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"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" is a song by American singer and songwriter Toni Braxton, released as the fourth and final single from her second studio album, Secrets (1996). The song, co-written by Braxton and Babyface and produced by Babyface, features Kenny G on the saxophone. At the time of this single's release, Secrets had reached five-time Platinum status by the RIAA.[1]

"How Could an Angel Break My Heart"
Single by Toni Braxton with Kenny G
from the album Secrets
Released	November 4, 1997
Length	4:20
Label	LaFace
Songwriter(s)	Toni Braxton, Babyface
Producer(s)	Babyface
Toni Braxton singles chronology
"I Don't Want To" / "I Love Me Some Him" (1997) "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (1997) "He Wasn't Man Enough" (2000)

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" three out of five, adding that "Braxton looks to a big ballad to return her to the Top 10 with this fourth radio-friendly cut".[2] Pop Rescue described it as "a-wash with luxurious strings and haunting saxophone, as Toni’s somewhat sad vocals weave their way through this gentle ballad."[3]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Iain Softley. It follows the lyrical content of the relationship between Braxton and her lover. He has left her for another woman and she is left to pick up the pieces.

The remix version of the song has the storyline laid out a little differently, with Babyface singing back to her and duetting with her from the second verse. Babyface's vocals replace Kenny G's saxophone parts.

Track listings and formats

• UK CD 1 and European CD single

1. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Album Version) – 4:20
2. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Remix Version featuring Babyface) – 4:21
3. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Album Instrumental) – 4:21
4. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Remix Instrumental) – 4:21

• UK CD 2

1. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" – 4:20
2. "Breathe Again" – 4:29
3. "Another Sad Love Song" – 5:01
4. "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" – 4:56

Personnel and credits

Credits adapted from album liner notes.[4]

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5]	50
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6]	83
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7]	36
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8]	34
Ireland (IRMA)[9]	16
Scotland (OCC)[10]	37
UK Singles (OCC)[11]	22
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12]	5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[13]	12

References

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