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Robert Nighthawk's "Black Angel Blues" was inducted in 2007 into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame "Classics of Blues Recordings" category and B.B. King's "Sweet Little Angel" is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll".
- "Tricks Ain't Walking No More"
- December 1930–1931
- December 17, 1930
- Blues
Dec 29, 2023 · Let’s dive into the lyrics of this mesmerizing song. In the first verse, Nighthawk sings, “I’ve got a sweet black angel, I likes the way she spreads her wings.” Here, he expresses his admiration and appreciation for his beloved woman, likening her to a beautiful angel soaring above him.
Live on Maxwell Street (1964), as Robert Nighthawk and His Flames of Rhythm (reissued by Rounder Records, 1980, 1991; some versions include an extended interview with Nighthawk) The Aristocrat of the Blues, MCA/Chess CHD2-9387; Sweet Black Angel (And More Chicago Blues), Jasmine JASMCD-3164; References
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Sweet Black Angel Lyrics. [Verse 1] I've got a sweet black angel. I likes the way she spreads her wings. I've got a sweet black angel. I likes the way she spreads her wings. When...