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Liam.k. View member profile	12th April 2020, 05:49 PM Post #1
BuzzJack Idol Joined: 8 December 2010 Posts: 50,948 User: 12,472	0aWkp8o97Ho It's 35 years since 'Angel' was released in the US as the third single from Like a Virgin. It's a sweet, giggly pop tune, an ode to a heavenly love and a light introduction to Madonna's use of religious imagery in her work. It was another commercial success for Madonna, achieving Top 5 in the US and in the UK when it was released later in the year, as well as enjoying a run at #1 in Australia where it was a double A-side with 'Into the Groove'. A music video had been planned but the idea was scrapped due to Madonna already having heavy rotation of five other videos and another may not have worked in her favour. Nevertheless, a promotional video containing clips from previous music videos was compiled and played in the UK. 35 years on, what are your thoughts and memories of 'Angel'?


HausofKubrick View member profile	12th April 2020, 10:50 PM Post #2
⬛ Joined: 17 February 2011 Posts: 56,208 User: 13,007	It's a very cute song. Returned to me last year with its inclusion in Stranger things! Again, like most of the album, it's not a favourite and one I return to by choice often but it's always sweet when I hear it. I am gutted we never received a proper video for it, I can imagine she could've showcased yet more iconic looks and costumes for this era!


vibe View member profile	13th April 2020, 04:48 PM Post #3
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 31 August 2010 Posts: 8,791 User: 11,763	Her most beautiful artwork ever imo !! Someone should upload!


Jessie Where View member profile	13th April 2020, 06:00 PM Post #4
Break the tension Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 88,960 User: 51	One of her best underrated singles.


tommie View member profile	13th April 2020, 06:13 PM Post #5
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 7 January 2009 Posts: 7,064 User: 8,073	Honestly, the lack of a video probably killed it as "classic" single - had it had one I imagine it would be far more remembered than it is today. These days it's sort of forgotten despite it being a hit in its own right.


vibe View member profile	13th April 2020, 09:50 PM Post #6
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 31 August 2010 Posts: 8,791 User: 11,763	It has also never been featured on a GH .


tommie View member profile	14th April 2020, 04:55 AM Post #7
BuzzJack Platinum Member Joined: 7 January 2009 Posts: 7,064 User: 8,073	QUOTE(vibe @ Apr 13 2020, 09:50 PM) It has also never been featured on a GH . True, even Dress You Up eventually made it onto Celebration.


Liam.k. View member profile	14th April 2020, 11:47 PM Post #8
BuzzJack Idol Joined: 8 December 2010 Posts: 50,948 User: 12,472	This and 'Dress You Up' are my standouts from Like a Virgin. A fun, charming song that's kinda all the more special for being uncomplicated. Would have been nice to have received a video. It was a genuine hit and deserved to appear on a compilation album, but I think it was left to be forgotten due to the lack of video and how quickly they moved on ('Gambler' replaced it in the Top 10). 1985 really was a jam-packed year for Madonna - a then-record eight Top 10 (Top 5, in fact) hits in a calendar year, including a continuous run in the Top 10 from June to November. Quite extraordinary that Madonna was one of the main faces of early MTV when only one single this year received a "proper" video.