Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song)
Encyclopedia
"Send Me an Angel" is a power ballad by German heavy metal
band Scorpions
, released on their 1990 album Crazy World
. Along with "Wind of Change", it became the album's signature track, reaching number 44 on Billboard Hot 100
Chart, number 8 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and high chart positions in many European countries. In Poland, it peaked at #3.
An orchestral version of the song was recorded for the 2000s orchestral album Moment of Glory
that features vocals split with Italian famous singer Zucchero
. An acoustic version of the song was also recorded for the 2001's acoustic album Acoustica
.
The song is not to be confused with the 1980s dance hit by Real Life
.
In 1994, the heavy metal band Black Sabbath
, released the Cross Purposes
studio album which contains the same burning angel in the design of the cover that "Send Me an Angel" single album has. Neither of the bands have ever commented on the matter.
The song was covered by the German pop organist Klaus Wunderlich
on one of his last albums, Keys for Lovers, and by electronica
group Sleepthief
featuring Canadian singer Kristy Thirsk
on vocals. The song was featured on an episode of Cold Case ("Who's Your Daddy?"), and in 2012, will be the main theme song for Disney
/Pixar
's Brave.
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Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
, released on their 1990 album Crazy World
Crazy World
Crazy World is the eleventh studio album by the German heavy metal band Scorpions released in November 1990. Crazy World peaked at number 21 on Billboard 200 Chart for albums in 1991...
. Along with "Wind of Change", it became the album's signature track, reaching number 44 on Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
Chart, number 8 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and high chart positions in many European countries. In Poland, it peaked at #3.
An orchestral version of the song was recorded for the 2000s orchestral album Moment of Glory
Moment of Glory
Moment of Glory is the fifteenth studio album by German heavy metal band Scorpions with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. At first the English composer Andrew Powell was asked to provide arrangements. As they would have reduced the orchestra too much, being only a symphonic accompaniment, both the...
that features vocals split with Italian famous singer Zucchero
Zucchero
Adelmo Fornaciari, Commander , more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero /ˈtsukkero/, is an Italian rock singer. His music is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces.Zucchero is the...
. An acoustic version of the song was also recorded for the 2001's acoustic album Acoustica
Acoustica (Scorpions album)
Acoustica is a 2001 unplugged album by German heavy metal band Scorpions.Acoustica was recorded during three concerts, at Convento do Beato, Lisbon, Portugal, in February 2001. It was a most unusual set for the band, as Klaus Meine comments on the DVD...
.
The song is not to be confused with the 1980s dance hit by Real Life
Real Life (band)
Real Life are a Melbourne-based Australian New Wave/Synthpop band that had hits with their debut single, "Send Me an Angel" and with "Catch Me I'm Falling" , both of which were featured on the band's debut album Heartland .-Biography:...
.
In 1994, the heavy metal band Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
, released the Cross Purposes
Cross Purposes
-Personnel:*Tony Martin – vocals*Tony Iommi – guitars*Geezer Butler – bass*Geoff Nicholls – keyboards*Bobby Rondinelli – drums-References:"Evil Eye" was written by Martin, Iommi and Butler with Eddie Van Halen, but Van Halen was not credited, due to his affilliation with Warner Bros...
studio album which contains the same burning angel in the design of the cover that "Send Me an Angel" single album has. Neither of the bands have ever commented on the matter.
The song was covered by the German pop organist Klaus Wunderlich
Klaus Wunderlich
Klaus Wunderlich was a German musician.Wunderlich was born in Chemnitz and died in Engen from a heart attack....
on one of his last albums, Keys for Lovers, and by electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
group Sleepthief
Sleepthief
Sleepthief is an American electronic music recording project formed by producer and composer Justin Elswick. Elswick began writing music for the album ten years prior to its release. The album was mixed, mastered, co-produced, and co-arranged by Israel Curtis...
featuring Canadian singer Kristy Thirsk
Kristy Thirsk
Kristy Thirsk is a platinum selling Canadian singer-songwriter best known for her work with Delerium.-Rose Chronicles:She was the singer and a co-writer for the band Rose Chronicles, which was signed to Nettwerk in the 1990s. Rose Chronicles released two full-length albums: Shiver , which won a...
on vocals. The song was featured on an episode of Cold Case ("Who's Your Daddy?"), and in 2012, will be the main theme song for Disney
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
/Pixar
Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, pronounced , is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards, among many other awards and acknowledgments. Its films have made over $6.3 billion worldwide...
's Brave.
Track listings
7" single- "Send Me an Angel" — 4:34
- "Crazy World" — 5:08
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- "Send Me an Angel" — 4:34
- "Crazy World" — 5:08
- "Holiday (live)" — 3:15
Personnel
- Klaus MeineKlaus MeineKlaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Scorpions...
- lead vocals - Rudolf SchenkerRudolf SchenkerRudolf Schenker is a German guitarist and founding member of heavy metal band Scorpions, being the rhythm/lead guitarist and one of the main song-writers of the band...
- lead guitar - Matthias JabsMatthias JabsMatthias Jabs is a German guitarist and songwriter. He is a member of the heavy metal band Scorpions. Before joining the Scorpions, Jabs had played for the bands Lady, Fargo and Deadlock....
- acoustic guitar - Francis BuchholzFrancis BuchholzFrancis Buchholz is a German bassist best known as a member of the rock/hard rock band, the Scorpions....
- bass - Herman RarebellHerman RarebellHerman 'Ze German' Rarebell is a German drummer, best known for his time in the band Scorpions from 1977 to 1995, playing on 8 studio albums...
- drums
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 8 |
| Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 8 |
| German Singles Chart | 5 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 4 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 14 |
| 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 ... |
27 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
44 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 8 |
| End of year chart (1991) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Top 40 | 34 |