"Angel" is the second European single from Pharrell's debut album, In My Mind

In My Mind (Pharrell album)

-Notes:* A song titled "Mamacita", which featured Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee was leaked in early 2006 and was supposed to be the third single from the album, but it did not appear on the final track listing, nor was there a video for the song, but it is featured in the movie The Fast and the...

(2006). It debuted on November 29, 2005 in the UK and was backed heavily by BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...

 where at one point it was their most played record. It was also made Record of the Week by UK DJ Scott Mills

Scott Mills

Scott Robert Mills is a British radio DJ, television presenter and occasional actor, best known for presenting The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1...

.

The single was originally due for release on December 5, 2005, but because the album In My Mind was pushed back, the single was released on January 21, 2006.

The single was not released in the U.S. or Australia due to the underperformance of "Can I Have It Like That" in both countries.

Music video

There are two versions of the "Angel" video. The first, which was never released to television, combined both animation and live action shots. The second video, directed by Hype Williams

Hype Williams

Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....

, was the version released to television in the UK and is the more widely known version.

Track listing

UK CD

1. "Angel" (Radio Version)
2. "Angel" (Axwell Mix)

UK DVD

1. "Angel" (Instrumental)
2. "Angel" (Video)
3. "Can I Have It Like That" (Featuring Gwen Stefani
   Gwen Stefani
   Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
   
   ) (Video)

UK Vinyl

1. "Angel" (Radio Version)
2. "Angel" (Instrumental)
3. "Angel" (Axwell Mix)
4. "Angel" (A Cappella)

UK Promo CD

1. "Angel" (Radio Version)
2. "Angel" (Album Version - Explicit)
3. "Angel" (Instrumental)
4. "Angel" (A Cappella)

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Dutch Singles Chart	35
German Singles Chart	62
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	15