Little Feat (1971) Bride of Jesus - LOST 70s GEMS

This is a beautiful ballad from legendary jazz band Little Feat; sung with inimitable grace by lead singer Lowell George in his ragged yet soulful vocal. Billy Payne's church organ and country piano gave Little Feat a sweet backing to launch more quirky erratic vocals and guitar work, but here it's the lyrics that are the real standout along with George's odd little inflections and turns but specifically the big ending that reminds me of the chord changes of Seal's Kiss on a Rose. The lyrics as indicated by the title are jesuit; with it's talk of a beautiful maiden, the line "entertaining angels unaware" and seeing beauty in the darkest of places. It more grabs me by George's fluid melodies full of grit and yet anonymous southern character; it hints at a deranged yet smooth pastor telling modern day sermons..ok maybe that's overdoing it a bit but there is a gritty gospel feel to their music, I'm not imagining that!