“Earth Angel.” A 1955 Doo-wop hit for The Penguins, was the song that Paul Simon designated, above all others, was the one that triggered his fierce fascination with songwriting. It was this song – ...

It sings its love song across generations – enrapturing those old enough to know every word of American doo-wop group The Penguins’ only hit – Earth Angel – and engaging those permanently attached to ...