Teen Angel (song)

"Teen Angel" is a teenage tragedy song written by Jean Dinning and her husband, Red Surrey. Recorded at Bradley Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, The song was performed by Jean's brother, Mark Dinning, and released in October 1959. The record was not an instant success, with some radio stations in the U.S. banning the song, considering it too sad. Nevertheless, despite the reluctance of radio stations, the song continued to climb the charts.