"Angel Child" is a traditional song from the

Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 ...

repertoire. The song was recorded by

Memphis Slim John Len Chatman (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988), known professionally as Memphis Slim, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxopho ...

(1948), Lightnin' Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb, and Guitar Slim Green.Gérard Herzhaft ''Encyclopedia of the Blues'' 1992 2nd ed Page 263 "Although it is usually attributed to Memphis Slim ( 1948 on Miracle M 145), "Angel Child" is most certainly an old piece from the Texas repertoire. Lipscomb, Hopkins, and Guitar Slim Green did the best versions. "

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Year of song unknown Memphis Slim songs 1948 singles Songwriter unknown {{1940s-song-stub