The song has had enduring popularity . It is often used to highlight emotional scenes on television shows , and has been featured in a number of soundtracks ( including the film '' City of Angels '' and TV 's '' Alias '' , '' As the World Turns '' , '' Cold Case '' , '' Dawson 's Creek '' , '' Early Edition '' , '' Felicity '' , '' General Hospital '' , '' Providence '' , '' Strong Medicine '' , and '' The Pretender '' ) . In addition , it is also used as a song of comfort and healing , most often following tragic events such as the death of Diana , Princess of Wales in August 1997 , the April 1999 Columbine High School massacre and the September 11 , 2001 attacks . Furthermore , a large number of video tributes to loved ones uploaded by YouTube users have been set to this song
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Angel (Sarah McLachlan song)