Ray Charles

Raymond Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), professionally known as Ray Charles, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer. He was sometimes referred to as "The Genius", and was also nicknamed "The High Priest of Soul".

He pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s by combining rhythm and blues, Gospel, and blues styles into the music he recorded for Atlantic Records. He also contributed to the racial integration of country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his two Modern Sounds albums. While he was with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be granted artistic control by a mainstream record company.

Charles was blind from the age of seven. Charles cited Nat King Cole as a primary influence, but his music was also influenced by jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, and country artists of the day, including Art Tatum, Louis Jordan, Charles Brown, and Louis Armstrong. Charles' playing reflected influences from country blues, barrelhouse, and stride piano styles. He had strong ties to Quincy Jones, who often cared for him and showed him the ropes of the "music club industry."

Charles

Charles is a masculine given name from the French form Charles of a Germanic name Karl. The original Anglo-Saxon was Ċearl or Ċeorl, as the name of king Cearl of Mercia, that disappeared after the Norman conquest of England.

The corresponding Old Norse form is Karl, the German form is also Karl. The name was notably borne by Charlemagne (Charles the Great), and was at the time Latinized as Karolus (as in Vita Karoli Magni), later also as Carolus.

Etymology

The name's etymology is a Common Germanic noun *karlaz meaning "free man", which survives in English as churl (< Old English ċeorl), which developed its deprecating sense in the Middle English period.

In the form Charles, the initial spelling ch- corresponds to the palatalization of the Latin group ca- to [tʃa] in Central Old French (Francien) and the final -s to the former subjective case (cas sujet) of masculine names in Old French like in Giles or James (< Latin -us, see Spanish/ Portuguese Carlos).

According to Julius Pokorny, the historical linguist and Indo-Europeanist, the root meaning of Karl is "old man", from Indo-European *ĝer-, where the ĝ is a palatal consonant, meaning "to rub; to be old; grain." An old man has been worn away and is now grey with age.

Hit the Road Jack

"Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by rhythm and bluesman Percy Mayfield and first recorded in 1960 as an a cappella demo sent to Art Rupe. It became famous after it was recorded by singer-songwriter-pianist Ray Charles with The Raelettes vocalist Margie Hendricks.

Ray Charles' recording hit number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning on Monday, October 9, 1961. "Hit the Road Jack" also got a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording. The song was also number one on the R&B Sides chart for five weeks, thereby becoming Ray Charles' sixth number one on that chart. The song is ranked #387 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Notable recordings

Richard Anthony (1961 - in French as "Fiche le camp, Jack")

The Animals (1966)

Helen Reddy (1972), from the album I Am Woman

Monica Zetterlund – Swedish version with the title "Stick iväg Jack" with lyrics by Beppe Wolgers

Suzi Quatro (1974)

The Stampeders featuring Wolfman Jack (1975)

What'd I Say

"What'd I Say" (or "What I Say") is an American Rhythm and blues song, by Ray Charles released in 1959. As single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs. The composition was improvised one evening late in 1958 when Charles, his orchestra, and backup singers had played their entire set list at a show and still had time left; the response from many audiences was so enthusiastic that Charles announced to his producer that he was going to record it.

After his run of R&B hits, this song finally broke Charles into mainstream pop music and itself sparked a new subgenre of R&B titled soul, finally putting together all the elements that Charles had been creating since he recorded "I Got a Woman" in 1954. The gospel and rhumba influences combined with the sexual innuendo in the song made it not only widely popular but very controversial to both white and black audiences. It earned Ray Charles his first gold record and has been one of the most influential songs in R&B and rock and roll history. For the rest of his career, Charles closed every concert with the song. It was added to the National Recording Registry in 2002 and ranked at number 10 in Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

I Love

"I Love" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Tom T. Hall. It was released in October 1973 as the only single from the album, For the People in the Last Hard Town. The song would be Hall's most successful single and was his fourth number one on the U.S. country singles chart. The single spent two weeks at the top and a total of 15 weeks on the chart. "I Love" was Hall's only entry on the Top 40 peaking at number 12.

References in popular culture

"I Love" was used, with altered lyrics, in a popular 2003 TV commercial for Coors Light.

The song was used in the film For No Good Reason.

"I Like", a parody version by Heathen Dan, was released on the 1983 compilation album The Rhino Brothers Present the World's Worst Records.

In 1975, the Shaggs recorded a cover of "I Love" which was intended for their never-finished second album. It was eventually released on the 1982 compilation album, "Shagg's Own Thing".

The Minneapolis band Low recorded a cover of "I Love" as a wedding present for two of their friends (Along with a falling-apart cover of Journey's "Open Arms"); Both covers were eventually released on Low's compilation box set, "A Lifetime Of Temporary Relief".

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'Ray Charles' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Bamboo Shark (2011)

Actors: William James Kelly (actor), Johnny Williams (actor), Brian Anthony Wilson (actor), Mickey Rooney (actor), Gary Gustin (actor), David Born (actor), Gavin Peretti (actor), Lionel Anthony Cook (actor), Vincent Riviezzo (actor), Dan Van Wert (actor), Tommy Lafitte (actor), Keyon Smith (actor), Connie Lamothe (actress), Robert Gulya (composer), Carl Clemons (actor),

Genres: Comedy,

Quotes:

Sylvester Stallone: You know, I played an overweight cop once.::Arnold Schwarzenegger: I played a Kindergarten cop.::Michael Jackson: Did somebody say Kindergarten?

Sean Connery: I'm Sean... double-O-7... I'm Sean!

Benjamin: Jesus! What, did you steal that off a horse?

Howard: That pig smells like old people.

Brooks: You know why I like movies? I like them because of the experience they bring. Reading is designed to stimulate the mind. Music is designed to alter emotions. But movies... movies are designed for one thing. To escape.

Francis Federman Ugli: Put the retard down!

Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)

Actors: Seth MacFarlane (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor), Ron Livingston (actor), Rene Auberjonois (actor), Phil LaMarr (actor), Seth Green (actor), Seth Green (actor), Phil LaMarr (actor), Michael Clarke Duncan (actor), Bill Fagerbakke (actor), Seth MacFarlane (actor),

Plot: The major sub-plot circles around the youngest Griffin, Stewie, who has a near-death experience at a pool when a lifeguard chair falls on him, but he survives. After having a vision of being in Hell, he decides to change his ways, but this doesn't last long. While watching television, he and Brian spot a man that looks like Stewie. Brian is convinced that he is Stewie's real father, until Stewie learns that the man is actually himself as an adult, taking a vacation from his own time period. Baby Stewie visits thirty years later to discover that his adult self, going by the name Stu, is a single blue-collar middle-aged virgin working at a Circuit City-type store. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois are trying to teach their two older kids, Meg and Chris, to date. In the future, Chris, who hasn't changed much, is working as a cop and is married to a foul-mouthed hustler named Vanessa. Meg is now called Ron, since she had a sex-change after college.

Keywords: actor-playing-himself, adult-animation, adult-humor, altering-future, animal-as-human, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphism, black-comedy, bleeped-dialogue, car-accident
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy,
Taglines: All new, Outrageous, Uncensored! 88 Minutes of Pee-in-Your-Pants Fun!

Quotes:

Chris Griffin: Mom! Look at me! [jumps in pool] How was that?::Lois Griffin: Your third somersault was a little sloppy but what do I know, huh? It's been so long since i qualified for the Olympics.::Chris Griffin: You were in the Olympics?::Lois Griffin: No, I got pregnant with Meg and couldn't go. Now I'm Pro Choice.

Odo: I'm watching your every move, Quark, so don't think you can get away with any law-breaking.::Quark Griffin: Yeah, yeah, whatever, man.::Odo: I mean it! You'll have me to deal with!::Quark Griffin: Ohhhh, I'm really scared.::Odo: I could morph into a giant python and eat you alive.::Quark Griffin: Hey, here's an idea: why don't you morph into a guy with something interesting to talk about?

Peter Griffin: We all know that no women anywhere wants to have sex with anyone and to titillate us with any thoughts otherwise is just bogus.::Lois Griffin: Ah, he is so right on. Women are such teases. That's why I went back to men.

Peter Griffin: Save your money, Tucker. This place doesn't have porn. They think its immoral. You know, that really grinds my gears. Where in the bible does it say that a man can't fire off some knuckle-children in the privacy of his own neighbor's living room while his neighbor's at work because I don't have a DVD player? Well, I don't know where it says it because the Bible was way too long to read!

[repeated line]::Peter Griffin: You know what really grinds my gears?

Peter Griffin: You know what really grinds my gears? People in the 19th century. Why don't they get with the freakin program? It's called an automobile, folks. It's much faster than a horse!

Gandhi: [Gandhi is doing stand-up comedy]... And the black people are all like, "hey bitch!" and the Indian people, we do not call our women in such a way.

Peter Griffin: [Hosting Family Feud] How are you Betsy, welcome to the show you are a lovely young woman, [kisses her cheek] and I'll just get my hand up there and feel that one and that one [squeezes her breasts, she looks at him horrifically] and we're looking for something you shop for at the mall, three seconds.

Peter Griffin: [Dressed up as Spiderman climbing on a clothesline singing to the tune of the Batman theme] Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Spiderman, Spiderman/ Here comes Peter on a clothesline but his name's not Peter it is Spiderman, Spiderman/ Come on Lois let's get busy maybe right here in the garden Spiderman, Spiderman.

Stewie Griffin: Look, I really don't want to go to hell, but I can't stop my nature. I'm just a hateful person::Brian Griffin: You're not hateful you just need to control your anger. Like I do.::Stewie Griffin: oh, you mean by being sauced all day! Wait a minute! Of Course! That's it! If I'm drunk I'll be calm and if I'm calm I'll be nice, and if I'm nice then I won't go to hell. Fix me a highball I'm going to get good and tight!

Ray (2004)

Actors: David Krumholtz (actor), Terrence Howard (actor), Jamie Foxx (actor), Michael Arata (actor), Gary Grubbs (actor), Jeff Galpin (actor), Trae Ireland (actor), Rick Gomez (actor), Patrick Bauchau (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Curtis Armstrong (actor), Ray Charles (actor), Kurt Fuller (actor), Afemo Omilami (actor), Harry Lennix (actor),

Plot: Ray Charles has the distinction of being both a national treasure and an international phenomenon. By the early 1960s, Ray Charles had accomplished his dream. He had come of age musically and had made it to Carnegie Hall. The hit records "Georgia on My Mind" and "Born to Lose" successively kept climbing to the top of the charts. He had made his first triumphant European concert tour in 1960 (a feat which, except for 1965, he has repeated at least once a year ever since). He had taken virtually every form of popular music and broken through its boundaries with such awe inspiring achievements as the LP's "Genius Plus Soul Equals Jazz" and "Modern Sounds in Country & Western". Rhythm and blues (or "race music" as it had been called) became universally respectable through his efforts. Jazz found a mainstream audience it had never previously enjoyed. And country and western music began to chart an unexpected course to general acceptance, then worldwide popularity. And along the way, Ray Charles was instrumental in the invention of rock and roll. Born in a poor African American town in central Florida, Ray Charles went blind at age seven. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed the fierce resolve, wit and incredible talent that would eventually enable him to overcome not only Jim Crow Racism and the cruel prejudices against the blind, but also discover his own sound which revolutionized American popular music. Nonetheless, as Ray's unprecedented fame grew, so did his weakness for drugs and women, until they threatened to strip away the very things he held most dear. This little known story of Ray Charles' meteoric rise from humble beginnings, his successful struggle to excel in a sighted world and his eventual defeat of his own personal demons make for an inspiring and unforgettable true story of human triumph.

Keywords: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, abc-paramount-records, adultery, african-american, african-american-music, african-american-protagonist
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music,
Taglines: The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles. A man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible. The only thing more extraordinary than the music is the man behind it: Ray Charles. The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

Quotes:

Ray Charles: From now on you guys are gonna be called the Raylettes.::Margie Hendricks: Does that mean we have to "let Ray"?

[as Ray is going blind]::Aretha Robinson: I'll show you how to do something once, I'll help you if you mess up twice, but the third time you're on your own. 'Cause that's how it is in the world.

Ray Charles: I hear like you see. Like that hummingbird outside the window, for instance.::Della Bea Robinson: [astonished] I can't hear her.::Ray Charles: You have to listen.::Della Bea Robinson: [closes her eyes, hears the hummingbird] Yes!::Ray Charles: Yeah. Yes, you can... Uh-oh. Did you hear that?::Della Bea Robinson: What?::Ray Charles: Her heart just skipped a beat.

[repeated line]::Ray Charles: Don't jive me, man.

Marlene: Gossie been cattin' with one of my waitresses since he got here. He never told me his partner was a blind 'Bama boy.::Oberon: Marlene, Demure called. Thurman's sick.::Marlene: What about Sassie.::Oberon: Flat tire.::Marlene: Alright, 'Bama, why don't you get up there and show me what you got.::Ray Charles: Well, I, I'm not really prepared to do my thing, I mean, right now, tonight.::Marlene: Well, this is the only audition you're gonna get, Puddin', so either get on up there or you and Gossie can haul your asses back down south.::Oberon: [hands Ray a joint] Here smoke some of this.::Ray Charles: [coughs] That ain't no tobacco, man!::Oberon: No. Hold it in. It'll calm you down.::Marlene: Alright, Oberon, get up there and introduce him.::Oberon: Yes, Maam!::Marlene: Come on, 'Bama.::Ray Charles: Yeah!::Oberon: I got a special treat for all you satin dolls and I'm not talking about Oberon's big thunder. No, that's for another show. We got some new blood for ya. Fresh off the bus from Florida I give you Ray "Don't Call Me Sugar" Robinson.::Ray Charles: How y'all doin' tonight?::Man in Bar: Better than you!::Oberon: Relax, Ray, relax!::Ray Charles: I got it. What do y'all wanna hear?::Aretha Robinson: How 'bout a little Nat King Cole?::Ray Charles: Y'all like Nat King Cole?::[begins playing]::Marlene: 'Bama ain't bad.::Oberon: I'd say he saved our asses.

Fathead Newman: This ain't no weed, Ray. And we ain't snorting no bitch. This is boy! Boy'll make your ass null and void.::Ray Charles: Null and void, just like my life.

Milt Shaw: You know, Ray, your contract with Atlantic expires in 4 months.::Ray Charles: Yeah, I know. Ahmet and Jerry sent me my new contract. They're gonna double my royalties.::Milt Shaw: Before we go down that road again I thought I'd check and see what else was out there.::Ray Charles: Now, who told you to do that? Atlantic is family. Just like the Shaw agency.::Milt Shaw: Ray, my job is to find you the best deal out there. Now, I had a very productive meeting with the folks at ABC Paramount and they are very interested.::Ray Charles: No. How interested?::Milt Shaw: How about a 50 thousand dollar advance every year for the first three years? You choose your own music. They'll deduct recording costs and pay you 75 percent. Now, look, Ahmet and Jerry are flying in tomorrow night. Will you at least put them off until I have a chance to talk to the boys at ABC?::Ray Charles: Well, my mama always said there was nothin' wrong with talkin'.

Gossie McKee: What the hell's Ray doin' up there?::Marlene: Auditionin' for you Gossie.::Gossie McKee: He ain't no good without me.::Marlene: How'd you and the 'Bama like to do a week here at the Chair. I know a good bass player. Nice jazz trio can score big. With the right manager.::Gossie McKee: Manager?::Marlene: Come on now, Gossie, don't be so small minded. You know you have to give to get.::Gossie McKee: What exactly do I have to give?::Marlene: Twenty-five percent. But I'll be gettin' you other gigs.::Gossie McKee: Alright. Next question. What do I get?::Marlene: What do you need?::Gossie McKee: Double scale as leader. Plus ten percent.::Marlene: What about the 'Bama?::Gossie McKee: He's about as green as a blade of grass. I can handle him.::Marlene: Yeah, he's green alright. So, Gossie, you don't have to worry about finding a hotel room for the 'Bama. He can flop at my place.::Gossie McKee: You don't never change.

Ray Charles: [responding to knock on his door] Who is it?::Ahmet Ertegun: Mr. Charles, my name is Ahmet Ertegun. May I have a moment of your time?::Ray Charles: [opening door] What do you want, man? I'm at church.::Ahmet Ertegun: I'm sorry. I'll come back later.::Ray Charles: You're here now, what do you want?::Ahmet Ertegun: Mr. Charles, my company, Atlantic Records, has just acquired your contract from Swingtime. I'd like to talk about your future.::Ray Charles: Hold on, man. Don't jive me now. I ain't for sale.::Ahmet Ertegun: May I sit down?::[Sits in chair]::Ahmet Ertegun: You see it seems that Jack Lauderdale has found himself, shall we say, a little over extended and has had to unload some of his talent. When your name came up I jumped at the chance to work with you. I'm a big fan.::Ray Charles: What if I want to go to another company? There's a guy out there right now that's willing to pay me seven cents a record. Can you do that?::Ahmet Ertegun: Man, I could promise you fifteen cents a record but you won't get it. Anymore than he'll pay you seven. What I will do is promise you five cents a record and pay you five cents a record. You think pennies, Mr. Charles, you get pennies. You think dollars, you get dollars.::Ray Charles: I like the way you put things together. Omlet, you're alright with me.::Ahmet Ertegun: Ahmet.::Ray Charles: Ahmet. What kind of a name is that anyway.::Ahmet Ertegun: I'm Turkish.::Ray Charles: Well, it looks like Jack Lauderdale's bad luck is my good fortune. I always knew Atlantic was bigger than Swingtime. You do great music there. I dig Atlantic.::Ahmet Ertegun: You could have fooled me.::Ray Charles: Well, I gotta keep my eye on you city boys. Back home they call it country dumb. [Starts laughing] It ain't Turkish.

Ahmet Ertegun: Ray, I'm gonna tell you something and I don't want you to take it the wrong way.::Ray Charles: Well, then give it to me right then.::Ahmet Ertegun: I signed you because I sensed something special in you not because you sound like Nate Cole or Charles Brown.::Ray Charles: But I thought you liked what I do.::Ahmet Ertegun: Look we love the tenor of your voice, your vituosity, your energy...::Ray Charles: But not my music.::Ahmet Ertegun: Man, I didn't say that.::Ray Charles: Look, Ahmet, this is what I do. I gotta make a living. This is what the people want. I don't know no other way.::Ahmet Ertegun: Well we gotta help you find one. Look, let's try a little change of pace. Your familiar with stride piano?::Ray Charles: You kidding me, man? The man I learned the piano from was a stride player.::Ahmet Ertegun: Okay, I've got a song. It's called the Mess Around.::Ray Charles: Mess around. Cute title. Who wrote it?::Ahmet Ertegun: I did.::Ray Charles: Oh. You wrote it. Well, sing it to me, man.::Ahmet Ertegun: Sing it?::Ray Charles: Yeah, it's not like I can read the lyrics.::Ahmet Ertegun: Alright. It's in the key of G.::Ray Charles: Key of G.::[Begins playing]::Ahmet Ertegun: No. More like a Pete Johnson kind of thing.::Ray Charles: Pete Johnson.::[Begins playing again]::Ahmet Ertegun: Yeah, yeah. That's good.::Ray Charles: Oh, you like that? Okay, let's go.

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000)

Actors: Don Lake (actor), David Millbern (actor), David Wells (actor), Phil Hawn (actor), Billy Barty (actor), Gwen McGee (actress), Bob Pepper (actor), Dan Hedaya (actor), Michael Angarano (actor), Michael Buffer (actor), Ray Charles (actor), Bob Einstein (actor), Mike Connors (actor), Bob Einstein (writer), Bob Einstein (producer),

Plot: After a backfiring stunt and a mishap-filled New Year's Eve 1999, klutzy and legendary stuntman Super Dave Osborne decides to hang up the crash helmet and retire. Coupled with financial problems, a double-crossing protégé' named D.J., and slimy promoter and arch-nemesis Gil Ruston, things do not look good for the super one. However, he meets klutzy mother Sandy and her son Timmy, who has a heart condition, who he immediately takes a shine to. When D.J.'s taunting prompts Timmy to attempt to jump a ramp with his bicycle (and fail), he aggravates his heart condition and requires an operation, forcing Super Dave to accept an offer from Ruston to do a stunt to get the necessary money for Timmy's operation.

Keywords: based-on-sketch-comedy, based-on-tv-series, sketch-comedy, stuntman
Genres: Comedy,
Taglines: Accidents Happen Two Broken Thumbs Way Up!

Just the Ticket (1999)

Actors: Abe Vigoda (actor), Gary Lucchesi (producer), Nick Stellate (actor), Andy Garcia (actor), Andie MacDowell (actress), Andy Garcia (producer), Don Novello (actor), Michael Higgins (actor), Bill Irwin (actor), Ronald Guttman (actor), Richard Bradford (actor), Elizabeth Ashley (actress), Alice Drummond (actress), Lonnie Ramati (miscellaneous crew), Andie MacDowell (producer),

Plot: Gary is a charming guy, but Linda is tired of his grand plans and schemes. All of which have gone down the drain. Gary is a 'scalper'. Together with his friends and his 'Guardian Angel', Benny, he buys tickets to events and sells them off at highly increased prices. This doesn't really make him rich and proves to be more difficult than usual when a new guy gets into town, strong-arming all of Gary's sources. But then the gift of heaven arrives. The Pope is coming for a visit. Gary wants to make a lot of money on this so he can finally get one of his (more decent) plans for Linda off the ground and really work on a lasting relationship with her.

Keywords: boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship, con-artist, new-york-city, papal-visit, ticket-scalping
Genres: Comedy, Romance,
Taglines: Irresponsible, Unreliable, Unpredictable and totally Irresistible.

Charles, Ray Filmography

Play in Full Screen 20 Feet from Stardom

2013, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs

2011, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Michel Legrand and Friends

2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Sid Bernstein Presents...

2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen My Music: Aretha Franklin Presents Soul Rewind

2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The Best of the World Music Awards

2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Country's Greatest Stars Live: Vol. 1

2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW

2009, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Hair, Let the Sun Shine In

2007, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Before the Music Dies

2006, role: actor , character name: Himself - 'Agent Double O Soul'
Play in Full Screen CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums

2006, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Super Bowl XXXIX

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Cavett Remembers Ray

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen A Capitol Fourth

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The 47th Annual Grammy Awards

2005, role: actor
Play in Full Screen Transposing the Music

2005, role: actor , character name: Ray
Play in Full Screen 50 y más

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself - Memorial Tribute
Play in Full Screen Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Andy Williams: My Favorite Duets

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Ray

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen World's Funniest & Cleverest Commercials

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen 35th NAACP Image Awards

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen I'm Only Looking: The Best of INXS

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen CMT 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music Concert

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself - Performer
Play in Full Screen Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Tom Dowd & the Language of Music

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Ray Charles Celebrates Gospel Christmas with the Voices of Jubilation

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen God Only Knows: Vocal Harmony - The Voice

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis & Other Rock Greats

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Liza and David

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Ray Charles: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Super Bowl XXXV

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself - National Anthem Performer
Play in Full Screen Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

2000, role: actor , character name: Ray Charles
Play in Full Screen Blue's Big Musical Movie

2000, role: actor , character name: G-Clef
Play in Full Screen The 72nd Annual Academy Awards

2000, role: actor , character name: Himself - Performer
Play in Full Screen ABC 2000: The Millennium

1999, role: actor
Play in Full Screen SNL: 25 Years of Music

1999, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years

1998, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Goodwill Games Opening Celebration

1998, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Ray Charles Live in Belgrade

1997, role: actor , character name: Singer
Play in Full Screen North Sea Jazz Festival

1997, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III

1997, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Caesars Palace 30th Anniversary Celebration

1996, role: actor , character name: Himself

Ray, Charles Filmography

Play in Full Screen The Legend of Rudolph Valentino

1961, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen An American Romance

1944, role: actor , character name: Extra
Play in Full Screen Slightly Dangerous

1943, role: actor , character name: Opera Patron
Play in Full Screen The Mad Martindales

1942, role: actor , character name: Barbershop Customer
Play in Full Screen The Postman Didn't Ring

1942, role: actor , character name: Juror
Play in Full Screen The Magnificent Dope

1942, role: actor
Play in Full Screen Mrs. Miniver

1942, role: actor , character name: Man getting on Bus
Play in Full Screen Rio Rita

1942, role: actor , character name: Hotel Guest
Play in Full Screen Tennessee Johnson

1942, role: actor , character name: Senator
Play in Full Screen Wild Geese Calling

1941, role: actor , character name: Undetermined Minor Role
Play in Full Screen The Lady from Cheyenne

1941, role: actor , character name: Bit Role
Play in Full Screen Married Bachelor

1941, role: actor , character name: Man in Lounge Room Getting Bagpipes
Play in Full Screen Harvard, Here I Come!

1941, role: actor , character name: Reporter
Play in Full Screen Meet the Stars #8: Stars Past and Present

1941, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The Man Who Lost Himself

1941, role: actor
Play in Full Screen Hurry, Charlie, Hurry

1941, role: actor , character name: Photographer
Play in Full Screen Appointment for Love

1941, role: actor , character name: Butler
Play in Full Screen A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941, role: actor , character name: American business executive
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1940, role: actor , character name: Uncle Wes
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2010, role: composer
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2007, role: composer
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2001, role: composer
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1998, role: composer
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1990, role: composer
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1986, role: composer
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1982, role: composer
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1980, role: composer
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1978, role: composer
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1977, role: composer
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1971, role: composer
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1950, role: actor

Famous quotes by Ray Charles:

"I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great."

"There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities."

"I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear."

"Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get where I want it."

"Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine."

"I don't think any of us really KNOWS why we're here. But I think we're suppose to BELIEVE we're here for a purpose."

"There's nothing written in the Bible, Old or New testament, that says, ''If you believe in Me, you ain't going to have no troubles."

"What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room"

"I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water."

"Love is a special word, and I use it only when I mean it. You say the word too much and it becomes cheap."

"What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man."

"Music's been around a long time, and there's going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it's a big record, that's the frosting on the cake, but music's the main meal."

"Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor."

"My music had roots which I'd dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil."

"The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done."

"My version of "Georgia" became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching."

"What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room."

"I did it to myself. It wasn't society... it wasn't a pusher, it wasn't being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing."

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Ray Charles talks about his blindness

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From THE DICK CAVETT SHOW. September 18, 1972.

published: 14 Feb 2009

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Ray Charles - Interview with Bob Costas

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Ray Charles on Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson & Nat King Cole

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published: 09 Mar 2014

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Ray Charles: Advice to Young Artist

published: 29 Jan 2010

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published: 07 Oct 2010

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published: 10 Nov 2006

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published: 13 Feb 2009

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Ray Charles: A Very Special Mother

published: 29 Jan 2010

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published: 28 May 2008

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Together Again, Ray Charles

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Making Believe, Ray Charles

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If You Were Mine, Ray Charles

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The Cincinnati Kid, Ray Charles

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Them That Got, Ray Charles

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Roll With My Baby, Ray Charles

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Understanding, Ray Charles

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Baby What'd I Say, Ray Charles

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Angelina, Ray Charles

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Strong Love Affair, Ray Charles

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Say No More, Ray Charles

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On A Desert Island With Thee, Ray Charles

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I've Got News for You, Ray Charles

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Spic And Spanish, Ray Charles

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I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town, Ray Charles

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I Wake up Crying, Ray Charles

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I'm Movin' On, Ray Charles

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Precious Thing, Ray Charles

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I Got A Woman, Ray Charles

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I Cried for You, Ray Charles

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I Remember Clifford, Ray Charles

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I Love You So Much It Hurts, Ray Charles

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Funny (But I Still Love You), Ray Charles

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I Can't Stop Loving You, Ray Charles

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How Long Blues, Ray Charles

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North America Meets South America, Ray Charles

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If It Wasn't For Bad Luck, Ray Charles

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Sittin' On Top Of The World, Ray Charles

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Leave My Woman Alone, Ray Charles

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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Ray Charles

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I've Got Five Dollars, Ray Charles

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Ill Be Good To You, Ray Charles

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Come With Me, Ray Charles

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Two Years Of Torture, Ray Charles

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I Can´t Stop Loving You, Ray Charles

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Hornful Soul, Ray Charles

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Here We Go Again, Ray Charles

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Hide Nor Hair, Ray Charles

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Hard Hearted Hannah, Ray Charles

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Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I), Ray Charles

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Half As Much, Ray Charles

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Hallelujah I Love Her So, Ray Charles

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Georgia On My Mind, Ray Charles

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Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry, Ray Charles

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I Wish You Were Here Tonight, Ray Charles

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With A Song In My Heart, Ray Charles

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My Romance, Ray Charles

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What I'd Say (Live At Herdon Version), Ray Charles

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Living For The City, Ray Charles

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Oh! What a Beautiful Morning, Ray Charles

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My Shining Hour, Ray Charles

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I Love You, I Love You (i Will Never Let You Go), Ray Charles

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Till There Was You, Ray Charles

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I Believe To My Soul, Ray Charles

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I Had Twins (he Had Twins), Ray Charles

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Alabamy Bound, Ray Charles

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Sinner's Prayer - Features B.bking, Ray Charles

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Spirit In The Dark (reprise), Ray Charles

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Anthology, Ray Charles

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Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma, Ray Charles

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Rocking Chair, Ray Charles

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Can't You Do A Friend A Favor, Ray Charles

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The Lady Is A Tramp, Ray Charles

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Genius of Soul, Ray Charles

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Music, Music, Music, Ray Charles

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Moonlight In Vermont, Ray Charles

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No One to Cry To, Ray Charles

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Night Time (Is The Right Time), Ray Charles

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Nancy (With the Laughing Face), Ray Charles

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My Heart Cries For You, Ray Charles

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Rainy Night In Georgia, Ray Charles

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People Will Say Were In Love, Ray Charles

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One Mint Julep, Ray Charles

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No Use Crying, Ray Charles

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Johnny One Note, Ray Charles

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Mountain Greenery, Ray Charles

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Makin' Whoopee, Ray Charles

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Losing Hand, Ray Charles

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Mr. Charles Blues, Ray Charles

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Mess Around (studio), Ray Charles

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Mess Around, Ray Charles

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Mary Ann, Ray Charles

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Shake Your Tail, Ray Charles

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Seven Spanish Angels, Ray Charles

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Ray's Blues, Ray Charles

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Night Time Is The Right Time (studio), Ray Charles

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Give It Back To The Indians, Ray Charles

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Ray Charles - Live, Ray Charles

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The Collection Volume Two 1960-1961, Ray Charles

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I Can Make It Thru The Days (but Oh Those Lonely Nights), Ray Charles

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Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Ray Charles

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One Drop Of Love, Ray Charles

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Ol' Man River, Ray Charles

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I Won't Sing A Song, Ray Charles

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After My Laughter Come Tears, Ray Charles

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A Tear Fell, Ray Charles

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It Had to Be You, Ray Charles

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A Fool for You, Ray Charles

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'Deed I Do, Ray Charles

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Lonely Avenue, Ray Charles

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Mean To Me, Ray Charles

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Mississippi Mud, Ray Charles

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Moon Over Miami, Ray Charles

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Just a Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long Way), Ray Charles

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Let The Good Times Roll, Ray Charles

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SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE, Ray Charles

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This Little Girl Of Mine, Ray Charles

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Without A Song, Ray Charles

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Me And The Ghost Upstairs, Ray Charles

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Days of Wine and Roses, Ray Charles

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The Birth of Soul, Vol. 3: 1957-1959, Ray Charles

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Bluesette, Ray Charles

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Booty-Butt, Ray Charles

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Baby, It's cold outside, Ray Charles

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Black Coffee, Ray Charles

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Angel City, Ray Charles

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Baby Don't You Cry, Ray Charles

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Am I Blue, Ray Charles

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America The Beautiful, Ray Charles

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Alexander's Ragtime Band, Ray Charles

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Alone Together, Ray Charles

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Take These Chains From My Heart, Ray Charles

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Sweet Sixteen Bars, Ray Charles

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Talkin' 'Bout You, Ray Charles

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Takes Two to Tango, Ray Charles

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Teardrops in My Heart, Ray Charles

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Teardrops from My Eyes, Ray Charles

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That Lucky Old Sun, Ray Charles

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Tell Me You'll Wait for Me, Ray Charles

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The Right Time, Ray Charles

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The Man I Love, Ray Charles

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From The Heart, Ray Charles

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Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, Ray Charles

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Drown in My Own Tears, Ray Charles

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Dont Change On Me, Ray Charles

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Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying, Ray Charles

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Don't Cry Baby, Ray Charles

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Deep in the Heart of Texas, Ray Charles

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Every Day I Have The Blues, Ray Charles

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What Kind Of Man Are You, Ray Charles

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Side By Side, Ray Charles

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Sentimental Journey, Ray Charles

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Sweet Georgia Brown, Ray Charles

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Hit The Road Jack, Ray Charles

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Born To Lose, Ray Charles

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Bye Bye Love, Ray Charles

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California Here I Come, Ray Charles

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Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, Ray Charles

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Chattanooga Choo Choo, Ray Charles

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Hard Times, Ray Charles

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I Wonder Who, Ray Charles

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If I Could, Ray Charles

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Jumpin' In The Morning, Ray Charles

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Yesterday, Ray Charles

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Blue Hawaii, Ray Charles

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New York's My Home, Ray Charles

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Born To Be Blue, Ray Charles

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Your Cheatin' Heart, Ray Charles

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You've Got Me Crying Again, Ray Charles

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You Win Again, Ray Charles

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You Don't Know Me, Ray Charles

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Unchain My Heart

Unchain my heart, baby let me be
Unchain my heart 'cause you don't care about me
You've got me sewed up like a pillow case
but you let my love go to waste so
Unchain my heart, oh please, please set me free
Unchain my heart, baby let me go
Unchain my heart, 'cause you don't love me no more
Ev'ry time I call you on the phone
Some fella tells me that you're not at home so
Unchain my heart, oh please, please set me free
I'm under your spell like a man in a trance
But I know darn well, that I don't stand a chance so
Unchain my heart, let me go my way
Unchain my heart, you worry me night and day
Why lead me through a life of misery
when you don't care a bag of beans for me
So unchain my heart, oh please, please set me free
I'm under your spell like a man in a trance
But I know darn well, that I don't stand a chance so
Unchain my heart, let me go my way
Unchain my heart, you worry me night and day
Why lead me through a life of misery
when you don't care a bag of beans for me
So unchain my heart, please, please set me free
(please set me free)
Oh won't you set me free
(please set me free)
Woah, set me free
(please set me free)
Woowow, set me free little darlin
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[Israel], Dec 10 (ANI). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the 'hypocrisy' and 'double standard' of European nations over United States President Donald Trump's decision to unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, 'but failing to speak out against rocket fire' at the nation. "In Paris I will meet with my friend, French President Emmanuel Macron ... "I ascribe great importance to Europe ... (ANI) ....

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'Time is of the essence,' UN official says after North Korea visit

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(CNN)Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are the world's most dangerous security issue, and must be resolved fast and diplomatically to avoid war, a top United Nations envoy said after a rare visit to North Korea. Jeffrey Feltman, the UN under-secretary-general for political affairs, visited the reclusive nation between Tuesday and Friday, the first trip there by a top UN official in six years ... Read More ... "Time is of the essence," he said....

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U.S. President Donald Trump. Reuters file photo. A Washington Post reporter today had to tender an apology after US President Donald Trump asked him to do so for posting an erroneous tweet about his rally in Florida. Dave Weigel, who covers politics for the newspaper, had posted a picture on his Twitter account which showed an empty arena when Trump was addressing a public meeting ... Real photos now shown as I spoke ... I apologise ... ....

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Charles music department performed Christmas music as it traveled along the parade route....

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Charles City Firefighter Darien Uetz responds to a chimney fire at Pin Oak Estates, outside of Charles City limits ... A chimney fire at Pin Oak Estates, outside of Charles City, broke out late Saturday afternoon....

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CHARLES R. MEYERSavanna, Ill.Charles R. Meyer, 85, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. He is survived by one son, Jamie; daughter-in-law, Krys; three grandchildren, all of Palm Harbor, Fla.; one sister, Ruthie Hartwig of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; his parents; and one sister, Evelyn Schminkey. Services will be Friday at United Methodist Church in Savanna ... ....

Boys basketball | St. Charles 91, New Life 67

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St. Charles 91, New Life 67. NEW LIFE (67) ... ST. CHARLES (91) ... Halftime. STC 47, NL 33. Free throws. NL 13-16, STC 13-22. Three-point goals ... Notes ... ....

Charles II: Art and Power review – the original king of bling

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Charles II (1630-85), otherwise known as the Merry Monarch, was a gargantuan baby ... Charles’s appearance is instantly familiar from the many portraits in this show ... in chalk on brown paper as Charles listens to his friend and former tutor, the philosopher Thomas Hobbes....

St. Charles East dominates at Cary-Grove

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It is extremely early in the 2017-2018 wrestling season but St Charles East coach Jason Potter is happy with his team's performance thus far. Moving to a perfect 11-0 in dual meets, the Saints picked up 3 impressive wins at Saturday's Cary-Grove Quadrangular ... ....

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William Charles “Bill” Westcoat II, 85, of Inwood, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Nov ... Born Thursday, July 14, 1932, in Brownsville, Pa., he was the son of the late William Charles Westcoat and Mable Clair (Cherry) Westcoat ... Westcoat; daughter, Virginia Ellen Strickler and her husband, Scott; son, William Charles Westcoat III; stepdaughter, Dorothy ......

Debut author writes fanciful book about Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

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“Mr. Dickens and His Carol” by Samantha Silva (Flatiron Books, 288 pages, in stores). "Mr. Dickens and His Carol" is a fictional account of how Charles Dickens came to write "A Christmas Carol." The author, Samantha Silva, has blended fact and fantasy to concoct a wonderful, heartwarming story that is filled with Christmas spirit. Not bad for a debut novel. In 1843 London, Charles Dickens' latest novel, "Martin Chuzzlewit," is a flop....

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Ray Charles

Charles

Etymology

Hit the Road Jack

Notable recordings

What'd I Say

I Love

References in popular culture

The Best of Ray Charles (full album)

Best Songs of Ray Charles Ray Charles's Greatest Hits

Ray Charles - The Best Of (By Classic Mood Experience) - R&B; Music

Ray Charles - I got a woman

Ray Charles - "What'd I Say" [Official Audio]

Ray Charles - The Origins (FULL ALBUM)

Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack (Original)

Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind (The Orginal Song From The Albom)

Ray Charles "You Don't Know Me"

Ray Charles - Full Concert - "1981"

What'd I Say - Ray Charles (rare, original version with intro)

RAY CHARLES "I Can't Stop Loving You"

Ray Charles - What'd I Say

Ray Charles feat. Mary Ann Fisher - What kind of man are you

A Song For You | Ray Charles

Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack (remastered)

Ray Charles - Say no more

Ray Charles - Mess Around

Ray Charles's Greatest hits - Collection HD/HQ

Ray Charles - I Believe to My Soul

'Ray Charles' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Bamboo Shark (2011)

Quotes:

Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)

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Ray (2004)

Quotes:

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000)

Just the Ticket (1999)

Charles, Ray Filmography

Ray, Charles Filmography

Charles, Ray Filmography

Famous quotes by Ray Charles:

"I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great."

"There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities."

"I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear."

"Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get where I want it."

"Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine."

"I don't think any of us really KNOWS why we're here. But I think we're suppose to BELIEVE we're here for a purpose."

"There's nothing written in the Bible, Old or New testament, that says, ''If you believe in Me, you ain't going to have no troubles."

"What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room"

"I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water."

"Love is a special word, and I use it only when I mean it. You say the word too much and it becomes cheap."

"What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man."

"Music's been around a long time, and there's going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it's a big record, that's the frosting on the cake, but music's the main meal."

"Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor."

"My music had roots which I'd dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil."

"The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done."

"My version of "Georgia" became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching."

"What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room."

"I did it to myself. It wasn't society... it wasn't a pusher, it wasn't being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing."

Ray Charles

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Ray & Charles

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