Angel from Montgomery
John Prine, Bonnie Raitt
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I am an old woman named after my mother My old man is another child that's grown old If dreams were lightning thunder was desire This old house would have burnt down a long time ago Make me an angel that flies from Montgom'ry Make me a poster of an old rodeo Just give me one thing that I can hold on to To believe in this living is just a hard way to go When I was a young girl well, I had me a cowboy He weren't much to look at, just free rambling man But that was a long time and no matter how I try The years just flow by like a broken down dam. Make me an angel that flies from Montgom'ry Make me a poster of an old rodeo Just give me one thing that I can hold on to To believe in this living is just a hard way to go There's flies in the kitchen I can hear 'em there buzzing And I ain't done nothing since I woke up today. How the hell can a person go to work in the morning And come home in the evening and have nothing to say. Make me an angel that flies from Montgom'ry Make me a poster of an old rodeo Just give me one thing that I can hold on to To believe in this living is just a hard way to go
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Written by: John Prine
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13 facts about this song
Song OriginJohn Prine wrote "Angel from Montgomery" in 1971. It first appeared on his eponymous debut album that same year.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song is written from the perspective of a middle-aged woman who feels trapped in a lifeless existence and longs for something more.
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Popular CoverBonnie Raitt popularized "Angel from Montgomery" with her cover version released in 1974. She often describes it as her favorite song.
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Cover PerformancesVarious artists from different genres have also covered the song, such as Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, and Susan Tedeschi.
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Song TitleInteresting fact: there isn't an actual place called Montgomery in Prine's home state of Kentucky. The town in the song title is assumed to be Montgomery, Alabama.
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InspirationPrine reportedly composed it after a request from a friend to write a song about older women. The song poignantly describes the character's disillusionment with life.
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine has lauded "Angel from Montgomery" as one of Prine's most impactful songs and a highlight in his impressive songwriting career.
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Live PerformancesPrine and Raitt have often performed the song together at concerts, making it a special treat for fans of both artists.
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Song MeaningWhile it's been widely interpreted, John Prine himself has described the song as about the common human experience of feeling older, stuck, or discontented.
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RecognitionThe song remains one of John Prine's best-known works, continuing to resonate with listeners and fellow artists decades after its release.
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Emotional ConnectionDespite being written by a man, many women have reported feeling deeply connected to the song's lyrics and underlying emotion.
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Songwriting SkillThe song stands as a testament to Prine's ability to write profound and empathetic lyrics from perspectives vastly different from his own.
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Musical Style"Angel from Montgomery" is predominantly classified as a folk and country song, showing Prine's roots in these genres.
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