You Are So Beautiful
Kenny Rogers
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You are so beautiful to me You are so beautiful to me Can't you see You're everything that I'd hoped for You're everything I need You are so beautiful to me You are so beautiful to me You are so beautiful to me Can't you see You're everything that I'd hoped for You're everything I need You are so beautiful You are so beautiful You are so beautiful to me
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Written by: Bruce Carleton Fisher, Billy Preston
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"You Are So Beautiful" was originally co-written between two renowned musicians, namely Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher.
- Although the credit does not appear on some recorded versions of the song, Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys also contributed to the song's writing process.
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Billy PrestonBilly Preston's original version of "You Are So Beautiful" was included in his 1974 album, 'The Kids & Me'.
- This original version leaned towards soul and gospel interpretation and it was recorded purely as a piano instrumental.
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Bonnie TylerWelsh singer Bonnie Tyler also recorded the song in 1983. Her version was produced by David Mackay and it appeared on her fifth studio album, 'Faster than the Speed of Night'.
- Tyler's version of "You Are So Beautiful" was released as a single but it did not chart.
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Brian KennedyThe Irish singer Brian Kennedy notably performed this song live at the funeral of footballer George Best in 2005.
- He later recorded it as a B-side for his single "George Best - A Tribute".
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Kenny RankinKenny Rankin's studio rendition of "You Are So Beautiful" appeared on his 1990 album, 'Hiding In Myself'.
- Rankin was known for his unique jazz-infused style and he reinterpreted the song in his own smooth and soothing way.
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Kenny RogersCountry star Kenny Rogers features this song on his 1999 love songs compilation album, 'She Rides Wild Horses'.
- His rendition of the song adds a touch of country flavor while maintaining the original ballad's melodiousness.
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Ray StevensRay Stevens, the American country and pop singer-songwriter, recorded this song for his Love Lifted Me album in 1975, just one year after Billy Preston’s original version.
- This is an illustration of the song's popularity and timeless appeal, transcending musical genres and generations.
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Other Covers"You Are So Beautiful" has been covered by many other artists including Joe Cocker, whose version is perhaps the most famous one.
- It is also performed frequently on television singing competitions due to its testament to love and the emotion it conveys.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe song is commonly interpreted as a romantic ballad. However, Billy Preston originally wrote the song about God and considered it very much a gospel song.
- The vivid lyrics of praise and adoration - "You are so beautiful, to me" - have resonated with listeners for decades, leading to its status as a classic love song.
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