Monica-Angel of Mine 4:14:25 4.52 PM

Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
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Today we’re going to talk about the soulful sounds of "Angel of Mine,” a true R&B classic that has graced the ears of music lovers everywhere. Originally brought to life by the talented British girl group Eternal, this tune made its mark on their 1997 compilation, *Greatest Hits*. But folks, hold on to your hats, because the real magic happened when singer Monica took the reins in 1998 and turned this song into a chart-topping sensation!

Monica’s version soared to the pinnacle of the US Billboard Hot 100, reigning supreme for four glorious weeks. And let’s not forget — it didn’t just flirt with the charts; it strutted its stuff all the way to a platinum certification by the RIAA in ’99. That’s a whole lotta love!

The lyrics—oh, they pull at the heartstrings! Starting with those mesmerizing lines, “When I first saw you, I already knew,” Monica captures that instant connection, that spark that ignites soul to soul. You can practically feel the electricity, can’t ya? And her voice, smooth as silk, glides over the melodies, delivering a vibe that’s equal parts sweet and sultry.

And how about those sentiments? “The best things are free” — that’s a universal truth, right there! The way she expresses pure, unfiltered love is reminiscent of a love letter written in melody. “You are so fine” — come on now, who wouldn’t feel a little butterfly flutter when someone sings that just to you?

So, whether you're enjoying Eternal's music or loving Monica's beautiful version of "Angel of Mine," this song is a classic celebration of love. It's proof of how powerful R&B can be, with every beat packed with emotion and every line telling a story. Take a partner, hit the dance floor, and let this amazing song take you on a journey!

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to the Cat Bear.


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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Today's topic Monica Angel of Mind. Today we're going to
talk about the soulful sounds of Angel of Mind, a
true R and B classic that has graced the ears
of music lovers everywhere. Originally brought to life by the

(00:25):
talented British girl group Eternal, this tune made its mark
on their nineteen ninety seven compilation Greatest Hits. But folks,
hold on to your hats, because the real magic happened
when singer Monica took the rains in nineteen ninety eight

(00:46):
and turned this song into a chart topping sensation. Monica's
version soared to the pinnacle of the US Billboard Hot
one hundred, reigning supreme for four glorious weeks. And let's
not forget it didn't just flirt with the charts, It

(01:06):
scrudded it's stuff all the way to a platinum certification
by the RIAA in nineteen ninety nine. That's a whole
lot of love. The lyrics, oh, they pull at the
heart screens, starting with those mesmerizing lines when I first

(01:28):
saw you, I already knew. Monica captures that instant connection
that spark ignites soul to soul. You can practically feel
the electricity, can't you, And her voice, smooth as silk,
glides over the melodies, delivering a vibe that's equal parts

(01:53):
sweet and sultry. And how about those sentiments? The best
thing are free. That's the universal truth right there. The
way she expresses pure, unfiltered love is reminiscent of a
love letter written in melody, You are so fine. Come

(02:16):
on now, Who wouldn't feel a little butterfly flutter when
someone sings that just to you? So, whether you're enjoying
Eternal's music or a loving Monica's beautiful version of Angel
of Mind, this song is a classic celebration of love.

(02:37):
Its proof of how powerful R and B can be,
with every beat packed with emotion and every line telling
a story. Take a partner, hit the dance floor and
let this amazing song take you on a journey. I'm

(02:58):
Gael Nobles and you're listening to the Cat Bear