Angels in Waiting

Tammy Cochran

About Angels in Waiting

"Angels in Waiting" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Tammy Cochran. It was released in March 2001 as the third single from her self-titled album. The song peaked at number 9 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and peaked at number 73 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 making it a minor crossover hit. It was her most successful single and the only one to reach the top 10 on the U. S. country charts. Cochran dedicated the song to her two older brothers, Shawn and Alan, who both died from cystic fibrosis. Shawn died from the disease in 1980 at age 15 and Alan died in 1991 at age 24. Cochran wrote this song with Stewart Harris and Jim McBride. 


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2001
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We camped out on the living room floor,
in our old sleeping bags, by a make-believe fire.
In a tent made of covers, we talked for hours
My two brother and me.
Keeping the faith; racing with destiny.

They were angels in waiting.
Waiting for wings to fly from this world,
Away from their pain
Treasuring time, til time came to leave,
Leaving behind sweet memories.
Angels in waiting; angels in waiting for wings.

They always knew they? never grow old.
Sometimes the body is weaker than the soul.
In their darkest hour, I made a promise
I will always keep:
I?l give them life; I?l let them live through me.

They were angels in waiting.
Waiting for wings to fly from this world,
Away from their pain
Treasuring time, til time came to leave,
Leaving behind sweet memories.
Angels in waiting; angels in waiting for wings.
Angels in waiting; angels in waiting for me.

They were angels in waiting.
Waiting for wings to fly from this world,
Away from their pain
Treasuring time, til time came to leave,
Leaving behind sweet memories.
Angels in waiting; angels in waiting for wings.
Angels in waiting; angels in waiting for me.

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Tammy Cochran

Tammy Cochran (born January 30, 1972 in Austinburg, Ohio) is an American country music artist. Signed to Epic Records Nashville in 2000, she released her self titled debut album that year, followed a year later by Life Happened. These two albums produced a total of six chart singles for her on the Billboard country charts between 2000 and 2003, of which the highest-charting was "Angels in Waiting" at No. 9. A third album, Where I Am, followed in 2007. more »

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Written by: JIM MCBRIDE, STEWART HARRIS, TAMMY LYNN COCHRAN

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Angels in Waiting" is a song by American country music artist Tammy Cochran. It was written by Tammy Cochran, Jim McBride, and Stewart Harris.
Single Release and Chart Performance
This track was released in 2001 as the third single from her self-titled debut album. It reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, which is her highest charting single to date.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the early death of Cochran's two brothers, Shawn and Alan, who both had cystic fibrosis. It serves as a tribute to them.
Award Nomination
"Angels in Waiting" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2002 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Music Video
The video for "Angels in Waiting" was directed by Guy Guillet and features footage of Cochran's brothers, adding a personal touch to the video.
Charitable Work
Proceeds from the sale of the song were donated to research for cystic fibrosis, a disease from which her brothers suffered.
Song Meaning
The song carries a deep emotional message, with Cochran referring to her brothers as "angels in waiting" who were on Earth only for a while to spread love and joy.
Memorial and Outreach
A memorial site was established in memory of Cochran's brothers in her hometown of Austinburg, Ohio, with a sign saying "Home of Tammy Cochran & Her Angels in Waiting."
Impact
This song is considered a highlight of Tammy Cochran's career, and it has given comfort to many who have lost loved ones.
Live Performances
"Angels in Waiting" is often a very emotional performance for Cochran, as she shared in interviews that she sometimes finds it difficult to sing without tearing up.

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