Broken Down Angel
Nazareth
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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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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.
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AlbumThis song belongs to their album "Razamanaz."
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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.
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GenreThis song is generally classified under the genre "Hard Rock."
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SongwritersThe writing credits for "Broken Down Angel" go to the band's members Pete Agnew, Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, and Darrell Sweet.
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LengthThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds, making it a typically length song for the era.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at The Ganghut in Jamestown, Scotland.
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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.
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Live PerformancesThe song has regularly featured on Nazareth's live performance setlists since its initial release.
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Cover VersionsWhile "Broken Down Angel" has not been widely covered by other artists, it remains one of Nazareth's most loved and recognized songs.
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B-sideThe B-side of the single for "Broken Down Angel" was a song called "Hard Living", another gem from the band.
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Producing RoleThe song was produced by Roger Glover, who was also the bassist for the British Hard Rock band 'Deep Purple'.
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Reinventing the BandThe 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.
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Retrospective RelevanceDespite 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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