Westlife - Angel (official Video) -

Watch the official music video to see how the band captures this emotional journey through their performance: Westlife - Angel (Official Video) westlifeVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009

While Westlife's version is often interpreted as a heartfelt song about longing, comfort, and finding security, the original track was inspired by a much darker reality. Sarah McLachlan wrote "Angel" after reading about musicians who turned to heroin to cope with the immense pressures of the industry, specifically following the 1996 overdose death of Smashing Pumpkins keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin. The Music Video Story Westlife - Angel (Official Video)

The track was produced by long-time collaborator Steve Mac , who also played piano on the recording. Watch the official music video to see how