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: Co-written by Steven Tyler and Desmond Child , the song marked an early, strategic collaboration with outside songwriters to modernize the band's sound.

: Inspired by Tyler's relationship with Teresa Barrick , the song utilizes chord structures similar to "Dream On" for emotional impact. Child noted the vocal delivery, specifically the repetition of "angel," was influenced by Mick Jagger’s performance on "Angie". Aerosmith - Angel

On January 5, 1988: Aerosmith released the single "Angel" - Facebook : Co-written by Steven Tyler and Desmond Child