There was thunder from the throne And seven Spanish angels Took another angel home In the second verse, Willie Nelson’s storytelling prowess shines as he delves into the emotions of the characters.

One of the evening’s highlights was “ Seven Spanish Angels,” a chart-topping song Nelson had recorded with Ray Charles in 1984. Nearly a decade later, the two pals sang it once again in ...

Russell sang “Seven Spanish Angels” — the gospel-soul gem Willie cut with Ray Charles in the early ’80s — with Norah Jones on piano and harmony vocals.