Today, I discovered some interesting things about John Prine's hit, "Angel From Montgomery". I had no idea that Carly Simon recorded it in 1972 with help from her ex husband, James Taylor, and James's pal, Danny Kortchmar. I am very partial to Bonnie Raitt's stellar rendition, but I have to admit there's a certain style in Carly Simon's take on this song.
I think Carly might be a little too northern for this bluesy number, though... She sings it like a New Yorker or a Bostonite instead of an "Angel From Montgomery"... This track was never released for the album it was recorded for, No Secrets. I did read that she later updated it for her box set, Clouds in My Coffee, and her son Ben Taylor helped her with it. I haven't heard their rendition yet.
I did this song the other day with a guy from Australia who turned out to be a really good partner. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to record my own solo version of it. This song really suits my voice. It requires a certain sadness.
I suppose I should sharpen my video making skills, but it's more fun to make music.
I think Carly might be a little too northern for this bluesy number, though... She sings it like a New Yorker or a Bostonite instead of an "Angel From Montgomery"... This track was never released for the album it was recorded for, No Secrets. I did read that she later updated it for her box set, Clouds in My Coffee, and her son Ben Taylor helped her with it. I haven't heard their rendition yet.
A young Bonnie Raitt sings with the song's author, John Prine...
I did this song the other day with a guy from Australia who turned out to be a really good partner. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to record my own solo version of it. This song really suits my voice. It requires a certain sadness.
I suppose I should sharpen my video making skills, but it's more fun to make music.
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