A Song for You
Leon Russell wrote “A Song for You” and put out the earliest release of it on file, in 1970. Also recorded by Carpenters (released 1972), Ray Charles (released 1993) and Willie Nelson (released 1973), among 167 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
Leon wrote this one and cut it himself before Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and the Carpenters all took a turn at it. Play the writer's version first, then follow Willie, because he's got plenty more doors to open.
Leon Russell wrote it and put it on record first, and from there it traveled to Donny Hathaway, Carpenters, Willie Nelson and Whitney Houston. Start with the writer's own take, then go back to Ray and hear what he did with it.
Leon Russell wrote it and cut it first, and then Donny Hathaway, the Carpenters, Willie Nelson and Ray Charles all lined up behind him. Hear his before you hear Natalie's again, and you'll understand why nobody could leave it alone.
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▶A Song For YouCredited writer: Leon Russell.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1970.
- Donny Hathaway1971
- Carpenters1972
- Peggy Lee1972
- Willie Nelson1973
- The Temptations1975
- Joe Cocker1976
- Ray Charles1993
- Michael Ball1993
- Natalie Cole1999
- Simply Red2005
- Michael Bublé2005
- Whitney Houston2007
167 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
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