| "Angel" | ||||
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| Single by Jon Secada | ||||
| from the album Jon Secada | ||||
| Released | January 1993 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Emilio Estefan Jr. | |||
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"Angel" is a song recorded by Cuban singer-songwriter Jon Secada for his eponymous debut studio album, Jon Secada (1992). Written by Secada and Miguel Morejon, SBK Records released it as the album's third single in January 1993 by EMI Latin and SBK. The Spanish version of "Angel" served as the second single of the album. The recording was inspired by a real-life experience that Secada encountered during a concert in Amsterdam. A downtempo romantic soul pop ballad, the track portrays a traditional storyline in which a man goes through the conclusion of a relationship, paying tribute to what he calls a lasting love.
The majority of music critics gave positive reviews on "Angel". Critics praised Secada's vocal range, strength, and emotive vocal delivery, while others compared his impact on top 40 radio. "Angel" received the nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the 1993 Lo Nuestro Awards. It received the award for being among the most-played recording of 1993 at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards, while Morejon and Gloria Estefan received the BMI Songwriter Award for composing the Spanish version of "Angel". The track peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, while the Spanish counterpart peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, providing Secada the second number-one single of his career. While the Spanish version ended 1992 as the eighth most successful Latin single, "Angel" ended 1993 as the 72nd best-performing track on the Hot 100 chart.