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Wikipedia article




"'Engel 07'" (released as "'Angel 07'" in English) is a song by German synthpop band Hubert Kah, which was released in 1984 as the lead single from the band's second studio album 'Golden Zeiten'. "Engel 07" was written by Hubert Kemmler (music) and Mario Killer (lyrics), and produced by Michael Cretu and . The song reached No. 30 on the German Singles Chart.

A re-recorded English language version of the song, "Angel 07", was released as a single in 1985. The English lyrics were written by Timothy Touchton. In the US, "Angel 07" was released from the soundtrack of the 1985 American comedy action film 'Gotcha!'.

In 1986, a Japanese version of the song was recorded by Megumi Shiina as "Change Me!" The Japanese lyrics were written by Hiromi Mori.

Promotion



On German TV, the band performed the song on 'Na sowas!' on 9 May 1984, 'Der Spielbude' on 9 August 1984, and 'ZDF-Hitparade' on 17 January 1985. A music video was filmed to promote the English version of the song. It was directed by Pete Cornish.

Critical reception



Upon its release, 'Cash Box' listed the single as one of their "feature picks" during June 1985. They commented: "Hubert Kah scores with a sheen-pop outing reminiscent of fellow German, Peter Schilling. A good international feel, a perfect record for summertime CHR."

Track listing



1984 release

;7" single

#"Engel 07" - 3:43

#"Rhythmus Gogo" - 3:20

;12" single

#"Engel 07" - 5:07

#"Rhythmus Gogo" - 3:20

1985 release

;7" single (Italian release)

#"Angel 07" (Edited Version) - 3:54

#"Solo Tu" - 3:42

;7" single (Australian release)

#"Angel 07" (Edited Version) - 3:54

#"Engel 07" (German Version) - 4:02

;7" single (Japanese release)

#"Angel 07" (Edited Version) - 3:54

#"Angel 07" (Extended Version) - 6:10

;12" single (US release)

#"Angel 07" (Extended Version) - 6:10

#"Angel 07" (Edited Version) - 3:54

#"Angel 07" (Rock Remix) - 4:18

#"Angel 07" (Alternative Remix) - 6:54

;12" single (Australian release)

#"Angel 07" (Extended Version) - 6:10

#"Angel 07" (Edited) - 3:54

#"Engel 07" (German Version) - 4:02

#"Angel 07" (Alternative Remix) - 6:54

Personnel



'Hubert Kah'

* Hubert Kemmler vocals, keyboards

* Markus Lhr guitar, keyboards

* Klaus Hirschburger bass

'Production'

* Michael Cretu producer, arranger

* producer

* David Leonard remixer and engineer on "Rock Remix"

* Victor Flores remixer on "Alternative Remix"

* David Storrs remix engineer on "Alternative Remix"

'Other'

* Mike Schmidt at Ink Studios cover (1984 release)

* Sheila Rock photography (1984 release)

Charts



References



Category:1984 songs

Category:1984 singles

Category:1985 singles

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:Curb Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Michael Cretu

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