Angels

About Angels

"Angels" is a song by Robbie Williams. It was included on Williams's debut solo album Life thru a Lens (1997), and released as a single in December 1997. "Angels" was written by Williams and Guy Chambers, based on an earlier song written by Ray Heffernan. It is Williams' bestselling single and was voted the best song of the previous 25 years at the 2005 Brit Awards. "Angels" has been covered by artists including Jessica Simpson, David Archuleta, Beverley Knight, All Angels and Declan Galbraith. It has been recorded in Spanish (as "Ángel") by Mexican singers Yuridia and Marco Moré, and in Italian (as "Un Angelo") by Patrizio Buanne. Williams also recorded a Spanish version of the song. In a 2005 poll, Britons voted "Angels" the song they most wanted played at their funeral. more »