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Home > The Music > The Singles > Roxy Music > Angel Eyes

Lyrics to Angel Eyes

Lyrics to the song Angel Eyes as recorded by Roxy Music.

(Ferry/MacKay)

Oh angel eyes
Am I deceived
Or did you sigh?
For all I know
You let your love light
Shine on me

Oh angel eyes
You never close
Who's got the time?
I can't wait
Until your love light
Shine on me

(Oh angel eyes)
(It seems to me)
(You fill the skies)
(And far below)
(So let your love light)
(Shine on me) (Rock Version Only)

Oh angel eyes
On the wing and open wide
No matter now
How high the moon shine
Down on me

Angel, angel eyes
Angel, angel eyes
Angel, angel eyes (angel)
Angel, angel eyes (angel)
Angel, (angel)

Angel Eyes

Single

This was the third single from Roxy Music's Manifesto album. The song was originaly recorded with a more rock feel. The re-recording had a disco feel which was used as the single mix. This single mix also seen the first extended mix of a Roxy Music track that was found on the 12" single. The extended version was also found on the Let's Stick Together (Westside '88 remix) 12" single. This long version first appeared on CD on the box set The Thrill of It All in 1995.
The single peaked at number 4 in the UK charts in August 1979 and was coupled with a My Little Girl taken from the Manifesto album.

There are 3 versions.

Picture Disc Album Version 3:32
Single version and album version 3:00
Extended Version 6:39

What Bryan says:

"After a short early career as an album track on our 1978 album Manifesto, Angel Eyes was reborn as a brilliant dance re-mix, anticipating a whole new world of music. It became a big hit as a single and in clubs. It was also the first record we made a specific promo video for."

Song Musicians

• Andy Mackay Sax
• Bryan Ferry Vocals & Keyboards
• Gary Tibbs Bass Guitar
• Paul Carrack Piano & Keyboards
• Paul Thompson Drums
• Phil Manzanera Guitar
• Fiona Hibbert Harp

Angel Eyes is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums

• Manifesto
• The Atlantic Years
• Street Life 20 Great Hits
• The Ultimate Collection
• More Than This
• Tokyo Joe
• Concert Classics
• More Than This (USA)
• Concerto
• The Best Of Roxy Music
• Ladytron
• The Platinum Collection
• Live In Amereica
• The Complete Roxy Music
• Showing Out

Chart Info