An Angel

The Kelly Family

About An Angel

"An Angel" is a song by European-American pop group The Kelly Family. It was produced by Kathy Kelly and Hartmut Pfannmüller for their eighth regular studio album Over the Hump (1994) and features lead vocals by Angelo and Paddy Kelly. Paddy wrote the song for his mother, Barbara Kelly, who died in 1982 from breast cancer. He wrote it on the family's boat, Santa Barbara. In 2006, the song was also covered by English singer Declan Galbraith and served as the first single and opening track from his second album Thank You (2006). In 2017, The Kelly Family re-recorded the song for their We Got Love (2017). Other remakes were also recorded by Silbermond lead singer Stefanie Kloß for the complation album Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert Vol 4 (2017) and by Gregor Meyle for his album Meylensteine Vol 1 (2015). 


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I wish I had your pair of wings
Had them last in my dreams 
I was chaising buterflies 
Till the sunrise broke my eyes 

Tonight the sky has glued my eyes 
'Cause what they see's an angel hive 
I've got to touch that magic star 
And greet the angels in their hive 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Oh, sweet honey from above 
Pour it all over me sweet love 
And while you're flying around my head 
Your honey kisses keep me fed 

I wish I had your pair of wings 
Just like last night in my dreams 
I was lost in paradise 
Wish I'd never opened my eyes 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

But there's danger in the air 
Tryin' so hard to be unfair 

Danger's in the air 
Tryin'so hard to give us a scare 
But were not afraid 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Oh I wish I were you

Sometimes I wish I were an angel 
Sometimes I wish I were you 

Wish I were you

Oh I wish I were you

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The Kelly Family

The Kelly Family is an Irish-American-European music group consisting of a multi-generational family, who play a repertoire of rock, pop and folk music. They have had chart and concert success in Europe and other parts of the world, especially in Germany, the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Spain and Portugal. They have sold over 20 million albums since the early 1980s. more »

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Written by: Angelo Kelly, Barbara Kelly, James Kelly, John Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Kathleen Kelly, Maite Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Patrick Kelly

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12 facts about this song

Genre and Release
"An Angel" is a pop and folk song by British singer Declan Galbraith and the American-Irish Kelly Family. The original was released by The Kelly Family in 1994, and Declan's cover was released in 2002.
Prodigy Talent
Declan was only 10 years old when he released his cover of "An Angel," showcasing his prodigious musical talent.
Album Showcase
Declan's version of "An Angel" was included in his debut studio album, "Declan," making it one of the most outstanding tracks from the album.
Chart Performance
The original song by The Kelly Family became a significant hit in Europe, especially in Germany and Norway, where it reached the top of the charts.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "An Angel" take on a spiritual theme, something that reflects upon The Kelly Family's devout Catholic background.
Multi-Language Singer
Apart from English, Declan also recorded "An Angel" in different languages, such as German, showing his linguistic ability.
Concert Performance
The Kelly Family often performs "An Angel" at their concerts and it's a big crowd favorite due to its sentimental and heart-touching lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for Declan's version of "An Angel" was very distinctive, as it showed the then young singer performing amid a picturesque landscape.
Recognition
Despite being a cover, Declan's version of “An Angel” is one of his most well-known songs and helped him gain recognition in the music industry at a young age.
Instrumentation
The song is noted for its beautiful instrumentation, merging operatic vocal lines with well-placed piano chords and occasional bursts of violin.
Awards
Although not awarded for "An Angel" specifically, Declan received a Platinum record for his debut album which included the song.
Cover Versions
Besides Declan, "An Angel" has been covered by various other artists, emphasizing its lasting impact and timeless appeal.

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