Which British singer had a 1997 hit single with ‘Angels’?
Angels (Robbie Williams song) peaked at #64. Angels (Robbie Williams song) "Angels" is a song originally recorded by Robbie Williams. It was written by Williams and Guy Chambers, based on an earlier version by Ray Heffernan. The song was released as a single in December 1997. It is Williams' bestselling single and was voted the best song of the past 25 years at the 2005 Brit Awards. "Angels" has been covered by artists including Jessica Simpson, Beverley Knight, All Angels and Declan Galbraith. It has been recorded in Spanish (as "Ángel") by Mexican singers Yuridia and Marco Moré, and in Italian (as "Un Angelo")
Angels with Dirty Faces Sham 69, an English punk rock group, had a hit single called "Angels with Dirty Faces" in 1978. Frontman Jimmy Pursey was inspired to write the song after watching Cagney in the film one evening with his friend, Chrissie. The Pillows also have a song based on the film titled "I Want to Be Sullivan," and features a sample taken from the film in the song's intro. Angels with Dirty Faces Angels with Dirty Faces is a 1938 American crime film directed by Michael Curtiz for Warner Brothers. It stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, The Dead End Kids, Humphrey Bogart,