Ray Charles - Song For You (1994)
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Ray Charles sings the Leon Russel tune A Song For You on The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars 1994 with The HB Barnum Orchestra, David Rokeach - drums, Kevin Brandon bass,Tony Drake-guitar, Ernie Fields Jr. sax, Jorge Arciniega-Trumpet.
I once wrote to Ray Charles when I was a youngster. He wrote back. It amazed me that a famous singer like him would take the time to reply to a letter from a nobody.
He was someone you could respect. A great Songwriter.
A great person never sees anyone as no one.
@dielauwen you did what I had wanted to! For almost as long as I can remember I idolized Ray. I fantasized writing to him, but never did. I was blessed to see him in person on a handful of occasions.
esp amazing since he couldn't read or write by himself! what a gesture from him and whoever helped
@cbrl9 I'm 53 years old and my mom and dad played Ray all our life growing up......and I miss him like I knew him.
this was my fiancee's favorite song. he cried everytime he heard it. tragically, he was killed in a head on car acccident on 4/30/10. this was to be our wedding song. everytime i hear it, it makes me want to cry. he loved me in a place with no space or time. i can't help but dance whenever i play this video. RIP ted murray. i love you.
So sorry for your loss. Great memory of this song with him though. To be cherished
So very sorry for your loss.
Ray Charles did it all - Top 40, Gospel, Country, Standards and most everything else. There's no one else like him.
if this guy got a hold of a song ...it was most likely the best version you ever heard of it ,,the feeling pours out incredibly
I know what you mean this is better, stronger and more soulful that Leon. Ray could deliver any song!
I feel like I should have been born 50 years ago....Now Music superstars make songs about their fat butt -___- This guy was a geniuis and I would dance all night to his songs ! Fuck me
Haha, word!
nanakysmile i understand you
nanakysmile I'm 67,so I got to hear a great deal of stuff when it was fresh. Considering there was the cable/satellite TV,internet,cell phones,and ,for a time,no color TV,or FM radio. In the 60's,could hear distant AM stations from Chicago,St Louis,Detroit,Nashville,at night,maybe. Always loved Ray Charles sound back then and always.
+nanakysmile Well, ray charles have songs that say "Shake that thing" many times lol, so every generation got to be more open with their messages instead of just sending indirectional message don't you think?
you realize that 60 years from now people will be staring at their moms old one direction posters, wearing "vintage ugg boots" complaining that they were born in the wrong era
This is for you baby girl-you were taken too soon-the house is so empty without you-be at peace and in no more pain and one day I will join you-I will forever LOVE YOU-MOM
My condolences, much strength to you and family, God bless .
Ray Charles had such charisma and he was without a shadow of doubt, such a musician with one of the most beautiful voices in the music business. I was lucky to see him performing live a few years before he passed away. What a voice! and such a beautiful song!
Thank you very much for uploading here. Just great!
I watched one of Elvis's last performance . I know what your talking about ! I wish I could have seen this great man sing !
I guess some of us were fortunate to witness some great entertainers in life .
I wish Ray was back. he was the soul of the country, he was the greatest
The best version! He's so good live.
its for me still a wonder how good a blind guy can play the piano and sing
ray u were one of the best!!
Ray's rendition is quintessentially the best version in my opinion.
Well written by Leon Russell, well performed by Ray Charles, both have left us, sadly so many of my favorites are passing on, I must be getting old ;-)
To possess the ability and talent to touch people so deeply with that powerful and tender voice, he was truly blessed by God.
Thank you thank you thank you Brother Ray-
Ray was a beast on the keys. Man. God is good. Truly gifted man.
Just incredible. Brings tears to your eyes. Mr. Russell could sure write great songs. (Ray too!)
Incomparable
+Thomas Branch, amen!
A song for you was written by Donny Hathaway
@@gregnewby2856 it was written by Leon Russell.
I wouldn't know if I would feel honored to have a legend like Ray Charles cover a song of mine or feel like crap that he did it better than me lol :)
I can listen to it all the time, all over again and again... It's incredible, so touching and deep... It makes my soul fly high... I feel like i'm in heaven when i hear it. RIP Ray. You are the best for ever
Few can touch the soul of a man like Ray Charles can.
No matter what Ray and Stevie will always have brought Heart and Soul into this world and NO ONE can replace it. With great voices came great responsibility and both have surely fulfilled their meaning in this lifetime.
after watching the show RAY had to, see some of the good stuff by Ray. THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF!! RIP RAY WE LOVE U ALWAYS!!
If they ever had so send a song into space for other worlds to hear, it would be this one and this version.
I agree
Agreed.
There is no artist out there like Ray he is truely a one off.. No one will ever beat him.
This was my dad's song and when he passed, this song was playing on the radio. It played over and over for weeks, I couldn't help listen to the words and I realized that he wasn't a man that expressed himself. I really understand how he felt because this was his song...singing his song for me.
What's great about this tune is that no matter who does it, they still have to cover Leon Russell.
If you dislike this probably, you've never been in love or you have no soul.. For me he's the greatest artist of our time.
this guy is the biggest stud and he is the most talented singer and song writer ive heard in my life
Man, to have a time machine and be able to go back to hear this in person...
For you my baby girl-taken toooo soon-be at peace and in no more pain-the house is so empty without you-I will forever remember our great times and forever miss you-Mom love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I come back to this song often as it is a great example of how Ray Charles could take a song and OWN IT. He truly is a genius and he has some much soul in his voice.
this does donny hathoway justice.... ray charles was a legend and his legend still lives on... ive got the chills listening to this..
One song I'd like to be able to give multiple thumbs up to.
TheFloridaPappy so true
With or Without a Watch Brother Ray Charles will always know WHAT TIME IT IS ya dig!!
no one and I mean no one can sing this song like Ray Charles!!!! I love that man's voice. So much soul and pain in his voice. I love me some blues and I'm only 33 lol
I like this but Donny Hathaway's rendition is the most soulful.
Diane Cottrell I've been into Ray since I found him when I was 24. I found another artist I like too (randy newman).
wow.this man could really sing.leon should be proud to have a performer such as this sing his song.ray Charles.the best!!!!
Looking back over Ray' life I see every lyric going out to his wife. Through the years of touring, drugs, other women, she never failed him and they never split up. I have some awesome memories because my brother designed the home here in California and at the bottom of the swimming pool, in tiles was a grand piano.
Not to take anything away from him and perhaps you are correct, but this song was written by Leon Russell.
His family also had a house near Tampa Florida as I recall.
Sadly, also, i think Ray stopped writing his own songs when he left Atlantic, as he made more money doing covers. I always preferred the music he wrote himself, but do love his cover of this song. I bought the album My World when I saw him perform this on british tv in the mid nineties, it was the first time I heard the song. Also, check out If I Could from the same album.
Until they did split up
I heard the Simply Red version of this in Cuba and I had no idea it was a Ray Charles cover. Pure genius Ray. Loved it.
God blassed us giving us Ray Charles
who says that there is no beauty in the world?! beautiful beautiful song
Leon Russell, R.I.P, God bless your soul!
A great rendition of a Leon. Russel oroginal!
Thank you Mr. Leon Russel for this beautiful undying song... R.I.P. Leon. R.I.P. Ray. God Bless your Souls!
Nothing beats ray singing leon russell. Smiling over here boss. :)
all we can say is just fantastic and we all miss Ray he was truly gifted
es interesante que alguiencomo ray charly
whoever has been saying they dont like Ray Charles, and putting thumbs down on his vids, are fool.. they dont know real music when they hear it.. Ray Charles. I love you!!!! You are AMAZING..SPECTACULAR!! You will ALWAYS ALWAYS live in our hearts forever.
R.I.P. Leon Russell and Ray Charles. We will forever miss them both.
YESSSSS! I am missing them both right now! Damn, what a song!
He sings this song from the soul. Karen Carpenter signs it from the heart. Thank you Leon Russell.
When I listen to him sing this, I cant help but go "mmmmm". So soulful and delicious. There will never be another one like him.
Ray Charles and Lou Rawles! Takes me back to my childhood when celebrities had integrity and raw talent that made u feel something deep inside!
Ray made this song his own. Yes, it was very much Leon Russell's greatest composition, but it was Ray who really gave life to it, made it the supreme love song that it became.
Every once and awhile you get lost for words. This is one of those times
Sweet Jesus I love this song!! Can you imagine..what he overcame to do what he does- love love this song. :) (and many others)
i love this song especially this version of Ray Charles
R.I.P... Dear Ray, YOU, and not religion made me "pray" there is another place after this life so others until I get there, can have a "mess around" with you. You will always be missed
Brilliant brilliant song ! Doesn't get much better than this !
Couldn't agree more with this statement! Kicks me in the throat...everytime.
tears rolling down my cheeks... so beautiful !
1965 I saw him live in concert with entire stage show at OHIO UNIVERSTY-18,000. He was INCREDIBLE . The RULE was nothing past midnight. He started at 8:30. At midnight NO ONE had left & applause & roaring was huge. WE STOOD & cheered & cheered He stood & the place went dead quiet. "You know I cant see the world. My eyes are my ears. I can see that all 18,000 of you are still here & loving this music with me. Dont care what they say about midnight with this much loving I'm still singing.,
I Love you RAY. Thank You So Much!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this post. I am so sick of reading comments from a bunch of wannabees who dare to critique the brilliance and interpretation of this song by this legend. Things like, "his breathing wasn't correct" and "his voice was weaker at this part" or whatever other crap they need to say to make themselves feel like they are on a higher level than everybody else. 9 times out of 10, these "experts" on music and breathing and notes have no idea how to interpret a song.
This song was composed in the heaven.....
Ray does Brother Leon's song justice!!!!! they both are legends.
Legendary stuff right here
The best cover of Leon's masterpiece.
RIP, Leon, Sail on, Maestro
Miss you Ray Charles and miss Leon Russell too -
... until we hear you again - may God grant your souls positive energies and Heavenly Happiness
a legend before my time ..a great the great Ray Charles R.I. im loveing this song
Oh God thank you for creating music and also giving us RAW, PURE, Talents like this. Phew much love
I NEVER FORGET HIM!!!!!!
Listen to the melody - LOVE is in there hiding! Thanks Ray!
will not lost then remembering so great. my idol Ray Charles
I first saw Ray in concert in 1962 and many times thereafter, however, nobody sings this song like the guy who wrote it. Leon Russell.
I love Donny cover of this song I play it over 20 times and I said to myself ray will kill this and he did omg it gets me emotional
+datoneman26 And he did. But I think Donny's got more emotion in it, don't you?
Sharon your comment suks
The Greatest Musician on Earth, hope you can entertain the angels in heaven just like the way you entertained us on earth. Thank you for your beautiful music and we all miss you.
Classic! Thanks for sharing.
sooo unbelieveable awesome great. Hail dear Ray Charles. You're the greatest!
Absolutely wonderful....
this is great song... l dedicate it to those who left this life to another one... over them peace from now and always
the only acceptable cover of Leon's song...the great Ray Charles.
+kandy langford , Have you heard Donny Hathaway cover this song? Also a beautiful rendition
+kandy langford wrong--Only Karen Carpenter sang it the correct way, the only way it should have been sung
+Randy Chaffee no, Donny sang it wrong, only Karen Carpenter sang this great song correctly
That there is even this argument is a testament to a great song writer.
+Randy Chaffee yup - donny nailed it
You make believe in my decisions!! I must be happy without reservations
RIP Leon Russell
Man. This is so good I'm calling that number now.
Beautiful song, with beautiful chords that make the birth of a nice melody possible. I love it!!
Luis Cabrera ?
No one can sing it quite like Ray Charles; it doesn't matter what the song is. He always adds depth & soul to any song, making you hear it in a new way. He could sing the phone book & I'd still listen. His was the first album I ever bought as a kid, singing Hank Williams as no one else ever could.
No one - not even Martin Luther King - did more for race relations in this country than Ray Charles. He introduced a lot of white people to gospel influenced r'n'b with I Got A Woman and What'd I Say,, and then he turned around and recorded Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (against the advice of almost everyone) and made country - the whitest white music - acceptable to black audiences. And in the process, he put to lie the notion that country music was simplistic drivel fit only for ignorant hicks. Ray was so impossible to pigeonhole, they had to create a whole new genre - soul music, and never was a tag more fitting. RIP, Brother Ray.
Other than John Brown, no man comes close to Dr. Martin Luther King - when it come to doing more (by giving his life) for race relations...
This just goes to show that talent will out. All those Southern Racists who wouldn't let him play in the hotels and eat in their restaurants just could not stop this explosive talent.. Thank God he had the energy to pursue his talent and allow those bigots to get in his way. A lesson for all those who experience discrimination.
@GoodIsAllAround Gotta love Ray charles. Love everything he sings. What an amaing man. Can't imagine not having his songs to grow up to.
Какой же он невероятный!!!! Как же я его люблю!!!
What a great man.....exquisite voice.....he's beautiful.
MR. #RayCharles I Miss you!!! #BetoSaroldi
in some way this man can make me a teenager of 18 years cry like a lill baby hihi^^ RIP my man! true legend
Thinking of you tonight, Dad.
DANG...the music world misses you Ray....RIP soldier.
Como no disfrutar a un cantante como lo fué Ray Charles.......esta canción es apenas una pequeña muestra de lo que el nos daba.
no one could ever compare to the greatness that is Ray Charles.
It is WOW!
that already have a King's name, great Ray Charles
forever...
Thinking of you, Dad.
The very BEST video on ALL of RUclips! Bravo, Mister Charles! Thank you for the music and rest in peace.
This is just one of those songs that is good by numerous people. Ray and Leon have a lot of support on here, but Donnie Hathaway, Simply Red, Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble and yes, even the Carpenters versions are all very good. I can't say I have a favorite one.
Donny's ain't "very good"....
This is the best version existing. By a mile! 🙂