Angel by the Wings
"Angel by the Wings" | ||||
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Single by Sia | ||||
from the album The Eagle Huntress soundtrack | ||||
Released | 2 December 2016 | |||
Length | 5:19 | |||
Label | Monkey Puzzle Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin | |||
Producer(s) | Greg Kurstin | |||
Sia singles chronology | ||||
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Audio video | ||||
"Angel by the Wings" on YouTube | ||||
"Angel by the Wings" is a song by Sia, from the Otto Bell documentary film, The Eagle Huntress soundtrack.
Background and release
The song was reported by Billboard in January 2016 as being specifically written and recorded by Sia for the "coming-of-age film" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 24 January 2016. Otto Bell said:
I'm incredibly grateful that Sia took the time to write and record this very special song. It's a wonderful vote of confidence for our documentary. I could not have imagined a more fitting, timeless piece of music for the film - it's such a beautiful girl power anthem![1]
The single was released on 2 December 2016.[2]
Critical reception
Gil Kaufman from Billboard described the song as "inspirational" and "appropriately soaring" to complement the story in the film.[3]
Ben Kaye from Consequence of Sound described the song as "one of booming empowerment and triumph, with a simple but effective refrain of, 'You can do anything.'"[4]
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Digital Tracks (ARIA)[5] | 29 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[6] | 6 |
References
- ^ "Sia Records 'Angel By The Wings' for New Film 'The Eagle Huntress': Exclusive". Billboard. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Angel by the Wings - single by Sia". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Listen to Sia's Powerful New Ballad 'Angel by the Wings'". Billboard. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Sia shares new song "Angel by the Wings" from the The Eagle Huntress soundtrack — listen". 2 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue #1398" (PDF). Australian Web Archive. ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 December 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart (12 December 2016)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
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