"My Special Angel" is a popular song by Jimmy Duncan, published in 1957. The song was first recorded by the and released by them in 1957, and was a crossover hit that year for Bobby Helms. "My Special Angel," which Bobby Helms recorded in July 1957, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent four weeks at number one on the US Country music chart. The single made the R&B chart as well, peaking at number eight. Backing vocals were sung by the Anita Kerr Singers. Though instantly recognisable as a 1950's song, My Special Angel breaks away from the four-chord ballad format typical of the time and benefits from a strong middle eight.