Angel (Jon Secada song)#Charts

File:Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan at 2014 MIFF.jpg and Gloria Estefan (pictured together in 2014) assisted Jon Secada on "Angel".]]

Jon Secada auditioned for his school's musical production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol,{{sfn|Secada|2014}} and discovered his passion for music. He attended the University of Miami, earning a master's degree in Jazz Vocal Performance. He composed songs for various artists,{{cite news |last1=Lannert |first1=John |title=Estefan Backup Finally Coming Into His Own |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1992/05/03/estefan-backup-finally-coming-into-his-own/ |access-date=June 13, 2023 |work=Sun Sentinel |date=May 3, 1992 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230608155049/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1992/05/03/estefan-backup-finally-coming-into-his-own/ |archive-date=June 8, 2023}} and in 1987, music producer Emilio Estefan received a demo tape of Secada and was impressed by his potential for success.{{cite news |last1=Pitts, Jr. |first1=Leonard |id={{ProQuest|283195897}}|title=Complete package If looks, personality and talent count, Jon Secada shouldn't be hard to sell |work=Chicago Tribune |date=August 26, 1992}} In 1988, Secada released a Spanish-language album that didn't receive much attention. He then became a backup vocalist for Gloria Estefan in 1989 and wrote "Say" for her album Cuts Both Ways (1989).{{sfn|Novas|2007|p=323}} Secada also composed six tracks for her album Into the Light (1991), two of which, "Coming Out of the Dark" (1991) and "Can't Forget You" (1991), peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.{{cite news|last=Horton|first=Clare|title=From Backing Group to Start of a Solo Career|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126053612/|access-date=June 9, 2023|work=Huddersfield Daily Examiner|page=38|date=July 4, 1992|via=Newspapers.com}} He provided backing vocals for Gloria during her world tour for the album.

Secada had a desire to pursue a solo career. Emilio guided Secada in developing his songwriting trajectory, and advised him on refining his abilities. He encouraged Secada to create his own music and develop a distinctive sound. Emilio also emphasized the importance of improving his appearance to the best of his abilities.{{cite news|last=Clark|first=Patterson|title=Anatomy of a Hit: How Jon Secada Conquered the Airwaves|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/637092230/|access-date=June 9, 2023|work=The Miami Herald|date=August 17, 1992|page=63|via=Newspapers.com}} Emilio shared a demo tape of Secada with Nancy Brennan, the vice president of A&R at SBK Records, and Charles Koppelman, the chairman of EMI Records, both of whom were impressed.{{sfn|Secada|2014}} Brennan and Koppelman traveled from New York City to London to watch Secada perform at Wembley Stadium, where Gloria introduced him. After six hours of negotiations, Secada signed a recording contract with the label.{{cite news|last=Niurka|first=Norma|title=Jon Secada|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126054133/|access-date=June 9, 2023|work=El Nuevo Herald|page=42|date=July 24, 1992|via=Newspapers.com}} Koppelman expressed a desire for Secada to thrive as a versatile artist beyond specific genres. Emilio saw the timing as opportune for Secada's solo career, as there were limited alternatives to rap and metal at the time. He described Secada as a pop and R&B artist and believed that Secada represented a unique genre that people were eager for.{{cite news|last=Martin|first=Charlie|title=Don't Allow Depressed Feelings to Rule Your Life|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126053988/|access-date=June 9, 2023|work=The Messenger|page=11|date=July 24, 1992|via=Newspapers.com}} Emilio took on the role of Secada's manager, and producer.{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Chuck|title=Half May Be Enough for Faith No More|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126053332/|access-date=June 9, 2023|work=The Knoxville News-Sentinel|page=15|date=June 24, 1992|via=Newspapers.com}}

Faced with concerns about a scarcity of original material, Secada sensed the urgency to swiftly demonstrate to record executives his artistic essence. He then contacted Miguel Morejon and the two of them secluded themselves in a period of intense emotional exhilaration and penned several songs.{{sfn|Secada|2014}} Secada felt that Morejon played a pivotal role in his artistic growth and development as a musician. Phil Ramone produce "Just Another Day" and "Angel", and Secada expressed his gratitude for having him produce both tracks.{{sfn|Secada|2014}} Tracks, such as "Angel" and "Mental Picture", are based on real-life experiences.{{cite news |last1=Vasquez |first1=Petra |title=Kindsay Talking With Jon Secada |work=Newsday |date=March 5, 1995|id={{ProQuest|278865990}}}} While writing several songs, Secada became aware that the lyrics he was penning reflected a dearth of profound emotional connections in his life. During a concert in Amsterdam, Secada encountered a woman with whom he later engaged in an affair. Initially desiring a platonic relationship, the singer gradually developed an attraction to her, finding her European charm immensely alluring.{{sfn|Secada|2014}} Secada had to convince the label to record the Spanish version of "Angel", who initially did not know he knew Spanish.{{cite news |last1=Henriquez |first1=Nelson|id={{ProQuest|368219718}}|title=Jon Sedaca va a los Grammy nominado en ingles y en espanol: 'Las raices de mi corazon, las raices de mi cultura, son latinas,' dijo el cantante, y su musica asi lo refleja, incluso cuando canta en ingles |work=La Opinion |date=February 24, 1993}} Gloria assisted Secada with the Spanish translation of the lyrics.{{Cite AV media notes |title=Jon Secada |title-link=Jon Secada (album) |last=Secada |first=Jon |author-link=Jon Secada|others=Emilio Estefan (producer)|date=1992|publisher=SBK Records}}

File:6.2.11JonSecadaByLuigiNovi18.jpg, strength, and emotive vocal delivery, while others compared his impact on top 40 radio.]]

"Angel" is a downtempo romantic soul pop ballad.{{efn|downtempo love song,{{cite magazine |last1=Lannert |first1=John |title=SBK's dual-lingo promo translates into success |magazine=Billboard |date=October 10, 1992 |volume=104 |issue=41 |page=10 |id=A13413577}} romantic ballad,{{cite news |last1=Cridlin |first1=Jay |title=Romance has played an important role throughout Jon Secada's career |work=St. Petersburg Times|id={{Gale|A248741800}}|date=February 10, 2011}} a pop ballad,{{cite magazine |last1=Flick |first1=Larry |author1-link=Larry Flick |title=Single Reviews |magazine=Billboard |date=February 13, 1993 |volume=105 |issue=7 |page=108 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1993/1993-02-13-Billboard-Page-0108.pdf |access-date=June 13, 2023}} a ballad,{{sfn|Burr|2004|p=600}} a soul track.}} Lyrically, it depicts a conventional narrative where a man experiences the end of a relationship, giving homage to an enduring love. Secada provides an emotive vocal delivery on "Angel",{{cite news |last1=Peterson |first1=Karla |id={{ProQuest|271497540}}|title=Armed with charm, diligent Secada delivers |work=The San Diego Union |date=February 18, 1995}} and is accompanied by piano.{{cite news |title='Secada', musica bilingue |work=Reforma |date=March 30, 1997|id={{Gale|A130002349}}}} Secada referred to "Angel" as being the most romantic song of his musical career, noting that people often associate him with the recording. Colin Larkin in The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, described "Angel" as being a romantic pop track.{{sfn|Larkin|2011|p=2004}} According to John Lannert of Billboard, "Angel" was described as an intense and passionate declaration of love.{{cite magazine |last1=Lannert |first1=John |title=Latin Notas |magazine=Billboard |date=July 18, 1992 |volume=104 |issue=29 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lxAEAAAAMBAJ |access-date=June 15, 2023}} Secada described his musical style as a fusion of pop and R&B, infused with a touch of Latin flavor in the percussion. He emphasized that the fundamental element of his music is pop.{{cite news |last1=Perez Rivera |first1=Francisco |title=Jon Secada Now On Solid Ground |work=The Plain Dealer |date=July 16, 1993|id={{ProQuest|291562981}}}} Referred to as a "tender ballad", "Angel" has also been described as being a pop and R&B track.{{cite news |last1=Eng |first1=Monica |title=B-96 show not the same old grunge grind |work=Chicago Tribune |date=July 1, 1997|id={{ProQuest|418402017}}}}{{cite news |title=Jon Reunio |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1994/10/12/50/Ar05002.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1690368&PageLabelPrint=50&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%32%30%30%30&x=%32%39&y=%31%35&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 14, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=October 12, 1994 |page=50 |language=es|url-access=subscription}}

Larry Flick of Billboard believed that Secada had the potential to replicate the broad chart success of "Just Another Day". Flick described it as an elegant piece where Secada demonstrates a commendable vocal range and strength comparable to Michael Bolton while avoiding unnecessary bravado. Flick found Gloria's Spanish translation of the lyrics to be a nice touch. Chuck Taylor, also from Billboard, expressed the view that Secada had a revolutionary impact on top 40 radio in the 1990s with "Just Another Day", "Angel", and "If You Go" (1994), likening it to a blowtorch on the airwaves.{{cite magazine |last1=Taylor |first1=Chuck |author1-link=Chuck Taylor (music journalist) |title=Jon Secada: Window to My Heart |magazine=Billboard |date=September 10, 2005 |volume=117 |issue=37 |page=74 |id={{Gale|A136073469}}}} Critic Ramiro Burr found Secada to have passionately poured his emotions into "Angel", adding a touch of intensity to the song, calling it a perfectly suited song for slow dancing on prom night.{{sfn|Burr|2004|p=600}}

Jan DeKnock of Chicago Tribune named "Angel" as their pick song of the week, calling it an alluring track.{{cite news |last1=DeKnock |first1=Jan|id={{ProQuest|283405719}}|title=Houston sweeps to 12th week as No. 1 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=February 12, 1993}} While Michael Saunders of Boston Globe expressed the view that listeners could live without "Angel", considering it as a pseudo-soul track,{{cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Michael |id={{ProQuest|294770848}}|title=Wanted: fresh stuff |work=Boston Globe |date=April 16, 1993}} Steve Morse, also from Boston Globe, provided a more positive review of "Angel". Morse felt that Secada possessed one of the "smoothest new pop voices" on tracks "Just Another Day", "Angel", and "Do You Believe in Us?", which allowed him to make a significant crossover between the top 40 and Latin charts.{{cite news |last1=Morse |first1=Steve |title=A riveting performance by Jon Secada at Avalon |id={{ProQuest|294762001}}|work=Boston Globe |date=April 22, 1993}} Billboard{{'}}s Chuck Taylor opined that Secada exerted significant influence in both the Spanish and English markets with "Just Another Day", "If You Go", and "Angel".{{cite magazine |last1=Taylor |first1=Chuck |author1-link=Chuck Taylor (music journalist) |title=Spotlight: Jon Secada: Stop |magazine=Billboard |date=May 13, 2000 |volume=112 |issue=20 |page=28 |id={{ProQuest|227104593}}}} Mary Ann Bourbeau of Courier News, found Secada's vocal delivery in "Angel" to be smooth.{{cite news |last1=Bourbeau |first1=Mary Ann |title=Jon Secada to close Kean Stage's season |work=Courier News |date=May 3, 2019 |page=E4|id={{ProQuest|2220936317}}}} Charles Runnells of The News Press, called it a romantic hit single that, along with "Just Another Day", enhanced Secada's music sales.{{cite news |last1=Runnells |first1=Charles |title=Willie Nelson, rockabilly fest, Kansas, Candlebox coming |work=The News Press |date=January 31, 2020 |page=W1|id={{ProQuest|2348917289}}}}

It received a nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the 1993 Premio Lo Nuestro.{{cite magazine |last1=Lannert |first1=John |title=Secada leads Latin noms following Grammy win |magazine=Billboard |date=March 13, 1993 |volume=105 |issue=11 |page=10 |id={{Gale|A14038444}}}} It received the ASCAP Pop Music Award for being among the most-performed song of 1993.{{cite magazine |last1=Rosen |first1=Craig |title=Songwriting teams are among ASCAP's top of the pops |magazine=Billboard |date=May 21, 1994 |volume=106 |issue=21 |page=8 |id={{Gale|A16015980}}}} Morejon and Gloria received the BMI Songwriter Award for composing "Angel".{{cite magazine |last1=Lichtman |first1=Irv |title=Parton, Morejon, Warner Music tops for BMI |magazine=Billboard |date=June 4, 1994 |volume=106 |issue=23 |id={{Gale|A15523663}}}} In 2009, Secada released Expressions: The Jazz Album, featuring jazz renditions of his songs including "Angel".{{cite news |title=Jon Secada Reveals A Different Side on 'Expressions' |work=Voice of America News |date=April 2, 2010|id={{ProQuest|190534431}}}} Secada aimed for the album to possess a cohesive concept, and took inspiration from songs performed by Johnny Hartman.{{sfn|Secada|2014}} Mexican singer, Yuridia, covered "Angel" during a concert in Monterrey, Mexico in May 2009.{{cite news |last1=Jasso |first1=Alejandro |title=Yuridia vuela alto |work=El Norte |date=May 23, 2009 |page=8|id={{ProQuest|311056561}}}} Bernard Quilala performed his rendition of "Angel" during the second season of Canadian Idol,{{cite news |last1=Babiak |first1=Todd |title=Idol's Quilala waits for life to return to normal |work=Edmonton Journal |date=July 3, 2004 |page=E7|id={{ProQuest|253205532}}}} while Steve Karson performed the track during the third season.{{cite news |last1=Stone |first1=Kass |title=Region idol competition pared to 6 singer finalists. |work=The Post-Tribune |date=July 2, 2005 |page=A3|id={{ProQuest|343962950}}}} David Ionich performed "Angel" during the first season of Latin American Idol.{{cite news |last1=Lara |first1=Rodrigo |title=Chilenos avanzan en LatinAmerican Idol |work=El Mercurio |date=May 19, 2006|id={{ProQuest|336531458}}}} Following Johnny Baretto's cover of "Angel" during the tenth season of American Idol, Secada tweeted Baretto of his appreciation and being flattered that he performed "Angel", calling it a "good rendition".{{cite news |last1=Streeter |first1=Leslie Gray |title=Jon Secada: The things I love most about living in South Florida |work=Palm Beach Post |date=March 19, 2011 |page=D1|id={{ProQuest|857968752}}}}

In August 1992, EMI Latin began promoting the Spanish version of "Angel" on Latin radio stations. Koppelman explained the promotional differences between Secada's songs that followed "Just Another Day", was due to timing discrepancies. While "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte", the Spanish counterpart to "Just Another Day", reached its peak on the Hot Latin Songs chart, "Just Another Day" completed its chart ascent on the Hot 100 two months later. Koppelman wanted to maintain chart momentum and EMI Latin decided to release "Angel" to Latin radio in August. "Angel" was initially going to be the follow-up to "Just Another Day" for the top 40 radio, but was replaced with "Do You Believe in Us?", due to its slow-paced nature. Koppelman believed that since "Just Another Day" had a long stay on the charts as an upbeat recording, it was necessary to follow it up with a similar track. He felt that if they released a ballad as the next single, it would not receive enough rotations. He was concerned that "Angel" might get lost on the radio, whereas "Do You Believe in Us?" was a faster-paced record that could stand out.

At the 1993 Acapulco Festival in Monterrey, Mexico, Secada concluded his performance with "Angel". A review in El Siglo de Torreón noted that the audience was captivated by his performance, highlighting the song's role in his success in the country.{{cite news |title=Jon Secada Un Verdadero Idolo de la Juventud Mexicana |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/05/27/44/Ar04400.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1288550&PageLabelPrint=44&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%32%30%30%30&x=%32%39&y=%31%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 14, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=May 27, 1993 |page=44 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} In an October 1994 concert at the Auditorio Nacional, Secada delivered an unplugged rendition of "Angel" accompanied by a guitar.{{cite news |title=Se Presento Jon Secada en el Auditorio Nacional |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1994/10/10/49/Ar04902.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1688881&PageLabelPrint=49&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%32%30%30%30&x=%32%39&y=%31%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 14, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=October 10, 1994 |page=49 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} Secada performed "Angel" during the KISS and Unite AIDS benefit concert at Irvine Meadows in April 1993. Rick Vanderknyff of the Los Angeles Times, found that Secada effortlessly showcased his vocal abilities on "Angel", "Just Another Day", and "Do You Believe in Us?".{{cite news |last1=Vanderknyff |first1=Rick |title=Pop Music Review Young Guns Dominate 'KIIS and Unite' Concert |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 26, 1993|id={{ProQuest|281919968}}}} During his performance of "Angel" at the O'Keefe Centre in March 1995, Ira Band of the Toronto Star, described Secada's rendition as a display of his husky tenor vocal range, with a lack of restraint that bordered on acrobatic Olympic proportions.{{cite news |last1=Band |first1=Ira |title=Secada and audience both work up a sweat Sell-out show at the O'Keefe a fun-filled night |work=Toronto Star |date=March 15, 1995|id={{ProQuest|437225280}}}} On April 7, 1995, Secada performed "Angel" and dedicated it to Selena, who was shot and killed a week earlier, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas.{{cite news |last1=Mitchell |first1=Rick |title=Secada pays tribute to his friend Selena |work=Houston Chronicle |date=April 8, 1995|id={{ProQuest|296007109}}}}

On April 17, 1995, he performed the track at the Knight Center in Miami. Deborah Walker of the Sun Sentinel, observed that Secada's performance exuded audacious confidence, showcasing his agile falsetto on "Angel" and "Mental Picture". While Walked noted that Secada did not perform with grace, she acknowledged that he delivered the necessary power that these ballads required, consistently evoking cheers from fans.{{cite news |last1=Walker |first1=Deborah |title=Hometowners Pick Sounds of Secada |work=Sun Sentinel |date=April 18, 1995}} In June 1995, Secada performed "Angel" and other songs during an all-star concert at the Tinley Park in Chicago. Monica Eng of the Chicago Tribune believed that Secada effortlessly delivered his recordings during the concert. He also performed acoustic versions of "Angel", "Just Another Day", and "Do You Believe in Us?" at Miami-Dade Community College during a workshop he taught.{{cite news |last1=Boos |first1=Kenneth |title=Three time grammy award winning artist to perform, conduct workshops at miami dade college. |work=US Fed News Service |date=February 27, 2007|id={{ProQuest|473107296}}}} In December 1999, Secada performed "Angel" at the 11th annual BellSouth Big Orange New Year's Eve celebration.{{cite news |title=BellSouth Big Orange – Bigger Than Ever |work=PR Newswire |date=December 2, 1999|id={{Gale|A57901675}}}} Secada performed "Angel" in Central Park in a public ceremony for Pope John Paul II. Secada described it as one of the highlights of his career.{{sfn|Secada|2014}}

"Angel" was released as the third single off of Jon Secada. It debuted at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, in the week ending January 30, 1993.{{cite magazine |title=Hot 100 > January 30, 1993 |magazine=Billboard |date=January 30, 1993 |volume=105 |issue=5 |page=86 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1993/BB-1993-01-30.pdf |access-date=June 15, 2023}} It peaked at number 18 on the week ending April 24, 1993,{{cite magazine |title=Hot 100 > April 24, 1993 |magazine=Billboard |date=April 24, 1993 |volume=105 |issue=17 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1993/BB-1993-04-24.pdf |access-date=June 15, 2023}} and ended the year as the 72nd best-performing song on the Hot 100 chart.{{cite magazine |title=The Year in Music, 1992 |magazine=Billboard |date=December 25, 1992 |volume=104 |issue=52 |page=YE-20 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1993/BB-1993-12-25.pdf |access-date=June 15, 2023}} It was the 69th best-performing song on the Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 14 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The Spanish version peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs survey, in the week ending October 31, 1992.{{cite magazine |title=Hot Latin Songs > November 14, 1992 |magazine=Billboard |date=November 14, 1992 |volume=104 |issue=46 |page=38 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QhAEAAAAMBAJ |access-date=June 15, 2023}} It provided Secada the second number-one single of his career, following "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" (1992), and spent six weeks atop the chart.{{cite magazine |title=Hot Latin Songs > December 5, 1992 |magazine=Billboard |date=December 5, 1992 |volume=104 |issue=49 |page=40 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-12-05.pdf |access-date=June 15, 2023}} It was the most-played song in Boston, Dallas,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/11/17/43/Ar04300.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1135405&PageLabelPrint=43&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=November 17, 1992 |page=43 |language=es}} Houston,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/11/03/42/Ar04200.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1123124&PageLabelPrint=42&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=November 3, 1992 |page=42 |language=es}} New York City,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/11/24/42/Ar04208.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1140902&PageLabelPrint=42&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=November 24, 1992 |page=42 |language=es}} Washington D.C.,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/10/29/44/Ar04401.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1118333&PageLabelPrint=44&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%30&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=October 29, 1992 |page=44 |language=es}} the third most-played song in Chicago, and the fourth most-played in Miami.{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/11/06/47/Ad04700.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1125394&PageLabelPrint=47&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=November 6, 1992 |page=47 |language=es}} It ended 1992 as the ninth-most successful track on the Hot Latin Songs chart.{{cite magazine| date = 28 November 1998 | title = Topping The Charts Year By Year | magazine = Billboard | volume = 110 | issue = 48 | page = LMQ3| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=MAoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA35| access-date = 3 March 2010}} The Spanish version peaked at number six on the Billboard Latin Pop Digital Song Sales chart, in the week ending March 19, 2011.{{cite magazine|title=Latin Pop Digital Song Sales > March 19, 2011 |magazine=Billboard |date=March 19, 2011 |volume=123 |issue=9 |page=51 |id={{Gale|A252191280}}}} "Angel" garnered Secada the largest acclaim in Mexico. It ranked among the most popular songs on radio stations in Mexico in the week ending May 19, 1993.{{cite news |title=Rostros |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/05/19/41/Ar04101.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1282073&PageLabelPrint=41&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%32%30%30%30&x=%32%39&y=%31%35&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%31%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 14, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=May 19, 1993 |page=41 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} It peaked at number one in the capital cities of Brazil,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/10/16/48/Ar04803.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1401764&PageLabelPrint=48&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%32%30%30%30&x=%32%39&y=%31%35&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%31%30&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 14, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=October 16, 1993 |page=48 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} the Dominican Republic,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/04/05/46/Ar04603.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1255068&PageLabelPrint=46&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&x=%33%37&y=%36&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%31%30&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=April 5, 1993 |page=46 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} El Salvador, Panama,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1992/10/16/54/Ar05400.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1105991&PageLabelPrint=54&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%32&x=%33%35&y=%38&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%31%30&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=October 16, 1992 |page=54 |language=es}} number two in Chile,{{cite news |title=Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/01/11/35/Ar03509.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1182942&PageLabelPrint=35&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&x=%33%37&y=%36&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=%35&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=January 11, 1993 |page=35 |language=es|url-access=subscription}} number 4 in Panama, and number 15 in Mexico.{{cite news |title=Lista de Popularidad |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/04/06/38/Ar03809.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1255730&PageLabelPrint=38&skin=%45%6c%53%69%67%6c%6f&AppName=%32&sLanguage=%45%6e%67%6c%69%73%68&Content=%41%4c%4c&selLanguage=&sPublication=%45%44%54&sQuery=%22%41%6e%67%65%6c%22%2b%3c%59%3e%2b%22%53%65%63%61%64%61%22&sScopeID=%44%52&sDateFrom=%30%31%25%32%46%30%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&sDateTo=%31%32%25%32%46%33%31%25%32%46%31%39%39%33&x=%33%37&y=%36&ViewMode=HTML |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=El Siglo de Terron |date=April 6, 1993 |page=38 |language=es|url-access=subscription}}

Following the success of the Spanish versions of "Just Another Day" and "Angel", the label decided to release an all-Spanish-language album for Secada.{{cite news |last1=Perez Rivera |first1=Francisco |title=Backup days over Jon Secada finds quick success as a solo act |work=Waterloo Record |date=July 10, 1993|id={{ProQuest|275315029}}}} Emilio, insisting on Secada becoming a bilingual artist, believed there was untapped potential in that market. Initially, Secada had no plans to record in Spanish, but Emilio decided to test, "Just Another Day" and "Angel", to see how well they performed in Latin markets. The response from Latin radio stations and record buyers was overwhelmingly positive, leading to the recording of the Spanish-language version of Jon Secada, titled Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte. Gloria noted that Secada's target market was the pop market and found that the crossover worked in reverse.{{cite news |last1=Walker |first1=Michael |title=Pop Music Mr. Melting Pot Using his Latino and African American heritage as a springboard to multicultural music, singer Jon Secada is realizing his crossover dreams while promoting integration 'because that's what America is about' |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 12, 1994|id={{ProQuest|282366509}}}} The chart success of "Angel" and other songs on Jon Secada, provided Secada opportunities to explore other avenues in music such as performing in Broadway and acting.{{cite news |last1=Tessmer |first1=Christopher |title=Not just another singer |work=Leader Post |date=February 10, 2011 |page=B3|id={{ProQuest|851494629}}}} Secada became a popular recording artist as a result of "Angel" and "Otro Día Más Sin Verte",{{cite news |title=Vuelve Secada con lo mejor |work=Palabra |date=July 4, 2000|id={{Gale|A125167848}}}} and found success with those songs in the early 1990s.{{cite news |title=MUSIC A sort of homecoming Miami resident Jon Secada will play South Florida for the first time since 2010 |work=South Florida Sun Sentinel |date=January 29, 2013 |page=D8|id={{ProQuest|1282257415}}}}

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• US Maxi-Single{{Cite AV media notes |title=Angel |last=Secada|first=Jon|others=Emilio Estefan (producer)|date=1993 |publisher=SBK Records |id=K2-19774}}

1. "Angel" (Radio Edit)
2. "Angel" (Album Version)
3. "Angel" (Spanglish Edit)
4. "Angel" (Spanish Album Version)
5. "One of a Kind"

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• Europe Maxi-Single{{Cite AV media notes |title=Angel |last=Secada|first=Jon|others=Emilio Estefan (producer)|date=1993 |publisher=SBK Records |id=7243 8 80455 2 0}}

1. "Angel" (Radio Edit)
2. "Angel" (Album Version)
3. "Angel" (Spanglish Edit)
4. "Angel" (Spanish Album Version)

• UK CD Single{{Cite AV media notes |title=Angel |last=Secada|first=Jon|others=Emilio Estefan (producer)|date=1993 |publisher=SBK Records |id=7243 8 80435 2 6}}

1. "Angel" (Radio Edit)
2. "Just Another Day" (English Version)
3. "Angel" (Spanish Album Version)

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

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• Jon Secada – lead vocals, composer
• Miguel A. Morejon – composer
• Jorge Casas – additional producer
• Clay Ostwald – additional producer
• Emilio Estefan, Jr. – producer
• Phil Ramone – mixer and editor
• Mike Couzzi – mixer and editor
• Eric Shiling – mixer and editor
• John Patterson – mixer and editor
• Gloria Estefan – translator

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• List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 1992

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• {{cite book |last1=Larkin |first1=Colin |title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |date=2011 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=9780857125958}}
• {{cite book |last1=Novas |first1=Himilce |title=Everything you need to know about Latino history |date=2007 |publisher=Plume |isbn=9780452288898}}
• {{cite book |last1=Secada |first1=Jon |author1-link=Jon Secada |title=A New Day |date=2014 |publisher=Penguin Publishing Group |isbn=978-0698154483}}
• {{cite book |last1=Burr |first1=Ramiro |title=Baker's biographical dictionary of popular musicians since 1990 |date=2004 |publisher=Schirmer Reference |isbn=9780028657998}}

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