Ray Charles - A Song For You (Official Lyric Video)
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- The official lyric video for Ray Charles' "A Song For You" from the upcoming boxset TRUE GENIUS
Leon Russell’s classic ballad "A Song For You" has been covered many times, by many artists. Ray Charles recorded version, from his 1993 album My World, earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. A favorite song of his good friend Willie Nelson, Charles famously sang the song to him on the occasion of his 70th birthday live at The Beacon Theatre in New York.
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LYRICS:
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my love on stages
With 10,000 people watching
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I treated you unkindly, but darling can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Darling can't you please see through me
'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of the truth, withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now, I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody, 'cause my love's in there hiding
I love you in a place where there's no space and time
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song to you
But I love you in a place where there's no space and time
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
We were alone and I was singing my song
Singing this song for you
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There are no bad versions of this beautify written song. Always makes me cry.
I very much agree, I was just saying that to myself and I saw your comment.
Me, too.
Look up the live version where he sings this to Willie Nelson w Leon.
Ditto
Carpenter version is better maybe
Ray Charles America's greatest blues man of all time
World's greatest imo.
Leon’s greatest song. And brother Ray did it justice.
I also want to congratulate the people who did the Artwork for this masterpiece song , I do not believe anybody could have done better. Thank you
Amazing art, absolutely.
Only one Ray Charles. Only one. There will never another. Thank you, Ray. For blessing us with your timeless music. Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes the damage can't be undone. Ray Charles will never be forgotten
After seeing the film Ray, I understand that Ray is the perfect person to do a cover of this Leon Russell masterpiece.
❤❤❤❤ Música 😊😊😊😊😊😊
They sounded so much alike.
Wonderful.
So pure.. so raw..so unprotected..so REAL.
Leon Russell AND Ray Charles are both greats as far as music 🤷🏽♀️❤️
The best version of this Leon Russell song ever
@0funnyguy0 I agree with you.
You must not have heard donny Hathaway sing it that is actually the most popular version
I located it and it is FABULOUS, but I still think Ray did the best version. Maybe, I just like Ray's voice better.
Beautiful just beautiful both from Donnie and Ray, RIP❤
Ray Charles was a wizard. If you don't believe me... How come my eyes betray me with tears each time l get to listen to his music that inchants me so much.
Love Rays rendition.
Thanks Leon for a great song.
Where would the music industry be without song writers? RIP oh great one - Leon Russell.
❤ yes it was written by Leon Russell but Charles does it totally exta special. I love both makes me cry😢❤
Karen Carpenter
@@Lyrielonwind Both brilliant and both very worthy of praise.
My mom loves Ray Charles, but she always had Nat King Cole records. I walked into an antique store and the owner was playing her Ray Charles vinyl record,it had GEORGIA ON MY MIND on it. I was hooked. I asked her if it was possibly for sale. Of course she said no. But I went out and bought some of his CD'S. Some people sing from their head, and some sing from the heart, but Ray sings to your soul.
It's a BEAUTIFUL AND VERY Reflective Song.
Ray Charles'vocal IS PERFECT for the melancholic NATURE OF THE THE LYRICS.
Can't HELP BUT getting a bit mysty"eyed when i HEAR it'
👏👏👏💕
This song brings tears of joy to my face ever single time I hear it.
Every Single Time ❤ from France
Beautiful song 💗🎵😊🙏
That song was for you!
I love you in a place where there's no space or time.....
The best line in the song
That is why I choose it for my wedding song.
@@calistacastagnetto2748 that's my song
Ray was and is the best we ever had. Any genre ___ his influence is still felt today. Love you Ray . You are my hero .
This version is good but I swear no other versions hit quite like Donny Hathaways. ❤ And thank you Leon Russell for writing this beautiful piece.
I do prefer Ray's version
An absolutely beautiful Leon Russell song..
PS this song was written by the late great Leon Russell
No one can top Leon's version of his song. OMG the emotion in this song takes me over. Love Ray but stick with Leon on this. He was a beautiful man, easy on the eyes🕊
I always thought it was Ray who wrote it.
@@Peteripattaya it was.
RIP to the original writer of this song. ..Leon Russell.
Donnie Hathaway’s cover of this song is amazing. Breathtaking. It was written for him.
This song was written by the late great southern rocker Leon Russel . He also played with and composed and arranged songs for every genre imaginable . A song for you has been recorded by 200 different music artists . Ray does a fine job here . But i think the best cover was done by Donny Hathaway . Hathaway is popularly known for his two hit single duos with Roberta Flack ."Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You and other collaborations with Flack . He did much singing, song writing , arranging and composing for other artists and released some solo albums . Tragically , he took his own life " as often lovers do" in January 1979 . He was only 33 years old . he is sincerely and sadly missed
Yea Danny Hathaway was a classic love that one
@@andrewlayne4696 not trying to be a prick my friend but his name was DONNY Hathaway . I still miss him . If there is " a better place " as they say, after this life, I'm sure Donny Hathaway is there
This song touches my soul and gives me chills and a lump in the throat every time I hear it.
Wonderful song ❣️❤💖👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Saw Ray Charles at Lincoln Playhouse Dinner Theatre in 1976 with Rayettes. ❤
This song’s literally touching my heart🖤💔
I sure do see why he was one of Billy Joel's influences; he's brilliant!
My favorite of Ray Charles 🤩
I remember when we were together!
París 1990, Palais des congres, in the second part of a beneficent show against sida.
We were alone, in this magic touch of music you give to the night, and you sang this song and so much more, and more and more. It was endless as like you knew your lost brother was here listening to you and in this encounter you've given it all (a sad story i didn't know at this time).
31 years and the same old thrills every time i ear you singing this song ! I can't forget. And i ever remember this moments that there is no twice in life.
Chapeau l'artiste ! And thanks so big if It can be say!
Absolutely Beautiful…Absolutely A Gift of Love, Singing my Song for you…Fills my eyes with tears and a smile that never ends a Gift to Be so Loved…
It’s been 32 yrs .. & i still miss you everyday ❤
No body does it like Ray.
À primeira vez que eu ouvi e vi na tv eu estava no trabalho. Me encantei no mesmo instante. É muito linda!! Lindamente interpretada por esse saudoso mostro sagrado da Música Americana. Viva Ray Charles, Leon Russell...
Sound of a legend.
Heartfelt memories in this wonderful music, love sharing our differences and loving anyway 🤍🌬️🕯️
So great ❤️Legend’s him& Leon
Is there anything better than listening to Ray and this particular song....never.
To Sam ja naisalaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sa olovkooom za ochiiiiu domaaaaaaa u hrvatskog proljecha gdje su mi provalili u Stan!!!;;
🖤🌹 Bro... it's ain't just a normal song it's an precious art and memories
Ray singing this precious song breaks any heart. It's impossible not to cry...
Ohhh masterpiece! Thank you dear Ray ... This song is one of my favorite ever ... Emotions that go beyond the imagination ... Voice and music creepy ... Thank you so much Master! ❤️
It was Leon Russel who wrote this song and originally performed it, but yeah this is the definitive version in my mind.
That lucky old sun by Ray Charles
@@vmtz2001As a Karen Carpenter fanatic,I beg to differ.
A interpretação de Ray Charles é tão magnifica , que posso ouvi-la várias vezes, que sinto no meu peito ,tanto amor e ternura, que chega a doer. Nossa! Deus é maravilhoso quando nos presenteia, com um cantor que externa numa linda e memorável canção, tanto amor e carinho.
Gratidão!❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
My dearest Leon, thank you for so many songs you never really got credit for, love you babe! Rest well.😔
Leon's gone too?
the king Ray!
written and sung first time by sir leon russel back in 1971 ...
One of thé greatest !!honnest sad song you can feel the pain of some one in his life before he sing if you understand what he sing Manny men have gone tro this he sing about his experience in live if you listen it Bring memory for evryone i whas born 1980 so i don't know mister Charles Ray only bye name but this man head a ruf life if i here that song when you say no space or time that means thé burdens he Carry where imens but he got stronger but thé one thing he never van chanche is how life go for evryone it's diffrent.
I just need to listen to music words how they are said in what manner intonatie listen when he sing soft of full voice it's thé stilte piano listen i Cant play piano 😅 but listen evry thing is perfect this is bin nice put together. It's a honnor to listen to his music mister Charles Ray.
I forget about... troubles...and flying on the waves of this fantastic song by amazing voice of Ray Charles...Thank you!
Ray Charles sings Leon Russell . Say no more .
This is pure music!!🔥❤
VERY CLASSY. GREAT COVER. SHOW SOME LOVE.
This isn't only a great recording, but I've always loved this song by The Carpenters. I never knew this record existed until just now!
One of the best covers yet. The original is by Leon Russell.
Love Ray Charle’s version of this ❤
I have always loved this song!❤ It’s nice to see that there are songs by Ray Charles on here! It’s been a while since I last heard him sing! He had such a special & one of a kind voice! I do love to hear him sing! RIP RAY CHARLES, RIP LEON RUSSELL!!❤❤❤
Que música maravilhosa! Que letra! Que voz! Quanto sentimento, vindo do fundo a alma! Esta canção me toca profundamente!
Meus olhos se enchem de lágrimas. Gratidão a Deus, por ser uma mulher sensível e amorosa Obrigada ao autor e à Ray Charles por interpretá-la maravilhosamente!❤❤❤❤
Simply magnificient and deep...
Some say Leon Russel’s greatest masterpiece. Ray does it right! Beautiful song. Russel was an amazing composer and lyricist. My fave is “Hummingbird” andI love BB’s cover of it.
"Everyone has a dream... But only those who believe in them will realize them.!!!" - Ms. Lady "La Rose" Bears "Magical Vocalist & Songwriter... DD.
O maior cantor de todos os tempos.
Ray charlles: meu ídolo.
😍💕💓❣️❤️🥰🥰
Meu Deus...que música linda d+. Coisa pra quem não tem o coração vazio ou cheio de lixos.
"Singing My Song", Ray is just one of many that found a home in these deep, deep words. I claim it too😊
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now, I'm just singing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be, baby
I treated you unkindly, but girl, can't you see
There's no one more important to me?
So darling, can't you please see through me?
'Cause we're alone now, and I'm singing my song for you
You taught me precious secrets of the truth, withholding nothing
You came out in front, and I was hiding, yeah
But now I'm so much better, so if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody, 'cause my love's in there hiding
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for my life, 'cause you're a friend of mine
And when my life is over, remember when we were together
We were alone, and I was singing my song for you
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I've loved you for my life, yes, you're a friend of mine
And when my life is over, remember when we were together
We were alone, and I was singing my song for you, yes
We were alone, and I was singing this song for you, baby
We were alone and I was singing my song
Singing my song
Singing my song
Singing my song
Singing my song
A mí padre , así es ! 🤍🙏🏻A great description of a real life, this song is filled with a very deep feeling. For me it is my father! Someday we will meet again wherever heaven is!🤍🙏🏻
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! 😎👽❤
Perfect song for ever for me
Gostaria tanto de ouvir meu cantor favorito, cantando esta bela e romântica música para mim. Fecho meus olhos e deixo a imaginação me levar.
Gratidão à Deus, por amar e me sentir amada.
Parabéns ao Ray Charles pela belíssima apresentação!❤❤❤
Absolutely beautiful song, Ray sung his heart out❤
Best version hands down❤❤
2 GÊNIOS NESSA CANÇÃO. A VOZ QUE VEM DA ALMA, ÍMPAR DESSE ÍCONE RAY🖤 CHARLES E LEON RUSSEL OUTRO MÚSICO GENIAL COMPOSITOR DESSA EMOCIONANTE CANÇÃO QUE TB GRAVOU BELISSIMAMENTE. É MUITA EMOÇÃO NESSA PERFORMANCE❗🖤🌼🎙🎼🎵🎶🎹🌼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This song is beautiful regardless of who sings it.Best though by Mr Ray or Leon Russell,composer.
Esta linda, delicada e sensível canção me trazem lágrimas aos olhos e um sentimento que vive em meu coração. Gratidão por me lembrar através desta maravilhosa música, que o amor ainda vive em mim.❤❤❤❤❤
These harmonies are on another level.
Can't Nobody Do the song like Ray
Karen Carpenter
@@Lyrielonwindsoulful - Ray, mellow - Karen
Uma das músicas mais lindas que já ouvi! Uma obra de arte!!!!
I cry everytime.
Agnes
Me too
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
I cried when he passed away, but! I cried again when I found out ... he was an addict; it was like a mountain crushing in front of me but I am still listening to his song. I dedicate it to the one I love; it was all worth it ... I enjoyed her dedication to me, up to the moon!
Jedina of najljepshih pjesama..I nema je na RADIJU!!!!!!
The King 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼beautiful ❤️thank you for the music 🥲🌺
Idk why i cry too bad when i listen to this song..
Why?
I cry too beautifully written by Sir Leon Russell one of the best love songs ever.... Love you in a place of no space or time ❤
This song it's the best love song!
I just love this very touching.... emotional I must say....just love it..❤❤
Tears as i listen.
My heart melts
Wow, eine uuunglaublich schöne Version! 🥰
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 pura magia di voce e piano grazie Mr Ray❤❤💯💯💯
Love this song!
Рей , умеет щекотать нервы, своим пением.
Очень чувственно и нежно. 👏👏👏
Meu Deus!que música perfeita.😭😭
Needs no translation, perfect.❤️
He was for sure the Godfather of Soul.
So schön
Beau comme toute musique de Ray Charles
I love you in a place where there is no space or time, I love you for my life yes you are a friend mine. We were alone and I was singing my song. ❤
Nothing is better❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bella voce ed interpretazione 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I loved listening to Ray Charles live every summer in Chautauqua. A lengend .
This song is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
Kodi Lee on America's got talent gots this song for sure in second overall I find Donny Hathaway first
Beautiful song ❤
Magnific music ! Beautiful !
One of these days, this version and Donny Hathaway's will not make tears stream down my face. Today isn't that day, though. Donny's is just as emotional and from the soul.
He wrote it but Ray owned it.
Who's he?
Written and originally recorded by Leon Russell…