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Robbie Williams' song "Angels" was originally released as part of his second solo album.
Answer: False
The song "Angels" was featured on Robbie Williams' debut solo album, *Life thru a Lens*, released in 1997, not his second.
The song "Angels" was solely written by Robbie Williams.
Answer: False
While Robbie Williams is a credited songwriter, the song "Angels" was co-written with Guy Chambers.
A live version of "Back for Good" was included as a B-side on one of the "Angels" single releases.
Answer: True
A live version of "Back for Good" was indeed included as a B-side on one of the single releases for "Angels."
The song "Angels" was released as a single on December 1, 1997.
Answer: True
The song "Angels" was released as a single on December 1, 1997.
The song "Angels" was featured on Robbie Williams' compilation album *XXV*.
Answer: False
While a reworked version, "Angels (XXV)," was featured on the compilation album *XXV*, the original song "Angels" was not a primary feature on that album.
Who are the primary credited songwriters for Robbie Williams' song "Angels"?
Answer: Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers
The primary credited songwriters for Robbie Williams' song "Angels" are Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.
Which album features Robbie Williams' song "Angels"?
Answer: Life thru a Lens
Robbie Williams' song "Angels" is featured on his debut solo album, *Life thru a Lens*.
Which of the following was NOT listed as a B-side on the "Angels" single releases?
Answer: "She's Madonna"
The B-sides listed for the "Angels" single releases included "Karaoke Overkill," "Get the Joke," and a live version of "Back for Good." "She's Madonna" was not listed as a B-side.
Ray Heffernan claimed he was paid £75,000 to settle the authorship dispute over "Angels."
Answer: False
The reported amount paid to Ray Heffernan to settle the authorship dispute over "Angels" was £7,500, not £75,000.
Ray Heffernan felt that Robbie Williams should have acknowledged his contribution when accepting the Ivor Novello Award.
Answer: True
Ray Heffernan expressed that he felt hurt by Robbie Williams not acknowledging his contribution when accepting the Ivor Novello Award for "Angels."
Robbie Williams acknowledged Ray Heffernan's significant contribution to "Angels" before the song's release.
Answer: False
Robbie Williams did not acknowledge Ray Heffernan's contribution to "Angels" before the song's release, which was a point of contention in the authorship dispute.
What controversy exists regarding the authorship of "Angels"?
Answer: Ray Heffernan claims he co-wrote the song with Robbie Williams.
The primary controversy regarding the authorship of "Angels" stems from Irish singer-songwriter Ray Heffernan's claim that he co-wrote the song with Robbie Williams, asserting he provided an early version.
How was the authorship dispute over "Angels" resolved before its release?
Answer: Robbie Williams bought out Ray Heffernan's rights for £7,500.
The authorship dispute over "Angels" was resolved before its release when Robbie Williams purchased the rights from Ray Heffernan for a reported £7,500.
What was the reported amount Robbie Williams paid Ray Heffernan for the rights to "Angels"?
Answer: £7,500
The reported amount Robbie Williams paid Ray Heffernan for the rights to "Angels" was £7,500.
The song "Angels" is classified within the soft rock genre.
Answer: True
The song "Angels" by Robbie Williams is indeed classified within the soft rock genre.
The album version of "Angels" is shorter than the radio edit.
Answer: False
The album version of "Angels" (4 minutes and 24 seconds) is longer than the radio edit (3 minutes and 58 seconds).
The song "Angels" was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Answer: False
The song "Angels" was recorded at Matrix Maison Rouge in London, England, not Abbey Road Studios.
The London Session Orchestra provided orchestral arrangements for "Angels."
Answer: True
The London Session Orchestra provided the orchestral arrangements for Robbie Williams' song "Angels."
Chester Kamen is credited with performing backing vocals on "Angels."
Answer: False
Chester Kamen is credited with playing guitar on "Angels," not performing backing vocals.
Which orchestra is credited with performing on Robbie Williams' "Angels"?
Answer: The London Session Orchestra
The London Session Orchestra is credited with performing on Robbie Williams' "Angels."
What was the length of the album version of "Angels"?
Answer: 4 minutes and 24 seconds
The album version of "Angels" is 4 minutes and 24 seconds long.
Who is credited with playing guitar on the track "Angels"?
Answer: Chester Kamen
Chester Kamen is credited with playing guitar on the track "Angels."
Which of the following was NOT a producer credited for "Angels"?
Answer: Chester Kamen
Chester Kamen is credited as a guitarist, not as a producer for "Angels." The credited producers were Guy Chambers and Steve Power.
"Angels" reached the number one position on the UK singles chart.
Answer: False
"Angels" peaked at number four on the UK singles chart; it did not reach the number one position.
In the United States, "Angels" became Robbie Williams' highest-charting single.
Answer: True
Upon its US release in 1999, "Angels" reached number 53 on the *Billboard* Hot 100, marking Robbie Williams' highest-charting single in the US at that time.
"Angels" reached number 2 on the Irish IRMA chart.
Answer: True
"Angels" achieved a peak position of number 2 on the Irish IRMA chart.
The song "Angels" reached number 1 on the UK Airplay chart.
Answer: True
The song "Angels" reached number 1 on the UK Airplay chart, as reported by Music Week.
The song "Angels" has been certified 4x Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Answer: True
The song "Angels" has indeed been certified 4x Platinum in the United Kingdom.
The song "Angels" peaked at number 40 on the Australian ARIA chart.
Answer: True
"Angels" reached a peak position of number 40 on the Australian ARIA chart.
What was the peak position of "Angels" on the UK singles chart?
Answer: Number 4
The song "Angels" reached its peak position of number 4 on the UK singles chart.
How did "Angels" perform on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 chart upon its 1999 release?
Answer: It charted at number 53.
Upon its 1999 release, "Angels" charted at number 53 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100.
What was the peak position of "Angels" on the French SNEP singles chart?
Answer: Number 7
"Angels" peaked at number 7 on the French SNEP singles chart.
What certification has "Angels" received in Belgium?
Answer: Gold
"Angels" has received a Gold certification in Belgium.
How did "Angels" perform on the Austrian Ö3 Austria Top 40 chart?
Answer: Peaked at number 12
"Angels" peaked at number 12 on the Austrian Ö3 Austria Top 40 chart.
What was the peak position of "Angels" on the US Billboard Pop Airplay chart?
Answer: Number 25
"Angels" reached number 25 on the US Billboard Pop Airplay chart.
"Angels" won the Ivor Novello Award for Best New Song.
Answer: False
"Angels" received the Ivor Novello Award in 1999, but it was specifically for Best Song Musically and Lyrically, not Best New Song.
Music critics generally panned "Angels," calling it a weak track.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, music critics generally praised "Angels," describing it as a strong cut and an epic ballad.
"Angels" was voted the worst British song of the previous 25 years at the 2005 Brit Awards.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, "Angels" was voted the best British song of the previous 25 years at the 2005 Brit Awards, not the worst.
In a 2004 VH1 poll, "Angels" was named the best single that reached number one.
Answer: False
In a 2004 VH1 poll, "Angels" was named the best single that *did not* reach number one, not the best single that did.
What award did "Angels" receive in 1999?
Answer: Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically
In 1999, "Angels" received the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
According to *Music & Media*, what impact did "Angels" have on Robbie Williams' audience?
Answer: It helped him attract an older audience.
According to *Music & Media*, the song "Angels" helped Robbie Williams attract an older audience.
What did *The Guardian* describe "Angels" as in 2022, regarding its cultural presence?
Answer: An "unavoidable fact of daily life"
In 2022, *The Guardian* described "Angels" as an "unavoidable fact of daily life," highlighting its significant cultural presence.
What distinction did *Q* magazine give "Angels" in its 2003 list of the best songs ever?
Answer: Ranked number 237
In its 2003 list of the best songs ever, *Q* magazine ranked "Angels" at number 237.
Jessica Simpson's cover of "Angels" reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Answer: False
Jessica Simpson's cover of "Angels" charted on the *Billboard* Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number six and reached number 23 on the Pop Airplay chart, but it did not reach the top 10 of the main Billboard Hot 100.
Yuridia's Spanish version of the song is titled "Ángel."
Answer: True
Yuridia's Spanish rendition of the song "Angels" is indeed titled "Ángel."
David Archuleta's rendition of "Angels" peaked at number 89 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Answer: False
David Archuleta's rendition of "Angels" entered the US *Billboard* Hot 100 at number 89, but it peaked at number 64 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Blessing Chitapa released "Angels" as her winner's single after winning *The X Factor UK*.
Answer: False
Blessing Chitapa released "Angels" as her winner's single after winning *The Voice UK* in 2020, not *The X Factor UK*.
The Kindred Spirit cover version, "Angels (Of the Nations)," was released to honor Steve Brown and raise funds for NHS families.
Answer: True
The Kindred Spirit cover version, titled "Angels (Of the Nations)," was released to honor music producer Steve Brown and to raise funds for families of UK NHS doctors who died from COVID-19.
Patrizio Buanne recorded an English version of "Angels" titled "Un Angelo."
Answer: False
Patrizio Buanne recorded an Italian version of "Angels" titled "Un Angelo," not an English version.
Which artist covered "Angels" for her 2004 album *In This Skin*?
Answer: Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson covered "Angels" for her 2004 album *In This Skin* (reissue).
Which artist recorded a Spanish version of "Angels" titled "Ángel"?
Answer: Yuridia
The Mexican singer Yuridia recorded a Spanish version of "Angels" titled "Ángel."
What was the peak position of David Archuleta's version of "Angels" on the Canadian Hot 100?
Answer: Number 64
David Archuleta's version of "Angels" peaked at number 64 on the Canadian Hot 100.
What is the title of the reworked version of "Angels" released by Robbie Williams in 2022?
Answer: Angels (XXV)
The reworked version of "Angels" released by Robbie Williams in 2022 is titled "Angels (XXV)."
Robbie Williams performed "Angels" with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium in 2018.
Answer: True
Robbie Williams performed "Angels" with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium in 2018, as noted in notable live performances.
Which artist performed "Angels" with Robbie Williams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony?
Answer: Aida Garifullina
Aida Garifullina performed "Angels" with Robbie Williams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.