Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson, known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist and musician 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 Ray Charles #10 on their list of The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
“I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water.”
Ray Charles
“Love is a special word, and I use it only when I mean it. You say the word too much and it becomes cheap.”
Ray Charles
“Learning to read music in Braille & play by ear helped me develop a [very] good memory.”
Ray Charles
“Live each day like it's your last, 'cause one day you gonna be right”
Ray Charles
“I never wanted to be famous; I only wanted to be great.”
Ray Charles
“Goodbye don't mean gone.”
Ray Charles
“Dreams, if they're any good, are always a little bit crazy. ”
Ray Charles