Classic songs have a special magic. Even years after they’re written, their melodies can make people feel happy, sad, or thoughtful. Let’s travel back to the 1970s and talk about a song that many people love: “Angel from Montgomery.”
The song starts with the line, “I am an old woman.” Those words grab your attention right away. They were written by a singer named John Prine in 1971. John wasn’t old, and he wasn’t a woman, but he had a big imagination. He could write about all kinds of people and make their stories feel real. That’s what made “Angel from Montgomery” so special—it showed how much John cared about others and their feelings.
A few years later, in 1974, another singer named Bonnie Raitt sang the song too. Her version was full of heart, and it helped even more people fall in love with it. Bonnie’s singing made the song one of John’s most famous creations, and lots of other singers wanted to try it too.
In 2019, John and Bonnie performed “Angel from Montgomery” together at a big music event. It was shown on TV, and millions of people watched. Their voices sounded amazing together, like they were telling a story with every note. The soft sound of the guitar made the song feel even deeper and more emotional.
The people watching in the room stayed very quiet, soaking up every moment. But when John and Bonnie finished a part of the song, everyone clapped loudly because it was so beautiful. At the end, the whole audience cheered and clapped even more, showing how much they loved it.
Sadly, John Prine passed away because he got very sick. His death made a lot of people sad because he was such an important part of music. John wasn’t just a singer—he was like a bright light who helped create a kind of music called Americana. Even though he’s gone, his songs, like “Angel from Montgomery,” will keep touching hearts for a long, long time. People will sing them, listen to them, and remember him forever.
