That was the only season of American Idol I followed entirely. Only for Elliot Yamin. He should have won, surely. Great voice, great colour and versatility. He should be playing a bit more soul or jazz... but Elliot: you have a precious voice and you use it wonderfully. Love, from Argentina.
He sounds so much like Donny Hathoway. What a great musician with so much soul and style and a warm tone! Elliott is one of my absolute favorite vocalists.
Regardless of what version, or who sang it first or who sang it better, fact is this man did the damn thang. He is spectacular and brilliant doing his rendition of this song.
Donny Hathaway was the first person to sing A song for you, But Elliot Yamin did a great job singing this song definitely on my Playlist, Elliot Yamin is a brother from another mother, he sings like a brother. Im Giving this man his props.
I've been so many places in my life and time I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhymes I've acted out my life in stages With ten thousand people watching But we're alone now And I'm singing this song to you I know your image of me is what I hoped to be I treated you unkindly But darling can't you see There's no one more important to me Baby can't you see through me? 'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you You taught me precious secrets Of a true love You wanted nothing You came out in front When I was hiding But now I'm so much better And if my words don't come together Listen to the melody 'Cause my love is in there hiding I love you in a place Where there's no space or time I love you for my life You're a friend of mine And when my life is over Remember when we were together We were alone And I was singing this song to you I love you in a place Where there's no space or time I love you for my life You're a friend of mine And when my life is over Remember when we were together We were alone and I was singing this song to you We were alone And I was singing this song to you We were alone and I was singing this song Singing this song to you
+Marva2552 what about daughtry, david cook and david archuletta. I would say one of he best. Im a huge fan and in part because of his heart! He is believable in everything he sings.
Donny was in a class of his own you can’t compare not only did he write a lot of his music he played and performed his music as well he was a musical genius
I loved this guy on idol. Think about it though. Those who say he should have won. I love it that he did not win. That way he got to go out and sign and make the music HE wanted to make, not what idol producers wanted him to make. So for me, he did win.
Simon was right, he is the best male vocalist to come out of Idol. By a mile.
Chris201076 facts!!!
Love him!!! Should have won American Idol.
Why isn't Elliott everywhere! This man should be selling out concerts. I love his voice. I'm still listening to him music after all this time.
The One Where I Say agree!!!
People like non singing pop artists and mumble rappers
I'm here again in 2024. One of the best renditions of this song.
...in March 2021...
Still one of my greatest-favorite singers....ELLIOTT YAMIN!!!
💙✨💙✨💙✨💙✨💙
This is PURE RAW VOCALS!!!❤
March 2022, still my favorite version of all versions. I hope he is doing well.
How is Elliott's voice not a national treasure? Seriously amazing.
SERIOUSLY, HE'S SINGING THE HELL OUT OF THIS SONG!!!!
November 2023 and I'm still here!!! ❤ This man is out of the world, he deserves so much recognition!!! ❤
I really don't understand how someone with this much talent can go so unnoticed
Elliot is the #1 Performer/Singer to come out of Idol. Period.
He was the best performer on American Idol, without a doubt!
That was the only season of American Idol I followed entirely. Only for Elliot Yamin. He should have won, surely. Great voice, great colour and versatility. He should be playing a bit more soul or jazz... but Elliot: you have a precious voice and you use it wonderfully. Love, from Argentina.
I love to hear him sing. Such a soulful voice.
He lost on Idol cuz most of US is tone deaf. He has a gift.
That year was just bizarre...I don't see how Taylor Hicks beat both him, McPhee, AND Daughtry of all people. It was truly messed up.
He should've won
That run at 2:40 is so sick. What a vocalist. I want more from Elliott.
Best cover of this song I have ever heard!!
Agree
I still can't believe he didn't win he was totally brilliant. Tracy UK
this man can sing....
One of my favorite American Idol contestants. He has a wonderful voice.
in my oppinion, the best American idol contestant. that season was stacked this man topped it for me.
TailorK9 agreed
I gotta say, no one does this like Elliot. He has an amazing voice for this style of music!
I mean....I STILL come back to this. Why? Cause it's so good. 🔥
Absolutely love his unique voice. he deserves more credit than what he got
Sorry to everyone who ever did this song before but this.... The desperation in his voice strikes me in my heart every single time.
He sounds so much like Donny Hathoway. What a great musician with so much soul and style and a warm tone! Elliott is one of my absolute favorite vocalists.
Hands down. This is the best rendition of this song!!!
Braussie khem...Ray Charles!?
I just listened it again! I wish to reiterate my comment!
Braussie christina aguilera did a good version too, the studio version
Karen Carpenters' is the definitive version. This man is otherwise probably the most underrated male singer of the last 20+years : )
I really like this guys voice. It's like he's singing directly to you.
Best Version of this song I have EVER heard
Touches my soul...
This song brings tears to my eyes. :)
such an under rated talent. elliot is a super star.
I love this verison. It takes me back to Idol's hayday.
Great great great talent
2:38 - the boy is singing his heart out! Damn.
2019, love this man
pure voice no auto tunes no nothing
I love this version of the song... He sing it with so much emotion
this will be played at my future wedding. i love Elliot and this cover. I sing this to myself all the time
This is the perfect song for Elliott and he's the perfect voice for this song. ❤️ It makes me cry too, Paula.
One needs only a piano and a deep love and an audible voice!!!
This song hit the spot. This guy is the next generation of soul music. A+++++++++
Ｉ listen to the song by Elliot repeat and repeat again with amazing
Regardless of what version, or who sang it first or who sang it better, fact is this man did the damn thang. He is spectacular and brilliant doing his rendition of this song.
Donny Hathaway was the first person to sing A song for you, But Elliot Yamin did a great job singing this song definitely on my Playlist, Elliot Yamin is a brother from another mother, he sings like a brother. Im Giving this man his props.
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
I know your image of me is what I hoped to be
I treated you unkindly
But darling can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Baby can't you see through me?
'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of a true love
You wanted nothing
You came out in front
When I was hiding
But now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody
'Cause my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time
I love you for my life
You're a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song to you
I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time
I love you for my life
You're a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song to you
We were alone
And I was singing this song to you
We were alone and I was singing this song
Singing this song to you
I love his version..so much soul
Omg this is my first time hearing Elliott Yamin I need to get his cd ❤❤❤❤
Jamilia Jackson I got the CD when it first came out n still listen to it to this day!
Majestic. My favourite american idol as a teenaged Canadian as it appeared live.
his voice is so amazing... all his songs make me cry
He sang this song so amazingly.
Elliot Yamin's performance of this song on AI some years back was one of the finest AI performances I have ever heard.
I so love this dude!!
I voted for him..sounds like Danny Hathaway...Love him..
Donny.
I like this version better than Donny Hathaway's version
Wow!
Where do I start
That tone
The skill
The emotion
Etc.
This man's voice is amazing!
chills
Amazing voice...
SO GOOD!!!!! HIS VOICE IS AMAZING!
Simply Beautiful!
best voice from AI, hands down!
+Marva2552 what about daughtry, david cook and david archuletta. I would say one of he best. Im a huge fan and in part because of his heart! He is believable in everything he sings.
Jermaine Reynolds
they are ok singers, nothing to do with him.
why isn't he super famous???
This is one hell of a great sound. Man brings chills to my soul! Thanks for making such a great sound .
simply a work of art!
I LOVE DIS SONG SO FOR HIM TO SING IT MAKES IT EVEN BETTER
Yessssss!!!!! he is saaaaangin this song!!!!
Beautiful song!
A piece of his soul on each note
Still here in 2022 and still listening to him. Can’t even remember who won. Enough said.
loving dis song!!!!!!!
OMG!!! J'ai découvert cette chanson en allant voir ROCK THE BALLET 2... Beautiful version!!!
Still one of the best male singers.
Que linda música!! Amo
I'm twenty, been singing for a while and do a bit of gigging, and this for me is the "gold standard" of singing I will always aim to.
Back here in 2022 after someone just auditioned with this song on American idol. This is still my fave version!! ⚡️✨
what a voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still listening. Best version ever. Hope you are well and happy.
Astonishing!
Amazing!!!!!!! Voice what a gift and talent god gave him.
BEAUTIFUL! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
the soul of Donny still lives in Elliott....he will make it.....the heart is in there...a true bio of Donny Hathaway......
I Loves his Voice!!! That’s awesome.
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ⚘
He does a good job with this.
this song is beautiful i want this at my wedding
This was my dads favorite song, he used to sing it before he passed away 7 years ago, and to this day, I still cry when it comes on 😔
Sorry for your lost 😔
beautiful!
Magical
Donny was in a class of his own you can’t compare not only did he write a lot of his music he played and performed his music as well he was a musical genius
He didn't write this though.
Amazingly beautiful..
I love his voice so much❤❤❤
that run that starts at 239 is so GOOD!!!
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!! I recently lost my fiancé and this song hits home!! I love it!
agreed. let's just enjoy this awesome music :).
OOOO DAMN BOY SING IT
Hes an amazing artist. He needs someone to put him out there bc who ever have isn't doing the job.
Love this song :) so beautiful
Its hard to remake a Donny Hathaway song, but Elliott did it again... Took a song and made it his. This is my husband :)
Nice song....
Fantastic voice
Best next to Donnie Hathaway
TCjsmom ahhhh nottttt.
Yes! Donnie's voice is like velvet. Still love Elliot though.
I like this version better than the original
Love it
I loved this guy on idol. Think about it though. Those who say he should have won. I love it that he did not win. That way he got to go out and sign and make the music HE wanted to make, not what idol producers wanted him to make. So for me, he did win.