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Jamie Walters

About You

"How Do You Talk to an Angel" is a song written by Steve Tyrell, Barry Coffing, and Stephanie Tyrell. It was the theme for the TV series The Heights. The single was released with Jamie Walters as lead singer, and it hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 14, 1992, but the series was canceled exactly one week after the song fell from its number one position. Vocalists on the single included Shawn David Thompson, Cheryl Pollak, Charlotte Ross, as well as Zachary Throne from the Las Vegas rock band Sin City Sinners. In 1993, the song was nominated for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics". The Emmy went to the song "Sorry I Asked" by Kander and Ebb from Liza Minnelli Live from Radio City Music Hall. No follow-up singles under The Heights name were ever released. Walters, the lead singer on the single and the lead actor on the show, later had a #16 Hot 100 hit with his single "Hold On" in 1994. It was his only subsequent chart appearance. 


Year:
1997
4:45
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Why you tell me not to leave, 
You tell me not to cry. 
Why you tell me not to leave, 
You tell me not to cry. 
And love is just another word, 
That keeps me here tonight. 
And tears are just another fool, 
A weapon when we fight. 
What have we done here at what is the cost, 
Of all these feelings & love that we've lost. 
[CHORUS ]
And it's you, that keeps me here tonight. 
Yeah it's you, that leads me to the light. 
Words we've said them all before 
Got nothin' left to say. 
And truth is something we both know, 
Is something we left far away. 
What have we done here at what is the cost. 
Of all these feelings & love that we've lost. 
[CHORUS] 
[BRIDGE:] 
Give me something I can feel 
Something we both know is real 
And make me believe. 
[CHORUS]

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Jamie Walters

Jamie Walters (born James Leland Walters Jr. June 13, 1969) is an American actor, singer, firefighter and record producer, best known for his roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 and The Heights and his number one single "How Do You Talk to an Angel". more »

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Written by: REB BEACH, STEPHANIE MANTERIS TYRELL, JAMIE WALTERS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Success
"You" is a popular song by Jamie Walters, an American actor, singer and firefighter. Released in 1994, the song reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number 16.
Album Placement
The song appeared on Jamie's self-titled debut album "Jamie Walters", which was released in the summer of 1994.
Impact on Career
"You" is considered Jamie Walters' biggest hit and the song contributed largely to his musical career. Following the success of the song, Walters transitioned from singing to acting.
Music Video
The music video for "You" features scenes from the television show 'The Heights,' where Walters played as the lead character. The video added to the song's popularity, garnering significant airplay on MTV.
TV Show Inclusion
Before it reached great popularity as a single, "You" was part of the soundtrack for the television show 'Beverly Hills, 90210', in which Walters had a recurring role.
Context in Acting Career
Jamie Walters performed "You" on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' where he played a character eventually rejected by the show's producers, ironically due to the character's abusive behavior towards women.
Connection to Other Songs
"You" was succeeded by another of Walters' songs, "Hold On," which also became a chart success. It also marked him as one of the popular heartthrobs of the early 90s.
Writer and Producer
The song was written and produced by Steve Tyrell, Stephanie Tyrell and Barry Coffing. Steve Tyrell is also known for his work on several movie soundtracks.
Career after Music
Despite his initial musical success, Jamie Walters eventually chose a career as a firefighter and paramedic in Los Angeles after his acting and music career.
Song's Longevity
Over a quarter of a century after its release, "You" continues to be popular on platforms like Spotify, where it has accumulated millions of plays.

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