This tune is a fine example of American roots music.

Chris Rodrigues & The Spoon Lady – “Angels in Heaven”

“Angels in Heaven” (2017)

A simple but lively blend of various genres, “Angels in Heaven”  is a fine example of American roots music.  

Spoonful of Blues

It is based on the traditional gospel hymn “I Know I’ve Been Changed.”  Rodrigues renamed it and rearranged it, to make it suitable for this pared-down performance – just guitar and some percussion, including spoons, playing country blues / folk.   

Recorded in 2017, “Angels in Heaven”  became a viral sensation on both Facebook (200 million views) and YouTube (10 million views).

Chris Rodrigues

Chris Rodrigues is a contemporary Christian singer / songwriter who clearly does not fit the standard model.

He started playing music in elementary school, performing bluegrass, rock’n’roll, and even metal. To make ends meet, he eventually started busking (street performing).  

Wall Street Shuffle

In 2013, Rodrigues started performing with Abby the Spoon Lady. In October 2017, they released the horrifyingly titled album “Working on Wall Street.”    

Rodrigues was featured in the 2015 documentary “Buskin’ Blues,”  which focused on various street performers in the area around Asheville, North Carolina.    _{(Image source)}

Abby the Spoon Lady

Abby the Spoon Lady is a US musician and radio personality. She is a self-taught spoon-percussionist. 

Hoppin’ and Hitchin’

Abby has travelled throughout the US, usually by hopping onto freight trains or hitchhiking. She not only busks, but also documents the stories and the music of fellow travellers.  

Hostin’ and Helpin’

Abby appeared with Rodrigues in the documentary “Buskin’ Blues.”  She currently hosts the “Busker Broadcast”  radio show in Asheville, through which she promotes street-performance culture and supports various initiatives regarding public space law.    _{(Image source)}

I know, I know I've been changed
I, I know I've been changed, lord, and I know
I know I've been changed
The angels in heaven done signed my name    [2x]

One day, one day, I was walking along
The angels in heaven done signed my name
I heard a voice, I didn't see no one
The angels in Heaven done signed my name
The voice to me, you know it sounded so sweet
The angels in heaven done signed my name
It sounded like Jesus talking to me
The angels in heaven done signed my name

And I know, I know I've been changed
I, I know, I've been changed, lord, and I know
I know I've been changed
The angels in heaven done signed my name    [2x]

I got my ticket in my right hand
The angels in heaven done signed my name
I'm on my way to the promised land
The angels in heaven done signed my name
If you done believe I've been redeemed
The angels in heaven done signed my name
Just follow me down to the Jordan stream
The angels in heaven done signed my name

And I know, I know, I've been changed
I, I know I've been changed, lord, and I know
I know I've been changed
The angels in heaven done signed my name    [2x]    _{(Image source)}
Lyrics by Chris Rodrigues, courtesy of – MusixMatch.com
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Into your ears … through 5 channels

 The various posts are categorized into 5 channels _{(Right-Click to see details)}
         1 – “Music to Your Ears” (MTYE)
         2 – “Cover Versions”
         3 – “Honor Roll”
         4 – “Documentaries”
         5 – “Mock’n’Roll”

More “Music to Your Ears” ...

          Previous posts in this series – "MTYE posts 1–20"
          Previous posts in this series – "MTYE posts 21–40"

Links to my other series ...

          Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 1"
          Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2"

          Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part One – My Lyrics Posts 3~30”
          Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part Two – My Lyrics Posts 31~60”  

          Vocab-Ability – "Introduction to Vocab-Ability"  
          Vocab-Ability – "Index"  to all Chapters and Sections  

          Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part One – Notes 1~50"  
          Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part Two – Notes 51~87"