"Angel" is a song by American R&B singer Angela Winbush. The track was released in 1987 as the first single from her debut album, '' Sharp'' on Polygram Records. As half of the duo of
René & Angela
René & Angela were an American R&B duo consisting of musical artists and producers René Moore and Angela Winbush. They formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1986. They are most remembered for their 1985 song "I'll Be Good".
Career
They recorded ...
René Moore
René Moore (born Ivan Rene Moore;''Billboard'' Hot 100.
The single was nominated for a 1988 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female. The song also helped Winbush get nominated for Female Album of the Year. A video for "Angel" was released as a download on
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in May 2007.
In 2009, ''Essence'' magazine included the song in their list of the "25 Best Slow Jams of All Time".
Track listing
;US, Vinyl 12" Single
Charts
Compilations
The song also appears on several compilation albums including:
*''Billboard Hot R&B Hits 1987''
*''Soul Classics: Quiet Storm—The 80's''
*''Love Jones: Best of Funk Essentials, Vol. 2''
*''Blues & Soul, Vol. 10: 1986-1987''
*''80's Urban Beats and Grooves''