Lips of an Angel

"Lips of an Angel" is the title of a power ballad written by Lloyd Garvey, Ross Hanson, Michael Rodden, Mark King, Brian Howes, and Austin Winkler. It was initially recorded by the rock band Hinder on their album "Extreme Behavior". Hinder's version was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several "Billboard" trade charts in the United States, and reaching Number One in several countries. A cover version was released in early 2007 by country music artist Jack Ingram. His version, which was his third Top 40 country hit, peaked in the Top 20 on the "Billboard" country music charts.

Hinder version

Infobox Single
Name = Lips of an Angel


Artist = Hinder
from Album = Extreme Behavior
Released =
Format = Digital download, CD single
Recorded = 2005
Genre = Post-grunge, Power Ballad
Length = 4:21
Label = Universal
Writer =
Producer = Brian Howes
Certification = Platinum (ARIA)
Gold (RIANZ)
Last single = "Get Stoned"
(2005)
This single = "Lips of an Angel"
(2006)
Next single = "How Long"
(2006)The original version, by Hinder, was the second single from the band's "Extreme Behavior" album, and has been the band's breakthrough single, having reached #3 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the top three of the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

The lyrics deal with a singer describing his feelings when his assumed ex-girlfriend calls him late at night. They are both in relationships at the time; however, the singer tells of how his feelings are still predominantly with her, and it seems hers are also still with him. More than once, a reference to the call being secret is made, and the singer expresses concern of a fight ensuing as a result. The song concludes just as it began, with the singer questioning to why she is calling so late. Austin Winkler from Hinder said on American Top 40 that the song is not about cheating and also that it is based on a past experience of his own.fact|date=September 2008

On October 22, 2007 "Lips of an Angel" took over the number one spot on the Canadian BDS chart from The Killers. A week later, it took over the number one spot on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart from Evermore.

The song is featured on the music video game .

Jack Ingram version

Infobox Single
Name = Lips of an Angel


Artist = Jack Ingram
from Album = This Is It
Released = - 2007
Format = Digital download
Recorded = 2007
Genre = Country music
Length = 3:45
Label = Big Machine Records
Writer = Hinder, Brian Howes, Rey Casiano
Producer =
Certification =
Last single = "Love You"
(2007)
This single = "Lips of an Angel"
(2007)
Next single = "Measure of a Man"
(2007)
Country music artist Jack Ingram released a version of the song to country music radio stations in early 2007. Ingram's version, the lead-off single to his 2007 album "This Is It", reached a peak of #16 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart in April 2007.

Chart performance

Hinder

Jack Ingram

uccession (Hinder)

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