Angel (Pharrell Williams song) explained

Angel
Cover:Angel_single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Pharrell
Album:In My Mind
Released:December 12, 2005
Recorded:2005
Genre:R&B
Length:2:45
Label:Virgin, Star Trak, Interscope
Producer:Pharrell Williams
Prev Title:Wanna Love You Girl
Prev Year:2005
Next Title:Mr. Me Too
Next Year:2006

"Angel" is the second European single from Pharrell Williams's debut album, In My Mind (2006).

The song debuted on November 29, 2005 in the UK and was backed heavily by BBC Radio 1, where at one point it was their most played record. It was also made Record of the Week by UK DJ Scott Mills.

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, 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) (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)

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
United StatesDecember 12, 2005Interscope[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Radio & Records. PDF. 9 December 2005. Worldradiohistory.com. 24 June 2022.