Merrilee Rush - Angel of the Morning download song

REMEMBER DANCING WITH MARIE TO THIS SONG AT THE TRADE WINDS IN LONG BEACH, CALIF. 1969...THEN OFF TO VIETNAM......USN 68-72

There'll be no strings to bind your hands Not if my love can't bind your heart And there's no need to take a stand For it was I who chose to start I see no reason to take me home I'm old enough to face the dawn Just call me angel of the morning, angel Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby Just call me angel of the morning, angel Then slowly turn away from me Maybe the sun's light will be dim And it won't matter anyhow If morning's echo says we've sinned Well, it was what I wanted now And if we're the victims of the night I won't be blinded by light Just call me angel of the morning, angel Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby Just call me angel of the morning, angel Then slowly turn away I won't beg you to stay with me Through the tears of the day Of the years, baby baby baby Just call me angel of the morning, angel Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby Just call me angel of the morning, angel Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby

Juice did a very good re-make, but this one is closer to my heart

When my uncle was dying, we discussed secret loves he had in his life. His one and only was Juice Newton. He said her voice felt angelic on his soul. I immediately went online and had her Greatest Hits sent to his home which he listened to endlessly. His son visited and emailed me saying he was concerned his father lost his marbles as he listened to this record non-stop. I told my cousin I sent him this CD and to allow his father these final precious moments.

Unfortunately, we get old... And then we die.. Live for today my friends.. I've been living that way since the 60's... I'm 63 and still going strong.... And to Hell with anyone that can't take a joke... Party on....:)

I recall my sister playing this song over and over back in 1968. I was 13, she was 15. Her sweetheart was 17. Four years later they married. Life is weird. He didn’t die in Vietnam, but both got killed in a plane crash on September 9, 1984. They left behind 4 children, ages 3,6,7,and 9. I had not heard this song for 50 years. Yet , all the memories rushed to the forefront of my heart. Tears and smiles. Life. Cherish it, love it because it is fleeting.

I remember this song was playing as I was waiting to board the plane to NAM.

This to me is the best version of this song I have ever heard. As a 14 year old back in 1968 I remember this song and loved its haunting lyrics... I can not believe its been 51 years since this song first came out back in 1968. And now that I'm 65 years old the song still moves me. Awesome!

That smoky, raspy voice........there has onlly ever been this version for me!

This is the first time I have seen what she looks like. She is drop dead beautiful!

Angel of the Morning is composed by Chip Taylor. The same person who composed Wild Thing. Chip Taylor is John Voight's brother and Angelina Jolie's uncle..

I'm 71 (yoa) but its 1968 - I'm going into the Army - & this song along with Its a Beautiful Morning by the Young Rascals were the two "Hot" songs at the time - GREAT music - GREAT era - GREAT times & GREAT memories - GOD it was GREAT to be young. :-)

I'm 67 so this sure brings back memories.

One of the best songs ever written and performed. Merrilee you sang it best.

When they say they don’t make them like they used to it really applies. What a time to be a teenager.I’m 66 now but in my mind I left something back there.

The opening line of this song is so powerful: 'There will be No Strings to Bind your hands, Not if my Love can't Bind your Heart'. So many memorable songs and lyrics of the 60's and 70's. I'm so fortunate to have lived through them and grateful that we have technology to enjoy this beautiful music again.

With the war in Vietnam, this was a huge hit. Merrilee Rush was just a doll. She struck a nerve, singing this song to all of those combat veterans, who just wanted to get home and be with their angel in the morning.

I was a shy young lad. When I was eighteen I met a girl and, after a few weeks, we were talking. She went and put this onto the record player. A subtle way of letting me know that she was interested in me, giving me some encouragement to work with. We have been together for nearly fifty years now. Each and every day together is a joy beyond words. For the benefit of some of those wonderful responses, we met at a motorcycle safety rally. A beautiful warm day but suddenly a storm came in. It wasn't predicted. I invited her to my mom's place, which was reasonably close, to wait out that storm. I would NEVER EVER have been so bold but doing the right thing was more important than embarrassment. OK given I have already added to the original. One week before this rally I was at a church. I had agonized over the existence of God. I had no evidence. So I proposed a test. If HE would be good enough to send me a girl who loved me I would never doubt again. I never knew for forty years that this happened to be Valentines Day. And just six days later I met her. Coincidence? I am not going to take that risk. I got what I asked for. If I had known just how much I was asking for I wouldn't have dared.

This is the way the song should be sung. With emotion and a hint of remorse. A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.