Angeline
Joan Baez · Blessed Are [1994]
YesterdayÂ's news was old news, the skies are all grey
WinterÂ's in labor and soon will give birth to the spring
And sprinkle the meadows with flowers for my Angeline
Heartache and sorrow and sadness unendingly find
Wings on a memory and with them she flies to my mind
She stretched her arms for a moment, then went back to sleep
While morning stood watching me ever so silently weak
She opened her eyes, Lord, the minute my feet touched the floor
The cold hard-wood creaked with each step that I made to the door
Then I turned to her gently and said, "Hon, just look, it is spring"
Knowing outside the window, the winter looked for Angeline
But yesterdayÂ's newspaper forecast no rain for today,
But yesterdayÂ's news is old news the skies are all grey
Angeline - Joan Baez
Joan Baez's "Angeline" appears on her 1994 album *Blessed Are*, marking a return to her signature folk style after a period of varied musical exploration. The song reflects Baez's lifelong commitment to social commentary and acoustic storytelling, characteristic of her work spanning from the 1960s counterculture movement through her later career. Recorded with her distinctive voice and minimal instrumentation, the track exemplifies the intimate, narrative-driven approach that defined her discography. As a prominent figure in American folk music, Baez often wove personal reflection with broader cultural themes, and "Angeline" continues this tradition by focusing on human connection and resilience within a simple, evocative musical framework.