Yeah Shay. He was a wanted outlaw and was traveling with the love of his life. A posse had caught up with them and he decided he wasn't being taken in. He put up a fight and was killed. She then decided she couldn't live without him and picked up his gun. When she realized it was empty she still held it up in firing position and gladly and intentionally drew the fire of the posse. Thus ending her life as well. Willie Nelson is not only a great performer, but one of the great songwriters in all genres of music. He has written big hits for himself and people like Patsy Cline and others. Ray as you already seem to know was an incredible performer, who actually did a couple albums of country music, as he loved and appreciated it so much. Shay, it is over a year (I believe) since you last posted anything. just wanted you to know that there are still some of us who miss you. For the time that we were getting posts from you, you were a bright light. I hope everything is going well for you. You had a lot going on what with school and all. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing now, stay safe and well. I hope your life brings you happiness, love and prosperity. ; ))
@@TreyMessiah95 I only like a little country but Willie transcends the genre. Check out You Were Always on my Mind or Me and Paul. A lot of big artists have covered his songs.
@@seansersmylieJust wondering who you have at #1 and #2. Personally I think of Willie as the greatest LIVING songwriter, but Willie himself said Kris Kristofferson was the greatest songwriter he knew.
Numbnut cracked me up it's been years since ive heard that😂😂😂it's the first thing I'm going to call the next idiot that tests my patience it's really the best insult without being overtly rude.....I wonder what other hilarious shit I've forgotten. 😢
Seven Spanish Angels was written by two others guys as a cap to Marty Robbin's Feleena and her nameless outlaw cowboy gunfighter lover, so this song goes with his trilogy which you love! And I love you for all of this! You are previously rare!
About ten years ago, I lit one and listened to this song. Heard it all my life but that day that second verse you liked also caught me. Began to muse on what sort of couple would end up in a last-ditch battle out in the desert of the Southwest. Ended up writing a four book series. Amazing where inspiration comes from. (Google Moses and Curio, if you're interested in what sort of love story the song created within me.
Ooooh 👀 I definitely will check it out (always looking for a good read)! Thank you for recommending it, and yes, it's quite amazing where inspiration can derive from and what we can create I hope you have a great day!
Yes it is an outlaw lovers song Here is an explanation, from another page. This is a beautiful outlaw allegory with religious overtones. This song is, obviously, filled with Biblical imagery, and most of it comes from the Book of Revelations. He looked down into her brown eyes, Said, " Say a prayer for me." She threw her arms around him, Whispered, "God will keep us free." And 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." The first stanza is clearly just setting the tone, though line 2, 4, and 5 set the religious overtone. Line 5, saying "could hear the riders", refers not only to the enemy army, but also to the riders in the book of revelations. The four horsemen, bringing all sorts of death and destruction with them. And there were seven Spanish Angels, At the alter of the Sun. The 7 angels and an allusion to the 7 angels in Revelations, who undo the 7 seals of heaven, and release the 7 judgments upon the world. In this context, it clearly foreshadows the tragic end of the two lovers. The alter of the sun may be a reference to a place, but Sun always refers to God. Altar is most likely church. They were prayin' for the lovers, In the valley of the gun. Valley of the gun most likely refers to Psalm 23, which contains the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Despite the fact that the 7 angels destroy most of the world in Revelations, their true purpose is to save those deemed worthy to get into God's kingdom. In the context of the song, the angels here are most likely priests, or fellow townsmen/women. And when the battle stopped, And the smoke cleared. There was thunder from the throne. And seven Spanish angels, Took another angel home. The throne refers to God, which in Revelations is constantly mentioned that God alone sits atop a throne in heaven. The 7 angels taking the other angel home clearly means the male at the start of the song died, but did so in battle and righteously. He is saved, so to speak, by the angels. She reached down and picked the gun up, That lay smokin in his hand. Said, "Father please forgive me, I can't make it without my man." Suicide is, as nearly everyone knows, a sin. Hence the beg for forgiveness. Also, if she were to succeed and forgiven, she would make it into heaven, though it would be unlikely to happen, as in Revelations God is very stern and saves only the most loyal to him. 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. But, it does not say that she fired. She knew the gun was empty, and that she could not win. So therefore, she most likely did not attempt it. As a result of this metaphorical test of faith, God rewards her by giving her final wish. And as death may seem like a funny reward, remember that those left living suffered in hellfire, whereas those that died right away were saved, allowed to live forever in the Kingdom of Heaven. On the surface, this song is about two star crossed lovers during, most likely, the Mexican War. It uses far more religious allusions, however, than one would even think. Also, it has a good beat.
You want a great song to react to? Australia's Joh Farnham doing the cover of the Beatles HELP Live in Melbourne with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. An absolute epic ! This was the last song of the night after a three hour concert.
I love Home Free (I just started getting into them)!!! Am a huge fan of Acapella I found them though UA-cam suggestions since I listen to Pentatonix, I think my favorite by Home Free is Champion Taste on Beer Budget 😂, what is your favorite song by them?
Willie Nelson is an icon in country music. Songwriter, singer, guitarist. I'll suggest a couple of options. Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys --- Willie Nelson (staying with the western theme) I Never Cared For You --Willie Nelson (sweet love song the 2010 version has an amazing guitar solo in it ua-cam.com/video/kmdwsLtNx2E/v-deo.html) For country songs about outlaws but in a more modern setting consider: Bullets In The Gun --Toby Keith Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde --- Travis Tritt Thanks for a fun reaction.
It's alluding to the Alamo. Spanish Angels and this being their last stand. Not going back to Texas alive....meaning they were not going to win but they gave it all they had.
I hope you check out more Ray Charles. Genius. Also, Willie is a brilliant songwriter. He wrote "Crazy" for Patsy Cline: ua-cam.com/video/MbnrdCS57d0/v-deo.html
The two lovers were escaped slaves... thats why he wasn't going back to Texas alive... they could hear the riders coming... on horses to get the escaped slaves. It makes it even that much more powerful of a song now don't it.
Yeah Shay. He was a wanted outlaw and was traveling with the love of his life. A posse had caught up with them and he decided he wasn't being taken in. He put up a fight and was killed. She then decided she couldn't live without him and picked up his gun. When she realized it was empty she still held it up in firing position and gladly and intentionally drew the fire of the posse. Thus ending her life as well. Willie Nelson is not only a great performer, but one of the great songwriters in all genres of music. He has written big hits for himself and people like Patsy Cline and others. Ray as you already seem to know was an incredible performer, who actually did a couple albums of country music, as he loved and appreciated it so much. Shay, it is over a year (I believe) since you last posted anything. just wanted you to know that there are still some of us who miss you. For the time that we were getting posts from you, you were a bright light. I hope everything is going well for you. You had a lot going on what with school and all. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing now, stay safe and well. I hope your life brings you happiness, love and prosperity. ; ))
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Two of the greatest music legends of the past 70 years. I rate Willie Nelson as the third greatest songwriter of the past 100 years.
I’m not a Willy Nelson fan never heard his music, I don’t listen to country, but I love me some ray charles.
@@TreyMessiah95 I only like a little country but Willie transcends the genre. Check out You Were Always on my Mind or Me and Paul. A lot of big artists have covered his songs.
@@seansersmylieJust wondering who you have at #1 and #2. Personally I think of Willie as the greatest LIVING songwriter, but Willie himself said Kris Kristofferson was the greatest songwriter he knew.
@@ImNotOld_ImVintage Dylan and Cohen.
Numbnut cracked me up it's been years since ive heard that😂😂😂it's the first thing I'm going to call the next idiot that tests my patience it's really the best insult without being overtly rude.....I wonder what other hilarious shit I've forgotten. 😢
Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger Album is a must listen
Keep up the great work great music from a better time 😊
Great song,,,Apreciate it young lady😄
Best version!!! Peace, Love!!
Seven Spanish Angels was written by two others guys as a cap to Marty Robbin's Feleena and her nameless outlaw cowboy gunfighter lover, so this song goes with his trilogy which you love! And I love you for all of this! You are previously rare!
About ten years ago, I lit one and listened to this song. Heard it all my life but that day that second verse you liked also caught me. Began to muse on what sort of couple would end up in a last-ditch battle out in the desert of the Southwest. Ended up writing a four book series. Amazing where inspiration comes from. (Google Moses and Curio, if you're interested in what sort of love story the song created within me.
Ooooh 👀 I definitely will check it out (always looking for a good read)! Thank you for recommending it, and yes, it's quite amazing where inspiration can derive from and what we can create
I hope you have a great day!
Yes it is an outlaw lovers song Here is an explanation, from another page. This is a beautiful outlaw allegory with religious overtones.
This song is, obviously, filled with Biblical imagery, and most of it comes from the Book of Revelations.
He looked down into her brown eyes, Said, " Say a prayer for me." She threw her arms around him, Whispered, "God will keep us free." And 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."
The first stanza is clearly just setting the tone, though line 2, 4, and 5 set the religious overtone. Line 5, saying "could hear the riders", refers not only to the enemy army, but also to the riders in the book of revelations. The four horsemen, bringing all sorts of death and destruction with them.
And there were seven Spanish Angels, At the alter of the Sun.
The 7 angels and an allusion to the 7 angels in Revelations, who undo the 7 seals of heaven, and release the 7 judgments upon the world. In this context, it clearly foreshadows the tragic end of the two lovers.
The alter of the sun may be a reference to a place, but Sun always refers to God. Altar is most likely church.
They were prayin' for the lovers, In the valley of the gun.
Valley of the gun most likely refers to Psalm 23, which contains the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Despite the fact that the 7 angels destroy most of the world in Revelations, their true purpose is to save those deemed worthy to get into God's kingdom. In the context of the song, the angels here are most likely priests, or fellow townsmen/women.
And when the battle stopped, And the smoke cleared. There was thunder from the throne. And seven Spanish angels, Took another angel home.
The throne refers to God, which in Revelations is constantly mentioned that God alone sits atop a throne in heaven. The 7 angels taking the other angel home clearly means the male at the start of the song died, but did so in battle and righteously. He is saved, so to speak, by the angels.
She reached down and picked the gun up, That lay smokin in his hand. Said, "Father please forgive me, I can't make it without my man."
Suicide is, as nearly everyone knows, a sin. Hence the beg for forgiveness. Also, if she were to succeed and forgiven, she would make it into heaven, though it would be unlikely to happen, as in Revelations God is very stern and saves only the most loyal to him.
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.
But, it does not say that she fired. She knew the gun was empty, and that she could not win. So therefore, she most likely did not attempt it. As a result of this metaphorical test of faith, God rewards her by giving her final wish. And as death may seem like a funny reward, remember that those left living suffered in hellfire, whereas those that died right away were saved, allowed to live forever in the Kingdom of Heaven.
On the surface, this song is about two star crossed lovers during, most likely, the Mexican War. It uses far more religious allusions, however, than one would even think. Also, it has a good beat.
You want a great song to react to? Australia's Joh Farnham doing the cover of the Beatles HELP Live in Melbourne with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. An absolute epic ! This was the last song of the night after a three hour concert.
Here's another suggestion. The first ever Country Acapella Band called HOME FREE.
I love Home Free (I just started getting into them)!!! Am a huge fan of Acapella I found them though UA-cam suggestions since I listen to Pentatonix, I think my favorite by Home Free is Champion Taste on Beer Budget 😂, what is your favorite song by them?
Check out Willie's "Red headed Stranger" album.
Willie Nelson is an icon in country music. Songwriter, singer, guitarist. I'll suggest a couple of options.
Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys --- Willie Nelson (staying with the western theme)
I Never Cared For You --Willie Nelson (sweet love song the 2010 version has an amazing guitar solo in it ua-cam.com/video/kmdwsLtNx2E/v-deo.html)
For country songs about outlaws but in a more modern setting consider:
Bullets In The Gun --Toby Keith
Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde --- Travis Tritt
Thanks for a fun reaction.
This is a variation on the el paso feleena story.
It's alluding to the Alamo. Spanish Angels and this being their last stand. Not going back to Texas alive....meaning they were not going to win but they gave it all they had.
I hope you check out more Ray Charles. Genius. Also, Willie is a brilliant songwriter. He wrote "Crazy" for Patsy Cline: ua-cam.com/video/MbnrdCS57d0/v-deo.html
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the text is quite clear. nothing about the bible or anyone else. Greetings from Norway. 😀
This is about the Mexican-American war, not Revelations; not outlaws. The man is a Mexican soldier in the war.
Coming out from under the rock , maybe
The two lovers were escaped slaves... thats why he wasn't going back to Texas alive... they could hear the riders coming... on horses to get the escaped slaves. It makes it even that much more powerful of a song now don't it.
I hate that you are so young you dont know these guys
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