Angels (song)

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"Angels" is a song by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, originally performed by Williams, and covered by Jessica Simpson and later by Mexican singer Yuridia. The original recording by Williams proved to be the greatest commercial success.

Contents

1 Robbie Williams

1.1 Track listing
1.2 Links of interest

2 Jessica Simpson

2.1 Chart trajectory

3 Yuridia
4 Beverley Knight

Robbie Williams

"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 a major highlight at any 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.

Track listing

North American promotional CD

"Angels"

Australian promotional CD

"Angels"
"Angels (US Dance Mix)"

Commercial single

"Angels"
"Angels (US Dance Mix)"
"Fly"
"Angels (Enhanced Video)"

Links of interest

Jessica Simpson

"Angels" is the fourth and final single from pop music singer Jessica Simpson, 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.

Simpson's version of "Angels" performed relatively poorly (it was believed Simpson's vocals weren't as powerful as Williams'), as the track failed to break into the Billboard Hot 100 (it did, however, 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. The song's downloads were not allowed to help it.

Chart (2004) Position
U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles 6
U.S. Billboard Hot Digital Tracks 32
U.S. Top 40 Tracks 37
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream 23
VH1 Top 20 Countdown 20
Australian ARIA Singles Chart 27
Mexican Top 100 10

Chart (2004)	Position
U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	6
U.S. Billboard Hot Digital Tracks	32
U.S. Top 40 Tracks	37
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream	23
VH1 Top 20 Countdown	20
Australian ARIA Singles Chart	27
Mexican Top 100	10

Chart trajectory

Australian ARIA Singles Chart
Week	01	02	03	04	05
Position	27	29	31	35	41

Yuridia

In 2005, Yuridia, former contestant of the popular Mexican show La Academia, released Angel, Spanish version of the song, 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, Angel, became an instant hit. Angel and Yuridia's CD La Voz de un Angel (The voice of an Angel), reached #1 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 andTelemundo. Angel went on to reach 32 in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs Chart and La Voz de un Angel managed to climb all the way to the top 20 in the Billboard Hot Latin Almubs Chart, peaking at 16.

Chart 2005 Position
Mexico Top 100 1 (6 Weeks)
Mexico Digital Single Sales 1 (2 Weeks)
U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs 32
Latin America Top 40 9
Latin America Top Latin Tracks 10
World Spanish Top 40 10

Chart 2005	Position
Mexico Top 100	1 (6 Weeks)
Mexico Digital Single Sales	1 (2 Weeks)
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.

Robbie Williams
Studio Albums: Life thru a Lens - I've Been Expecting You - Sing When You're Winning - Escapology - Intensive Care
Lives and Compilations: The Ego Has Landed - Swing When You're Winning - Live at Knebworth - Greatest Hits
Related: Britpop - EMI - Guy Chambers - Take That - Discography

Jessica Simpson
Complete discography
Studio albums:
Sweet Kisses | Irresistible | In This Skin | A Public Affair

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