Broken Down Angel

Nazareth

About Broken Down Angel

"Broken Down Angel" is a song and single by Scottish rock group, Nazareth. It was first released in 1973.


Year:
1976
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She used to be someone you could depend on
To brighten up your coldest winter day
But the one she leaned upon
Let her down, now has moved on

And morning brings another empty day
Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way

She used to be a girl of simple pleasures
A breath of spring to chase your blues away
But now she bears a cross, for a love that she has lost
No sunshine in her life just clouds of gray

Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way

She's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way

Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way

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Nazareth

Nazareth ( /ˈnæzərəθ/; Hebrew: נָצְרַת, Natzrat or Natzeret; Arabic: اَلنَّاصِرَة‎ an-Nāṣira or an-Naseriyye) is the largest city in the North District of Israel. Nazareth is known as "the Arab capital of Israel"; the population is made up predominantly of Arab citizens of Israel, almost all of whom are either Muslim (69%) or Christian (30.9%). In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical events. more »

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Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY

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14 facts about this song

Release
"Broken Down Angel" was released in 1973, making it one of the band's earliest hits.
Album
This song belongs to their album "Razamanaz."
Musical Success
"Broken Down Angel" was Nazareth's first big hit, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. It helped to establish the band's popularity in the UK.
Genre
This song is generally classified under the genre "Hard Rock."
Songwriters
The writing credits for "Broken Down Angel" go to the band's members Pete Agnew, Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, and Darrell Sweet.
Length
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds, making it a typically length song for the era.
Recording Location
The song was recorded at The Ganghut in Jamestown, Scotland.
Influence
"Broken Down Angel" is often cited as one of the songs that cemented Nazareth's place in the rock music scene during the early 1970s.
Live Performances
The song has regularly featured on Nazareth's live performance setlists since its initial release.
Cover Versions
While "Broken Down Angel" has not been widely covered by other artists, it remains one of Nazareth's most loved and recognized songs.
B-side
The B-side of the single for "Broken Down Angel" was a song called "Hard Living", another gem from the band.
Producing Role
The song was produced by Roger Glover, who was also the bassist for the British Hard Rock band 'Deep Purple'.
Reinventing the Band
The release of this song marked the point where Nazareth stepped away from their original bluesy sound and started leaning towards a more hard rock and heavy sound.
Retrospective Relevance
Despite being released less than five years after Nazareth was formed, "Broken Down Angel" remains one of their most enduring hits. Over the decades, it still remains a staple in their concerts and compilations.

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