Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Ray CharlesRaymond Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist and singer 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 Charles #10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

During the late 1960s and into the 1970s, Charles' releases were hit-or-miss, with some big hits and critically acclaimed work. His version of "Georgia On My Mind" was proclaimed the state song of Georgia on April 24, 1979, with Charles performing it on the floor of the state legislature.

He died on June 10, 2004 of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) at his home in Beverly Hills, California, surrounded by family and friends. His body was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. His final album, Genius Loves Company, released two months after his death, consists of duets with various admirers and contemporaries: B.B. King, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Gladys Knight, Michael McDonald, Natalie Cole, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, and Johnny Mathis.

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Total 272 sheet(s) found, listing between 260 - 272.
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A song for you artemius85 (7)
5340d ago
7 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
BOOK - Ray Charles -Essential Piano Songs elpsy (6)
5345d ago
76 Piano Book
hit the ro cspartacus (6)
5356d ago
1 Piano Original
hard times promusik (5)
5360d ago
1 Piano Transcription
Hit The Road Jack Trumpetish288 (2)
5405d ago
3 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Transcription
Hit The Road Jack Arianddu (223)
5418d ago
3 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
Georgia On My Mind Arianddu (223)
5418d ago
4 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
Baby It's Cold Outside Arianddu (223)
5418d ago
4 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
Georgia On My Mind mrfdes (4)
5475d ago
2 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
Hit the Road, Jack mrfdes (4)
5475d ago
3 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
Georgia On My Mind tatwood1 (1)
5481d ago
4 Piano, Guitar, Vocal Original
A Bit Of Soul sheetmusictrade (99)
5574d ago
2 Piano Transcription