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Leon Russell – A Song for You (1970 Original + Covers)

Leon Russell’s timeless ballad “A Song for You” was first released in 1970 on his self-titled debut album. Since then, it has become one of the most covered songs in modern music history, with artists from soul, pop, country, jazz, and even hip-hop putting their own spin on it.

Some of the most notable covers throughout the decades:

✨ 1971 – Andy Williams
✨ 1971 – Donny Hathaway
✨ 1972 – The Carpenters
✨ 1972 – Peggy Lee
✨ 1972 – Cher
✨ 1973 – Willie Nelson
✨ 1974 – Aretha Franklin
✨ 1975 – The Temptations
✨ 1975 – Mina
✨ 1993 – Ray Charles
✨ 2005 – Herbie Hancock ft. Christina Aguilera
✨ 2008 – Bizzy Bone with DMX & Chris Notez – hip-hop interpretation
✨ 2009 – Whitney Houston
✨ 2011 – Amy Winehouse
✨ 2023 – Suzanne Somers – performed at her memorial as a personal tribute

Other artists who recorded or performed “A Song for You” include Neil Diamond, Joe Cocker, Michael Bublé, Helen Reddy, Carmen McRae, Freda Payne, Elkie Brooks, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Leon Russell’s masterpiece continues to live on as one of the most heartfelt ballads ever written—each version adding its own layer of emotion.

Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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