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RAY CHARLES - Songs

Ray Charles (d. June 10, 2004) was a highly influential and acclaimed performer who successfully fused country, jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel music. Born Ray Charles Robinson in Georgia, he grew up poor and by age 7 went totally blind. In 1948, he formed the McSon Trio with whom he had his first chart hit, "Confession Blues" (1949). Throughout his career, he had many songs that topped the R&B and Pop/Rock charts starting with the groundbreaking "I've Got A Woman" (1955). From 1980-1987, he had a string of Country chart hits including "Seven Spanish Angels" (1985, with Willie Nelson). His backup musicians included the Raeletts (a.k.a. the Cookies) and the Jack Halloran Singers. He also performed duets with jazz singer Betty Carter. His last charted song was in 1993, "A Song For You," for which he received his 12th Grammy. Over the years, Ray Charles received numerous awards and in 1986, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Ray Charles And Betty Carter

Baby It's Cold Outside 1962
("Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Ray Charles & Betty Carter was the Top Pick in 2004 on this website. This song was previously an R&B chart hit in 1949 for Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan.)

Ray Charles

Baby, Don't You Cry (The New Swingova Rhythm) 1964

Busted 1963
("Busted" also charted for Johnny Cash in 1963.)

Crying Time 1966

Don't Change On Me 1971

Don't Set Me Free 1963

Eleanor Rigby 1968
("Eleanor Rigby" previously charted for the Beatles (1966) and later also charted for Aretha Franklin in 1969.)

Georgia On My Mind 1960
(This song also charted for Frankie Trumbauer (1931), the Righteous Brothers (1966), Wes Montgomery (1968), Willie Nelson (1978), and Michael Bolton (1990). In 1979, Ray Charles' version was named as the official song of the State of Georgia.)

Hardhearted Hannah 1960

Here We Go Again 1967
("Here We Go Again" later also charted for Nancy Sinatra in 1969.)

Hide 'Nor Hair 1962

Hit The Road Jack 1961
("Hit The Road Jack" later also charted for the Stampeders in 1976.)

I Can't Stop Loving You 1962
("I Can't Stop Loving You" previously charted for Don Gibson (1958) and later also charted for Count Basie (1963).)

I Chose To Sing The Blues 1966

In The Heat Of The Night 1967

Let's Go Get Stoned 1966

My Heart Cries For You 1964
("My Heart Cries For You" previously charted for Guy Mitchell (1951).)

One Mint Julep 1961
(Instrumental. "One Mint Julep" previously charted for the Clovers (1952) and Chet Atkins (1960).)

Ruby 1960
("Ruby" previously charted for Richard Hayman (1953) and also charted for Adam Wade in 1960.)

Sticks And Stones 1960

Take These Chains From My Heart 1963
("Take These Chains From My Heart" previously charted for Hank Williams (1953).)

That Lucky Old Sun 1964
("That Lucky Old Sun" previously charted for Frankie Laine (1949).)

Together Again 1966

Unchain My Heart 1962
("Unchain My Heart" later also charted for Herbie Mann in 1968.)

Without Love (There Is Nothing) 1963
("Without Love (There Is Nothing)" previously charted for Clyde McPhatter (1957) and later also charted for Oscar Toney, Jr. (1968) and Tom Jones (1970).)

Yesterday 1967
("Yesterday" previously topped the charts for the Beatles in 1965.)

You Are My Sunshine 1962
("You Are My Sunshine" previously charted for Bing Crosby (1941) and Johnny & the Hurricanes (1960) and later also charted for Mitch Ryder in 1967.)

You Don't Know Me 1962
("You Don't Know Me" previously charted for Jerry Vale (1956) and Lenny Welch (1960) and later also charted for Elvis Presley (1967) and Mickey Gilley (1981).)

Your Cheating Heart 1962
("Your Cheating Heart" previously charted for Hank Williams (1953), George Hamilton IV (1958) and Billy Vaughn (1959).)

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