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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Since I Fell for You

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This pop standard was first recorded in the 1940's and has been recorded many times since. It is one of relatively few songs that have become significant hits on pop, r&b, and country charts in versions recorded by different artists. It was also a key track on Barbra Streisand's landmark 1971 album Barbra Joan Streisand.

Performer

Katharine McPhee - February 21, 2006

Songwriter

Buddy Johnson

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra (1945) (Listen)
  • Lenny Welch - #4 Pop (1963) (Listen)
  • Barbra Streisand - Track on Barbra Joan Streisand Album (1971) (Listen)
  • Laura Lee - #24 R&B (1972) (Listen)
  • Charlie Rich - #10 Country (1976) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

I guess I’ll never see the light
I get the blues ’bout every night
Since I fell for you

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