About the song
Seven Spanish Angels is a country song written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser. It was first recorded by Ray Charles for his 1984 album Friendship, and later by Willie Nelson for his 1985 album Half Nelson. The song tells the story of a group of angels who come to Earth to help a young couple in love. The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in both the United States and Canada. It has also been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and Plácido Domingo.
The song begins with a description of the seven Spanish angels, who are “dressed in white” and “standing at the altar of the sun.” The angels are praying for the lovers, who are “in the valley of the gun.” The song then goes on to describe the battle that is taking place in the valley. The battle is “loud” and “bloody,” and the angels are “crying” for the lovers.
In the end, the battle stops and the smoke clears. The angels are still there, and they are “singing” for the lovers. The song ends with the angels taking “another angel home.”
“Seven Spanish Angels” is a beautiful and moving song about love, loss, and hope. The song’s message is one of peace and love, and it has resonated with listeners of all ages. The song is a classic of country music, and it is sure to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Willie Nelson is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and activist. He is one of the most popular and influential country music artists of all time. Nelson has recorded over 200 albums and has written over 2,000 songs. He is known for his distinctive outlaw country sound and his commitment to social and political causes.
Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, in 1933. He began playing guitar at a young age and started writing songs in his teens. In 1956, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in music. Nelson signed with Monument Records in 1961 and released his first album, And Then I Wrote, in 1962.
Nelson’s career breakthrough came in 1975 with the release of the album Red Headed Stranger. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to make Nelson a star. Nelson has continued to release successful albums throughout his career, including Stardust (1978), Willie Nelson and Family (1979), and Teatro (1998).
Nelson is also a successful actor. He has appeared in films such as The Electric Horseman (1979), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), and Red Headed Stranger (1986). Nelson is also a vocal activist for a variety of causes, including environmental protection, animal rights, and farm aid.
Willie Nelson is a true American icon. He is a gifted singer-songwriter, a talented actor, and a committed activist. Nelson’s music has touched the lives of millions of people around the world, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
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Lyrics
“Seven Spanish Angels”
(duet with Willie Nelson)He looked down into her brown eyes
And said, “Say a prayer for me.”
She threw her arms around him,
Whispered, “God will keep us free.”They could hear the riders comin’,
He said, “This is my last fight.
If they take me back to Texas,
They won’t take me back alive.”There were seven Spanish angels at the altar of the sun.
They were prayin’ for the lovers in the valley of the gun.When the battle stopped and the smoke cleared,
There was thunder from the throne,
And seven Spanish angels took another angel home.She reached down and picked the gun up
That lay smoking in his hand.
She said, “Father, please forgive me;
I can’t make it without my man.”And she knew the gun was empty,
And she knew she couldn’t win,
But her final prayer was answered
When the rifles fired again.There were seven Spanish angels at the altar of the sun.
They were prayin’ for the lovers in the valley of the gun.When the battle stopped and the smoke cleared,
There was thunder from the throne,
And seven Spanish angels took another angel home.