“Angel from Montgomery” by John Prine feels like a song for the dog days of summer to me: a bit stifled, like earth dusty from lack of rain, as the season has turned into a guest who’s worn out their welcome. It’s filled with a big kind of longing.
I love it. The first version I heard & the one that stays on in the radio in my heart is a live version by Bonnie Raitt & John Prine from the album John Prine (Live) released in 1989.
My version is slow, because today I’m moving slowly. Also, your girl is a sucker for a ballad. Pretend you’ve got a very cold iced tea in your hand & we’re sitting on a porch together.
Thanks for listening. Stay cool out there.
Annie
Angel from Montgomery