‘Tis the season, and while most people are thinking of Christmas songs, debating their favorites, etc, I thought I might go a less conventional route and name my top five favorite songs about angels - not Christmas songs per se, but angels do figure pretty predominantly into the season, so why not?

Of course the real angel in my life inspires this list.  Since I have met Tara I have thought of her as my angel - she has saved me from myself more times than I can count, and I am sure I would not be here without her.  So I have had an affinity for songs about angels for almost ten years now, ever since my angel came into my life.

5. One Angel - Stir.  Not a song a lot of people know, but this St Louis band has rocked my collection since I saw them in 1997, and this song has always had a particular message with meaning.  Find it, you’ll like it.

4. Angel - Jimi Hendrix.  Come on, this one is great.  While it doesn’t exactly make me think the happiest thoughts, it is iconic and has to be included.

3. Angel in Harlem - U2.  Again, not one that relates particularly to the wife, but a great rock song nonetheless.

2. She Talks to Angels - Black Crowes.  This song is heartbreaking.  I have always loved this song, and have a great acoustic version that is haunting.  This girl, that talks to angels, is an intriguing one that would spell doom for any man she meets, but through no fault of her own.  Can you imagine her?  I think this song does a great job of describing a secret desire of many.

1. Seven Spanish Angels - Willie Nelson and Ray Charles. What a duet, and what a song.  I love this song and love to imagine the story.  This reckless, foolish love that drives the protagonists is wonderful.  The Seven Spanish Angels will someday come for me, I hope.

I feel as though I am missing one, but just can’t remember it here in the ole hometown at the parents’ house.  If I think of it I will add it later.  Merry Christmas, I hope to post more regularly soon!