Angel
Aretha Franklin
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I got a call the other day It was my sister, Carolyn, sayin Aretha, come by when you can I've got somethin' that I want to say And when I got there she said You know rather than go through a long drawn out thing, I think the melody on the box, will help me explain Gotta find me an angel, just fly away with me Gotta find me an angel, ooh and set me free My heart is without a whole, I don't want to be in love I gotta find me an angel in my life, in my life Too long have I loved you so unattached within So much that I know that I need somebody so So I'll just go on hoping that I find me someone Find me an angel in my life In my life I know there must be someone, somewhere for me Oh I lived too long without the love of someone And there's no misery ooh ooh like the misery I feel in me, gotta find me an angel in (in my life) (You'll meet him now don't you worry) My life (keep lookin' and just keep cookin') My life (he'll be there, now don't you worry) My life
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Angel" was first released by Aretha Franklin on May 13, 1973.
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Album FactsThe song is from the album "Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)", which is Aretha Franklin's 19th studio album.
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Song Performance"Angel" became a top 20 hit on the Billboard pop singles chart and a number one hit on the soul chart.
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Family ContributionThe song was co-written by Aretha's younger sister Carolyn Franklin and Sonny Sanders. It was actually about Carolyn's own longing for a comforting presence, but was beautifully interpreted by Aretha's powerful vocals.
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Sample UsageRapper Tupac Shakur sampled "Angel" for his song "Save the World" on his 2001 album "Until the End of Time."
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Record Label"Angel" was released under Atlantic Records, the same label that helped Aretha achieve her breakthrough success.
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Song GenreThe song is classified under R&B/Soul genre.
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ReceptionThe song is greatly admired for the serenity it brings in the midst of rest of the album's heavy experimental tracks, showcasing Aretha Franklin's versatility.
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Cover Versions"Angel" has been covered by several artists like Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams and many others.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Angel" is considered a classic and helped solidify Aretha Franklin's reputation as the Queen of Soul.
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