"The Angel Song" | ||||
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Single by Great White | ||||
from the album ...Twice Shy | ||||
B-side | "Run Away" | |||
Released | 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1989 | |||
Genre | Glam metal, power ballad | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mark Kendall, Alan Niven | |||
Great White singles chronology | ||||
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"The Angel Song" is a song by American glam metal band Great White, released as a single in 1989 from their album ...Twice Shy .
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [1] | 30 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay [2] | 18 |
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