"Engel 07" (released as "Angel 07" in English) is a song by German synthpop band

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, 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

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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, ''

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'' 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 À Gogo" - 3:20 ;12" single #"Engel 07" - 5:07 #"Rhythmus À 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 Löhr – guitar, keyboards * Klaus Hirschburger – bass Production *

– 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

{{authority control 1984 songs 1984 singles 1985 singles MCA Records singles Curb Records singles Music videos directed by Pete Cornish Song recordings produced by Michael Cretu