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Bonnie Raitt — Angel From Montgomery
Album: Tribute to Steve Goodman
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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

Chorus:
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.

Repeat Chorus

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.

Repeat Chorus
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No bad versions of this song, but this was one of the best. Thanks!
Posted 1 day ago by bishopbrady    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

Mr. Prine, man, I first was made aware of him watching Austin City Limits away long time ago on public television... his show was great writtin word, super real voice, laughing one song and then silent sobbing to the next. 
Ms. Raitt is an angel 



Well said. Thanks!
Posted 6 months ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Nice cover. John Prine truly was a song writing legend.
Posted 8 months ago by RickRickerson    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

Bonnie is 74 and still dead sexy.


Absolutely...voice makes it happen 
Posted 1 year ago by Johnwayne    [ Reply ]
Bonnie is 74 and still dead sexy.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 scubasteve wrote:

Bill you must play Steve Goodman, please. So much good material


Agreed.

This is great though.  Raitt's voice is sublime.

In the early 70s I used to play John Prine  on a regular basis.  
Posted 2 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

some of the most beautiful, profound,  and  mystical lyrics ever written. 

And John P was a postman!

So, there s still hope for me!






One of the few songs that anyone sings and I absolutely love.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
We saw Bonnie Raitt in concert not too long ago. She intro'ed this by saying "I still can't believe I'll never get to sing it with him again". Made it that much more poignant.
She is the real deal.
c.
Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
some of the most beautiful, profound,  and  mystical lyrics ever written. 

And John P was a postman!

So, there s still hope for me!



Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Dang, Bonnie.
Posted 2 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 RobMartin wrote:
This is an excellent fireside sing-along song and right here is an absolutely perfect performance rendition!  {#Notworthy}
ours was not an absolutely perfect performance, but sitting on Humarock Beach by an off-season fire and singing along with my brother's accoustic guitar it was perfect for me! I love Bonnie's music and she sings in a range my older voice still handles

Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
It's only a hard way to go because most make it that way.
Posted 3 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
This whole CD set is exceptional. Arlo's story of The City of New Orleans and John's story of Muskie's Florida presidential whistle stop tour are worth the price.
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 scubasteve wrote:

Bill you must play Steve Goodman, please. So much good material


Ab-so-lute-ly! So much good material that isn't City of New Orleans (which is excellent, just played a lot). Talking Backwards, Men Who Love Women (Who Love Men),  A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request to name a few.
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Listenin to this towering classic I'm focused on Prine's twangy, gravely voice. Compare it to say,  Randy Newman, and the contrast is real. Prine is THE REAL DEAL. Randy Newman, heck even Bonnie Raitt, all pretenders
Posted 3 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by PeterMcClelland    [ Reply ]
Could you imagine yourself walking along the street on any 'ol day, and walking past the mailman, and hearing this being worked out and sung by him while his head is stuck in a mail collection box?  

It's the little things isn't it?  Such is how history is made. 

Highlow
American Net'Zen 
Posted 3 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Bill you must play Steve Goodman, please. So much good material
Posted 3 years ago by scubasteve    [ Reply ]
 macadavy wrote:

True. In the spirit of Steve, as a tribute - absolutely!





"John Prine, who is sitting right over there, wrote 'Angel From Montgomery' and so many other songs that changed my life," Raitt said. Raitt told Uncut magazine that "as a young feminist, the idea that this young man could inhabit the world of a middle-aged woman in a thankless marriage really resonated with me."
Posted 4 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
I wonder why they did this song, it wasn't written by Goodman
 
True. In the spirit of Steve, as a tribute - absolutely!
Posted 4 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
I wonder why they did this song, it wasn't written by Goodman
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Her voice contains a sweetness that is pure and clear.  It usually raises goose bumps on my arm, and this time was no exception.
Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Yes he might be. I tried to get his version of City of New Orleans on RP but unfortunately it was rejected.
 
bachbeet wrote:
Good song.  Steve Goodman may be underrated.
 


Posted 12 years ago by JHZ    [ Reply ]
John Prine or Bonnie Raitt or Steve Goodman are always in my playlist somewhere. Sweet!
Posted 12 years ago by dirtbagpook    [ Reply ]
Masterpiece!
Posted 12 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Simply perfect.
Posted 12 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Good song.  Steve Goodman may be underrated.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 

Toke wrote:


What a loverly well Matured ''Cheese'' as well ..if you gonna have cheese this is the way to savour it... gets my vote.{#Angel}
 
Actually the 'cheese' remark referred to a different song than this one, and one that did not even involve Ms. Raitt or Mr. Prine.  See remarks below.  There is no cheese anywhere on this gorgeous tune.
 
Posted 13 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Tremendously well written song.{#Clap}9
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Mr. Prine, man, I first was made aware of him watching Austin City Limits away long time ago on public television... his show was great writtin word, super real voice, laughing one song and then silent sobbing to the next. 
Ms. Raitt is an angel 
Posted 13 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 cayenne wrote:

 It is no lie. Cheesiest. Song. Ever.
 

What a loverly well Matured ''Cheese'' as well ..if you gonna have cheese this is the way to savour it... gets my vote.{#Angel}
Posted 13 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard either of them do this song in years. Thanks.
Posted 13 years ago by mike_chouinard    [ Reply ]
I've seen her perform this from 15 feet away and it brought me to tears.
Posted 13 years ago by foxglove16    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Chills
 
bumps
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 Steve_of_Noosa wrote:

Lovely rendition
But I still find it hard to forgive Bonnie for her collaboration with Meatloaf

 
Er,  different Bonnie (Bonnie Tyler).  The audio file linked below is mislabeled. Thankfully...
Posted 13 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
<3 Bonnie Raitt
Posted 13 years ago by Skaterella    [ Reply ]
I Heart Bonnie Raitt
Posted 13 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 Steve_of_Noosa wrote:

Lovely rendition
But I still find it hard to forgive Bonnie for her collaboration with Meatloaf


 
 It is no lie. Cheesiest. Song. Ever.


Posted 13 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
 Steve_of_Noosa wrote:

Lovely rendition
But I still find it hard to forgive Bonnie for her collaboration with Meatloaf


 
What? When was that?

Posted 13 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
more sir. please.
Posted 13 years ago by cmplus    [ Reply ]
This is an excellent fireside sing-along song and right here is an absolutely perfect performance rendition!  {#Notworthy}
Posted 13 years ago by RobMartin    [ Reply ]
Chills
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
 murraybula wrote:
Agg I missed this song. I love John Prine and haven't him yet on RP, even on a duet such as this.
 
Every once in awhile Bill plays 'Sam Stone'. My all-time fave JP tune is 'Muhlenberg County', but he has so many great songs. One of the best songwriters ever.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Hard to improve on this version -  Raitt and Prine together.
Posted 14 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
Love the contrast between Bonnie's sweet and silky voice against the gravel of Prine.
Posted 14 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Agg I missed this song. I love John Prine and haven't him yet on RP, even on a duet such as this.
Posted 14 years ago by murraybula    [ Reply ]
Saw them in concert here many years ago.  Great show!  There was some guy yelling for them to do a certain song during the first part of the show.  He was "removed" at intermission.  We were all thankful for that. 
Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Holy smoke.
This is great
9 and pushing ten
Posted 14 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]

Lovely rendition
But I still find it hard to forgive Bonnie for her collaboration with Meatloaf


Posted 14 years ago by Steve_of_Noosa    [ Reply ]
Such depth. I'm not a huge Prine fan, but this one gives me the chills everytime. What a gem this is.
Posted 14 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
Love this song!!!
Posted 14 years ago by tomfchzboi    [ Reply ]
I love any version of this song that Bonnie does.  And she can really pick perfect vocalist to sing with her.{#Meditate}
Posted 14 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Saw Bonnie do this live many years ago — even more amazing than the recording.
Posted 14 years ago by mvanderford60    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Sorry, yer man singing "when ah woz a young girl" in that voice was too much for this listener.
I felt the same way when Shakespeare gave voice to Juliet.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
I had a friend a while back who sang a very nice version of this song.  She's the one that first helped rescue my musical tastes from complete disaster (a bit later, the other was of course our illustrious DJ).

Among many other lyrical gems in this song, my favorite is:

If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Posted 14 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
Fred, give him another chance.  He's one of the best songwriters America has to offer.  His first (self-titled) album is a great start - if you don't like that one, I'll let you give up on John Prine.
Posted 14 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Awesome. Breathtaking. Beautiful.  Bonnie Raitt and John Prine together are magical...{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sorry, yer man singing "when ah woz a young girl" in that voice was too much for this listener.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Just a beautiful song! I was just listening to this particular version (there are literally hundreds of versions{#Lol}) the other day!{#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Just gorgeous.
Posted 15 years ago by tipper    [ Reply ]
thanks Bill ~ love ya
Posted 15 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
this is as good as it gets.
 
Yes.  Exactly.
Posted 15 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
this is as good as it gets.
Posted 15 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Painfully beautiful...
Posted 15 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
BEAUTIFUL!
Posted 15 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
One man's snooze is another man's joy - no harm in that.  Steve Goodman's work was done too soon.  I've followed John Prine since high school, many decades ago.

Posted 15 years ago by DDB61    [ Reply ]
another folky snooze
Posted 15 years ago by chrispmcd    [ Reply ]

Susan Tedeschi - "Angel From Montgomery" Live

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this version with the two of them together.


Posted 15 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
oh yeah she can SING, Joey!!! Dang!

9

Mr. Prine is ALWAYS a kick in the pants.!  Oh YEAH!!!  

(He wrote it?! WOW!) 
Posted 15 years ago by paulpaar    [ Reply ]
This is music.
Posted 15 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
I have this on a Nancy Griffith CD, "Other Voices, Other Rooms" I think.

I love hearing this song almost as much as I like singing it.  {#Meditate}

Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Thanks so much for playing that.  This song is a treasure sung by the two of them.
Posted 16 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
Susan Tedeschi does THE cover of this song - just beautiful.  
Posted 16 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]


John Prine and Bonnie Raitt - Angel from Montgomery    ==>    Wilco - Sky Blue Sky   ==>     The Band - The Weight (With The Staples)    ==>    Joan Armatrading - Baby Blue Eyes    ==>    Oi Va Voi - I Know What You Are    ==>     Butch Baldassari Trio - As Far As I Can See    ==>    Outback - An Dro Nevez

!Magnificent!



Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Saw Prine perform it with Emmy lou Harris; but hard to match Bonnie's raspy and soulful rendition. Incredible song.
Posted 16 years ago by gar    [ Reply ]
This is one of THE Great Songs!! Thanks Bill!

Here are the lyrics

I am an old woman named after my mother
My old man is another child thats grown old
If dreams were lightning thunder was desire
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago

Chorus:
Make me an angel that flies from montgomry
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 werent 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.

Repeat chorus:

Theres flies in the kitchen I can hear em there buzzing
And I aint 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.
Posted 16 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This song gives me goosebumps.{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
A great songwriter, Prine with Bonnie in tribute to the great Steve Goodman another musician that we lost way to early whos most famous song I guess was City of New Orleans recorded by Arlo Guthrie also  wrote You Don't Even Call Me by My Name recorded by David Alan Coe and  was a guitar player of amazing talents.
Posted 16 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
Bonnie's songs are all the same: boring.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Bonnie sang this at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival a couple of years ago. Beautiful setting, her voice echoing off the box canyon, an unbelievable sky and my girl at my side. Unforgettable evening.
Posted 16 years ago by flipchurn    [ Reply ]
Painted_Turtle wrote:
I heard that Steve Goodman may have also contributed to writing the song. I do know he and John Prine were hanging out in Chicago bars together at the time. I believe this album won a Grammy
No way. John Prine, in a BAR? Hard to imagine. Kidding of course. I suspect you're right. I grew up in Montgomery, so this song is dear. Although, as far as I'm concerned, Monkey-town is a good place to be FROM. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
I don't need to listen to the whole thing to rate this a solid 8. Mr. Prine wrote it, and Ms. Raitt probably sings it best: tough to beat that combo! c.
I heard that Steve Goodman may have also contributed to writing the song. I do know he and John Prine were hanging out in Chicago bars together at the time. I believe this album won a Grammy
Posted 17 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
'Tribute to Steve Goodman' is an outstanding album with a galaxy of star musicians. Hope you'll play more from this one...
Posted 17 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
I'm sure people will point out that John Prine stumbles a bit in this one--but he's due!!! Besides, Bonnie brings it all back so wonderfully!!! :) I love this song and this version--as much character as any song out there.
Posted 17 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
I love this song! Bonnie does the best cover ever of this. Great to hear her and the songwriter together.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
Painted_Turtle wrote:
at last, something we agree on
Music. The Universal Uniter.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I loved that! Great song.
Posted 17 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Beautiful song.
at last, something we agree on
Posted 17 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
I don't need to listen to the whole thing to rate this a solid 8. Mr. Prine wrote it, and Ms. Raitt probably sings it best: tough to beat that combo! c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I like Raitt, but this song stands out above the rest of her collection. 9.
Posted 17 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this song! especially this version.
Posted 17 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
Thank you
Posted 17 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Can't get much better than this!
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]