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Ray Charles recorded Hallelujah, I Love Her So in November 1955, a year before he released it. The song was released in May 1956 as a single for Atlantic Records. Charles's voice moves between soul and R&B, with an energy that never cools down. The lyrics speak of intense love, with lines that range from deep to almost comical. The song was included in his album of the same name, released in 1957. Later, other artists covered it, such as Eddie Cochran, who released it in 1959. The Beatles' version also existed, but only as a demo, until it was discovered in 1995. The song remains a starting point for understanding how Charles blended blues with soul. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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