Angel in Blue
J. Geils Band
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We met in a bar Out on Chesapeake Bay With her white patent boots And her blouse red lame A table top dancer She would smile on cue Oh those lips of an angel Angel in blue She'd been dancin for ages Through cities of bars She was kickin' the habit Of scoring in cars She'd been drained of her spirit All caged up in this zoo A wild cat angel Angel in blue And as she stared out into nowhere I thought yes I thought she might break down and cry Oh when I whispered I thought I could love her She just said, "Baby don't even bother to try" And I watched as she spoke Her words chilled my bones All her friends did her favors That were really just loans And she never had dreams So they never came true Oh the palest of angels Angel in blue And the bees they had stung her The birds they had flown There were guys she could number But none had she known And she never had dreams So they never came true Oh my fade away angel Angel in blue Angel in blue Angel in blue Angel in blue
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Written by: MU JIN JANG, SETH JUSTMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Angel in Blue" was released in 1982 as part of the "Freeze Frame" album, which turned out to be the most successful release by the J. Geils Band. The song is often remembered as a fan favourite.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, “Angel in Blue” peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's successful songs.
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Band's EvolutionThis song represented the band's evolution from a blues and rhythm band to a more pop and rock style.
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Song Theme"Angel in Blue" is a ballad about a melancholic and lonely waitress who dreams of a better life. The song's narrative and emotional depth resonated with many listeners and became a popular song on both radio and record.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Seth Justman, keyboardist and principal songwriter of the J. Geils Band.
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Song CompositionJustman also composed the music for "Angel in Blue," which helped to deliver the emotional narrative of the lyrics.
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Popular Culture"Angel in Blue" has also been featured in several film soundtracks, cementing its legacy within popular culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Angel in Blue" showcases the band performing in a dark, blue-tinted room, with lead singer Peter Wolf delivering an emotional performance that aligns with the song's lyrics.
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Live Performances"Angel in Blue" has been a regular fixture in the band's live performances and has often been a highlight of their shows.
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LegacyEven though the J. Geils Band disbanded in 1985, "Angel in Blue" continues to be played on classic rock radio stations, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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