roll Heaven" is a song written by #AlanODay and Johnny Stevenson, popularized by #TheRighteousBrothers. It is a #paean to several deceased singers such as #JimiHendrix, #JanisJoplin, and #OtisRedding, and has been rewritten a number of times to include other singers.
"Angie Baby" is a song written by American singer-songwriter #AlanODay which became a hit for Australian singer #HelenReddy. The song reached #1 on the U.S. #Billboard #Hot100 chart December 28, 1974, and became one of Reddy's biggest-selling singles.
Yeah, yeah
Right
Cryin' on my pillow, lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me and she softly said
"Wonder is your nightlight, magic is your dream"
And as I held her, she said, "See what I mean"
I said, "What?"
She said, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ee"
I said, "Alright"
#NameThatTune
"Angie Baby" is a song written by American singer-songwriter #AlanODay which became a hit for Australian singer #HelenReddy. The song reached #1 on the U.S. #Billboard #Hot100 chart December 28, 1974, and became one of Reddy's biggest-selling singles.
#OneHitHistory A great choice for a first 45 record! LA singer/songwriter Alan O’Day earned US #OneHitWonder honors with “Undercover Angel” in 1977. The soft-rock classic spent 17 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, including 1 week at the #1 spot! #AlanODay #UndercoverAngel #OneHitWondered
#OnThisDay in 1940, #AlanODay, American singer and songwriter ("Undercover Angel"; over 100 songs for the Muppet Babies), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2013).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🪦
Happy Birthday to singer, prolific songwriter, & keyboardist, who is best-known for his hit song "Undercover Angel," and "Rock and Roll Heaven" that he wrote for the Righteous Brothers, Alan O'Day, who would have been 85 years old today (1940-2013)
#AlanODay
#MusicHistory
#MusicTrivia
"Undercover Angel" is a song by singer-songwriter #AlanODay. Released as a single in 1977, it was certified gold, having reached #1 on both the #Billboard Hot 100. and #CashboxMagazines Top 100 Singles Chart. It ranked #9 on the Billboard Magazine year-end chart for 1977. On the international front.
Undercover Angel ㊙️
#AlanODay
#Interestingly All #1 hits are eventually dethroned… Alan O’Day would only get to enjoy the top spot on the #Billboard #Top40 for 1 week. Who took the #1 spot away from Alan O’Day? It was Shaun Cassidy! #AlanODay #UndercoverAngel #ShaunCassidy #DaDooRonRon #OneHitWondered
#OneHitHistory The week ending July 9, 1977, “Undercover Angel” by LA singer/songwriter & US #OneHitWonder honoree Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on the US #Billboard #Top40. The soft-rock single spent 17 weeks on the chart. #AlanODay #UndercoverAngel #OneHitWondered
"Angie Baby" is a song written by American singer-songwriter #AlanODay which became a hit for Australian singer #HelenReddy. The song reached #1 on the U.S. #Billboard #Hot100 chart December 28, 1974, and became one of Reddy's biggest-selling singles.
#Interestingly Bill Conti was only able to enjoy the top spot for one week… the following week, he was knocked out of #1 by LA singer/songwriter Alan O’Day’s soft-rock single “Undercover Angel.” #BillConti #Rocky #GonnaFlyNow #AlanODay #UndercoverAngel #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
#OnThisDay in 2013, #AlanODay, American singer and songwriter ("Undercover Angel"; over 100 songs for the Muppet Babies), died of brain cancer at 72.
#RIP 🙏
#Interestingly Yes, Alan O’Day knocked Bill Conti out of the #1 spot on the US #Billboard Top 40 after one week… but O’Day would suffer the same fate just a week later. Who took the top spot away from Alan O’Day? It was Shaun Cassidy! #AlanODay #ShaunCassidy #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
#Interestingly After his brief pop stardom, Alan O'Day kept writing… this time for kids. From adult pop to children’s TV, the man could write anything. Along with writing partner Janis Liebhart, he wrote Sesame Street’s “Elmo Didn’t Mean To.” #AlanODay #ElmoDidntMeanTo #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
#OneHitHistory The week ending May 7, 1977, LA singer/songwriter Alan O’Day earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his soft-rock single “Undercover Angel” entered the US #Billboard Top 40 at #40. It spent 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1! #AlanODay #UndercoverAngel #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
#StevieWonder, #JoeTex, #JimmyBuffet, #AlanODay, and more: A playlist of 16 songs that were popular on April 2nd, 1977. #70sMusic #1970sMusic
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