single · April 1, 1971

Angel

Jimi Hendrix

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This 1971 single release posthumously presented a previously unreleased track from the legendary guitarist. It offered fans a final glimpse into Hendrix's studio output during his lifetime.

• "Angel" was recorded during the sessions for the album Hendrix had been working on prior to his death, which would later be known as The Cry of Love. The single was released by Reprise Records in the US and Polydor in the UK. It charted at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• The song "Angel" was considered by many to be a personal and spiritual song for Hendrix. It featured a prominent organ part played by the guitarist himself.
• This single was released by Legacy Recordings, a label division of Sony Music Entertainment, long after Hendrix's initial recording and the initial release of his albums. Legacy Recordings specializes in reissuing music from Sony's catalog.

Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. He rose to fame in the late 1960s and tragically died in 1970, making this posthumous release a look back at his work.