Rosie & The Originals

Rosie & The Originals

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Rosie and The Originals were an American doo-wop and R&B band fronted by lead singer Rosalie "Rosie" Méndez Hamlin. She began singing with a band at 13, and penned the lyrics for "Angel Baby" as a poem for her first boyfriend when she was 14. The following year, she recorded "Angel Baby" with some friends in a makeshift studio owned by an aeroplane mechanic. The song went down well with teenage music fans, leading to a recording contract with Highland Records under the condition that oldest member David Ponce be named as the author of the song. "Angel Baby" made its radio debut in November 1960. Rosie Hamlin's inability to collect royalties due to not being listed as the songwriter led to the group's break-up. In 1961, she secured the copyright to her music and continued recording for Brunswick Records. She retired from singing in 1963 but returned to record singles in 1969 and 1977. She went on to perform occasionally throughout the 1970s and 1980s and more regularly in the 1990s and 2000s, including at Madison Square Garden in 2002. Rosie Hamlin died on 30 March 2017 in Belén, New Mexico.

Top tracks

11
Angel Baby
Rosie & The Originals
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
03:48
Writer: Rose Hamlin / Composers: Rose Hamlin
03
Angel from Above (Radio Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
02:42
09
Angel Baby (Single Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
03:45
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
17
My Darling Forever (Alternate Take)
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
03:08
Writer: Rosalie Hamlin More - Noah Tafolla / Composers: Rosalie Hamlin More - Noah Tafolla
03
Angel Baby (Spanish Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
03:34
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
16
I Found a Dream (Alternate Take)
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:36
Writer: N. T. Folla / Composers: N. T. Folla
04
Why Did You Leave Me?
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
01:49
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
11
You're No Good
Rosie & The Originals
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
02:47
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
04
Lonely Blue Nights
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:26
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
03
My Darling Forever (Single Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
03:16
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
09
Angel Baby
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
03:46
Composers: Hamlin
14
No Other Love Will Ever Do
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:59
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
20
Angel from Above (Alternate Take)
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:23
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
01
The Time Is Near
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:35
Composers: Anderson
07
Lonely Blue Nights
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:58
Composers: Hamlin
03
Angel Baby (Original Single Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
03:45
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
01
Angel Baby '99 (Spanish Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Chicano and Latin Soul R&B Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
03:31
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin

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  • Discography
Albums
Rosie Forever!
℗ 2025 HMG/Rosie Hamlin
14-11-2025
Rosie Forever!
01
Angel Baby (2025 Stereo Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
03:45
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
02
Lonely Blue Nights (Stereo Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
02:53
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
03
My Darling Forever (Single Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
03:16
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
04
Why Did You Leave Me?
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
01:49
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
05
You're No Good
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
02:47
Writer: Clint Ballard / Composers: Clint Ballard
06
I Don't Understand
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
02:02
Writer: Hank Castro / Composers: Hank Castro
07
Angel from Above (Single Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Rosie Forever!
02:42
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
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There’s No Other
2024 Beth Montana
05-07-2024
There’s No Other
01
I'm So Young
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
02:37
Writer: William "Prez" Tyus / Composers: William "Prez" Tyus
02
A Thousand Stars
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
03:58
Writer: Eugene Pearson / Composers: Eugene Pearson
03
There's No Other (Like My Baby)
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
02:29
Writer: Leroy Bates/Phil Spector / Composers: Leroy Bates/Phil Spector
04
The One Who Really Loves You
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
03:07
Writer: William Robinson - Jr. / Composers: William Robinson - Jr.
05
Confidential
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
03:52
Writer: Dorinda Morgan / Composers: Dorinda Morgan
06
Happy Happy Birthday Baby
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
02:27
Writer: Gilbert Lopez/Margo Sylvia / Composers: Gilbert Lopez/Margo Sylvia
07
Angel Baby
Rosie & The Originals
There’s No Other
03:31
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
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Beyond the Angels
2021 Astigmatic
16-07-2021
Beyond the Angels
01
The Time Is Near
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:35
Composers: Anderson
02
Give Me Love
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
03:02
Composers: Wade
03
It's Time to Go Home
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:41
Composers: Stuart
04
No Other Love Will Ever Do
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
03:08
Composers: Hamlin
05
I Found a Dream
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:46
Composers: Johnson
06
My Darling Forever
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
03:16
Composers: Hamlin
07
Lonely Blue Nights
Rosie & The Originals
Beyond the Angels
02:58
Composers: Hamlin
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Presenting Rosie & the Originals
Highland Records
24-12-1960
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
01
Angel Baby
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
03:47
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
02
I Found a Dream
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:45
Writer: Noah Tafolla / Composers: Noah Tafolla
03
Angel Baby (Spanish Version)
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
03:34
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
04
Lonely Blue Nights
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:26
Writer: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin / Composers: Rosie "Rosalie" Hamlin
05
My Darling Forever
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
03:16
Writer: Rosalie Hamlin More - Noah Tafolla / Composers: Rosalie Hamlin More - Noah Tafolla
06
The Time Is Near
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:26
Writer: Noah Tafolla / Composers: Noah Tafolla
07
It's Time to Go Home
Rosie & The Originals
Presenting Rosie & the Originals
02:25
Writer: Rosalie Hamlin More / Composers: Rosalie Hamlin More
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Singles
Angel Baby (2025 Stereo Mix)
℗ 2026 Rosie Hamlin
27-03-2026
Angel Baby (2025 Stereo Mix)
01
Angel Baby (2025 Stereo Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
Angel Baby (2025 Stereo Mix)
03:45
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
I'll Always Remember
℗ 2025 HMG
05-11-2025
I'll Always Remember
01
I'll Always Remember
Rachel & The Originals
I'll Always Remember
02:41
Writer: Rachel Legerretta / Composers: Rachel Legerretta
Why Did You Leave Me?
℗ 2021 HMG
30-04-2021
Why Did You Leave Me?
01
Why Did You Leave Me?
Rosie & The Originals
Why Did You Leave Me?
01:50
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
You're No Good / I Don't Understand
℗ 2021 HMG/ROSIE HAMLIN
21-04-2021
You're No Good / I Don't Understand
01
You're No Good
Rosie & The Originals
You're No Good / I Don't Understand
02:47
Writer: Clint Ballard / Composers: Clint Ballard
02
I Don't Understand
Rosie & The Originals
You're No Good / I Don't Understand
02:02
Writer: Hank Castro / Composers: Hank Castro
Angel Baby (Stereo Mix)
℗ 2019 HMG/Rosie Hamlin
19-11-2019
Angel Baby (Stereo Mix)
01
Angel Baby (Stereo Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
Angel Baby (Stereo Mix)
03:45
Writer: Rosie Hamlin / Composers: Rosie Hamlin
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The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
This Compilation ℗ 1993 Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-1993
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
01
Down The Aisle Of Love
The Quin-Tones
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:54
Writer: T. Twiggs / Composers: T. Twiggs
02
Mountain Of Love
Harold Dorman
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:28
Writer: Harold Dorman / Composers: Harold Dorman
03
Robbin' The Cradle
Tony Bellis
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:37
Writer: Tony Bellis / Composers: Tony Bellis
04
A Lonely Mood
The Five Echoes
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:46
Writer: W. Spriggs / Composers: W. Spriggs
05
Rockin' Little Angel
Ray Smith
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:15
Writer: J. O. Rogers / Composers: J. O. Rogers
06
A Long Time Ago
The Impressions
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
02:25
Writer: Curtis Mayfield / Composers: Curtis Mayfield
07
Newly Wed
The Orchids
The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty
03:02
Writer: B. Wright / Composers: B. Wright
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La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
2019 Malibu Public Library
31-10-2019
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
01
Somebody Please (Stereo Mix 2019)
The Vanguards
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
03:51
02
It'll Never Be Over For Me
Thee Midniters
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
03:21
03
Angel from Above (Radio Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
02:42
04
I Got to Find Me Somebody
The Vel-Vets
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
02:23
05
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (feat. Hector Rivera) (Stereo Mix)
The Latin Renaissance
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
04:18
06
Something I Want to Tell You
Johnny and the Expressions
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
02:56
07
Gonna Keep Lovin' You
The Royal Five
La Raza: Rare Chicano Oldies 1961-1972
02:54
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The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
(P) 2024 Soul Research, Inc.
06-12-2024
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
01
It'll Never Be Over For Me
Thee Midniters
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
03:20
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
02
Where Did He Come From
Sunday
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
02:56
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
03
Angel Baby (Original Single Mix)
Rosie & The Originals
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
03:45
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
04
The Loneliest Man In The World
Garland Hilton
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
02:09
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
05
Gone!
Mark V Unlimited
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
03:24
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
06
Something I Want To Tell You
Johnny and the Expressions
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
02:56
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
07
Why Am I Crying?
Shirley Wahls
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2
02:17
Composers: Rosie Hamlin
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The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
℗ 2025 HMG
31-10-2025
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
01
Confessin' A Feeling
Sly, Slick & Wicked
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
02:47
Writer: Isaac Bolden / Composers: Isaac Bolden - Bernie Garcia
02
Forever
The Bleu Lights
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
03:16
Writer: Martin Hebron / Composers: Martin Hebron
03
Sleep Walk (Mono Single Version)
Santo & Johnny
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
02:22
Composers: John Farina - Santo Farina - Ann Farina
04
Change Me If You Can (Stereo Version)
Barbara Mason
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
03:10
Writer: Barbara Mason / Composers: Barbara Mason
05
It Be's That Way (7" Version 1979)
Curly Myrick
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
04:09
Writer: Caldwell Myrick, Jr. / Composers: Caldwell Myrick, Jr.
06
Your Sweet Love
The Kings
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
02:41
Writer: Raymond Holcomb - Jack Gale / Composers: Raymond Holcomb
07
I'll Always Remember
Rachel & The Originals
The Ultimate Best of Lowrider Oldies: From Art Laboe to East L.A.
02:41
Writer: Rachel Legerretta / Composers: Rachel Legerretta
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Songs About Boys
(P) 2014 Goldenlane Records
25-09-2014
Songs About Boys
01
Magic Man
Grace Wilknson
Songs About Boys
04:22
02
Sharp Dressed Man
Molly Hatchet
Songs About Boys
04:43
Composers: Frank Lee Beard - Joe Michael Hill - Billy F Gibbons
03
Mr. Roboto
L.A. Guns
Songs About Boys
04:58
04
The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)
Doug Kershaw
Songs About Boys
01:58
05
Where the Boys Are
Mary Sarah
Songs About Boys
03:02
Composers: Neil Sedaka - Howard Greenfield
06
Lonely Boy
Iggy Pop
Songs About Boys
03:09
Composers: J P JONES
07
Cat's in the Cradle (Live at the Wildflower Festival)
Judy Collins
Songs About Boys
03:51
Composers: H. Chapin - S. Chapin
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The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
(P) 2024 Soul Research, Inc.
06-12-2024
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
01
The Look On Your Face
James Phelps
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
02:42
Composers: Major Harris
02
It Be's That Way
Curly Myrick
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
04:28
Composers: Major Harris
03
Somebody Please
The Vanguards
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
03:51
Composers: Major Harris
04
Instant Heartbreak (Just Add Tears)
The Precisions
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
02:56
Composers: Major Harris
05
Call Me Tomorrow
Major Harris
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
02:22
Composers: Major Harris
06
How Can I Get To You
Sharon Soul
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
02:27
Composers: Major Harris
07
Countdown, Here I Come
The Tempos
The Best of Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 (Edited Version)
02:39
Composers: Major Harris
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