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Waltz of the Angels
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Wikipedia article
'"Waltz of the Angels"' is a song written by Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes. It was first recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was then recorded as a duet between American country artists George Jones and Margie Singleton in 1961. Both versions were major hits on the American country charts.
Wynn Stewart version
"Waltz of the Angels" was recorded on February 8, 1956 at the Capitol Recording Studio, located in Hollywood, California. The session was produced by Ken Nelson, who worked with Stewart while he recorded for the Capitol label. It was the only song recorded during this particular session. The session featured west coast country session musicians such as Ralph Mooney and Joe Maphis.
"Waltz of the Angels" was released as a single on Capitol Records in April 1956. It was his first single release with the label. The year, the single became Stewart's first major hit when it reached number 14 on the 'Billboard' country songs chart.
Track listings
;7" vinyl single* "Waltz of the Angels" 3:05
* "Why Do I Love You So" 2:03
Chart performance
George Jones and Margie Singleton version
"Waltz of the Angels" was then recorded as a duet by George Jones and Margie Singleton was released as the pair's second single from their 1962 duet album, 'Duets Country Style', and peaked at #11 on the 1962 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs singles chart.
Chart performance
References
Category:1956 songs
Category:1956 singles
Category:1961 singles
Category:George Jones songs
Category:United Artists Records singles
Category:Wynn Stewart songs
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