Angel (Aerosmith song)
1988 single by Aerosmith
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"Angel" is a power ballad[2][3][4] by American rock band Aerosmith. It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and professional songwriting collaborator Desmond Child.
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| Single by Aerosmith | ||||
| from the album Permanent Vacation | ||||
| B-side | "Girl Keeps Coming Apart" | |||
| Released | January 5, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Glam metal[1] | |||
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| Label | Geffen | |||
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| Producer | Bruce Fairbairn | |||
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| "Angel" on YouTube | ||||
It was released in 1988 as the third single from the band's 1987 album, Permanent Vacation. It quickly climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late April 1988,[5] which at the time was their highest-charting single ever. The song currently ranks second behind their 1998 smash "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing", which was Aerosmith's first (and, as of 2025, only) single to top the Hot 100.[5]
Reception
Song structure
Personnel
- Steven Tyler – lead vocals, piano
- Joe Perry – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Brad Whitford – rhythm guitar
- Tom Hamilton – bass guitar
- Joey Kramer – drums
Additional musicians