The Clark Sisters were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. They each began singing at an early age and by the late 1960s they were all performing together in church services, usually singing songs written and arranged by their mother. A few years later, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark turned over control of the group to Twinkie, who would then go on to write, arrange, conduct and produce all of the Clark Sisters recordings. In 1973, the sisters recorded their first album, Jesus Has A Lot to Give, on their uncle's local label Billmo Records.
2. The Clark Sisters also refers to a vocal quartet from the 1950s and 60s, also known as the Sentimentalists when they sang with Tommy Dorsey. They recorded an album entitled ":Beauty Shop Beat" in 1960, containing barbershop standards such as ":Waiting for the Robert E. Lee", "Coney Island Baby", and "That Old Gang of Mine".
I've Got An Angel
The Clark Sisters Lyrics
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I've got an angel with me, in my sleep
Watching over me and my soul to keep
I've got an angel looking after me
Going to and fro and waiting me
When I'm in need
Protects me from all dangers
Seen and unseen
Angels encamped aroung me
Touching me in the morning
My eyes to see
Got singing angels
I can hear'em, I can feel'em
Encamped all around me
Got ministring angels
They're beside me, to guide me
Encamped all around me
It's an army of angels
(All around me) Oh yes!
Got an angel watching over me
Keeping me from all hurt, harm, and danger
Oh oh oh oh, Got an angel watching over me
Keeping me from all hurt, harm and danger, yes!
Got singing angels
I can hear'em, I can feel'em
Encamped all around me
Got ministring angels
They're beside me, to guide me
Encamped all around me
Got an angel watching over me
Keeping me from all hurt, harm, and danger
Oh oh oh oh, Got an angel watching over me
Keeping me from all hurt, harm and danger,
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me, over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me, over me
(repeat til fade...)
The Clark Sisters' song "I've Got an Angel" talks about the presence of angels in our lives, particularly when we are in need. The opening verse of the song states that the singer has an angel with them, watching over them as they sleep and waiting to protect them at all times. The following verse talks about how this angel protects them from both seen and unseen dangers, and how they strip the powers of darkness.
The chorus of the song talks about how the singer has an army of angels encamped around them. The use of the word "encamped" suggests that these angels are constantly present and vigilant, always ready to assist in whatever way necessary. The chorus also mentions singing angels and ministering angels, suggesting that these angels not only provide protection but also offer spiritual guidance and support.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the belief in divine protection and guidance, as well as the comforting presence of angels in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got an angel with me, in my sleep
I am comforted knowing that I have an angel who watches over me even as I sleep
Watching over me and my soul to keep
This angel is charged with the responsibility of keeping me safe both physically and spiritually
I've got an angel looking after me
I am grateful for this angel that has been assigned to me to keep me safe from harm
Going to and fro and waiting me
This angel is always ready to go wherever I go and waits for me at all times
When I'm in need
This angel is always there for me when I need guidance or protection
Protects me from all dangers
I can rest easy knowing that this angel has the power to protect me from any harm that may come my way
Seen and unseen
This angel can defend me against both visible and invisible forces
Stripping the powers of darkness
This angel has the ability to disarm any demonic powers that may be lurking in the shadows
Angels encamped aroung me
There are countless angels stationed all around me at all times
Touching me in the morning
I wake up each day with the knowledge that these angels are watching over me and are ready to help me whenever I need them
My eyes to see
These angels open my spiritual eyes so that I might see the world and all its myriad happenings through a more divine lens
Got singing angels
I am glad that there are even angels who sing and create joy all around me
I can hear'em, I can feel'em
I can feel their presence and hear their heavenly music wherever I go
Got ministring angels
There are angels that have been tasked to guide and protect me through all of life's roads and obstacles
They're beside me, to guide me
These angels go with me wherever life takes me, and always offer guidance and protection
It's an army of angels
This is not just one angel, but a whole army of heavenly beings that are always ready to come to my assistance
Got an angel watching over me
I know that I am blessed to have this angel who watches over me and keeps me safe from danger
Keeping me from all hurt, harm, and danger
This angel is always at the ready to protect me from anything that could cause me harm or trauma
Angels watching over me
These angels never stop watching over me, day or night
Angels watching over me, over me
They are always there to offer their divine protection and guidance over me, day in and day out
Writer(s): twinkie clark, twinkie clark-terrell
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hope Ballinger
I've got an angel with me in my sleep
Watching over me and my soul to keep
I've got an angel looking after me
Going to and fro waiting on me when I meet
Protects me from all danger seen and unseen
Stripping the powers of darkness
Angels encamped around me
Touching me in the morning my eyes to see
[Chorus:]
Got singing angels
I can hear them I can feel them
Encamped all around me
Got ministring angels
I can hear them I can feel them
Encamped all around me
It's an army of angels
Oh yeah
Got an angel watching over me
Keeping me from all hurt harm and danger
(oh, oh, oh, oh) Got an angel watching over me
keeping me from all hurt harm and danger
[repeat Chorus]
Angels watching over me
Angels Watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me over me
[music fades]
jzk1990
I just love how Jackie dances through the lyrics. I love the dramatic inflection she uses (Not many singers can) to tell a story of her angels. The harmonies of her sisters make this a top 5 favorite Clark Sister song.
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Eric Hill
By 3:04 that breakdown. Twinkie comes in as the alto, then Karen's soprano and Dorinda as the tenor. Then the next line Twinkie is back to the tenor part. They are so versatile.
timmy841212
I noticed. They're so great! 👏👏👏
J Morgan
Twinkie used to always do little playful things with the alto line in their songs
zleo
You know I listen to this song all the time and I never paid attention to that little gem right there
Terranty Stancil
Twinkie can Soprano with Denise and Karen and when Dorinda had to, Alto with Dorinda and Jacky, Tenor with Jacky and still Baritone. That's why Dr Mattie Moss-Clark traveled with Twinkie, Denise and eventually Karen more in their earlier years.
Reggie MItchell
@Terranty Stancil all of them can sing any part
Sholanda Marible
This was my favorite Clark Sisters song growing up. It was playing in my dreams last night, and I had to wake up this morning to find it!!
lele blah
Sholanda Marible mine too