Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) was a popular song by Wizzard.
Written and produced by Roy Wood, Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) was Wizzard's second UK number one single, spending a single week at the top of the chart in September 1973. Stylistically, it continued in the same Phil Spector-influenced Wall of Sound style as their earlier hit See My Baby Jive.
Backing vocals were provided by The Bleach Boys and The Suedettes
| Preceded by "Young Love" by Donny Osmond |
UK number one single September 22, 1973 for one week |
Succeeded by "Eye Level" by Simon Park Orchestra |
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—Bible: New Testament, Luke 1:13-15.
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