Peak
26
Weeks
16
Score
1,833
Chart Year
1989
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Real Life is an Australian New Wave band fronted by David Sterry, and also including Alan Johnson and Danny Simcic. This song was their first single and their breakout hit, helped by its video, which featured a medieval theme. Real Life's next single, "Catch Me I'm Falling" hit #40 in the US, and they had a minor hit with their third single, "Face To Face." The group released a new version in 1989 as "Send Me An Angel '89." This time, it hit #26 in the US. This song has been covered by numerous Dance artists over the years, notably Paul Oakenfold and Zeromancer.
Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Do you believe in Heaven above? Do you believe in love? Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue It all comes back to you Open fire, on my burning heart I've never been lucky in love My defenses are down A kiss or a frown I can't survive on my own If a girl walks in and draws her name in my heart I'll turn and run away Everyday we've all been led astray It's hard to be lucky in love It gets in your eyes, it's making you cry Don't know what to do, don't know what to do You're looking for love Calling Heaven above Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Empty dreams can only disappoint In a room behind your smile But don't give up, don't give up (Give up, give up, give up) You can be lucky in love It gets in your eyes, it's making you cry Don't know what to do, don't know what to do You're looking for love Calling heaven above Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Send me an angel Send me an angel Right now, right now Right now
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 1989 | 72 | 54 |
| 2 | May 20, 1989 | 58 | 68 |
| 3 | May 27, 1989 | 52 | 74 |
| 4 | Jun 3, 1989 | 48 | 78 |
| 5 | Jun 10, 1989 | 40 | 86 |
| 6 | Jun 17, 1989 | 38 | 88 |
| 7 | Jun 24, 1989 | 36 | 90 |
| 8 | Jul 1, 1989 | 32 | 94 |
| 9 | Jul 8, 1989 | 29 | 97 |
| 10 | Jul 15, 1989 | 27 | 99 |
| 11 | Jul 22, 1989 | 26 | 100 |
| 12 | Jul 29, 1989 | 32 | 94 |
| 13 | Aug 5, 1989 | 41 | 85 |
| 14 | Aug 12, 1989 | 51 | 75 |
| 15 | Aug 19, 1989 | 72 | 54 |
| 16 | Aug 26, 1989 | 84 | 42 |