Ray Charles – The Genius (1930–2004)

Ray Charles portrait
Iconic portrait
Ray Charles performing
Vibrant stage energy
Ray Charles at piano
Classic performance

Ray Charles Robinson (1930–2004) — "The Genius" and "Father of Soul" — fused gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, country and pop into modern soul music. Won 17 Grammy Awards.

Young Ray Charles
Early performance
Ray Charles young
Early studio shot

Lost sight by age 7 (glaucoma), attended Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, mastered Braille music, orphaned by age 15, began professional career as teenager.

Ray Charles 1960s
1960s stage look
Ray Charles live
Live energy
Ray Charles 2002
2002 concert
  • I Got a Woman (1954)
  • What'd I Say (1959)
  • Georgia on My Mind (1960 – Georgia state song)
  • Hit the Road Jack (1961)
  • Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962 crossover album)

Ray Charles singing
Passionate delivery
Ray Charles stage
Joyful vibe
Ray Charles fans
Audience connection

Ray Charles – "America the Beautiful" (1972 • Official Audio)

From the album A Message From The People (1972). One of the most soulful and powerful recordings of the song ever made.

1972 • ~3:40 • Official release Open on YouTube
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