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U2 Single: Angel of Harlem Single (1988) - Discography entry for the U2 single Angel of Harlem, released in 1988 worldwide. Includes release information, cover images, chart position, release information, lyrics, and other notes
- Rattle and Hum (1988)
- Island Records
- December, 1988
- US: 14, Canada: 15, UK: 9
One version of the 1988 single release was backed by 'A Room At The Heartbreak Hotel' while another included a live version of 'Love Rescue Me' recorded in London at the Hurricane Gilbert benefit show, Smile Jamaica, and also featuring Ziggy Marley and Keith Richards.
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“Angel of Harlem” was the second single released to promote the album and movie, Rattle and Hum. The song was written as an homage to Billie Holiday, who is mentioned here as “Lady Day”. The song was written during the Joshua Tree tour and was recorded during a session at Sun Studios in Memphis during the later part of the third leg of that tour. “...
Angel of Harlem (Remix): Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produced by Jimmy Iovine. Recorded by Cowboy Jack Clement and Dave Ferguson. Additional recording by Dave Tickle. Remixed by Shelly Yakus. Assisted by Rob Jacobs and Randy Wine. Organ by Joey Miskulin. Horns by the Memphis Horns. A Room at the Heartbreak Hotel: Words by Bono. Music by U2. Produce...
Front cover photography by Colm Henry. Back cover and label photos courtesy of Frank Driggs collection. Designed by DZN, The Design Group.
On inlay: Track 3 recorded live on the Fleetwood Mobile at The Smile Jamaica Concert, Dominion Theatre, London, Sunday October 16th 1988. All proceeds from this song are donated to the Smile Jamaica Fund. Keith Richards courtesy of Virgin Records.
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Angel of Harlem. " Angel of Harlem " is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the tenth track on their 1988 album Rattle and Hum, and was released as its second single in December 1988.
Jun 2, 2024 · 1. What inspired U2 to write “Angel of Harlem”? The song was inspired by the band’s first visit to Harlem in New York City. Bono was deeply moved by the vibrant energy and rich musical history of the neighborhood, and it served as a significant influence for the creation of this track. 2. Who is the “Angel” referred to in the song?
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Jan 16, 2024 · Through its lyrics, ‘Angel of Harlem’ captures Holiday’s complex life; her beauty and her pain, her artistry, and her tragedy. In doing so, the song isn’t just a musical number but a lifeline connecting the listener to the enduring spirit of one of jazz’s most iconic figures.
