He sounds so much like Donny Hathoway. What a great musician with so much soul and style and a warm tone! Elliott is one of my absolute favorite vocalists.
That was the only season of American Idol I followed entirely. Only for Elliot Yamin. He should have won, surely. Great voice, great colour and versatility. He should be playing a bit more soul or jazz... but Elliot: you have a precious voice and you use it wonderfully. Love, from Argentina.
Regardless of what version, or who sang it first or who sang it better, fact is this man did the damn thang. He is spectacular and brilliant doing his rendition of this song.
Donny Hathaway was the first person to sing A song for you, But Elliot Yamin did a great job singing this song definitely on my Playlist, Elliot Yamin is a brother from another mother, he sings like a brother. Im Giving this man his props.
+Marva2552 what about daughtry, david cook and david archuletta. I would say one of he best. Im a huge fan and in part because of his heart! He is believable in everything he sings.
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 You wanted nothing You came out in front When 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 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 Singing this song to you
No one ever should sing this song of Leon Russell. The original can ever be duplicate. Leon's the piano he plays like no other, the musical arrangements, his face you feel what he's feeling. Please may there never be another person ever to sing Leon Russell "A song for you. By the way the second best is a female" Miss Morgana King version. Listen HER singing this song. I can't even start the accolade's. Just UA-cam it now. Then you'll be so so grateful I took this time to let yous know who is" Number two, a"Women. " You'll count your blessing. Love love you Leon Russell.
I'm here again in 2024. One of the best renditions of this song.
Why isn't Elliott everywhere! This man should be selling out concerts. I love his voice. I'm still listening to him music after all this time.
The One Where I Say agree!!!
People like non singing pop artists and mumble rappers
I still can't believe he didn't win he was totally brilliant. Tracy UK
How is Elliott's voice not a national treasure? Seriously amazing.
Simon was right, he is the best male vocalist to come out of Idol. By a mile.
Chris201076 facts!!!
Best cover of this song I have ever heard!!
Agree
I really don't understand how someone with this much talent can go so unnoticed
Love him!!! Should have won American Idol.
...in March 2021...
Still one of my greatest-favorite singers....ELLIOTT YAMIN!!!
💙✨💙✨💙✨💙✨💙
This is PURE RAW VOCALS!!!❤
March 2022, still my favorite version of all versions. I hope he is doing well.
I love to hear him sing. Such a soulful voice.
He was the best performer on American Idol, without a doubt!
I gotta say, no one does this like Elliot. He has an amazing voice for this style of music!
I mean....I STILL come back to this. Why? Cause it's so good. 🔥
in my oppinion, the best American idol contestant. that season was stacked this man topped it for me.
TailorK9 agreed
One of my favorite American Idol contestants. He has a wonderful voice.
SERIOUSLY, HE'S SINGING THE HELL OUT OF THIS SONG!!!!
Absolutely love his unique voice. he deserves more credit than what he got
That run at 2:40 is so sick. What a vocalist. I want more from Elliott.
Elliot is the #1 Performer/Singer to come out of Idol. Period.
Hands down. This is the best rendition of this song!!!
Braussie khem...Ray Charles!?
I just listened it again! I wish to reiterate my comment!
Braussie christina aguilera did a good version too, the studio version
Karen Carpenters' is the definitive version. This man is otherwise probably the most underrated male singer of the last 20+years : )
He sounds so much like Donny Hathoway. What a great musician with so much soul and style and a warm tone! Elliott is one of my absolute favorite vocalists.
I really like this guys voice. It's like he's singing directly to you.
such an under rated talent. elliot is a super star.
November 2023 and I'm still here!!! ❤ This man is out of the world, he deserves so much recognition!!! ❤
This is the perfect song for Elliott and he's the perfect voice for this song. ❤️ It makes me cry too, Paula.
That was the only season of American Idol I followed entirely. Only for Elliot Yamin. He should have won, surely. Great voice, great colour and versatility. He should be playing a bit more soul or jazz... but Elliot: you have a precious voice and you use it wonderfully. Love, from Argentina.
Best Version of this song I have EVER heard
I love this version of the song... He sing it with so much emotion
this will be played at my future wedding. i love Elliot and this cover. I sing this to myself all the time
this man can sing....
This song brings tears to my eyes. :)
Touches my soul...
One needs only a piano and a deep love and an audible voice!!!
Majestic. My favourite american idol as a teenaged Canadian as it appeared live.
I love this verison. It takes me back to Idol's hayday.
Ｉ listen to the song by Elliot repeat and repeat again with amazing
Regardless of what version, or who sang it first or who sang it better, fact is this man did the damn thang. He is spectacular and brilliant doing his rendition of this song.
Donny Hathaway was the first person to sing A song for you, But Elliot Yamin did a great job singing this song definitely on my Playlist, Elliot Yamin is a brother from another mother, he sings like a brother. Im Giving this man his props.
Great great great talent
his voice is so amazing... all his songs make me cry
This song hit the spot. This guy is the next generation of soul music. A+++++++++
He lost on Idol cuz most of US is tone deaf. He has a gift.
That year was just bizarre...I don't see how Taylor Hicks beat both him, McPhee, AND Daughtry of all people. It was truly messed up.
He should've won
Wow!
Where do I start
That tone
The skill
The emotion
Etc.
This man's voice is amazing!
This is one hell of a great sound. Man brings chills to my soul! Thanks for making such a great sound .
Omg this is my first time hearing Elliott Yamin I need to get his cd ❤❤❤❤
Jamilia Jackson I got the CD when it first came out n still listen to it to this day!
I so love this dude!!
He sang this song so amazingly.
SO GOOD!!!!! HIS VOICE IS AMAZING!
2:38 - the boy is singing his heart out! Damn.
I love his version..so much soul
Sorry to everyone who ever did this song before but this.... The desperation in his voice strikes me in my heart every single time.
pure voice no auto tunes no nothing
Simply Beautiful!
simply a work of art!
2019, love this man
Amazing voice...
Elliot Yamin's performance of this song on AI some years back was one of the finest AI performances I have ever heard.
Beautiful song!
OMG!!! J'ai découvert cette chanson en allant voir ROCK THE BALLET 2... Beautiful version!!!
Amazing!!!!!!! Voice what a gift and talent god gave him.
I Loves his Voice!!! That’s awesome.
Still listening. Best version ever. Hope you are well and happy.
I LOVE DIS SONG SO FOR HIM TO SING IT MAKES IT EVEN BETTER
Que linda música!! Amo
I'm twenty, been singing for a while and do a bit of gigging, and this for me is the "gold standard" of singing I will always aim to.
why isn't he super famous???
I voted for him..sounds like Danny Hathaway...Love him..
Donny.
I like this version better than Donny Hathaway's version
Amazingly beautiful..
Astonishing!
He does a good job with this.
Yessssss!!!!! he is saaaaangin this song!!!!
Love this song :) so beautiful
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!! I recently lost my fiancé and this song hits home!! I love it!
the soul of Donny still lives in Elliott....he will make it.....the heart is in there...a true bio of Donny Hathaway......
loving dis song!!!!!!!
that run that starts at 239 is so GOOD!!!
chills
A piece of his soul on each note
BEAUTIFUL! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ⚘
This was my dads favorite song, he used to sing it before he passed away 7 years ago, and to this day, I still cry when it comes on 😔
Sorry for your lost 😔
best voice from AI, hands down!
+Marva2552 what about daughtry, david cook and david archuletta. I would say one of he best. Im a huge fan and in part because of his heart! He is believable in everything he sings.
Jermaine Reynolds
they are ok singers, nothing to do with him.
beautiful!
this song is beautiful i want this at my wedding
Magical
what a voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love his voice so much❤❤❤
Fantastic voice
How could this voice lose to Taylor Hicks?
OOOO DAMN BOY SING IT
So good.
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
You wanted nothing
You came out in front
When 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 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
Singing this song to you
agreed. let's just enjoy this awesome music :).
Still one of the best male singers.
Hes an amazing artist. He needs someone to put him out there bc who ever have isn't doing the job.
Love it
Still here in 2022 and still listening to him. Can’t even remember who won. Enough said.
MORE MUSIC ELLIOTT!!
No one ever should sing this song of Leon Russell. The original can ever be duplicate. Leon's the piano he plays like no other, the musical arrangements, his face you feel what he's feeling. Please may there never be another person ever to sing Leon Russell "A song for you. By the way the second best is a female" Miss Morgana King version. Listen HER singing this song. I can't even start the accolade's. Just UA-cam it now. Then you'll be so so grateful I took this time to let yous know who is" Number two, a"Women. " You'll count your blessing. Love love you Leon Russell.
Nice song....
Best next to Donnie Hathaway
TCjsmom ahhhh nottttt.
Yes! Donnie's voice is like velvet. Still love Elliot though.
I like this version better than the original
sweet...x