Angel (The Corrs song)

"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.

"Angel"
Single by the Corrs
from the album Borrowed Heaven
Released	23 August 2004 (2004-08-23)
Length	3:26
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	The Corrs
Producer(s)	Olle Romo
The Corrs singles chronology
"Summer Sunshine" (2004) "Angel" (2004) "Long Night" (2004)

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.^[2] Lake Park is a 110-acre (0.45 km²) 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^[3]

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

UK CD2^[4]

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^[5]

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

Personnel

Personnel are taken from the UK CD1 liner notes.^[3]

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
Australia (ARIA)[6]	65
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[7]	75
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8]	17
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[9]	13
Germany (GfK)[10]	84
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[11]	14
Ireland (IRMA)[12]	19
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[13]	11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14]	73
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15]	36
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[16]	70
Scotland (OCC)[17]	17
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18]	15
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19]	53
UK Singles (OCC)[20]	16

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Australia	23 August 2004	CD	Atlantic	[21]
United Kingdom	13 September 2004			[22]