Angels on the Moon

"Angels on the Moon" is a song written by Scott Jason and Clayton Stroope and recorded by their band, Thriving Ivory. It was released in March 2008 as the lead single from the re-release of the group's self-titled album, released on Wind-Up Records. The song was used on the debut of VH1's Scream Queens. It was originally recorded in 2002 for their self-titled album.

"Angels on the Moon"
Single by Thriving Ivory
from the album Thriving Ivory
Released	March 4, 2008
Recorded	2002
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	4:21 (2003 release) 4:13 (2008 release)
Label	Wolfgang/Wind-Up
Songwriter(s)	Scott Jason Clayton Stroope
Producer(s)	Howard Benson Chris Manning
Thriving Ivory singles chronology
"Angels on the Moon" (2008) "Our December" (2008)
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Content

The song was inspired by the September 11 attacks and there are many references to the city of New York in the song.^[1] Songwriter and keyboardist Scott Jason told Songfacts that "Angels on the Moon" was also inspired by the U2 song "Where The Streets Have No Name".^[2]

Music video

The video begins with the band performing at various part of San Francisco while getting faded and some scenes performing together in an alley and it ends with lead singer Clayton Stroope walking and singing. The video was released on June 2, 2008 and was directed by Christopher Sims.

Charts and sales

Peak positions

Chart (2008–09)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	46
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	75
U.S. Billboard Adult Pop Songs	20
U.S. Billboard Pop Songs	28

Certifications

Country	Certification	Date	Sales certified
United States[3]	Gold	December 19, 2009	500,000