5 Facts About Juice Newton's 'Angel of the Morning'

It was a cover Juice Newton’s version of “Angel of the Morning” was originally recorded by Merrilee Rush in 1968.

It became her breakthrough hit The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981, launching Newton’s mainstream success.

It outperformed the original Merrilee Rush’s 1968 version peaked at number seven, making Newton’s cover the higher-charting rendition.

It crossed genres Newton’s country-pop arrangement helped the song succeed on both pop and country charts.

It remains her signature song “Angel of the Morning” is still Newton’s most recognized and enduring hit.