Posted on Apr 2, 2019
A Song For You - Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Leon Russell
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"On April 2, 1941, born on this day, Leon Russell, singer songwriter, mult-instumentalist. Worked with Phil Spector, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones Glenn Campbell, wrote 'Delta Lady' a hit for Joe Cocker. Played on The Byrds hit 'Mr Tambourine Man.' Russell died on 13th Nov 2016 aged 74."
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Thank you, my friend SGT (Join to see) for sharing the music video of Leon Russell, Willie Nelson and Ray Charles performing Leon's hit - "A Song For You" live at Willie's 70th birthday concert in New York's Beacon Theatre 2003.
Rest in peace Leon Russell
"A Song For You"written by Leon Russell
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 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 hoped to be
I treated you unkindly
And 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 and I was hiding
Now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody
Cuz my love is in there hiding
[Piano Break]
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
[Repeat last verse and last line]"
FYI LTC Wayne Brandon LTC (Join to see) MSgt Robert C Aldi CPT Scott Sharon CMSgt (Join to see) SMSgt Tom Burns SSG Donald H "Don" Bates SSG Jeffrey Leake Sgt (Join to see) SGT Randal Groover SGT Rick Colburn SPC Mike Lake PO3 William Hetrick PO3 Lynn Spalding SPC Mark Huddleston Rhonda Hanson SPC Jordan Sutich PO3 Craig Phillips SPC Margaret Higgins
Rest in peace Leon Russell
"A Song For You"written by Leon Russell
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 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 hoped to be
I treated you unkindly
And 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 and I was hiding
Now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody
Cuz my love is in there hiding
[Piano Break]
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
[Repeat last verse and last line]"
FYI LTC Wayne Brandon LTC (Join to see) MSgt Robert C Aldi CPT Scott Sharon CMSgt (Join to see) SMSgt Tom Burns SSG Donald H "Don" Bates SSG Jeffrey Leake Sgt (Join to see) SGT Randal Groover SGT Rick Colburn SPC Mike Lake PO3 William Hetrick PO3 Lynn Spalding SPC Mark Huddleston Rhonda Hanson SPC Jordan Sutich PO3 Craig Phillips SPC Margaret Higgins
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SSgt Boyd Herrst
Leon Russell was one guy I’d want backing me up in a song.. if I had that ability to be a decent singer..
I was in my truck at a traffic light and the peopl made a point to get my attention.. I was singing along with the radio and they did the fingers to lip to shut up ..they. just can’t handle seeing somebody enjoying themself.. ..
I was in my truck at a traffic light and the peopl made a point to get my attention.. I was singing along with the radio and they did the fingers to lip to shut up ..they. just can’t handle seeing somebody enjoying themself.. ..
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