El Ángel Que Quiero Yo

About

El Ángel Que Quiero Yo is the Spanish-language adaptation of Robbie Williams’s 1997 single Angels, released during the promotion of his debut album Life thru a Lens. Issued primarily for Spanish-speaking markets, it mirrors the structure and melody of the original while presenting a full Spanish lyric tailored to match the sentiment and phrasing of Williams’s best-known ballad.

The track was recorded following the widespread success of Angels across Europe. Williams re-cut the vocal entirely in Spanish, keeping the original instrumentation, arrangement and production. The translation preserves the emotional core of the song, shifting naturally between quieter reflective passages and the larger, anthemic chorus for which Angels became known.

Musically identical to the English version, El Ángel Que Quiero Yo places emphasis on the clarity of Williams’s Spanish articulation and the adaptability of the melody to a new linguistic setting. The orchestral swell, rising chorus and acoustic-led verses remain intact, offering a faithful yet culturally localised edition of the song.

Although not part of Williams’s live repertoire, the Spanish version contributed to the broader international reach of Angels, supporting its status as one of his most recognisable recordings. It remains a notable example of his early efforts to connect with non-English-speaking audiences through bespoke adaptations.