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Angel of the Morning

1967 song by Chip Taylor

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"Angel of the Morning" is a popular song written by Chip Taylor, originally recorded by Evie Sands but which first charted with a version by Merrilee Rush. The song has been covered by many artists including Shaggy, Chrissie Hynde, Dusty Springfield, P. P. Arnold, Connie Eaton, Mary Mason, Guys 'n' Dolls, Melba Montgomery, Olivia Newton-John and Juice Newton, who reached the Billboard Hot 100 top ten with her version in 1981.

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🇺🇸 Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86 (2026-03-24)
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee also penned "He Sits at Your Table," "I Can't Let Go," and other popular songs...
🇺🇸 Chip Taylor, Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Who Wrote ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86 (2026-03-24)
Chip Taylor, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who is best known for writing the classic hits “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died Monday...
🇺🇸 Chip Taylor, “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning” Songwriter, Dies at 86 (2026-03-24)
The Americana singer — Jon Voight’s younger brother — also wrote “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” and quit music for 14 years to be a professional gam...

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