Angels (song)

"Angels"
Single by Robbie Williams from the album Life Thru a Lens
Released	December 1, 1997
Format	CD single, Cassette
Recorded	1997
Genre	Pop
Length	4:24
Label	Chrysalis
Writer	Robbie Williams Guy Chambers
Producer	Guy Chambers Steve Power
Certification	2x Platinum (BPI)
Robbie Williams singles chronology
"South of the Border" (1997) "Angels" (1997) "Let Me Entertain You" (1998)

"Angels" is a song written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, originally performed by Williams, and covered by Jessica Simpson, Mexican singer Yuridia, singer Beverley Knight, 2006 newcomer band All Angels, singer Declan Galbraith as well as Verena Von Strenge's latest group, Moon Dust. The original recording by Williams proved to be his greatest commercial success selling, being certified 2x Platinum in the United Kingdom and selling 2.8 million worldwide.^[1][2] In October 2006 the RTE documentary This Note's For You, presented by Tom Dunne, said that the song was originally co-written by Williams and Irish singer Ray Heffernan. After the song was polished by Guy Chambers, Heffernan was offered and accepted £7,500 for his rights.^[3] "Angels" was the fourth single from Robbie Williams' debut album, Life Thru a Lens. It has been credited with saving the singer's solo career, and is used to conclude almost all of his concerts. At the 2005 BRIT Awards, "Angels" was voted by the British public the best song in the past twenty-five years of British music, though it had only reached number four on the singles chart. In a survey by UK digital TV station Music Choice, it even came in at number one as the song people would most like played at their funeral. It was released in 1999 in the U.S., after his debut of "Millennium." The U.S. released video has Williams atop a roof, watching the city below.

Contents 1 Formats and track listings 2 Charts 3 Certifications 4 Cover versions 4.1 Jessica Simpson 4.1.1 Track listing 4.2 Remixes and Other Versions 4.3 Yuridia 4.4 Beverley Knight 4.5 All Angels 4.5.1 Track listing 5 References 6 External links

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Angels". UK CD1
(Released December 1, 1997)

1. "Angels" - 4:25
2. "Back For Good" [Live] - 2:19
3. "Walk This Sleigh" - 3:01

UK CD2
(Released December 1, 1997)

1. "Angels" - 4:25
2. "Back For Good" [Live] - 2:19
3. "Angels" [Acoustic Version] - 4:28
4. "South Of The Border" [Mother's Milkin' It Mix] - 7:09
5. "Angels" Enhanced Video

UK Limited Edition Postcard Pack
(Released December 1, 1997)

1. "Angels" [Acoustic Version] - 4:28
2. "Get The Joke" - 2:57
3. "Angels" - 4:25
4. "Karaoke Overkill" - 3:26

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak Position[4]
UK Singles Chart	4
Chart (1998)	Peak Position[5][6]
Philippine Top Hits	3
Swiss Singles Chart	4
French Singles Chart	7
German Singles Chart	9
Argentine Singles Chart	10
Austrian Singles Chart	12
Mexican Singles Chart	13
Swedish Singles Chart	13
Dutch Singles Chart	14
Australian Singles Chart	40
Chart (1999)	Peak Position[7]
U.S. The Billboard Hot 100 Charts	41
U.S. Adult Contemporary Charts	10

Certifications

Country	Certification (If Any)	Sales/shipments
United Kingdom	2x Platinum[8]	1.2 Million+

Cover versions

Jessica Simpson

"Angels"
Single by Jessica Simpson from the album In This Skin
Released	2004
Format	CD, digital download
Genre	Pop
Length	04:05
Label	Columbia
Producer	billymann
Jessica Simpson singles chronology
"Take My Breath Away" (2004) "Angels" (2004) "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" (2004)

Jessica Simpson's cover of "Angels" was the fourth and final single released from the album In This Skin in 2004. It was produced by billymann.

The video for "Angels" is relatively low key. It starts with Simpson looking nervous on an empty stage rehearsing for a performance. She can be seen in intercut scenes staring into space, as if she has lost her self-confidence and ability to perform. As the song progresses, however, white roses can be seen scattered around her as a sign of hope, and soon Simpson begins to regain her confidence. The song then shifts into its instrumental bridge to correlate with the emotions of the characters, as Simpson proceeds to climb to the top of the building for her final performance. There she is greeted by a youth orchestra, and finishes the song. The video spent a total of 13 days on the TRL countdown. peaking at #6 Simpson's version of "Angels" performed relatively poorly as the track failed to break into the Billboard Hot 100 (though it did reach number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles) However, the song did become a moderate success on the Top 40 Mainstream and Hot Digital Tracks. Jessica and Joe Simpson, her father and manager, had hoped this song would lead to Jessica's first Grammy Nomination, as Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera, her 1990's rivals, had each been already been nominated as well as winning. The song's downloads were not allowed to help it. Despite this relative failure, the single was featured on Now! That's What I Call Music, Volume 17.

Track listing

1. "Angels"
2. "Angels" (Stealth Remix)
3. "Fly" (B-side)
4. "Angels" (Enhanced Video)

Remixes and Other Versions

• Angels [Album Version] - 4:00
• Angels [Dave Anthony Remix] - 4:53
• Angels [Junior Vasquez World Mixshow] - 6:32
• Angels [Stealth Remix] - 3:12
• Angels [Acoustic] - 4:07

Chart (2004)	Position
U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	6
U.S. Top 40 Tracks	37
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream	23
Australian ARIA Singles Chart	27
México Top 100 Singles Chart	10

Yuridia

"Ángel"
Single by Yuridia from the album La Voz de un Ángel
Released	2005
Genre	Pop
Length	4:17
Label	Sony BMG
Yuridia singles chronology
"Ángel" (2004) "La Maldita Primavera" (2006)

In 2005, Yuridia, former contestant of the popular Mexican show La Academia, released "Ángel", Spanish version of the song, as her debut single. Which she had interpreted during her stay in the reality show, and which the producers thought was her best song. In her native Mexico, as well as in other parts of Latin America, "Ángel", became an instant hit. "Ángel" and Yuridia's CD La Voz de un Ángel ("The Voice of an Angel"), reached number one in Mexico after just a couple of weeks. The song was also very successful in Central America, as it reached the top 10 in El Salvador and Guatemala and became a top 20 hit in Costa Rica and Honduras. In the U.S., the song was also very successful, considering that the channel Yuridia is promoted by is small and overshadowed by Univision and Telemundo. "Ángel" went on to reach 32 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and La Voz de un Angel managed to climb into the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Latin Albums chart, peaking at 16. In El Salvador, Angel managed to climb to the top of the charts and stayed at number 1 for 9 weeks, the year's longst run.

Chart 2005	Position
México Top 100 Singles Chart	1
Mexico Digital Single Sales	1
U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs	32
Latin America Top 40	9
Latin America Top Latin Tracks	10
World Spanish Top 40	10

Beverley Knight

In March 2006, British soul singer Beverley Knight recorded a live gospel version of "Angels". The track, performed live on BBC Radio 2 with musician Guy Chambers, was included on her Voice - The Best Of Beverley Knight album. The inclusion came after Knight performed the song at the Live 8 concerts in July 2005.

All Angels

"Angels"
Single by All Angels from the album All Angels
Released	December 18 2006
Format	CD
Genre	Pop
Length	4:19
Label	UCJ (Universal)
All Angels singles chronology
"Songbird" (2006) "Angels" (2006)

As of December 2006, British manufactured group All Angels released their debut single, a cover of Robbie Williams' "Angels", with a classical touch to the song. Bookmakers put odds of 7-1 on them for getting a UK Christmas number-one single with their cover. The single is the first ever Christmas single to be released in association with the Royal British Legion and their Poppy Appeal. Incidentally All Angels performed at the Festival of Remembrance (2006).

Track listing

CD Single

1. "Angels" - 3:18
2. "Silent Night" - 3:14
3. "Fly" - 3:45

References

External links

• Video of Angels, performed by Robbie Williams
• Music Video of Angels, performed by Jessica Simpson
• BBC Radio 2: Sold On Song on Angels
• BBC news article on the funeral choice of music

•  • e Robbie Williams
Studio albums	Life thru a Lens · I've Been Expecting You · Sing When You're Winning · Swing When You're Winning · Escapology · Intensive Care · Rudebox
Compilation and live albums	The Ego Has Landed · Live at Knebworth · Greatest Hits
Singles	"Freedom" · "Old Before I Die" · "Lazy Days" · "South of the Border" · "Angels" · "Let Me Entertain You" · "Millennium" · "No Regrets" · "Strong" · "She's the One" / "It's Only Us" · "Win Some Lose Some" · "Rock DJ" · "Kids" · "Supreme" · "Let Love Be Your Energy" · "Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay" · "Better Man" · "Somethin' Stupid" · "Mr. Bojangles" / "I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen" · "Feel" · "Come Undone" · "Something Beautiful" · "Sexed Up" · "Radio" · "Misunderstood" · "Tripping" · "Make Me Pure" · "Advertising Space" · "Sin Sin Sin" · "Rudebox" · "Kiss Me" · "Lovelight" · "Bongo Bong and Je Ne T'Aime Plus" · "She's Madonna"
Tours	Close Encounters Tour
Other articles	Discography · Singles · Awards · Take That · Britpop · Guy Chambers

•  • e Jessica Simpson
Studio albums	Sweet Kisses · Irresistible · In This Skin · Rejoyce: The Christmas Album · A Public Affair
Singles	"I Wanna Love You Forever" · "Where You Are" · "I Think I'm in Love with You" · "Irresistible" · "A Little Bit" · "When You Told Me You Loved Me" · "Sweetest Sin" · "With You" · "Take My Breath Away" · "Angels" · "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" · "O Holy Night" · "What Christmas Means to Me" · "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" · "A Public Affair" · "I Belong to Me"
Related articles	Discography · Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica · The Dukes of Hazzard