Ray Charles

About

Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as “The Genius”. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called “Brother Ray”. Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma.

Albums/Songs:

• The Genius Hits the Road
• Yes Indeed!
• The Genius of Ray Charles
• The Sensational Ray Charles
• Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
• Invites You to Listen
• The Great Ray Charles
• Fathead
• Ray Charles (Hallelujah I Love Her So)
• Soul Brothers
• Genius + Soul = Jazz
• Have a Smile With Me
• Ray’s Moods
• Crying Time
• The Genius Sings the Blues
• Together Again
• Dedicated to You
• Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volume 2
• The Genius After Hours
• Ray Charles and Betty Carter
• What’d I Say
• A Portrait of Ray
• Sweet & Sour Tears
• Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul
• Soul Meeting

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