You Are So Beautiful

Kenny Rogers

About You Are So Beautiful

"You Are So Beautiful" is a song written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher that was first released in 1974 on Preston's ninth studio album, The Kids & Me. It was also the B-side of his single "Struttin'". Later that same year, English singer Joe Cocker released a slower version of the song on his album I Can Stand a Little Rain. Cocker's version was produced by Jim Price, and released as a single in November 1974. It became one of Cocker's biggest chart hits, peaking at number five on the United States' Billboard Hot 100, and at number four on Canada's Top Singles chart. Some sources credit Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys with contributing to the song's genesis. Wilson performed the song live with the Beach Boys from the late 1970s onwards. Kenny Rankin, Ray Stevens, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Tyler and Brian Kennedy are also among the artists who have covered "You Are So Beautiful". The song has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows, and ads. 


Year:
2008
3:05
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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 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 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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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: Bruce Carleton Fisher, Billy Preston

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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.
Billy Preston
Billy 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.
Bonnie Tyler
Welsh 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.
Brian Kennedy
The 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".
Kenny Rankin
Kenny 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.
Kenny Rogers
Country 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.
Ray Stevens
Ray 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.
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.
Lyrics and Interpretation
The 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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