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"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.

"Send Me an Angel"
Single by Scorpions
from the album Crazy World
B-side	"Crazy World"
Released	17 September 1991 (1991-09-17)
Studio	Goodnight LA (Los Angeles, California)
Genre	Glam metal
Length	4:32
Label	Vertigo Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Rudolf Schenker Klaus Meine
Producer(s)	Keith Olsen Scorpions
Scorpions singles chronology
"Wind of Change" (1991) "Send Me an Angel" (1991) "Hit Between The Eyes" (1991)

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. Neither band has commented on the matter.

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

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Europe	17 September 1991	7-inch vinyl CD	Mercury	[7]
United Kingdom	18 November 1991	7-inch vinyl 12-inch vinyl CD cassette	Vertigo Phonogram	[21]

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.
• 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.[22]

References

External links

• Lyrics

На других языках

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- [en] Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song)

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[es] Send Me an Angel (canción de Scorpions)

«Send Me an Angel» es una power ballad interpretada por la banda alemana de rock Scorpions, publicado el 19 de agosto de 1991 como el cuarto sencillo del 11°. álbum de estudio Crazy World (1990), ambos lanzados por la empresa discográfica Mercury Records.[1] Fue escrita por Klaus Meine en las letras y por Rudolf Schenker en la música, cuyas líricas tratan sobre como una persona guía a otra recién fallecida para que llegue al más allá.[2]

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[ru] Send Me an Angel

Send Me an Angel — сингл известной немецкой рок-группы Scorpions с альбома Crazy World, выпущенный в 1990 году. Вместе с «Wind of Change» песня стала основной песней альбома, обладая позицией № 44 в Billboard Hot 100 и восьмым местом в Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[1].

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