Ray Charles: Why His Music Still Moves Us
Join us in this special episode of our music podcast as we dive deep into the legacy of Ray Charles, an artist whose profound impact on music still resonates today. In Episode 163, we explore top Ray Charles songs and discuss why tracks like Georgia on My Mind, Bye Bye Love, and Mess Around are timeless classics.
Drawing comparisons to his portrayal in the Ray movie by Jamie Foxx, we'll also touch on key moments in Ray Charles history that shaped his career.
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this episode offers a comprehensive music analysis that celebrates the very best of Ray Charles.
Don’t miss our music reaction videos as we share personal insights and highlight best Ray Charles songs that define his legacy.
Subscribe for more music reactions and deep dives into legendary musicians every week. Join us as we uncover why Ray Charles' best song and his catalog continue to inspire and move listeners around the world.
Chapters:
0:00 Why Ray Charles Still Moves Us
1:09 Twerk Ethic Opera
2:48 Today's Topics
4:32 Solar Eclipse
7:51 This Day in History - April 15th
12:45 Ray Charles Begins
13:25 Ray Charles FEELS the Music
14:20 Ray Charles and the Blues
15:50 The Movie "Ray"
16:55 JT & Cooley Number 4
17:14 Ray Charles on the Cosby Show
19:13 Cooley Number 3
20:17 Train Harmonies
22:21 JT Number 3
24:45 Cooley Number 2
26:16 Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
27:19 Cooley Number 2 Original Version (Not Ray)
28:32 JT Number 2
30:45 Honorable Mentions
33:51 Cooley Number 1
36:24 JT Number 1
39:30 JT Number 1 Original Version (Not Ray)
41:09 Hank Williams Impression
45:09 Cooley Dances Us Out
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