Ordinary People " is a song by American recording artist John Legend . It was written and produced by Legend and will.i.am for his debut album '' Get Lifted '' ( 2004 ) . It was released as the album 's second single and later certified gold by the RIAA . Critics were positive towards the song , praising it for its raw emotion and simplicity . At the 48th Annual Grammy Awards " Ordinary People " received three nominations for Song of the Year , Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance , winning the last
48th Annual Grammy Awards
48th Annual Grammy Awards
Ordinary People (John Legend song)