Aerosmith - Angel (official Music Video) -

Marty Callner, who previously directed the video for "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," helmed the project to capitalize on the band's growing momentum on MTV.

The music video, released on June 22, 1988, served as a critical component of Aerosmith’s late-1980s comeback. Directed by Marty Callner , the video supported the third single from their ninth studio album, Permanent Vacation . Production & Creative Direction Aerosmith - Angel (Official Music Video)

The primary storyline follows lead singer Steven Tyler , clad in a trench coat, as he searches for a "mysterious ethereal woman". This is interspersed with footage from the band’s 1988 North American tour. Song Background & Themes Marty Callner, who previously directed the video for

Co-written by Steven Tyler and professional songwriter Desmond Child , the song was a deliberate pivot toward a polished, radio-friendly "power ballad" sound. While the song features soaring vocals and orchestral

While the song features soaring vocals and orchestral elements, it initially horrified some longtime fans due to its "pop-oriented" nature compared to the band's rawer, bluesy roots. Chart Performance & Legacy