I Wrote a Simple Song
Billy Preston
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I wrote a simple song With simple words and harmony Wasn't very long Before a star, I was bound to be I didn't care if it made the charts I only wrote it for you and me They think they're so smart now They're not as smart as they want to be They took my simple song, yes, they did They changed the words and the melody Made it all sound wrong, yeah Now it sounds like a symphony Who told them to mess with my Oh, now, who gave them the right I wanna know now That song was personal Because I wrote it for you It's yours and mine, girl I don't care if it Makes the charts, y'all, no I only wrote it for you and me They think they're so smart Yes, they do They're not as smart As they want to be Who told them to mess with my Oh, now, who gave them the right I wanna know That song was personal Whoa, I wrote it for you It's yours and mine Yeah, yeah, oh, oh
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Written by: BILLY PRESTON, JOSEPH ARTHUR GREENE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song ArtistBilly Preston is the sole artist of the song. He was known as the fifth Beatle due to his close association with the band. He has also collaborated with other prominent artists such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.
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Song CompositionThis song, classified as soul and funk music, was co-written by Billy Preston and Joseph Green.
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Release Date"I Wrote a Simple Song" was released in 1971 as the lead single from Billy Preston's album of the same name.
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Commercial PerformanceThe single reached number 77 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. However, its B-side, titled "Outa Space," became much more popular, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Preston a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental.
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Recording LabelThe song was released by A&M Records, a label founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss. A&M stands for Alpert and Moss.
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Featured ArtistsThe song features performances from prolific artists like Quincy Jones, who conducted the string arrangement, and George Harrison from The Beatles, who played the slide guitar.
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InstrumentationThe song prominently features Preston's stellar keyboard work, especially the organ, which was his signature instrument.
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InfluenceThe track presents an illustration of the influence of gospel music in Preston's work, which is a common characteristic in many of his hit songs.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics showcase Preston's humility and straightforward approach to songwriting, which is also reflected in its title, "I Wrote a Simple Song."
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CoverBarbra Streisand covered "I Wrote a Simple Song" in her 1971 album "Barbra Joan Streisand." It stands as the only cover version of this song by a notable artist.
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