A largely forgotten song from early 1972 when the Angelettes reached 35 in the UK with this Decca single penned and produced by Jonathan King with the Johnny Arthey Orchestra. There are so many curious aspects to this release.
Played by Radio Northsesa International, Luxembourg and Radio One, the Angelettes sought permission from school to appear on Top of the Pops. Inexplicably, the sound failed during the performance coinciding with a rethink by the BBC as to whether the song should be played at all. It was banned and press publicity followed, as did a Luxembourg hourly Powerplay.
It has a unique cello introduction and a deep bass presence throughout. The chorus is catchy, but based on only two notes and constantly interrupted by the verse sung much slower. The lyric appears to issue sound fatherly advice about the consequences of virginity loss. The sentiment was frowned upon in some music circles but even before 1972 would be typical television programme humour.
With a part-original line up, the reformed Angelettes still perform and recorded other excellent singles with limited success. The single appears on the Jonathan King 8 CD set King of Hits and on the soundtrack of Me Me Me where it is mimed and tastefully interpreted by The Sirens.
A largely forgotten song from early 1972 when the Angelettes reached 35 in the UK with this Decca single penned and produced by Jonathan King with the Johnny Arthey Orchestra. There are so many curious aspects to this release.
Played by Radio Northsesa International, Luxembourg and Radio One, the Angelettes sought permission from school to appear on Top of the Pops. Inexplicably, the sound failed during the performance coinciding with a rethink by the BBC as to whether the song should be played at all. It was banned and press publicity followed, as did a Luxembourg hourly Powerplay.
It has a unique cello introduction and a deep bass presence throughout. The chorus is catchy, but based on only two notes and constantly interrupted by the verse sung much slower. The lyric appears to issue sound fatherly advice about the consequences of virginity loss. The sentiment was frowned upon in some music circles but even before 1972 would be typical television programme humour.
With a part-original line up, the reformed Angelettes still perform and recorded other excellent singles with limited success. The single appears on the Jonathan King 8 CD set King of Hits and on the soundtrack of Me Me Me where it is mimed and tastefully interpreted by The Sirens.