Angel
Madonna
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Why am I standing on a cloud Every time you're around And my sadness disappears Every time you are near You must be an angel I can see it in your eyes Full of wonder and surprise And just now I realize Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel In disguise I can see it in your eyes Walking down a crowded avenue Other faces seem like nothing next to you And I can't hear the traffic rushing by Just the pounding of my heart and that's why You must be an angel I can see it in your eyes Full of wonder and surprise And just now I realize Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel In disguise I can see it in your eyes Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel In disguise I can see it in your eyes You're an angel You're an angel, baby You're an angel You must be an angel Now I believe that dreams come true 'Cause you came when I wished for you This just can't be coincidence The only way that this makes sense is that Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel In disguise I can see it in your eyes Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel Ooh you're an angel In disguise I can see it in your eyes You're an angel You're an angel, baby You're an angel You must be an angel baby Clouds just disappear
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Written by: Stephen Pate Bray, Madonna L. Ciccone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Angel" was released by Sire Records on April 10, 1985, as the third single from the artist's second studio album "Like a Virgin".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 1, 1985, staying on the charts for 16 weeks.
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Song CompositionIt was written by Madonna and Steve Bray and produced by Nile Rodgers. The song features a three-chord descending progression, while its lyrics revolve around love and devotion.
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Dual ReleaseMadonna simultaneously released "Angel" and "Into the Groove", both successful singles from the "Like a Virgin" album.
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Album Sales"Like a Virgin", the album that featured "Angel", became Madonna’s first number one album on the Billboard 200.
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Unique Style"Angel" has a characteristic 1980s dance-pop style, featuring musical components like the bassline, vocal style, and rhythm.
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International SuccessBesides its US success, "Angel" also charted in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK.
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Music VideoWhile there was no official music video for "Angel", a promotional video was made that featured clips from Madonna's other videos.
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Album ArtworkFor the single's cover art, Madonna sported a disheveled, punk-ish look, in contrast to the refined look she used for the "Like a Virgin" album cover. This careful curation of her image is regarded as part of her voyage into stardom.
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B-Side TrackThe 12" vinyl single of "Angel" included the song “Angel (Dance Mix)” and the b-side “Into the Groove”.
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Remix AlbumIn 1987, a remix of "Angel" was included on Madonna's remix compilation "You Can Dance".
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Live Performance"Angel" was part of the setlist for Madonna's first concert tour, The Virgin Tour, in 1985. This was the only time Madonna has ever performed the song live.
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