Angel (The Corrs song) explained

Angel
Cover:	Angel-TheCorrs.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	the Corrs
Album:	Borrowed Heaven
Length:	3:26
Label:	Atlantic
Producer:	Olle Romo
Prev Title:	Summer Sunshine
Prev Year:	2004
Next Title:	Long Night
Next Year:	2004

"Angel" is a song by Irish folk rock band the Corrs, the second single released from their fourth studio album, Borrowed Heaven (2004). The song is a tribute to the band members' mother, Jean, who died in 1999.^[1] "Angel" was first released in Australia on 23 August 2004 and was issued in the United Kingdom the following month. The song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number 14 in Hungary, and number 19 in Ireland.

Music video

The regular video was shot in Lake Park, Roundwood, Ireland on 12 June 2004. The video features a bride and groom portrayed by Saileog Lally and Eoin Macken respectively. Lake Park is a 110acres estate near the woodlands where scenes from the film Excalibur where shot. There is a second live version which features clips of the European tour in 2004.

Track listings

UK CD1^[2]

1. "Angel" (album version)
2. "Angel" (acoustic version)

UK CD2^[3]

1. "Angel" (album version)
2. "Goodbye" (acoustic)
3. "Angel" (video)
4. "Angel" (in concert video)
5. "Angel Inspiration" (two-minute interview)

European and Australian CD single^[4]

1. "Angel" (album version)
2. "Angel" (acoustic version)
3. "Goodbye" (acoustic version)

Personnel

Personnel are taken from the UK CD1 liner notes.^[2] The Corrs

• The Corrs – writing
• Andrea Corr – lead vocals, backing vocals, tin whistle
• Sharon Corr – violin, backing vocals
• Jim Corr – acoustic and electric guitars, piano, keyboards
• Caroline Corr – drums, percussion, backing vocals, bodhrán

Additional musicians

• John O'Brien – additional programming
• Tim Pierce – additional guitars

Production and recording

• Olle Romo – production, recording
• Max Surla – orchestral arrangement and performance
• Tim Martin – recording
• Steve Macmillan – recording, mixing
• Rob DeGroff – recording assistant
• Greg French – recording assistant
• Ryan Petrie – recording assistant
• Stephen Marcussen – mastering

Charts

Chart (2004)	Peak position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[5]	11
Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[6]	70

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Australia	23 August 2004	CD	Atlantic	^[7]
United Kingdom	13 September 2004			^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Corrs are Back. Carroll. Louise. Irish America. August 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807171139/https://www.irishamerica.com/2004/08/the-corrs-are-back/. 7 August 2023. 12 March 2021.
2. Angel. The Corrs. 2004. UK CD1 liner notes. Atlantic Records. AT0182CD1, 7567-93317-5.
3. Angel. The Corrs. 2004. UK CD2 liner notes. Atlantic Records. AT0182CD2, 7567-93329-2.
4. Angel. The Corrs. 2004. European & Australian CD single liner notes. Atlantic Records. 7567-93316-2.
5. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 37, 2004. dutch. Dutch Top 40. 28 March 2023.
6. Web site: Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 43, saptamina 25.10 – 31.10, 2004. Romanian Top 100. ro. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050222111046/http://www.rt100.ro/editie-top-100_x10142.html. 22 February 2005. 18 May 2020.
7. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 23rd August 2004. ARIA. 28. 23 August 2004. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20041019140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20041020-0000/ISSUE756.pdf. 19 October 2004. 19 May 2021.
8. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 27. 11 September 2004.