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Hallelujah I Love Her So
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Wikipedia article
"'Hallelujah I Love Her So'" is a single by American musician Ray Charles. The rhythm and blues song was written and released by Charles in 1956 on the Atlantic label, and in 1957 it was included on his self-titled debut LP, also released on Atlantic. The song peaked at number five on the 'Billboard' R&B chart. It is loosely based on 'Get It Over Baby' by Ike Turner (1953).
The song incorporates Gospel music. "Hallelujah I Love Her So" is a testament to the joyous release of love, featuring a sophisticated horn arrangement and memorable tenor sax solo by Don Wilkerson. Several artists, including Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee, Eddie Cochran, and Humble Pie have covered the song.
Personnel
*Ray Charles lead vocal
*Don Wilkerson tenor saxophone solo
*The Ray Charles Orchestra instrumentation
*Jerry Wexler producer
Beatles cover versions
According to biographer Mark Lewisohn (in 'The Complete Beatles Chronicle', p. 362), the Beatles (first as the Quarrymen) regularly performed the song, from at least 1960 through 1962 with Paul McCartney on lead vocal. A very early home recording rehearsal (dated tentatively to May 1960) of it was included on 'Anthology 1' as well as on previous unauthorized releases. They continued playing it regularly including at The Star-Club in Hamburg through the end of 1962, an audience recording was made there which is included in the album 'Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962'. Additionally according to author Doug Sulpy (in 'Drugs, Divorce And A Slipping Image', sec. 22.25) on Jan. 22, 1969 during the massive 'Get Back' sessions they cut a version with John Lennon doing a "loose" lead vocal of it, that version has never been officially released. Lastly, in December 1961 the two singer-musicians that were asked to join the Beatles, namely Tony Sheridan and Roy Young, did a studio version that was released on the Sheridan album 'My Bonnie' (1962) although none of the Beatles participate.
Beatles personnel
* Paul McCartney - vocals, guitar
* John Lennon - guitar
* George Harrison - guitar
* Stuart Sutcliffe - bass
Other cover versions
* Peggy Lee (single A-side in 1959 as "Hallelujah I Love Him So")
* Ella Fitzgerald on her Verve release 'Rhythm Is My Business'
* Connie Francis (as "Hallelujah I Love Him So")
* Timi Yuro (as "Halleluja I Love Him So")
* Eddie Cochran (single A-side)
* Eva Cassidy (as "Hallelujah I Love Him So")
* Earl Grant
* Jerry Lee Lewis
* Little Stevie Wonder on the 1962 album 'Tribute to Uncle Ray'
* Davy Graham (acoustic instrumental version on 1963 album 'The Guitar Player')
* Harry Belafonte on the 1958 album 'Belafonte Sings the Blues', a smart "jazzy" version
* The Animals
* Gerry and the Pacemakers
* Frank Sinatra on 'My Way' (1969)
* Humble Pie
* Brenda Lee (as "Hallelujah I Love Him So")
* Jerry Reed
* The Blues Band
* The Holloways
* Raymond van het Groenewoud translated the song on his 1988 album 'Intiem'
* Ben l'Oncle Soul in a French version called 'Demain j'arrte'
* Hugh Laurie on the special edition of his album 'Let Them Talk'
* Crystal Gayle
* Maceo Parker on his 2008 album 'Roots & Grooves'
* Tony DeSare on his 2009 album 'Radio Show'
* David Sanborn on his 2010 album 'Only Everything'
* Guy Sebastian "Hallelujah I Love Her So" from 'The Memphis Album'
* James Hunter
* Jamie Cullum
* Blue Harlem
* Reverend Chris and the High Rollers
* Lone Ranger in a reggae version called 'Rose Marie'
* Ryan Montbleau
* Neil Sedaka, on his 1966 Australian album Neil Sedaka at Chequers
*Elvina Makarian (Armenian Jazz Singer)
Eddie Cochran version
"'Hallelujah, I Love Her So'" is an adaption of the Ray Charles song by Eddie Cochran. It was released as a single on Liberty Records in November 1959.'
Personnel
* Eddie Cochran: vocal, guitar
* Jimmy Stivers: piano
* Gene Riggio: drums
* Don Myers: electric bass
* Mike Henderson: tenor sax
* Mike Deasy: baritone sax
Chart performance
George Jones and Brenda Lee version
George Jones covered the song on his 1984 album 'Ladies' Choice' as a duet with Brenda Lee titled "Hallelujah, I Love You So". It was released as a single in 1984 and peaked at number 15 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.
Chart performance
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