Angel (Aerosmith song)

"Angel" is a power ballad  by American rock band Aerosmith. It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and professional songwriting collaborator Desmond Child.

It was released in 1988 as the third single from the band's 1987 album, Permanent Vacation. It quickly climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, which at the time was their highest-charting single ever. The song currently ranks second behind their 1998 smash "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing", which was Aerosmith's first (and, as of 2024, only) single to top the Hot 100.

Reception
Cash Box called it a "searing rock ballad" on which "Steven Tyler recreates the emotional intensity of the classic 'Dream On.'"

Song structure
The song is in E♭ major.

Personnel

 * Steven Tyler – lead vocals, piano
 * Joe Perry – lead guitar, backing vocals
 * Brad Whitford – rhythm guitar
 * Tom Hamilton – bass guitar
 * Joey Kramer – drums

Additional musicians


 * Drew Arnott – mellotron