Tuesday, May 8
Tuesday Tunes.
"Angel" is a song by Sarah McLachlan that originally appeared on her 1997 album Surfacing. As McLachlan explained on VH1 Storytellers, the song is about the Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboard player Jonathan Melvoin, who overdosed on heroin and died in 1996. McLachlan explained that there's nothing constant when you are on the road; everything becomes the same.
Released as a single in 1999, "Angel" has an enduring popularity. It is often used to highlight emotional scenes on television shows and has featured in a number of soundtracks (including the film City of Angels and TV's Dawson's Creek,Cold Case and General Hospital) and as a song of comfort and healing following the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks.
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I've always loved that song. Hugs to you.
Yeah, it IS a great song, isn't it. So hauntingly beautiful.
hugs back at ya.
~ blondie
I didn't realize this song was about that guy...thanks for posting this. It's a beautiful song. It's sad to think of how many people have died from heroin, and how many folks are just remembered by tribute songs now.
You taught me stuff about a song that I didn't know...even tho it is among the 12,150 songs on my iPod... Thank you.
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