Introduction
“Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” is a classic country song originally written by Ben Peters and performed by Charley Pride. Released on October 23, 1971, as the lead single from Pride’s album Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs, the track became one of his signature hits. It achieved remarkable success, reaching number one on the country charts and crossing over to the pop charts, peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s enduring popularity led to numerous cover versions by various artists over the years. Notably, Alan Jackson included his rendition of “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” on his 1999 album Under the Influence, a collection dedicated to songs that influenced his musical career. Jackson’s version paid homage to Pride’s original while introducing the classic to a new generation of country music fans.
In recognition of its lasting impact on the music industry, Charley Pride’s original recording of “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2024. This honor underscores the song’s significance and its role in shaping the country music genre.
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Lyrics
Whenever I chance to meet some old friends on the street
They wonder how does a man get to be this way
I’ve always got a smiling face
Any time and any place
And every time they ask me why
I just smile and say
You’ve got to kiss angel good mornin’
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
So kiss an angel good mornin’
And love her like the devil when you get back home
Now people may try to guess
The secret of happiness
But some of them never learn
It’s a simple thing
The secret I’m speaking of
Is a woman and a man in love
And the answer is in this song that I always sing
You’ve got to kiss an angel good mornin’
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
So kiss an angel good mornin’
And love her like the devil when you get back home
You kiss an angel good mornin’
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
So kiss an angel good mornin’
And love her like the devil when you get back home