Took me years to understand why I loved Willie's music. Then it hit me. My grandfather played guitar, and his style of guitar playing was very similar to Willie's. So his music always reminds me of sitting with my grandfather and watching him play.
Met him when he was sitting at the table next to me at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC in the 80's. I started talking to him and told him I was from Texas. He was going to sing a set and asked if I had a request. I requested this song. He started out by dedicating it to "my new found friend from Texas." When he returned to the table, he signed the brim of my Cowboy Hat. He's such a cool guy! I love this song.
My husband found me 10 years after my first husband died. He played this song on our second date and we have been married for 10 years. Thanks Willie! I will now be playing it at his funeral. ☹ for Willie 😇
I woke up singing this today; I always sang this song and dedicated to my mom. My angel returned home two years ago. I love and miss you every minute of every day mama!
32 people have no taste in music. His voice is like no other. This one is one of my favorites. I even have the movie Honeysuckle Rose 🌹You are AWESOME, WILLIE!🇱🇷🎸🎶
How can he not break down and cry? Is it just that the band is so good it makes one happy? They follow him through every "mistake". He changes not only the phrasing and inflection but the actual pattern(# of measures) of the verses. Best writer Great band. And as always "I'm still Crine"
Yes. That band and every other musician that has ever played live with Willie deserves a ton of credit. Especially the poor drummer. How do you keep time when Willie is all over the place??? Nonetheless, damn good song and performance.
Bob Newhart on Tim Conway, "We knew he would have to leave us someday, but that day came too soon. When he used to hear the song 'Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground' he would say, 'I want that played at my funeral.'"
My husband played this song alot and he passed away this year and I'm listening to it and I can't help but not think of him RIP DEAN I MISS YOU AND J LOVE YOU FOREVER
One of my favorite Willie. Song brings back a very happy time in my life .like all the songs from honey suckle roads . can't for get the red headed stranger .she stole my horse
My favorite Willie song, one of the first of his I learned to play (and I can do a pretty good Willie voice impersonation! 🤣). IIRC, I read an interview with him somewhere where he said this was favorite song, too.
Met an angel flying too close to the ground, but I had to let him fly away. Willie couldn't sing it, or anything better!! He is in a class with Dylan, Cash, and Haggard. They just don't make them like they used too. Keep writing and singing!!!!
I thought I was the angel that fell @16, Peter you were 29 & my best friend. You were shocked I loved Willie. We watched Honeysuckle Rose and Wild at heart that night. Well buddy you were the one that died two years l8r and flew away. I just miss you this morning. I think of you every day. I think you are my angel, cuz I should have died multiple times.
Actually, you're facts are not quite straight. Willie lost Billie in 1991. Angel Flying... was released in 1981. While there are many assumptions on the meaning & who this song was written for/about, Poodie supposedly confirmed it was written for & in honor of friend Paula Carline (not his daughter). Willie said in an interview in the early 80's that it was for Connie. But since has declined to answer the ? of the song's meaning. However, the song is fitting for anyone who has lost a loved one.
Took me years to understand why I loved Willie's music. Then it hit me. My grandfather played guitar, and his style of guitar playing was very similar to Willie's. So his music always reminds me of sitting with my grandfather and watching him play.
Met him when he was sitting at the table next to me at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC in the 80's. I started talking to him and told him I was from Texas. He was going to sing a set and asked if I had a request. I requested this song. He started out by dedicating it to "my new found friend from Texas." When he returned to the table, he signed the brim of my Cowboy Hat. He's such a cool guy! I love this song.
that musta been a thrill! a really nice gesture on his part.
Amazing guitar performance Willie❤
Willie has wrote so many great songs, but Angel Flying To Close To The Ground is my favorite..
My husband found me 10 years after my first husband died. He played this song on our second date and we have been married for 10 years. Thanks Willie! I will now be playing it at his funeral. ☹ for Willie 😇
me too!
his voice in this video literally just brought me to tears
One of your very best songs Willie❤
No one sings like willie he is the one and only
One of the most loving words in a song, coupled with the uniqueness that only Willie Nelson can deliver.
Leslie Taylor to in
I woke up singing this today; I always sang this song and dedicated to my mom. My angel returned home two years ago. I love and miss you every minute of every day mama!
32 people have no taste in music. His voice is like no other. This one is one of
my favorites. I even have the movie Honeysuckle Rose 🌹You are AWESOME, WILLIE!🇱🇷🎸🎶
And what a guitar player! Much better than most !
13 yrs ago today my Angel got her wings! Thanks for the time together. Always too short! TIL WE MEET AGAIN!
How can he not break down and cry? Is it just that the band is so good it makes one happy? They follow him through every "mistake". He changes not only the phrasing and inflection but the actual pattern(# of measures) of the verses. Best writer Great band.
And as always "I'm still Crine"
Yes. That band and every other musician that has ever played live with Willie deserves a ton of credit. Especially the poor drummer. How do you keep time when Willie is all over the place??? Nonetheless, damn good song and performance.
Three words, amigos: feel, intuition, energy.
Bob Newhart on Tim Conway, "We knew he would have to leave us someday, but that day came too soon. When he used to hear the song 'Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground' he would say, 'I want that played at my funeral.'"
Wonderful song!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎶🎶🎶🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My husband played this song alot and he passed away this year and I'm listening to it and I can't help but not think of him RIP DEAN I MISS YOU AND J LOVE YOU FOREVER
willie the most jazz of all country singers
One of my favorite Willie. Song brings back a very happy time in my life .like all the songs from honey suckle roads . can't for get the red headed stranger .she stole my horse
this is one of my favorite willie songs
My favorite Willie song, one of the first of his I learned to play (and I can do a pretty good Willie voice impersonation! 🤣). IIRC, I read an interview with him somewhere where he said this was favorite song, too.
THE best song writer EVER!!!!
Might be able to win that argument
So far, my favorite version of the song. Imagining there are better ones but this one is solid all around.
Just watch him on TV - age has caught up with us but he's still one of the greatest talents today!
Beautiful.
A living icon.
Melodie you left us to soon, only 43.......you will be missed
that was elvis and he was 42....this is willie nelson he is about to turn 82
Our wedding dance song , 37 yrs ago !
Love this tune so much
Rob i knew someday that you would fly away,you are an angel flying too close to the ground
Ohh Willie l will love you forever you are the best.
My favourite l want played at my funeral. ♥️
I luv this song!!!!!!! And the story behind it!!!!!
Met an angel flying too close to the ground, but I had to let him fly away. Willie couldn't sing it, or anything better!! He is in a class with Dylan, Cash, and Haggard. They just don't make them like they used too. Keep writing and singing!!!!
A great song. a great vocal
Per Robin Quivers, Tim Conway requested this song for his memorial.
my all time favorite willie song,I got to see him sing it a few years back,,,,loved it
Willie is a living legend my favorite seen him twice
My favorite in memory of a good friend.
My favorite tune by him
81 FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always enjoy your old and new music!
God Bless you Willie!
Good stuff
OH SWEET WILLIE,SO SWEET YOU ARE . OH OH.OH,
Terry Beachy... thank you... I'll always remember you.
LOVE MY WILLIE saw him in s. lake tahoe 82, then oddessa tx , great times
PERFECT!
Forget the nashville version. This is where it's at
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground ~or~ How I met and married my wife. Thanks, Willie.
ANGELS NEVER DIE !!!!!
Love this song.
Carisma,passione! Bravura!Willie!! 👩❤️💋👨😍😍😍🤩🤩😘😘🎶🎸🎶💘♥️💔💯💋🌹
I thought I was the angel that fell @16, Peter you were 29 & my best friend. You were shocked I loved Willie. We watched Honeysuckle Rose and Wild at heart that night. Well buddy you were the one that died two years l8r and flew away. I just miss you this morning. I think of you every day. I think you are my angel, cuz I should have died multiple times.
Dedicated to an old departed friend (38 yr friendship),my beloved cat...My heart not mended & never will...This is dedicated to both of them!
Marjorie Wheatley im sorry 💔
Thank you Aimee Tupy..
Anytime sweetie 😉
Marjorie Wheatley 6
This one's for my chocolate lab Zion, miss you girl.
One Tree Hill - Clay & Sarah 💕🌺🎶
❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️
Sweet!
My fav sing it Willie :)
OH MY GOD. 'NUFF SAID.
2:52 AhhhHH! Willie!
My wife cries every time
@dippylynne59 Here's sending good thoughts your way... Don't leave us, Cuz if you like this, we really need you...
*❤*｡Willie Nelson｡ﾟ☆
thank you so much all,s lookin good at the moment fingers crossed xx
Actually, you're facts are not quite straight. Willie lost Billie in 1991. Angel Flying... was released in 1981. While there are many assumptions on the meaning & who this song was written for/about, Poodie supposedly confirmed it was written for & in honor of friend Paula Carline (not his daughter). Willie said in an interview in the early 80's that it was for Connie. But since has declined to answer the ? of the song's meaning. However, the song is fitting for anyone who has lost a loved one.
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