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How Could an Angel Break My Heart

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Wikipedia article




"'How Could an Angel Break My Heart'" is the fourth and final single from Toni Braxton's second studio album, 'Secrets' (1996). The song, co-written by Braxton and Babyface and produced by Babyface, features Kenny G on the saxophone. At the time of this single's release, 'Secrets' had reached five-time Platinum status by the RIAA.

Critical reception



Pop Rescue said the song is "a-wash with luxurious strings and haunting saxophone, as Tonis somewhat sad vocals weave their way through this gentle ballad."

Music video



The music video, directed by Iain Softley, followed the lyrical content of the relationship between Braxton and her lover. He has left her for another woman and she is left to pick up the pieces.

The remix version of the song has the storyline laid out a little differently, with Babyface singing back to her and duetting with her from the second verse. Babyface's vocals replace Kenny G's saxophone parts.

Track listings and formats



;UK CD 1 and European CD single

#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Album Version) 4:20

#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Remix Version featuring Babyface) 4:21

#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Album Instrumental) 4:21

#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" (Remix Instrumental) 4:21

;UK CD 2

#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" 4:20

#"Breathe Again" 4:29

#"Another Sad Love Song" 5:01

#"Love Shoulda Brought You Home" 4:56

Personnel and credits



Credits adapted from album liner notes.Toni Braxton Secrets (CD liner notes) - LaFace Records 73008-26020-2

* Toni Braxton: lead vocals, background vocals, writer

* Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds: writer, producer, keyboards, programming

* Kenny G: saxophone

* Greg Phillinganes: piano, rhodes

* Nathan East: bass

* Jeremy Lubbock: arranger and conductor (strings)

* Brad Gilderman: recording

* Al Schmitt: recording (strings)

* Mick Guzauski: mixing

* Paul Boutin, Robbes Stieglietz, Kyle Bess, Brandon Harris: assistant engineers

* Richard Huredia, Jin Choi, Jon Shrive, Bill Kinsley, Brad Haehnel: assistant engineers

* Randy Walker: midi programming

* Ivy Skoff: production coordinator

Charts



References



Category:1990s ballads

Category:1996 songs

Category:1997 singles

Category:Toni Braxton songs

Category:Kenny G songs

Category:Songs written by Babyface (musician)

Category:Songs written by Toni Braxton

Category:Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician)

Category:LaFace Records singles

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