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I'm keeping disfunctional clips as placeholders - to show that the footage exists, and to replace them when new uploads appear on the Web. Some rights owners still think that sharing these videos damages their sales. The availability of the streaming video and audio content on this blog is constantly under pressure. By 1960, Charles had been working as a musician for 13 years, playing around with every form of popular music that. At one point in the performance a young fan rose to his feet and. The Ray Charles we heard on Georgia On My Mind was 30. We have an official Georgia On My Mind tab made by UG professional guitarists. In 2002 Charles headlined during the Cognac festival in southern France. 5 contributors total, last edit on Nov 01, 2018. Charles performed his classic 'Georgia On My Mind' during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. If you want to read more about Brother Ray, go here. Ray Charles, born Ray Charles Robinson (Septem June 10. The Quotes page lists the wisest, craziest and funniest things that the Genius ever said. I also try to do some justice to the more than 1,000 great musicians and singers who contributed to Ray's career ( 1, 2). Thirdly, this blog has evolved into a multimedia Chronology (click the years in the panel al the top of this page) of Ray's productive live. the recordings of other artists, where Ray backed them on piano. It's also a discography (or, more correctly, a trackography), aggregating all tunes that Ray sang and/or played - including the 'canon' of 700 tracks listed on the official Ray Charles website, but also identifying the songs that have never been officially released, and e.g. Larry Rosen: musician, producer, executive producer, and music industry entrepreneur.The Ray Charles Video Museum is a research project, documenting live performances by The Genius. In 1960, Ray Charles released one of his biggest hits: Georgia on My Mind. 'Georgia On My Mind - Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles was absolutely off the charts amazing! The talent of Take 6, Clint Holmes, Nnenna Freelon and Tom Scott all on one stage was incredible to behold add the legendary greatness of Ray Charles, and this show is not to be missed! Several of my audience members told me it was the best musical act they had ever seen! And, all of the artists were lovely to work with, gracious, kind and genuine through and through. Gotta shout out to Tour Manager, David Glenn, as well! So great to work with!' First class! I cannot say enough great things about this show. The official music video for Ray Charles 'Georgia On My Mind' Georgia On My Mind is an iconic song, sung by an iconic artist, Ray Charles. The latter features Rays version of The Beatles. Nnenna Freelon, Tom Scott and Take 6 were simply fabulous. Rays Moods and Ray Charles Invites You To Listen return Ray to his roots and are expertly helmed by Joe Adams. Clint Holmes is a tremendous showman and voice. It was a fabulous show! The incredible talent assembled on one stage was breathtaking and moved me to tears on more than one song. 'The Georgia on my Mind show kicked-off a Texas route at our theater last night. This show celebrates Ray’s music with an all-star cast of award winning performers. from the Kennedy honors to a GRAMMY life time achievement award and induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Ray won every major award from the Georgia music hall of fame to the Hollywood walk of fame.

he was a genius!īoasting iconic tunes from the catalogue of the genius himself, the artists make each song a winning part of the tapestry that is Ray Charles’ music. He transcended racism, cultural upheavals, and spread his music based on Gospel, Blues, Jazz and Country around the world. Ray Charles, a Georgia native son, was an American treasure. From Tony Bennet's 90th birthday Special on NBC to Musical Director of The Academy Awards and The Emmy's, Comic Relief, The Carol Burnett Show and much more! - Tom Scott Georgia-born legend Ray Charles made an instant hit out of Georgia on My Mind with his 1960 rendition, a version that would later be used as Georgia’s official state song. 3-time Grammy Award winner and 14-time nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer.

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