Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song) explained

Send Me an Angel
Cover:	Send me an angel.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Scorpions
Album:	Crazy World
B-Side:	Crazy World
Studio:	Goodnight LA (Los Angeles, California)
Genre:	Rock
Length:	4:32
Label:	Vertigo Mercury
Producer:	Keith Olsen Scorpions
Prev Title:	Wind of Change
Prev Year:	1991
Next Title:	Hit Between The Eyes
Next Year:	1991

"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.

Track listings

7-inch single

1. "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32
2. "Crazy World" – 5:08

CD maxi

1. "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32
2. "Crazy World" – 5:08
3. "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

Chart (1991-1992)	Peak position
scope=row	Australia (ARIA)^[2]	108
scope=row	Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[3]	19
scope=row	US Cash Box Top 100^[4]	30

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
scope=row	Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[5]	27
scope=row	Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[6]	88
scope=row	Germany (Official German Charts)^[7]	74
scope=row	Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[8]	34
scope=row	Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[9]	48

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Europe	17 September 1991		Mercury
United Kingdom	18 November 1991			^[10]

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.
• Brazilian rock project Fleesh covered the song in 2017.
• 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.^[11]

External links

• Lyrics

Notes and References

1. Billboard [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=scorpions|chart=all}} Billboard.com] (Retrieved 11 April 2008)
2. Web site: Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 9 December 1991. Bubbling Down Under. 11 December 2022.
3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 8. 50. 37. 14 December 1991.
4. Web site: Cashbox Countdowns.
5. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1991. Ultratop. nl. 2 May 2020.
6. Eurochart Hot 100 1991. Music & Media. 8. 51–52. 21. 21 December 1991. 17 January 2020. World Radio History.
7. Web site: Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1991. GfK Entertainment. de. 2 May 2020.
8. Web site: Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1991. Dutch Top 40. 2 May 2020.
9. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1991. MegaCharts. nl. 2 May 2020.
10. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. 16 November 1991.
11. Web site: Send Me An Angel (featuring Tan Tan), by Psykovsky And Friends. Psykovsky. 20 October 2019.