Angel

Angela Winbush

About Angel

"Angel" is a song by American R&B singer Angela Winbush. The track was released in 1987 as the first single from her debut album, Sharp on Polygram Records. As half of the duo of René & Angela, Winbush had two number-one R&B hits with "Save Your Love (For #1)" and "Your Smile." After a decade, René Moore and Winbush went their separate ways. "Angel", her solo-debut, spent two weeks at the top of the US Billboard R&B chart. It was also named by Billboard the number nine most successful R&B single of 1987. [1]. Despite the success, "Angel" did not make the Billboard Hot 100. The single was nominated for a 1988 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female. The song also helped Winbush get nominated for Female Album of the Year. A video for "Angel" was released as a download on iTunes in May 2007. 


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1987
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When I'm upside down, you turn me right side up
By the simple words you say
When I'm south of you, well your north of me
And I know your here to stay
Well your fingers walk and your body talks to me
Sweetly night and day
My life was meaningless, until we kissed
May you never go away

Angel, I figured it out you've got to be an
Angel, you must have come down to earth to tell me

There will be no tears in heaven
Love's a gift that we've been given
Baby when I see you shine
I thank the lord that you are mine
Heavens here on earth together
May it always last forever
Angel sometimes I
Swear that you have wings and you can fly

When I'm on my own, well your in my head
And in everything I do
Well your protecting me, watching over me
I can always count on you

Angel, I figured it out you've got to be an
Angel, you must have come down to earth to tell me

Fly, fly over me
Fly, fly under me
Fly, fly close to me
Fly, fly, fly to me

Angel, I figured it out you've got to be an
Angel, you must have come down to earth to tell me

...angel sometimes I swear that you have wings and you can fly

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Angela Winbush

Angela Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN MORE, MATT BLACK, PAUL BROOK, THE ANGEL

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Artist Information
"Angel" is a song by American R&B singer Angela Winbush.
Original Release
The song was originally released in 1987 on Angela Winbush's second solo album, "Sharp."
Chart Performance
"Angel" was a major success, reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B chart. It also peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Grammy Nomination
Due to its commercial success and impressive composition, "Angel" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1988.
Composition Detail
The song is composed in the key of F# major, a signature of Angela’s soulful and powerful vocal expression.
Dual-Role by Angela Winbush
Angela, not only performed the song but also wrote and produced it, demonstrating her versatility as an artist.
Proving Analysts Wrong
Despite initial predictions from music industry analysts that Winbush wouldn't enjoy much success as a solo artist, "Angel" helped to establish her as one of the leading female vocalists of the late 1980s.
Significant Icon
The song "Angel" tours down a road of passion and deep personal connection that resonated with many fans and has since become a significant icon of soulful and R&B music of its time.
'Angel' in Later Works
In recognition of its mass appeal and success, Angela Winbush included 'Angel' in numerous 'Greatest Hits' collections released in later years.
Live Performances
Even after several years of its original release, Angela Winbush still includes "Angel" in her live performances due to its enduring popularity among fans.
The Boundary-Pusher
The success of the song played a vital role in pushing boundaries for female artists in R&B and helped to lay the groundwork for future female R&B and Soul musicians.

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