Patience of Angels
1994 single by Eddi Reader
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"Patience of Angels" is the first single by Scottish singer/songwriter Eddi Reader released from her eponymous second album (1994). The song was written by Boo Hewerdine[1] and produced by Greg Penny. It was released in June 1994 by Warner Music Group and peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
| "Patience of Angels" | ||||
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| Single by Eddi Reader | ||||
| from the album Eddi Reader | ||||
| Released | 20 June 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
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| Length | 4:06 (radio mix) | |||
| Label | Warner Music Group | |||
| Songwriter | Boo Hewerdine | |||
| Producer | Greg Penny | |||
| Eddi Reader singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
Chuck Campbell from Knoxville News Sentinel wrote, "On the lilting and vibrant 'Patience of Angels', she sings about a displaced soul searching for meaning in life amid feelings of anonymity (bottom line: most of us feel this way)."[3] Music & Media noted, "Constant craving for the right sound has driven chanteuse Reader into the arms of Greg Penny, the man behind k.d. lang's grammy-awarded Ingenue album." DJ Graham Dene on Virgin 1215 AM/London agreed on it being a very wise choice, saying, "For me it's the best new record of the moment. I screamed 'yes' when I first heard it. Written by Boo "Who?" Hewerdine, who used to be with the Bible, it made an immediate impact on me."[4]
Music video
The promotional video features Reader singing on the top deck of a bus.[citation needed]
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC) | 33 |
| UK Airplay (Music Week)[5] | 15 |
