National Treasure~ Ray Charles

[Lilith]

Ray Charles passed away.....what's your fave song he sang?

[LarryL]

Gotta be "Georgia on My Mind."

[Aqua]

He was gospel, he was blues, he was jazz, he was soul... he was all about making music and he will be missed by many.

I really liked his duet with Billy Joel... Baby Grand.

[WildIrish]

Always loved "Night Time Is The Right Time"...sad to hear of his passing.

[jseal]

Lilith,

I enjoyed "I Can't Stop Loving You".

[TinTennessee]

Jseal, that would also have to be one of my favs. We have lost a wonderfully talented man.

[scotzoidman]

Originally posted by Lilith
Ray Charles passed away.....what's your fave song he sang? Oh, like which is my favorite noodle in a spaghetti dinner?...he was Midas, all he touched turned to gold...

(I was gonna quote here from the end of "What'd I Say", but it looks kinda stupid when ya type it out...just listen along in your mind to Ray & the Rayettes doing the old "call & response" thing...)

His son told the story of how he insisted on driving the new Corvette he had just bought...he wrecked it, of course, but then sat quietly by while Jr. tried to convince the cops that it was his poor ol' blind daddy, not himself, that was at the wheel...

:cool:

[Booger]

Hit the Road Jack

[PantyFanatic]

(Thanks Scotzoid. You know he was MY man:cool: )

Mr. Charles caught me by surprise with this one. I had to come here to find out. :(

Nothing but spaghetti on my plate too, but one of my favorite favors has to be Born To Lose.

[BIGbad]

Do you think he saw it coming?





Sorry I couldn't resist. :)

[Lilith]

Originally posted by BIGbad
Do you think he saw it coming?





Sorry I couldn't resist. :)


:spank::spank: Oh No you didn't :spank::spank:

[PantyFanatic]

LOL :)

Perhaps that's why he gave me his cuestick.

[PantyFanatic]

Ray had a sharp sense of humor too. ;)

[Sugarsprinkles]

Almost impossible to choose a favorite......But I always have enjoyed his duet with Willie Nelson "Seven Spanish Angels." And his version of "America the Beautiful" was always impressive.



And don't forget his great comedic acting spot in "The Blues Brothers" movie.

[LixyChick]

I'll miss this American icon! He was a legend while he lived...what would you call "beyond legend"...now that he is gone?

I'm with Booger on "Hit the Road, Jack"...and I did love his rendition of "America The Beautiful"...it gives me goose bumps to hear it! No matter what he sang/played...he put his whole heart into it each and every time!

R.I.P Ray..................*sigh*

[boilergirl1]

there is absolutly no doubt that he was, and will remain, the biggest, bestest, bad-assest, mostest musician of all time the man truly had musical notes in his veins it ran thru him like the light of god and he was kind enough to share that with little ol' us. I for one am touched that he did and forever grateful as well.
as for one fav? couldn't do it not just one so it has to be all! love you ray your music will most definately live for 100's of yrs to come my heart is sad that you are no longer with us here but i am glad that you are not in any more pain. rest well my brother,for you earned it the hard way, schelagh

[boilergirl1]

((((((((((((BUMP!!!)))))))))))))))))

[Steph]

I was fortunate enough to be right in front of his piano at a Bluesfest a few years ago.

He's one of the few performers who could have his big band get the crowd ready with a few tunes and then out he came to wild applause.

That smile, that voice, those fingers . . .

RIP, Mr. Charles.

[lakritze]

Ray Charles was a REAL national hero.It would be difficult to choose one song of his as a favourite.Everytime I heard him on the radio,I'd stop what I was doing and just lisen.He did a fantastic job singing Paul MaCartney's Yesterday.

[jseal]

I remember Mr. Charles on "Saturday Night Live" back in the 80s. Not only did he do a good performance, but he took part of a skit that closed the show.

Quite a talented performer.

[PantyFanatic]

:cool:

Up in the mornin
Out on the job
I work like the devil for my paaay
I know that lucky oool sun
Has nothin to dooo
But roll aroun heaven all daaay

I fuss with my woman
an I toil with my kids
I sweat til I’m wrinkle an greeey
I know that lucky oool sun
Has nothin to do
But roll arou heaven all daaay

If lord above
Don’t ya see I’m pinnin
I got tears all in my eyes
Why don’t you send down that cloud
with the silver linin
Lift me up to paradise

Show me that river
Why don’t ya take me across
An wash all my troubles away
I know that lucky ol sun
He’s got nothin to do
But roll aroun heaven all daaay