Leon Russell - A Song For You (Official Video)

"A Song For You" from the album, "Signature Songs", Leon Russell’s greatest hits collection of intimate, solo piano and vocal recordings.
The album includes stripped-down and unique takes on songs from throughout Leon’s remarkable career, including: “A Song For You,” “Tight Rope,” “Stranger In A Strange Land,” “The Masquerade”, “Lady Blue” and more.
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Video Directed by Spencer Ramsey
"A Song For You" 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 life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
I know your image of me
Is what I hoped to be
I treated you unkindly
But darling, can't you see?
There's no one more important to me
Baby, can't you see through me?
'Cause we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of a true love withholding nothing
You came out in front when I was hiding
Now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody
'Cause my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time
I love you for my life
You're 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
I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time
I love you for my life
You're 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
We were alone
And I was singing this song to you
We were alone
And I was singing this song, mm
Singing this song to you

[@RicG.]

One of the best songs of all time. R.I.P. Leon.

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

The Man with His Feet on the Ground. the True King to all of them..MUSICIANS.. Leon was Willie, Was Elton, Was Louie. Leon was EVERY MAN for Every Woman.

[@tomcooley3778]

Oh yeah !

[@elkigirl123]

True

[@thelisajourney]

It's interesting how you can have no idea a person exist and yet know all the lyrics to a song he wrote. The Donny Hathaway version is the one I know and now I am glad to hear this original version as well.

[@juanitaapplebaumheyumheyum]

R&B Money Podcast brought me here. Had no idea. Great tune.

[@cyjulz7814]

The version I know is from the Carpenters ❤

[@user-cj9ns5tk8q]

Donny WHO???

[@thelisajourney]

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[@Suri-o7w]

Leon Russell was truly a one of a kind song lyricist and poet , as well as singer, pianist arranger, composer he is indeed sorely missed ❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@user-fv6fb2iz8q]

Had the pleasure of growing up in Tulsa Oklahoma shop at the same grocery store as him and his lovely wife eventually became his paperboy and then when I was in a band when I was a teenager he would come and watch our band at these little house parties really gave us some street cred

[@RL31363]

Did you know Cale as well?

[@NOTYS.]

Yooooooo. T town represent. Church studios

[@janhighberger9877]

Fell in love with this man back in the Mad Dogs and Englishmen days and still at 71 have a crush on him. Thank you and R.I.P Leon 🙏🏻

[@brendabadih8855]

70 soon. Feel the same. Tight rope hit our house and played over and over. What a summer!

[@palirvin1871]

I could not believe it. I'd never heard this version by Leon. I enjoyed it immensely because it was not only great but it just demonstrates what a stylists he could be not only with this mastery of the piano but his voice back when it was still in good shape. Leon was in incredibly hard working musician for the first 20+ years of his career and when he hit it big he was no longer young man, he was Leon Russell, Master of Space and Time. As a songwriter Leon worked for years to learn to write songs and he devoted his energy in search of writing 'standards', songs that other musicians would want to perform and record, songs that would live beyond a single high point on the charts for a few weeks. A Song For You, was his masterpiece in that capacity and the statistics and covers by other artists, prove the provenance of that song. Jackson Browne, says it's his favorite song, truly. Thanks a heck of an endorsement. There are other artists who had more hits but there was one and only one Leon Russell. He made a mark a foot wide on music history.

[@rubenruiz8137]

Love the analysis!!! Love it!!

[@peggybreit]

For you Mama and Daddy ❤️. This will always be your song. He was singing this song for you ❤️🫂💕🥰

[@marvingoodman7381]

A songwriter, a musician, a singer, AN ICON!!! Gone BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN...

[@mikekutz5776]

I still shed tears when I think about Leon not being here, anymore. God save the King.

[@moontonanjing9671]

God is already the king…

[@brendabarber7459]

Leon Russell and Donnie Hathaway make me so emotional when I hear both of their renditions of this beautiful song. 😢

[@lawrenceklein3524]

His music will go on because it's in our hearts. Rest in Peace. ❤

[@rhondalong942]

Can you imagine being friends with Leon - he seems like such an amazing guy - he would have been a wonderful friend - just sitting around making beautiful music.

[@KateBates22zabu]

OG Now I'm in tears. RIP Leon you will always touch my heart. Love you

[@mbbeard]

Kinda makes me want to cry, and I never cry! I hate seeing him smoking as I think perhaps he’d still be here with us, if not for that damn tobacco, but Leon, forever in my heart!

[@nancyl3843]

What a beautiful surprise on this April morning; always love him, his music, and his devotion. RIP with God and Jesus.

[@marymilligan2330]

Was he saved?

[@lorettagallagher9577]

No one is cooler than Leon.

[@-elijahriggs-]

no one

[@rkoonce53]

I'm so glad I got to see him live several times.

[@rubenruiz8137]

@@rkoonce53tell us some about his concerts, please. Where, when, the year

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

OOo I see His Lonliness of Spirit. How I love You, Leon. You do for Me, Now what you could not do then...Master Needed me.

[@moeball740]

The piano on this is just beyond words it's so beautiful...

[@stephaniehand503]

One of the best ten songs every recorded.

[@Lindabran]

Saw him and was able to get a signed Autograph on his picture he came to Our small town back in the 80s….Loved him then and still love his music …He was Magic

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Leon never got the credit he deserved!

[@stacyblue1980]

Cry my eyes out every time I listen to this song. He is the dear Maestro. He carries people. I live him more than I can say. 🙏🌹🕊

[@breathless8075]

I absolutely will love you forever, Leon Russell. ❤️🔥👏👏👏👏😎😎😎😎 His Legacy Will Live on Forever 🙏

[@josephzirngibl633]

Brilliant, Genius, Iconic, Legendary Musician.😎🎹 RIP Leon 🎤✌️😙💨🍻🎼

[@olly8]

"And when my life is over, remember when we were together. We were alone and I was singing this song for you".... WE REMEMBER!! ❤❤❤ Love you Leon. Thanks for ALL the Music🕊 🎶🎵🎶

[@JudiParker-qr3bl]

Never fails tears falling when ever I hear this

[@conniewalker1109]

I've never heard his version, and I just found out he sang it , it is so wonderful to hear this

[@user-ii7sm2dm2y]

Well all I have to say is that I have been so loving how it. Makes me feel.

[@patpetruzzi5060]

I was 17 the first time me and my best friend saw Leon at the convention center in wildwood nj. Loved him ever since then ❤

[@matahari7150]

Such a beautiful man. Love Leon Russell.

[@indiajewelbarlock2658]

The Master of Space and Time ❤ RIP Leon

[@judyhall2291]

And I've already given most all my LEON things on to my Grandchildren so the legacy lives on in this family because someday they'll have it all and are excited carrying his talents on into the future ❤❤

[@debracox3020]

This is such a beautiful song that I had to research who originally sung it . I often play it just to ponder over the lyrics, which I will often play over and over . Continued Rest Mr. Leon Russell and Mr. Donnie Hathaway.

[@helenkotowske3829]

Such a beautiful song and person. So glad we got to see him a few years before he passed.

[@evahlemons5463]

So grateful I had the privilege of hearing him with my dad, both of them are in Glory now... A moment in time that I will never forget❤

[@toastertwo1602]

The best song of all time. The American classic.

[@paulgillespie735]

I was fortunate enough to have meet Leon and Wow , as they say , what a night to remember Wheeling early 80s , or " Somewhere Over The Rainbow "

[@radiodamon8750]

You gave me so much love my friend .no God intervention like some .but a beautiful teenagers life of music that said so much to to me and changed me . Always a freind to me .I miss you.

[@Country_Metal_Rockstar]

Leon the church studio is open again. I know you probably know that I'm so excited I think you can hear me in heaven.

[@davidrussell5570]

What an amazing song...Blessings

[@Intuitive1]

My favorite. I saw Leon at an outdoor concert. I ran to the front as soon as he came on.

[@nancybarnum3493]

One of the greatest songwriter/musicians this country ever produced. I miss you every day, Leon, but your legacy and the Leonlifers live on!

[@johnpearson4899]

ANY country ever produced.

[@luisdeleon9819]

The world has ever produced.

[@vlrissolo]

Still love you Leon. RIP❤

[@Cowgirlcath]

Thank you for posting this amazing video! In my 60+ years of loving music, not many musicians seriously made my heart and soul smile and be happy the way Leon Russell always did. An amazing gift to us all! ❤RIP Leon!❤

[@shayshay9764]

muuuaah big hug and kiss from me to you Leon...youre in an elite group of artists..love you!

[@lab4389]

Such a talented songwriter/musician. Thank you Leon for playing great music through the decades. RIP ✌️🕊

[@shelter8378]

Godddd!! Leon Russell, love him ❤

[@user-gk2wp6wz3h]

Just best liove song,so wonderfui version! LEON FOREVER

[@elkigirl123]

What a moving performance of his amazing song 💛💛💛 He’s probably my all time fave

[@dgdrumsounds]

Leon is to be remembered. ❤❤❤

[@ojaibill2]

A beautifully brilliant song, in words, composition, presentation. Once heard, it’s never to be forgotten! Congratulations to you❤

[@kettymartire7660]

Bellissimo arrangiamento per questo brano di Ray Charles senza tempo come tutti i suoi brani❤❤❤

[@dannycampbell6223]

Much love from the Campbells.

[@judyhall2291]

Love him ❤️ this was my wedding song in 1974 ❤ I saw him on Sept 7th 1973 and have many LEON items and records even studio albums he's one of a kind sooo glad i got to be apart of his legacy ❤️ I know he's singing and playing his piano in heaven 😊

[@ladylouise1969]

Wow! What a star! He was so wonderful!

[@Our__Earth]

Leon rules !!!

[@RBaker-nl3qk]

The thoughts behind these words are so deep...just meditate on, "I love you in a place where there's no space or time", that's Love❤!

[@dirttyclean]

One to pull souls together 😉

[@ForexToProfits]

This was GREAT footage, thanks for uploading! I saw Leon live at numerous Venus back in the day, but none were in the video. God Bless you, Leon may you RIP 🙏

[@MysteryRPh]

The world was Blessed, Leon, the day you were born. You shall be forever remembered and loved. Rest in Peace, Beautiful Soul🙏🏻❤️🎹🎩

[@tangotwo73]

Love, love, LOVE!!!

[@rubydawn1]

wow this is great Love Leon he had the best eyes ever and I just loved his hair. so lucky that I got to see his shows during this time.

[@abelincoln3261]

We miss you Leon !

[@denisej1329]

RIP much love

[@ecobeattv6246]

A video worthy of the Man. Beautiful. LEON LOVE

[@PatriciaLen66]

Wait, what?? I had NO idea!! Played the piano and an excellent bass player! I love his voice! So glad I found this. Rest in peace, Leon. Your music us beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🥰

[@M231231]

You don’t last but cigarettes will always be here. Great song.

[@JoyfulSaturn-cz2ui]

I dig his 1971 studio version with Leon Russell and Friends just a bit more. There is even a sister cooking during the session. Hey, you can't go wrong with a Blues and cornbread.

[@thebestofeltonjohn5381]

Fantastic music of Leon Russell.

[@janowens2212]

Beautiful ❤🌹is his music.🎉

[@andresskalkowicz4359]

The One! The Boss!

[@johnpresnell]

Terrific video - and on Dhani Harrison’s label! ❤

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

OMG! I L❤VE LEON SO MUCH! Saw him in concert 5 times in the day! The first time, he was so "messed up" he got on the piano, and FELL OFF! The concert was canceled, though, and we got our money back HA! 😅

[@ambulocetusnatans]

I saw him twice. I got his kid to get him to sign my poster!

[@Bluzian74]

haha that's hilarious ! What year was that Amy? What venue?

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

@@Bluzian74 Probably '71 or '72 in Knoxville, Tennessee...wish you'd been there! 😂

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

@@ambulocetusnatans How AWESOME is that?! 🤩

[@ambulocetusnatans]

@@AMYBIERHAUS Oh I'll bet that was fun back then. My uncle was at the show they recorded for his Live album in Long Beach around that time. I didn't see him until like the 90s.

[@martineviard7849]

So beautiful song. Love on you ❤ R.I.P Leon 🌹

[@marianoguttman4385]

Una canción eterna, maravillosa, en cualquiera de las versiones conocidas: la original de Leon Russell o las que grabaron Carpenters, Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Joe Cocker y tantos más 🎼🎵🎶

[@sandibenoit5159]

Love this song reminds me of a high school boyfriend

[@sheilamarie1481]

❤😢🎉❤ Beautiful memories of our most loved legacy. This just ripped my heart out. RIP brother. 💋💋💋

[@brendabadih8855]

Love you Leon. Been riding my bike singing this song. I always think him so handsome. I like beards. One of the greatest composers of our age. ✝️

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

Thank you Leon

[@marthaball8029]

What a talent!

[@ivopereira8932]

MARAVILLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@jamesrandazzo6878]

Pure talent

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Phenomenal ❤

[@greteringgaard3528]

Love this song. Fine video ❤️

[@kyleduke4141]

There's not a single song that had that kind of impact.I believe EVERYTHINGhe recorded, or played live were ALLprecious GEMS!!!!ALL Zthe way back to his studio music with Frank Sinatra and I had the op.to see him back in the day,and one of his last performances.RIP LR. See ya on the other side brother......

[@dianemccullich2194]

This gets me every time

[@lisagoedert936]

Best version I've ever heard. Great video too.❤❤❤

[@mrzackattack261]

Donny Hathaway's version is better imo

[@kevindigo22]

What a great video!! I have got to get this album if I don't have it already.

[@lindakarnes8235]

To live a life so lonely…There is a place in my heart where Leon stays…Great pianist…great lyricist…

[@benjaminmitchell5345]

soul baby soul

[@Zorro325]

What a superb video montage to highlight this iconic piece from Leon. Thanks to (I'm guessing Spencer Ramsey) the one who edited and spliced the closeups of Leon from his career moments in such keen array and timing. Nice job!! It's a great tribute. I own the "Signature Songs" collection and it's one of my favorite listens- so pure and clear and Leon in it's structure and piano finesse.

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

Imagine the jam sessions in heaven…❤

[@kiereluurs1243]

🥱

[@deborahkelly5916]

Great old song and the Favorite song of the late inimitable Actress Suzanne Somers and her Husband - was "their" song!

[@charlesglaser4868]

Thank You for posting" always loved Leon Russell.

[@stephaniehand503]

love this

[@moniquecm1144]

❤️❤️Love ❤️❤️

[@haloliver]

I hear and I feel it.

[@pammcclain2639]

FAVRITE SONG!!!!!! Miss You Leon!!!!!

[@pattypattygirl]

EXQUISITELY PERFORMED....THANK YOU LEON RUSSELL...🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️❤️R.I.P.✌️

[@takashikikuchi4897]

Still waiting for Leon live complete video and remasterd expanded super deluxe box set🎉🎉Please 🙏 Dear Dark horse records🙏🙏🙏

[@EthikosResearch]

Beautiful

[@jeffandersen7397]

a true Original