<P> `` A Song for You '' is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album Leon Russell , which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records . A slow , pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover , the tune is one of Russell 's best - known compositions . It has been performed and recorded by an array of artists , spanning many musical genres . Elton John has called the song an American classic . </P>
<P> `` A Song for You '' is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album Leon Russell , which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records . A slow , pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover , the tune is one of Russell 's best - known compositions . It has been performed and recorded by an array of artists , spanning many musical genres . Elton John has called the song an American classic . </P>
who sang the original version of a song for you
who sang the original version of a song for you
Leon Russell
Leon Russell