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A chronological record of the life, music, and legacy of Rosalie M\u00e9ndez Hamlin — from her birth in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to the enduring worldwide reach of “Angel Baby.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Early Life: 1945\u20131959<\/h2>\n
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Jul 21, 1945<\/div>\n
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Born Rosalie M\u00e9ndez Hamlin<\/p>\n

Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Harry Hamlin (Anglo-American) and Ofelia Juana M\u00e9ndez (Mexican).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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c.\u00a01947\u201356<\/div>\n
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Early childhood in Alaska<\/p>\n

Lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Attends Denali Elementary School. Memories of swimming, ice skating, mountain climbing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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c.\u00a01956<\/div>\n
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Family moves to California<\/p>\n

Settles in National City, CA. Attends Ira Harbison Elementary, then Granger and O\u2019Farrell Junior Highs, Sweetwater High, and Mission Bay High.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
c.\u00a01958<\/div>\n
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First public performances at age 13<\/p>\n

Auditions by phone for a country-western band singing \u201cDark Moon,\u201d telling them she\u2019s 16. Performs at the Bostonia Ballroom outside San Diego, earning $20\u2013$30 a night in tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Age 14 (1959)<\/div>\n
\n

Writes \u201cAngel Baby\u201d as a poem<\/p>\n

Writes a poem for her boyfriend Robert Foster, then sets it to a four-chord progression on her family\u2019s upright piano, inspired by The Penguins\u2019 \u201cEarth Angel\u201d and using the chords from \u201cHeart and Soul.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Hit Years: 1960\u20131969<\/h2>\n
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1960<\/div>\n
\n

Forms Rosie and the Originals<\/p>\n

Aunt Socorro teaches Rosie chord progressions. Uncle Albert\u2019s girlfriend Gloria Moore introduces her to David Ponci, Noah Tafolla, Tony Gomez, Carl Von Goodat, and Alfred Barrett.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1960<\/div>\n
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Mother buys an upright piano<\/p>\n

Rosie\u2019s mother purchases an old upright piano for the family home in National City. Aunt Socorro teaches Rosie four-chord progressions in honky tonk, boogie, and blues styles \u2014 the piano on which \u201cAngel Baby\u201d will be composed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Summer 1960<\/div>\n
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Records \u201cAngel Baby\u201d in San Marcos<\/p>\n

Drives 30 miles north to an airplane hangar studio owned by Robert Kittinger on the defunct San Marcos Valley Airfield. Records in 30+ takes on a two-track machine. Sax player Alfred Barrett misses the session (mowing the yard). B-side \u201cGive Me Love\u201d recorded by friend Bluford D. Wade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Late Summer 1960<\/div>\n
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Kresge\u2019s department store and Del Webb\u2019s Highway House<\/p>\n

Unable to land a record deal, the group takes their 45 to Kresge\u2019s in downtown San Diego. A distributor for Highland Records happens to be in the store and gives them his card. They meet that night at Del Webb\u2019s Highway House and hand over the master tape without a contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nov 1960<\/div>\n
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\u201cAngel Baby\u201d released, breaks on KDAY<\/p>\n

Released on Highland Records (Highland 1011). DJ Alan Freed plays it 6\u201310 times a day on KDAY Los Angeles. David Ponci is listed as the songwriter on the contract \u2014 a mistake that takes decades to correct.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nov 18, 1960<\/div>\n
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First chart appearance<\/p>\n

Debuts on KRLA 1110 Los Angeles Survey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dec 12, 1960<\/div>\n
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Enters Billboard Hot 100<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d enters the Billboard Hot 100.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Christmas 1960<\/div>\n
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Alan Freed Christmas Jubilee<\/p>\n

Appears at Alan Freed\u2019s holiday show with Jackie Wilson, Johnny Otis & Band, Carlos Bros., H.B. Barnum, The Olympics, The Penguins, and Don & Dewey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Late 1960<\/div>\n
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The Wink Martindale Show, Pacific Ocean Park<\/p>\n

Rosie makes her very first television appearance on Wink Martindale\u2019s teen dance show, broadcast from Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jan 29, 1961<\/div>\n
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\u201cAngel Baby\u201d peaks at #5 Billboard Hot 100<\/p>\n

Edges out Lawrence Welk\u2019s \u201cCalcutta.\u201d Also #5 on the R&B charts. Stays 12\u201313 weeks on the Hot 100. Reaches #3 in Canada (Zirkon Records).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mar 30, 1961<\/div>\n
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American Bandstand<\/p>\n

Performs \u201cLonely Blue Nights\u201d on Dick Clark\u2019s American Bandstand (ABC), episode AB-965. First Latina ever to appear on the show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apr 1\u201310, 1961<\/div>\n
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Brooklyn Paramount Theatre<\/p>\n

Six shows a day with Jackie Wilson over a 10-day Easter run; also Carla Thomas, Ben E. King, The Marcels, Maxine Brown, The O\u2019Jays, The Del Vikings, The Coasters, Jimmy Clanton, Bobby Vee, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Freddy Cannon, Chubby Checker, and Bobby Rydell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nov 11, 1961<\/div>\n
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Marries Noah Tafolla in San Diego County<\/p>\n

Rosie (16) marries Noah A. Tafolla (18), the band\u2019s lead guitarist. The marriage produces son Joseph \u201cJoey\u201d Tafolla, later an acclaimed shred guitarist with Jag Panzer, and daughter Deborah \u201cDebbie\u201d Tafolla (b.\u00a01964).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1961<\/div>\n
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Recovers copyright to \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Wins back the composer\u2019s rights from Highland Records. Royalty battles continue for decades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1961<\/div>\n
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Additional Highland singles<\/p>\n

Highland Records releases two follow-up singles: \u201cWhy Did You Leave Me?\u201d \/ \u201cAngel from Above,\u201d and \u201cLonely Blue Nights\u201d \/ \u201cWe\u2019ll Have a Chance\u201d (Highland 1025).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1961<\/div>\n
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Signs with Brunswick Records<\/p>\n

At Jackie Wilson\u2019s invitation, signs with Brunswick. Records the LP Lonely Blue Nights with Rosie with the Dick Jacobs Orchestra in New York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1962<\/div>\n
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Lonely Blue Nights released<\/p>\n

Brunswick LP released. Singles include \u201cMy Darling Forever\u201d \/ \u201cThe Time Is Near\u201d (Brunswick 55213) and \u201cMy One and Only Love\u201d \/ \u201cKinda Makes You Wonder\u201d (Globe 401).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1964\u201365<\/div>\n
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\u201cAngel Baby\u201d passes 4 million copies sold<\/p>\n

By the mid-1960s, Rosie estimates that \u201cAngel Baby\u201d has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1964<\/div>\n
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Headlines Rolling Stones bill at Balboa Park Bowl<\/p>\n

The Rolling Stones\u2019 first San Diego show. Rosie and the Originals headline. Promoter Danny Millsap pays Rosie\u2019s band $500, the Stones $400. Also on the bill: Joel Scott Hill and the Invaders, The Misfits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sept 17, 1968<\/div>\n
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John Lennon praises \u201cGive Me Love\u201d in Rolling Stone<\/p>\n

In a Rolling Stone interview with Jonathan Cott (published Nov.\u00a023, 1968), Lennon singles out the B-side: \u201c\u2018Give Me Love\u2019 by Rosie and the Originals. An amazing record. It\u2019s one of the greatest strange records \u2014 they knocked off the B side in ten minutes. I talk Yoko\u2019s leg off telling her this is it, this is what it\u2019s all about.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1969<\/div>\n
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John Lennon names her a favorite<\/p>\n

In a Life magazine interview, Lennon cites Rosie Hamlin as one of his favorite singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1969<\/div>\n
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Returns to record singles<\/p>\n

Sessions with producer Doug Salma (unreleased until 1999 Ace compilation).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1969<\/div>\n
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Mondo Trasho \u2014 John Waters\u2019 first feature film<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d is featured in John Waters\u2019 debut feature, the underground cult film Mondo Trasho. The earliest known cinema use of the song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Life Between Hits: 1970\u20131979<\/h2>\n
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Oct 9, 1971<\/div>\n
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John Lennon birthday tape<\/p>\n

A loose group version of \u201cAngel Baby\u201d is taped at Lennon\u2019s 31st birthday party (later circulated).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1971<\/div>\n
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Lions Club, Colton, CA<\/p>\n

Helps coordinate circus tickets for disabled and underprivileged children. Also volunteers as phone secretary for the Disabled Veterans of Vietnam Wheelchair Olympics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1972<\/div>\n
\n

Founds Mercy Crusade animal rescue<\/p>\n

Establishes Mercy Crusade, a private non-profit animal rescue service in San Diego.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1973<\/div>\n
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\u201cYou\u2019re No Good\u201d single<\/p>\n

Releases \u201cYou\u2019re No Good\u201d \/ \u201cI Don\u2019t Understand\u201d (Wax World 3265).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Late 1973<\/div>\n
\n

John Lennon records \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Lennon records his cover during the Rock \u2019n\u2019 Roll sessions with Phil Spector, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Steve Cropper, Jesse Ed Davis, Jos\u00e9 Feliciano, Jim Keltner, Hal Blaine, and Jim Gordon. His spoken intro: \u201cThis here is one of my all-time favorite songs. Send my love to Rosie, wherever she may be.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1973<\/div>\n
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Led Zeppelin tribute<\/p>\n

Houses of the Holy liner notes (under \u201cD\u2019yer Mak\u2019er\u201d): \u201cWhatever happened to Rosie and the Originals?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1975<\/div>\n
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Norco State Prison concerts<\/p>\n

Plans, supervises, and performs musical concerts for inmates at Norco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1975\u201397<\/div>\n
\n

Barrio Station, San Diego<\/p>\n

Twenty-two years of donated fundraisers \u2014 junkyard removal in Barrio Logan, sidewalk improvements, and donated performances at C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Parades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1977<\/div>\n
\n

A.N.A.N.D.A. Disabled Americans<\/p>\n

Volunteer work in San Bernardino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
c.\u00a01979\u201383<\/div>\n
\n

Art teacher in Colorado<\/p>\n

Lives in Colorado and works as an art teacher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Rebuilding: 1980\u20131989<\/h2>\n
\n
1982<\/div>\n
\n

Foster mother for abused youth<\/p>\n

Becomes foster mother for an abused 15-year-old in Colorado; on-call for emergency placement of abused children of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1982<\/div>\n
\n

Gregg\u2019s Blue Dot, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Rare 1982 live performance of \u201cAngel Baby\u201d filmed on the stairs of Gregg\u2019s Blue Dot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1983<\/div>\n
\n

Founds Rosie\u2019s Original Talent & Booking Agency<\/p>\n

Obtains her talent agent and booking license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1984<\/div>\n
\n

Victory Outreach Program<\/p>\n

Bakersfield and Pomona \u2014 donated time and travel for rehabilitated offenders\u2019 musical programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1985<\/div>\n
\n

Hemet Hospice fundraiser performance<\/p>\n

Performs a benefit concert for terminally ill patients at Hemet Hospice, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1985<\/div>\n
\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d in After Hours<\/p>\n

Martin Scorsese\u2019s After Hours uses \u201cAngel Baby.\u201d Scorsese wins Best Director at Cannes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1986<\/div>\n
\n

Lennon\u2019s cover finally released<\/p>\n

John Lennon\u2019s 1973 \u201cAngel Baby\u201d is included on the posthumous album Menlove Ave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1987<\/div>\n
\n

Date with an Angel<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d used in the film, starring Phoebe Cates and Emmanuelle B\u00e9art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1988<\/div>\n
\n

Colors<\/p>\n

Dennis Hopper\u2019s gang drama uses \u201cAngel Baby\u201d \u2014 with Sean Penn and Robert Duvall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1989<\/div>\n
\n

She\u2019s Out of Control<\/p>\n

Used in the Tony Danza teen comedy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1989<\/div>\n
\n

Potato Festival, San Jacinto, California<\/p>\n

Musical performance at the San Jacinto Potato Festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1989<\/div>\n
\n

Ritchie Valens Walk of Fame fundraiser<\/p>\n

Headlines the Hollywood fundraiser to win Ritchie Valens his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Revival: 1990\u20131999<\/h2>\n
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June 27, 1991<\/div>\n
\n

David Hinckley, NY Daily News feature<\/p>\n

\u201cRosie Hamlin: Yessir, That\u2019s Lennon\u2019s \u201cBaby\u201d \u2014 major retrospective on the Lennon cover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1991<\/div>\n
\n

A Brighter Summer Day<\/p>\n

Edward Yang\u2019s Taiwanese masterpiece uses \u201cAngel Baby,\u201d covered on-camera by actor Wong Chi-zan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1991<\/div>\n
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L.A. County Beans & Rice Festival Appreciation Award<\/p>\n

Presented at the annual Johnny Otis Family Music Festival, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1992<\/div>\n
\n

Professional Entertainment Award<\/p>\n

Awarded at the Beans & Rice Festival concert with Johnny Otis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1993<\/div>\n
\n

Cinco de Mayo Concert \u2014 Wilmington & Downey<\/p>\n

Performs at the Cinco de Mayo concert in Wilmington and Downey, California, headlining the Pharaohs Car Club\u2019s first car-cruise concert to provide Christmas toys for underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

There Goes My Baby<\/p>\n

Floyd Mutrux coming-of-age film uses \u201cAngel Baby.\u201d Publisher: Windswept Pacific \/ Longitude Music (BMI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

Greek Theatre, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Performs at the Greek Theatre with Chuck Berry, Bobby \u201cBoris\u201d Pickett, The Penguins, The Skyliners, Freddy Cannon, The Crystals, Jimmy Jones, Mel Carter, Len Berry, J.J. Jackson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

Harmony Cruise Night, Johnny\u2019s Broiler<\/p>\n

Headlines the Harmony Cruise Night Concert at Johnny\u2019s Broiler in South Bay, Los Angeles \u2014 an event unifying car-club communities and promoting social awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

Wilmington & Downey toy giveaway concert<\/p>\n

Performs at a toy-giveaway fundraiser concert in Wilmington and Downey, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Sept 1994<\/div>\n
\n

Master recordings recovered<\/p>\n

Financial settlement returns all Highland masters to Rosie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1995<\/div>\n
\n

My Family \/ Mi Familia<\/p>\n

Gregory Nava\u2019s film features Rosie\u2019s likeness on-screen, with Jeanette Jurado of Expos\u00e9 performing \u201cAngel Baby.\u201d Stars Jimmy Smits, Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1995<\/div>\n
\n

Inducted: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame<\/p>\n

Rosie and the Originals are featured in the One-Hit Wonders exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio \u2014 the first Latina artist so honored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1995<\/div>\n
\n

Greek Theatre, Los Angeles (returns)<\/p>\n

Returns to the Greek for K-EARTH 101\u2019s Legends of Rock and Roll show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1995<\/div>\n
\n

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa<\/p>\n

Performing arts benefit at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar 2, 1996<\/div>\n
\n

35 Year Achievement Award<\/p>\n

Awarded by Barrio Station, San Diego, for \u201cAngel Baby\u201d withstanding a discriminatory industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Aug 24, 1996<\/div>\n
\n

TCI Cablevision \u2014 Marty\u2019s Corner<\/p>\n

Third anniversary show; appreciation for community service award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Nov 9, 1996<\/div>\n
\n

USPS Postal Cancellation Stamp<\/p>\n

Official U.S. Postal Service pictorial cancellation stamp \u201cRosie And The Originals \u2014 Angel Baby\u201d issued at the West Covina, California post office. Only the second such honor in West Covina history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1996<\/div>\n
\n

Pharaohs Car Club Halloween Night Concert<\/p>\n

Performs at the Pharaohs Car Club Halloween Night Concert benefiting victims of violent crime, including Mark Richards (Rancho Los Amigos hospital, Downey) and the Sandra Ramirez fundraiser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1996<\/div>\n
\n

Steppin\u2019 Out in Style<\/p>\n

Released on Legend Records. Includes new \u201cAngel Baby,\u201d \u201cLa Bamba\u201d (with Ernie Valens, brother of Ritchie), \u201cGallery of Dreams,\u201d and the first Spanglish version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1996<\/div>\n
\n

Linda Ronstadt covers \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Recorded for her lullaby album Dedicated to the One I Love. Ronstadt credits Rosie with \u201ccracking the tortilla ceiling.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1997<\/div>\n
\n

MEChA of Fresno appreciation<\/p>\n

Certificate of appreciation for donation of concert and time at Summerfest \u201997 and Car Show Concert \u201997.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1997<\/div>\n
\n

Salvation Army & Inner City Youth Concert, Phoenix<\/p>\n

Donates a performance for the Salvation Army and Inner City Youth food-and-clothing fundraiser in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1997<\/div>\n
\n

The Locusts<\/p>\n

John Patrick Kelley film uses \u201cAngel Baby\u201d (Vince Vaughn, Kate Capshaw).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

U.S. Trademark for \u201cRosie And The Originals\u201d<\/p>\n

Rosie applies for and receives the trademark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

Spanglish \u201cAngel Baby\u201d recorded<\/p>\n

With encouragement from her manager Eugene Davidson, Pat Woertink, and Mario Cruz, Rosie records the bilingual version that will later define her late career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

Hispanic Heritage Day, Altus, Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Delivers a motivational speech and musical performance at Hispanic Heritage Day in Altus, Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
July 1998<\/div>\n
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Wilmington Athletic Complex<\/p>\n

Concert and car show; $12,000 raised for multicultural youth athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Aug 1998<\/div>\n
\n

Golden Oldies Rock N Roll Show<\/p>\n

With The Shirelles, The Monte Carlos, The Champs, The Penguins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

The Alamodome, San Antonio<\/p>\n

With Peaches & Herb, Malo, G.Q., Sunny & The Sunliners, Sly Slick & Wicked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar 1999<\/div>\n
\n

San Manuel Casino \u2014 ARCO Arena \u2014 San Jose Arena<\/p>\n

Three California arena shows in March. With Gap Band, Rose Royce, The Impressions, The Midniters, The Superbs, M.C. Blvd., and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

The Best of Rosie & the Originals<\/p>\n

Ace Records (UK) compilation \u2014 all Highland tracks plus Brunswick and previously-unreleased material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Sept 1999<\/div>\n
\n

McNichols Arena \u2014 Bakersfield \u2014 San Diego Sports Arena<\/p>\n

September tour leg with Al Wilson, Peaches & Herb, Barbara Lewis, Heatwave, Denice Williams, G.Q., War.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Oct 16, 1999<\/div>\n
\n

Hilton by the Bay Reunion Concert<\/p>\n

San Diego.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Oct 24, 1999<\/div>\n
\n

Jeanette O\u2019Day Scholarship Fundraiser<\/p>\n

For Coachella High School \u2014 college funds for underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

National City Proclamation<\/p>\n

Proclamation recognizing the 35-year success of \u201cAngel Baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

First Annual Drug & Alcohol Conference, La Causa<\/p>\n

Performs at the First Annual Drug & Alcohol Conference hosted by La Causa Alcohol & Drug Services at Cal State San Bernardino. Rosie also serves on the La Causa board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

Kiss Toledo Goodbye<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d appears in the indie crime comedy Kiss Toledo Goodbye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

Black & White (James Toback)<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d appears in James Toback\u2019s ensemble film Black & White, with Robert Downey Jr., Mike Tyson, and Brooke Shields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Late Career: 2000\u20132017<\/h2>\n
\n
2000\u201301<\/div>\n
\n

Angel Baby Revisited<\/p>\n

Ace Records compilation including the Spanglish \u201cAngel Baby,\u201d unreleased material, and radio plugs for KJOK (Utah\/Arizona).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2001<\/div>\n
\n

Jenni Rivera covers \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

On her album Se Las Voy a Dar a Otro (Nov 20, 2001), partly in Spanish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2001<\/div>\n
\n

Roky Erickson\u2019s \u201cAngel Baby\u201d cover released<\/p>\n

Texas rocker Erickson and The Aliens record it on Don\u2019t Knock the Rok!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2002<\/div>\n
\n

American Soundtrack: Red, White & Rock (PBS)<\/p>\n

Performs \u201cAngel Baby\u201d on the PBS-TV special.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2002<\/div>\n
\n

Yolanda P\u00e9rez covers \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Latin singer Yolanda P\u00e9rez records a banda-style cover on her album La Potranquita con Banda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2002<\/div>\n
\n

Madison Square Garden, New York<\/p>\n

Revival concerts. Believed to be among her last major appearances before fibromyalgia forced retirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jan 19, 2003<\/div>\n
\n

Bowzer\u2019s Doo Wop Party #3 \u2014 Mohegan Sun, CT<\/p>\n

10,000-seat arena, 7\u20138,000 attendees. With Vito Picone and the Elegants, David Sommerville (The Diamonds), Gene Chandler, Jay Black and the Americans, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, Cleve Duncan and The Penguins, The Tymes, Kathy Young. Hosted by Jon \u201cBowzer\u201d Bauman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
c.\u00a02003<\/div>\n
\n

Nevada County Fair, California<\/p>\n

Outdoor drive-in concert with The Elgins, The Olympics, Vel Omarr. Brian Lee\u2019s Color Radio interview taped this year (3-part, KVMR-FM Nevada City).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2003<\/div>\n
\n

The Boys of 2nd Street Park (Showtime)<\/p>\n

Showtime TV documentary uses \u201cAngel Baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Dec 2004<\/div>\n
\n

Fibromyalgia AWARE cover story<\/p>\n

Becomes the cover artist for the National Fibromyalgia Association\u2019s magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Early 2005<\/div>\n
\n

Southern California gallery art show<\/p>\n

Rosie\u2019s oil paintings featured in a Southern California gallery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2005<\/div>\n
\n

Cheap<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel Baby\u201d used in the film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2005<\/div>\n
\n

Tiffany covers \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Eighties pop star Tiffany records a cover of \u201cAngel Baby\u201d on her album Dreams Never Die.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jul 2007<\/div>\n
\n

Pearson Park Amphitheater, Anaheim<\/p>\n

Benefit concert in Rosie\u2019s honor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2010<\/div>\n
\n

Website biography published online<\/p>\n

Rosie publishes her autobiography, lifetime honors, performances, and volunteer work pages on RosieAndTheOriginals.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jul 29, 2013<\/div>\n
\n

System of a Down covers \u201cAngel Baby\u201d<\/p>\n

Live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles \u2014 the band\u2019s only U.S. tour date of 2013.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2013<\/div>\n
\n

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club cover<\/p>\n

iTunes bonus track on Specter at the Feast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
2017<\/div>\n
\n

You Were Never Really Here<\/p>\n

Lynne Ramsay\u2019s thriller, starring Joaquin Phoenix, uses \u201cAngel Baby\u201d in two pivotal sequences. Wins Best Screenplay and Best Actor at Cannes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar 30, 2017<\/div>\n
\n

Rosie passes away<\/p>\n

Dies in her sleep at her home in Bel\u00e9n, New Mexico, aged 71. Daughter confirms via the official website. Funeral services private (Noblin Funeral Service).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Legacy: 2017\u2013Present<\/h2>\n
\n
Apr 1, 2017<\/div>\n
\n

Rolling Stone obituary<\/p>\n

Daniel Kreps writes the major Rolling Stone obituary; KPFK\u2019s Pocho Hour of Power with Lalo Alcaraz airs the first public tribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Dec 2017<\/div>\n
\n

Nancy Sanchez tribute cover<\/p>\n

Released as a Christmas-timed single with former Oingo Boingo bassist John Avila.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Music<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Summer 2018<\/div>\n
\n

El Pollo Loco \u201cTe Amo\u201d campaign<\/p>\n

Spanish-language \u201cAngel Baby\u201d used in the national TV campaign \u2014 reportedly the song\u2019s largest single-day audience ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Nov 2018<\/div>\n
\n

Dirty John (Netflix)<\/p>\n

Series 1, episode 3 uses \u201cAngel Baby\u201d in an unsettling montage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Film & TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jan 7, 2025<\/div>\n
\n

Times of San Diego cover story<\/p>\n

Dr. Max Branscomb\u2019s long retrospective: \u201cHow National City\u2019s Rosie Hamlin, 15, Made \u201cAngel Baby\u201d a Hit, Chicano Anthem.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Milestone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sources: Rosie Hamlin\u2019s autobiography pages on RosieAndTheOriginals.com; Wikipedia; IMDb; Rolling Stone; Billboard; ClassicBands.com; Color Radio (KVMR-FM); Times of San Diego; and the companion research files on this site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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