Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song)
"Send Me an Angel" | ||||
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File:Send me an angel.jpg | ||||
Single by Scorpions | ||||
from the album Crazy World | ||||
B-side | "Crazy World" | |||
Released | 17 September 1991 | |||
Studio | Goodnight LA (Los Angeles, California) | |||
Genre | Glam metal | |||
Length | 4:32 | |||
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"Send Me an Angel" is a song by the German rock band Scorpions, recorded for their 11th studio album, Crazy World (1990). The song was composed by Rudolf Schenker, written by Klaus Meine, and produced by Keith Olsen and the band. It was released as the album's fourth and final single in September 1991. Along with "Wind of Change", the song became the album's signature track, reaching number 44 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart on 25 January 1992, number 8 on the Mainstream Rock Chart[1] on 19 October 1991, and high chart positions in many European countries.
Other versions
An orchestral version of the song was recorded for the 2000 orchestral album Moment of Glory that features vocals split with Italian singer Zucchero. An acoustic version of the song was also recorded for the 2001 acoustic album Acoustica.
Influence
In 1994, heavy metal band Black Sabbath released the Cross Purposes studio album which contains the same burning angel in the design of the cover that the "Send Me an Angel" single has. Neither band has commented on the matter.
Track listings
7-inch single
- "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32
- "Crazy World" – 5:08
CD maxi
- "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32
- "Crazy World" – 5:08
- "Holiday (live)" – 3:15
Personnel
Scorpions
- Klaus Meine – vocals
- Rudolf Schenker – lead guitar
- Matthias Jabs – rhythm & acoustic guitar
- Francis Buchholz – bass
- Herman Rarebell – drums
Additional musician
- Jim Vallance – keyboards
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Europe | 17 September 1991 |
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Mercury | [7] |
United Kingdom | 18 November 1991 |
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Covers and remixes
- The song was covered by the German pop organist Klaus Wunderlich on one of his last albums, Keys for Lovers.
- In 2007, electronica group Sleepthief featuring Canadian singer Kristy Thirsk on vocals for their EP The Chauffeur. The song was featured on an episode of Cold Case ("Who's Your Daddy?").
- Swedish singer Sofia Kaarlson covered the song in 2010 featuring the pop group Augustfamiljen.
- Australian sisters Gabrielle and Abigail Stahlschmidt covered the song in 2012.
- French group Kaktus Project covered the song in 2013.
- Twin sisters Camille and Kennerly, from the U.S., covered the song as an electric harp duet in 2013.
- Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee used the instrumental in his song "Ora Por Mí" in 2014, with other lyrics.
- The song was covered by the Italian singer Emma Marrone with Italian lyrics.
- The song was covered by Russian Darkpsy artist Psykovsky with Tan Tan.[22]
References
- ^ Billboard Billboard.com (Retrieved 11 April 2008)
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1672." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 50. 14 December 1991. p. 37.
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ a b "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 34, 1991" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Scorpions – Send Me an Angel". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Scorpions Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Scorpions Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Cashbox Countdowns".
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1991" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 1991" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 51–52. 21 December 1991. p. 21. Retrieved 17 January 2020 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1991" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1991". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1991" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 16 November 1991. p. 21.
- ^ "Send Me An Angel (featuring Tan Tan), by Psykovsky And Friends". Psykovsky. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
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- 1991 songs
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- Mercury Records singles
- Phonogram Records singles
- Scorpions (band) songs
- Song recordings produced by Keith Olsen
- Songs written by Klaus Meine
- Songs written by Rudolf Schenker
- Vertigo Records singles