8/03/2008

Ray Charles

Georgia on My Mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnaUP2n9swk

Ring of Fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhGZdSkX6IM

America The Beautiful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOHoN-8ibsY

Till There Was You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7FB7yKmW0Q

A Song For You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXGc0OoZEsM

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music, pop standards, and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it."

Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business" and in 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Charles #10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

(Wikipedia)