"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 by Vertigo and Mercury Records. Along with "Wind of Change", the song became the album's signature track, reaching number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on 25 January 1992, number eight on the Mainstream Rock ChartBillboard [ Billboard.com] (Retrieved 11 April 2008) 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.
Trivia 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 "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32 "Crazy World" – 5:08
CD maxi "Send Me an Angel" – 4:32 "Crazy World" – 5:08 "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) PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 108Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 19Europe (European Hit Radio) 22Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)Radio Luxembourg Singles. December 1, 1991. 6US Cash Box Top 100 30
Year-end charts Chart (1991) PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 27Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 88Germany (Media Control) 74Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 34Netherlands (Single Top 100) 48Sweden (Topplistan) 70
Chart (1992) PositionSweden (Topplistan) 67
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Europe17 September 1991MercuryUnited Kingdom18 November 1991Australia2 December 1991Mercury
References
External links Lyrics