title: I Saw an Angel Die
text: # I Saw an Angel Die
  
  "I Saw an Angel Die" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry. It was released on September 11, 1967, as the second single from her debut album Ode to Billie Joe. The song was produced by Kelly Gordon and features a string arrangement by Jimmie Haskell.
  
  ## Commercial performance
  
  The single was released in September 1967 following the success of Gentry's debut single "Ode to Billie Joe". Surprisingly, the single failed to chart.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  * Capitol 5992
  * I Saw an Angel Die (Bobbie Gentry) – 2:56
  * Papa, Woncha Let Me Go to Town with You (Gentry) – 2:30
  
  ## Personnel
  
  Adapted from the single liner notes.
  
  * Bobbie Gentry – vocals, guitar
  * Kelly Gordon – producer
  * Jimmie Haskell – string arrangement, string conductor
  