"Angel to You (Devil to Me)" is a song by American rock band the Click Five. It was released on April 25, 2005, as the group's debut single. It was released as an EP featuring two other tracks, "Pop Princess" and "Say Goodnight". All three songs also appear on the band's debut studio album, Greetings from Imrie House.
Background After signing with Lava Records in late 2004, the band released a three-track EP, Angel to You (Devil to Me) on April 25, 2005. The EP contains the title track, "Pop Princess" and "Say Goodnight", which ended up selling 10,000 copies.
Composition "Angel to You (Devil to Me)" was written by Ben Romans and Kiss frontman Paul Stanley, while production was handled by Mike Denneen. According to lead guitarist Joe Guese, the collaboration came when they met Stanley at a Thanksgiving dinner in 2003. They were finishing up writing songs for Greetings from Imrie House, when someone came up with the idea of Romans writing a song with Stanley. The band's touring manager knew Stanley and he expressed interest in working with the group. Romans flew out to Los Angeles to work with Stanley and it was written in his home studio. The song also features Elliot Easton of the Cars, who played the guitar solo on the track.
Track listing
Personnel Credits for "Angel to You (Devil to Me)" adapted from album's liner notes.
The Click Five Eric Dill – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Joe Guese – lead guitar, backing vocals Ben Romans – keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals Ethan Mentzer – bass guitar, backing vocals Joey Zehr – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Additional musicians Elliot Easton – guitar John Powhida – backing vocals
Production Mike Denneen – producer, engineering, mixing Andy VanDette – mastering Matt Beaudoin – engineering Matt Tahaney – assistant engineering Wayne Sharp – executive producer
Charts +Chart performance for "Angel to You (Devil to Me)" Chart (2005) Peakposition US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard) 7
Release history + Release history and formats for "Angel to You (Devil to Me)" Region Date Format Label Various April 25, 2005 CD single Lava
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