There’s a kind of warmth in “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” that never fades — the kind that makes you smile before you even realize it. From the moment Charley Pride’s smooth, honeyed voice fills the air, you know you’re listening to something more than just another love song. You’re hearing a man who’s figured out the secret to happiness, and he’s sharing it with the world in the simplest, sweetest way possible.
Released in 1971, the song became Charley Pride’s signature — his timeless reminder that love isn’t about grand gestures or fancy words. It’s about the small things, the everyday grace. “Kiss an angel good morning,” he sings, and you can almost see it: that quiet morning moment when love is reaffirmed not through talk, but through action.
What makes this song so special is its sincerity. There’s no pretense in Charley’s delivery — just pure affection and wisdom earned through living. When he sings about kissing your angel good morning and loving her like the devil when you get back home, it’s playful, but it’s also real. It’s about balance — faithfulness, passion, and gratitude for the person who keeps your world steady.
It’s also one of those songs that crossed every boundary. In a time when country radio still struggled with acceptance and diversity, Charley Pride stood tall — a Black artist who didn’t just break through the walls of the genre, but redefined it. “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” wasn’t just a hit; it was a statement of joy, unity, and love that resonated far beyond Nashville.
Over fifty years later, the song still feels like sunshine. It reminds us that love — real love — is something you practice every day, not just something you say. And maybe that’s why it never gets old: because every morning, somewhere, someone’s taking Charley’s advice — kissing their angel, and starting the day right
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