Fallen Angel (Robbie Robertson song)

"Fallen Angel"
Single by Robbie Robertson
from the album Robbie Robertson
B-side"Hell's Half Acre"
ReleasedOctober 31, 1987
Studio
Length5:52
LabelGeffen
Songwriters
Producers

"Fallen Angel" is a 1987 song by Robbie Robertson, included as the first track on Robertson's debut solo album Robbie Robertson. The song was co-written by Martin Page and Robertson, the latter of whom also sang lead vocals on the track. It was issued by Geffen Records as the album's first single in Europe, whereas in North America and Oceania, "Showdown at Big Sky" was released as the first single instead.

"Fallen Angel" was written as a tribute to Richard Manuel, who was a member of the Band with Robertson. The song featured contributions from Garth Hudson, who also played with Robertson in the Band, and Peter Gabriel, who provided keyboards and harmony vocals to the track. A music video was also created to promote the song, which was directed by David Hogan.