September 23rd is Ray Charles Day!!! "Born in Georgia in 1930, Ray Charles was a legendary musician who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. Often called the "Father of Soul," Charles combined blues, gospel and jazz to create groundbreaking hits such as "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind." He died in 2004, leaving a lasting impression on contemporary music." Thank you Mr. Charles for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Ray Charles. :-)
http://www.biography.com/people/ray-charles-9245001
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-5LwRinkJ0
"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
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