AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL by Ray Charles

[@scraps992]

If a blind black man born in 1930s Georgia can love his country with this much passion, then there's no reason most of us can't.

[@tim4158]

Amen

[@AlanpittsS2a]

Hopefully we can get back to that in the future. Woke bs and all who support it need to shut up or leave . I work with a man who is 55 and lived his first 37 years in China and he loves it here and has no clue why so many in the left push for socialism

[@daleharris4282]

If she's good enough for Ray she's good enough for me ❤

[@jacquelineperry8515]

So true we have loss love of country for money.

[@andrewk6977]

if only people would realize how grateful we should be for being able to live in America 🇺🇸

[@TRivera13]

Criticizing your country doesn't mean you don't love it or appreciate it. It means you know it can be better.

[@jadecznnie]

Obesity everywhere, school shootings every day and you have to pay to go to the hospital 😂😂 thank god I’m not American!!!

[@CharlineTaylor]

With changes make this country great because it isn't will love it but changes have to be made .

[@AndreMazi-du3ck]

Yes

[@arddel]

My parents struggled so I could be born here. God bless America 🇺🇸

[@junesteding9891]

I can't listen to this without tearing up. It is the most beautiful rendition of this song ever, in my opinion.

[@Airfarts_]

Agree

[@KJones-qs7ju]

Agreed. Perfection!!!!

[@margosample2769]

I'm crying now. My mom loved this. GOD PLEASE HELP US ALL. 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤🙏🙏

[@KiraYoza]

I’m not even American but as a teenager watching “The Sandlot” with my little brother over and over again and hearing this song I literally would find myself so happy it’s beautiful I’m now 27 rewatching sandlot on Disney plus and gotta say what a movie and what a song - FROM AN AUSSIE/KIWI

[@davidvogel2909]

Glory be to God 🙏 Ray is in the house of the Lord ❣️ RIH

[@leejmortimer]

Some day this will be America’s national anthem - if we become worthy of it.

[@arddel]

We are worthy. Ask any of us who struggled to get here. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@whytho-1990]

The sandlot scene with this song is one of my favorite scenes in film history

[@Ana-nb8st]

Me too! Happy 4th of July!

[@5.7moy]

Same

[@charlespurcell1865]

Yes Sir.Wad just thinking about that flick

[@markbarlow6313]

I am literally watching Sandlot right now.. I'm 33 years old, but this song in that movie is a classic.. my childhood lol

[@johnarowe9471]

Yes really the only reason I know this song

[@andrewflip]

Firmly believe this version should be our national anthem.

[@lauraeaton4537]

We used to sing the national anthem in school, but that’s all change. They took it out of the school because of so many beliefs, but there is only one God and one God only and I think it’s still should be saying in the classrooms.

[@arddel]

I used to believe this. Until I heard Whitney Huston sing The Star Spangled Banner. Or Gerald Wilson sing God Bless America. Or the US Field Army sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic (as he dies to make men holy, let us die to make men free). Or the Boston Children sing Lift Every Voice and Sing. I ended up deciding they're all our National Anthems. We are a great enough country, we deserve more than just one anthem 😂

[@adamisaac4685]

This song just made me cry like a little baby. And I’m 50. I miss the way it used to feel in this country. When I was little it was so beautiful. And now it’s just…..

[@donnakimmel3605]

It is still beautiful, have faith in the American People!

[@LazyIRanch]

I loved seeing Dick Cavett blinking back tears after that gorgeous rendition. Anyone not moved to tears by Brother Ray has no heart, or soul!

[@JT-tb8lh]

The left destroys everything it touches

[@loboblue5441]

If America is good enough for Ray Charles, she's good enough for me!

[@rayman7712]

Amen. AMEN!

[@blackberrylady9265]

I Totally Agrees 👌🏾👍🏾💯💯💯👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@anyaw340]

@@Islandteacherwkbx Then there are those who think this country is good to everyone and that nothing needs to change - indeed, that we need to go back to the "good old days". Neither extreme is better than the other. The most patriotic people are those who recognize its flaws and want it to be better.

[@jennmendoza2439]

AMEN WELL SAID 🙏 🙌 👏

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

God shed His grace on Thee! That means we don't deserve it but we have it... let's do our best to keep it!

[@danahaynes4506]

Ray Charles singing AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (1972), Should have been our NATIONAL ANTHEM, every time I hear him sing this song the tears just automatically start rolling down my face, this song is spiritual, emotional, soul stirring and amazingly ever lasting.

[@cragarminor4878]

amen

[@lesliesmith1797]

@Milton Holley Your opinion but, you're greatly outnumbered however, in regards to those on this comment video who love this song.

[@dwwilliams72]

Nobody sings it like Ray sang it. No other version compares.

[@marshallscattone6327]

1 of a kind. America NEEDS another Ray..... Ray put heart and soul in this. His 1999 in Miami is a match for heart and soul. Those of us from that generation judged him, not by the color of his skin, but the content of his heart, soul, and spirit.

[@rockyford3]

Milton Holley I totally agree

[@gustavogruber7841]

This will always be the best rendition no matter what🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 RIP Ray a true American

[@MrMaddox57]

So true! The passion, the POWER

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

TEX He’s still alive

[@ronaldjackson4728]

This best version just my opinion and different. version I also like

[@patticolbath2926]

Absolutely

[@tomcomiskey6350]

@@RaymondYocum-uw5hd I always felt America should be our National Anthem ,Ray's.rendition let's get it going with a petition, and English as our National language! A Vietnam vet!

[@ANCAK907]

They don’t make artists like this anymore. Some people are immortal. RIP, Ray.

[@constantk8780]

They do. However, most folks have their ideas of greatness wrapped up in the past and can't see the amazing talent around them. Let me assure you, if you met the next Ray Charles, you wouldn't know it till many years later.

[@ukaszseifert728]

They sure do, problem is. every idiot with a computer and a micrphone can make songs now, so people with real talent have to go through heaps of garbage to get any attention

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Stop voting democrat fellow citizen.

[@BoleDaPole]

They do make em like this, except they sing in dark bar rooms instead of on MTV

[@coleyb4416]

And never will 😢

[@lorihemphill8298]

When a blind person can see how beautiful America is!!! Wake up!!!

[@andregordon3169]

Ray Charles an American treasure. Everyone should listen to this rendition and if doesn't touch your heart, you are not a true American

[@MaureenErrant]

I'm Canadian and this touches my heart.

[@dnac1899]

I tear up every time i hear this version of the song.

[@xxjayy0xx466]

it's not that deep😐

[@greghammond3209]

I just wonder what God continue to bless America

[@60panhead1]

well said

[@crizzytyna]

If you’re American and don’t get chills when you hear this, you my friend are not American

[@cheryllee-owens1522]

Every time I hear this song I feel the blood of my ancestors pumping through my veins! Lawdhamercy!!!!!

[@starchamberstarpagestarede2601]

Hybrid Europeans settlers are not American!! Never have been, Never will be!! only copper color people are Americans, the indigenous, aboriginals. Yessss Ray Charles did that💜

[@chitowntiger1]

I hear you Cheryl. It brings tears to my eyes.

[@gabrielespana319]

My ancestors weren't from this magnificent country but when I hear Ray singing I just get flooded with the spirit of my fellow Americans from all generations

[@747-pilot]

@@gabrielespana319 Most Americans' ancestors are not from America either (even the native Americans). Everyone came from somewhere (at some point in history). My parents migrated from India, back in the 80s. America is essentially an *_IDEA_* that was established by the founding fathers in 1776. And what an amazingly great experiment it turned out to be!! The greatest nation on earth!!

[@AndrewVOdom]

@@starchamberstarpagestarede2601 🤣👎 Way to miss the spirit of the song & country. 😎🇺🇸

[@timothydirig8843]

Ray Charles sings the best version of America the beautiful

[@williamnewlands]

Horse or scout thanks

[@tvmonte]

We need Ray Charles' "America the Beautiful" in this turbulent time, now more than ever!

[@rickbentley7331]

Amein!

[@bigballz5503]

Ain't that the truth

[@Bigfluffinfluff]

what you said 😎

[@sherryjanes5968]

Amen

[@kathywarpinski8876]

The Biden campaign needs to grab this and play it non stop

[@JosueRodriguez-rp2up]

Happy 4th of July 2021 to everyone. I love this nation that not only adopted me as a Venezuelan and my family but has given me every opportunity to grow! I’m a home owner, business owner, and I can freely worship God every Sunday. I’m beyond grateful! God bless America! Land that I love.

[@57rrg]

God bless you!

[@bloodwashedchild188]

God surely keep His hand upon you and your family,in Jesus name!

[@surferpam1]

Good to have you with us, Josue!

[@tanagerffolkes5180]

America was created by people like you, Sir. We are a nation of outcasts, and immigrants. People from every other land on Earth. But all, are Americans. Together, as one People. And that, is our true strength, and our pride. We're not perfect. Far from it. We are an ongoing experiment in Democracy. An experiment that will never end, but that with God's Grace, will continue, as we hand down our Nation to the next generation, with the admonishment to improve upon our labors, and create that, "more perfect Union".

[@DaNFLboi]

Happy forth this year though unity and brotherhood to sea to shining sea

[@susanholcomb95]

This should be our national anthem. Beautiful.

[@halleleethegreathenderson]

As a soldier who in the first gulf war this was my unit battle cry it kept us going, ray God bless you and thanks for your service and great music

[@kingkoi6542]

God bless you sir and thanks for the service!

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

Thank You for your service 🇺🇸

[@patriotman9284]

Roger that!

[@aframaco9491]

You thanked Ray with a small "r"???? Some thanks that is ! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!

[@CandiceMMartinez]

Thank you for your service! God bless 🙏🏼

[@bigrr64]

We all need to come Together As Americans. Stop listening to people that want to divide and conquer us. God Bless America all its beautiful people.

[@barbaragaona7785]

Amen! That is what the ones in power want to do, divide us. Let's not buy into it. God Bless the 🇺🇸 💪 ♥ 🙏

[@vincentjus7064]

Ray's rendition of this song will never be topped, at least not in my lifetime!

[@GordoSTI]

We Concur...

[@danieloconnor1669]

The man sings of the beauty of America. He's never seen it before but sings with such conviction, power and soul to make any man cry.

[@ashleesidberry8406]

Wow

[@yolandacervantes6926]

Now he's seeing America the beautiful, from above how beautiful is that?

[@zombywoof1015]

There's just some things that are inherently known. One doesn't need sight to see the beauty of this country. One only needs vision.

[@katherinerichardson7108]

This is a soulful church style. It's what we mean when we say he Sang that.

[@AllergicToAshAndDust]

I get your sentiment, but Ray Charles was not born blind. He had sight in his childhood.

[@CJ-cp1zw]

No one has ever sang "America the Beautiful" like Ray Charles.

[@hoopenhanger]

Ray Charles, the original and the best. God Bless America, from Belfast, Ireland.

[@jessisanchez8150]

Sláinte

[@kathymenard6983]

From Canada too. ❤️

[@edster69819]

back at you from across the pond. Atlanta,GA

[@highphlyer]

Thank you!

[@danhaas]

Back atcha from Smith Island, Maryland, USA

[@GARHYLT01]

I’m an immigrant and whenever I hear this song I feel like enlisting…God bless America 🇺🇸

[@MrKT410]

Another American Birthday. Another year listening to Ray Charle's version of America The Beautiful.

[@bterry19d1]

If this doesn’t put chill bumps on you..check your pulse. This is so beautiful 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jasondotson]

What a national treasure this man was.

[@jasondotson]

Crank this loudly through a nice hi-fi system and appreciate your freedoms and let's all ring in the New Year safely.

[@dieudinajeanlouis7392]

Jason Dotson he is blind 😔

[@sharonj3797]

@Milton Holley So he was an addict. His life doesn't matter?

[@sharonj3797]

@Milton Holley You need to learn punctuation and sentence structure.

[@MoeFro78]

Puts a tear in the eye... I think why can't the relationship between whites and blacks be as beautiful as the way Ray sang this

[@jfxpals108]

Brings tears to my eyes. Powerful. Captures the greatness and the heartache and the agony and beauty of the entire package called America. Ray was such an immense talent.

[@xavierdh2000]

@Phil McCrevice Amen!

[@gmsanders72]

Well said! Spot on.

[@2ballerina]

God Bless this extraordinary country now and forever. May her light shine eternally...

[@BoleDaPole]

America's light is dwindling. It hasn't shined bright for over 30 years

[@michaelharrison3602]

Yeah but always classed as a second class citizen because of his skin colour

[@BennyBenedict95]

There was only one night game a year. On the Fourth of July, the whole sky would brighten up with fireworks, giving us just enough light for a game. We played our best then because, I guess, we all felt like the big leaguers under the lights of some great stadium. Benny felt like that all the time. We all knew he was gonna go on to bigger and better games, because every time we stopped to watch the sky on those nights like regular kids, he was there to call us back. You see, for us, baseball was a game. But for Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, baseball was life.

[@justjoshua0121]

One of the best Narrations to one of the best moves ever. #sandlot

[@adrieI]

SANDLOT!!! Thank you to my friend that showed me one of the best movies on Earth.

[@jupiter9099]

**claps**

[@Jonathan_Bradford]

Yes. All kinds of yes.

[@Luccimatic]

You just flooded my mind with good childhood memories.

[@uzhanaeglover2636]

They played this for us during my graduation from Air Force Basic Training. It was during our coining ceremony, officially proclaiming us Airmen of the Air Force. That was my favorite part. ❤️

[@recessional5560]

Chair Force!

[@brushstroke3733]

It's too bad those in charge have no consideration for the ideals of America or freedom. The gov'ment cares only about power and control, and unfortunately use the armed forces and justice departments as thugs for its own nefarious purposes. God bless you. I hope you get out soon.

[@jimedward8908]

This song, sung by Ray Charles, has such new meaning to me given the climate of the U.S. right now. This is a National Treasure.

[@agbook2007]

When he moved the verse traditionally second to the first… it was a message of truth to the time. Liberating strife at home. It is musical truth. And it is beautiful for its authentic depth of protest and gratitude at the same time. God bless him. ♥️

[@davidcardenas475]

If this doesn't give you goose bumps I WILL PRAY FOR YOU! God Bless America and God Bless Ray Charles RIP! Can I have an AMEN?

[@modoc97405]

Even if you do believe in a god, why would you think that this all-powerful being who created the universe would "bless" one nation, created by men, utilizing slave labor and the decimation of indigenous people, and not all of humanity. Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels.

[@davidcardenas475]

modoc97405 I don't know notin' bout notin'. Don't listen to me, listen to my Brother Mr Ray Charles.

[@bjchit]

modoc97405 Two things: one, do you have nothing better than to harass everybody who says God bless America, and two, this is a direct quote from John Adams: “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

[@jta1973]

modoc97405 Paraphrasing George Carlin & quoting Samuel Johnson in one sentence. Sounds intellectual and academic but it isn't. All you know is what you've been told. Go think for yourself a while.

[@serenascott2987]

Brings tears to my eyes. I'm soooooo proud to be am American. THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH.

[@sylviaaguirre8114]

God bless America, in God's eyes there is no distinction. We are all his children. I love America, may He have mercy on us.

[@xavierdh2000]

Amen!

[@TheTELBOYTHEMAVERICK]

after the UK! /

[@illustriousleader8377]

@Cryptic So you have no wish for mercy ?...you will regret such a wish as that is what you will get..No mercy for yourself.

[@jj3164]

Hands down, the best version ever sung about our beautiful Country!! It brings tears every time I hear it. God Bless.

[@OCD450]

I dont care what anyone thinks. This is our national anthem!!!

[@1950Missy]

I agree with you!

[@OCD450]

Thank you

[@SquireHoggOfficial]

It should be...

[@Bentom86]

If only we could all live by the rule of its lyrics & with Ray's magical voice in mind & heart.

[@coasterdan51]

Edward Manning, you are correct!

[@kimolivieri6224]

He sang this song the way a man would love a woman,brought tears to my eyes the passion and love for Country, Thank you Jesus!

[@af8071]

EXCATLY!

[@NightDarkness18]

This is the best version of this song ever.

[@orionelenbaas7947]

this is the original he made this song

[@bigbodyruss7610]

Orion Elenbaas you should listen to KODI Lee on America’s got talent

[@mackgrout]

It really is!

[@Prestonwbradley]

@@orionelenbaas7947 no he didn't it was written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1895

[@jasonreynolds3090]

My kindergarten graduation 🎓 song.. Bring chills... Lost so many Good Souls 41 yrs later... Still Here 😁.. Never forget where it all Started..

[@jasonreynolds3090]

R. l. Paradise to All the Legends before Me

[@lakerlogic9538]

An American legend singing an American classic.

[@maribethstern8023]

Bleed Lakers I could'nt have said it better! I was always in awe of this amazing man and his talent and I played this on the 4th and I continue to play him on Wkarma Radio, and I remain a fan

[@paulcostelloe5345]

Fucking old blind wanker singing a load of old crap.

[@darrylbetts4304]

My father said he's seen many lands but america. The land he only loves.

[@ernestt4969]

Beautiful song, I miss the days when America wasn’t so divided. We need more of this.

[@agbook2007]

It was divided then… he sang coming out of a segregated south. And he sang above it. Class and beautiful truth. God bless him for it. ❤

[@Stevorific1]

Still sounds great on July, 4th, 2019!

[@leannsmreker3201]

Sure does!

[@stanleyapollon1318]

AMEN!

[@YTBR.]

Only Ray could deliver this song so memorably and makes US ALL proud to be Americans! 🇺🇸

[@Hunter2847]

leann smreker & 5th

[@jacobwetmore1694]

Al C hey byb

[@loisthiessen9134]

where has SWEET AMERICA gone?...so sad! Ray Charles sang the soul of it! Are we listening?

[@mzaite]

Sold for quarterly profit growth.

[@chrisplumley65]

We need more Americans like this RIGHT NOW!! What an American treasure!! I miss my beautiful America!! It's time to come together guys and stop the hate

[@cappystrano1]

Then it’s time to step up! What are you gonna do?

[@trustory161]

@@cappystrano1 pray man...pray. you got this now step up!

[@cappystrano1]

@@trustory161 I’m doin it

[@trustory161]

@@cappystrano1 so you know Christ is King. Good stay humble and continue to seek God

[@thirdeye7611]

Not everybody hates others.

[@johnjasper5221]

I so wish more Americans felt this the way we all do.. I greatly miss these American times. I want to go back...

[@jrm2383]

They might be coming back!

[@jewellwinston8830]

Still makes me cry 2023

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

The majority of America appreciates the old fashioned values and looks out for each other, we live by the ideals we were raised on. When I start stressing about the news, schools, and youngsters not appreciating this nation I find some peace in our history and that as people age they appreciate the traditional values.

[@mopbarker403]

no one will ever sing this song like he does ❤

[@stellaward]

He is they best among the rest ❤

[@olgataranchenko7480]

❤️❤️❤️

[@davidmmccardle4131]

Amen

[@larryervin475]

Nobody can sing America The Beatiful like Ray Charles.

[@alexbaines6656]

i totally agree. to me its not 4 july without america the beautiful. thankyou ray

[@cokjones8371]

You are sooo tight. Nobody sings anything like Ray.

[@3121pati]

Ray Charles captures the love he has for America. Thanks for the GIFT!

[@christianbaker4852]

Tried to see Mr. Charles in every town we lived in but was never successful. Then I was blessed and got front row center for one of his concerts. He closed with this song. If you showed up and this was the only song he performed you would not have felt cheated. God bless.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Being a trucker for the past fifty-two years, I have enjoyed our Great Country and all her beauty

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

I bet. I married into the Navy, so I've lived in every corner and Hawaii, and driven coast to coast more than a few times. Once while 8 months pregnant, aka, Potties of America tour, because we just drove from one rest stop to the next, lol. It is an incredibly beautiful place, something different around the curve, and I know I'll never be more blessed than the day I was born an American.

[@alexxx7080]

“Don’t believe in your government, believe in your country”

[@ThatOneNerd14]

"Loyalty to my nation? Always. To my government? When they earn it." Forgot who said it, but it stuck with me.

[@street_pisser]

What makes America so incredible is the people within it, not the ones who govern them. The declaration of Independence is why, and the Constitution is how we keep Americans free from tyranny. If other countries were a democratic republic with a free market economy, we'd see them become almost as incredible as our country is. We can thank our founding fathers for developing the greatest place in the world.

[@MrThefox3]

Very profound statement , thank you for reminding me. Thomas Jefferson said the people would have rebel against they powers that from time to time. I think the time has come after partisan control and no real deal things getting cone. I was once a republican now I'm a independent voter. I don't care for present president , however I t respect the office that he holds.

[@greenchilaquiles]

Who or what is "your country"?

[@steffietee740]

Amen!

[@lisastrange6754]

I wish more Americans had these lyrics in their hearts, and not in their malicious actions: less hate for others and more togetherness because of the love for OUR Country regardless of race, religion, or creed 🇺🇸

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Lisa How are you doing today?

[@kimmiekardesh8514]

I was an immigrant now proud to be American. Best country ever needs a little fix though. Pray to God to fix things for the best

[@josephna4403]

The BEST rendition I've ever known...right from the heart!

[@marilynstrachan8327]

God bless Ray Charles RIP

[@davidvogel2909]

@@marilynstrachan8327 amen

[@DJTonySchwartz]

This song reminds me of the one day a year where the Sandlot boys could play a night game!

[@Vosian]

Yep, rip sandlot, it was taken out of netflix D:

[@kishajones7448]

Yes!!!

[@soulfulJoi]

that's exactly what I was thinking about!! finally someone said it lol

[@joshuazanders7127]

for real

[@nikluv21]

Shayla Hernandez lolol. someone did at the top. recited the whole thing

[@perrycox4815]

Oh beautiful, for heroes proved, In liberating strife, Who more than self, our country loved, And mercy more than life, America, America, may God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness And every gain devined. And you know when I was in school, We used to sing it something like this, listen here: Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain, But now wait a minute, I'm talking about America, sweet America, You know, God done shed his grace on thee, He crowned thy good, yes he did, in a brotherhood, From sea to shining sea. You know, I wish I had somebody to help me sing this (America, America, God shed his grace on thee) America, I love you America, you see, My God he done shed his grace on thee, And you oughta love him for it, Cause he, he, he, he, crowned thy good, He told me he would, with brotherhood, (From sea to shining sea). Oh Lord, oh Lord, I thank you Lord (Shining sea).

[@finight9]

Thank You

[@jusprazem1]

Hello Perry 👋. Thanks for the lyrics

[@dw2039]

My Lord that soul

[@dancingcloudlew4311]

Alleluia

[@blackberrylady9265]

Thank you.👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯

[@raquelucha22aldaco13]

Currently listening to this on this fine Independence Day. God bless America! 😭😭😭♥️🤍💙🎆🎇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@helenmayberry6010]

He took us to church on this rendition...RIP🙏

[@bonniegrunwald570]

Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹

[@Ninjawwmmmmmmm]

This song be hittin different now for some reason...

[@psykicchimp8480]

As I get older, this song means more and more.

[@sammyarrieta1280]

Ray Charles is the only man who was able to make a piano cry. he was such a beast with it.

[@SaintGat99]

THIS should be our national anthem

[@mickdeleon5072]

Absolutely; I've been saying that "America The Beautiful" should be the replacement National Anthem for years. It's easier to sing, and doesn't glorify war. Anyone else think so?

[@SaintGat99]

Mick DeLeon I have nothing against our current one, it's just, Ray Charles. That's all I gotta say about that. Happy 4th of July, pal.

[@longtom56]

Mick DeLeon LOL if it weren't for war and bravery we would still be under the rule of the crown.

[@SaintGat99]

longtom56 I know, just...Ray Charles.

[@justinmarquez6954]

i so agree brother ray charles gives me chills

[@waynerichardson7182]

We need to find this kind of passion for America again. No one can sing it better. Gives me chills and tears. USA!

[@keepontolkien]

So grateful to be an American citizen, and ashamed that the least of us are not cared for well enough, in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world.

[@brimax7770]

God Bless America!!!I love you all especially my Americans let’s love upon each other!! Let Christ loves us!! Happy 4th !!!

[@Ana-nb8st]

Amen! Happy 4th of July 💙

[@bonniegrunwald570]

Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂

[@rickguerrero2282]

Mr. Charles songs this song like no one else. His soul is unmatched!

[@leswalker2639]

I don't believe I've ever heard of anyone else only Ray singing America the Beautiful. Every time I hear this song by Ray I feel the love of God and his grace upon me. America is the only chosen country other than Israel in the world, it is here for a reason. It is to be a righteous country. God has promised us if we would only remember Him and repent He would protect this nation . The United States is a nation under God and when that changes we will be destroyed as a nation. I believe we are in the beginning stages now.

[@TH-tk4ex]

Blessed are those touch by this song. No matter race , creed , or religion.

[@thomasferrusi1345]

Amen.

[@emelle9705]

This is my America. The one I grew up in, surrounded by friends, outside until the porch light came on, drinking from the hose, laughing, church, no fear cause we felt we could trust the election process and we were safe. I miss the simple life it was. It wasn’t always easy, but it was a good life. God, we need you now. Forgive us. Wrap us in your grace and rid us of this tyranny. Bless the people of Canada, Father.

[@jrlove6172]

" The truest National Anthem!" ...thank you all for serving this beautiful country of people! GOD BLESSED!

[@robertwilliams5151]

No one ever did it better. Love you, Ray. RIP. Semper Fi

[@leonardappling3836]

Robert Williams 🇺🇸✌🏾

[@bancroftgroves2021]

Robert Williams amen 🙏

[@terrilongoria67]

Semper fi Raymond longoria 7/21/50 - 7/8/17

[@WorldwideWyatt]

I traveled the 48 lower states this year (2021) and from the Carolinas to California, Washington to Maine, it is truly a land blessed by the heavens. The people and the landscapes were beautiful everywhere I went. This song should be the National Anthem.

[@karenstuchlik6609]

If a blind man can see it, feel it, hear it, reach for it...it's still real and relevant.

[@bonniegrunwald570]

Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🌹🌹

[@EdMarkovichJD]

"Let us hang together (America), or we shall all hang separately." B Franklin.

[@psalms2346]

Amen!!!

[@IH-oo3le]

Ever time I hear this I feel like I'm just straight up sitt'n on the Lord's lap!

[@casperkasparov302]

When I get stressed for Our Country. I just listen to Ray Charles tell me everything is gonna be alright !

[@countofcalifornia]

How could a country not be great with a song like this one

[@shakeandjake_1]

Ray Charles made love to America during this song

[@jasoncain1575]

No one will ever explain this better than that.

[@scottlaube2750]

When I was younger, I had no idea what kind of talent I was able to witness. Ray is a legend.

[@williamirvine9546]

I'm on vacation. It's Americas b-day. GOT THIS BANGER ON REPEAT. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

[@maya-rb6gp]

My memaw sang me this song every night since the I was a wee little baby in the womb... so yeah, I've been a true patriot for 58 years. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Ray Charles just stirs my syrup! I listen to him every morning and fantasize that I'm one of those pretty ladies in the pastel dresses... I go to his grave every fortnight to pray for his resurrection. May the lord bring our savior back!! 🇺🇸🦅

[@adventureswithalex8490]

How can someone not love this?

[@htxoriginal8619]

@Milton Holley and you're ruining social media. Stick to trolling your gay porn sights

[@afringedweller]

Milton Holley = Sicko.

[@cornwallshelton3693]

@Milton Holley are you fucking insane? Nobody can sing this song like Mr. Charles.

[@kvbradford6509]

Milton Holley you hateful piece of shit Ray Charles had more class in his little finger than your entire family. no one else could ever come close to singing this song The Way Ray Charles did. It's the most beautiful patriotic thing I have ever seen in my entire life

[@cheril8891]

We all need to completely ignore evil and mentally deranged comments like Milton's. Don't respond to any ever. Us commenting means we acknowledge that they even spoke. Ignore, ignore, ignore.

[@melissamccoy8832]

This should be our national Anthem. Oh how I love it when the Raylettes being it home ! Jesus how Special Ray Charles was .. thank you for sharing him with us .

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Melissa " How are you doing today?

[@gvalley07]

When he sings the line "I love you America"; tears immediately...Such beauty straight from his heart.

[@michaelkrick3818]

People destroying our cities don't realize what a great privelage it is to live in this great country. The land of the FREE because of the BRAVE. God bless AMERICA.

[@lindathelighthouse6518]

America The Beautiful So Perfect... ❤️🌎⚖️

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@newplayer5433]

You can't cancel Independence Day! America! God done shed his grace on theeeee! America 2020.

[@zombywoof1015]

2021 and beyond!

[@blackberrylady9265]

Yesssssssssss, Yesss, God shed his grace on the is what made it America 🇺🇸🙏🏾🙌🏾❤♥💙

[@ChiefReso]

For my taste, the greatest male vocalist ever...It's as if there's a piece of his soul on every word. He was amazing.

[@mcpcombat]

+Roger Reso II, I agree. What an emotional experience it is to listen to this man sing.

[@brianaugello3724]

Roger Reso II He's up.there for sure

[@GPT1]

He retired/owns the song. None other need apply.

[@usaf562jrod]

After the Chauvin trial... I needed this.. I love America.. I served America.. and I will die for America.. My kids and their kids deserve the America that I grew up in. America Forever

[@mzaite]

They deserve a lot better than the America you grew up in. Assuming you're under 60 years old, that america was a damn shambles we're still cleaning up from.

[@sbenn6917]

No electronics helping him sing. Great talent. RIP. A true legend.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I agree with anyone who says this song AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL should be our national anthem. This is the best version that ever was.

[@knighthawk3045]

This should be our national anthem. Ray did it the best, gave this song a soul.

[@panabklyn]

African Americans have always loved the USA more than it loved them. Fought in all Wars Revolutionary, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam....etc. Look at the passion Ray Charles Ray Charles is singing!

[@Dhope99]

@@Bodyhealthsoul and all conservatives are saints lmao yeah right

[@melanciafan]

@@Bodyhealthsoul Blacks overwhelmingly vote Democratic but Democrats don't want black babies to be born. OKkkkk. I was blind but now I can see. Wow.

[@nitroburner1838]

@@Bodyhealthsoul no particular party ... just white people

[@benwesley5260]

Shouldn’t be about race but about the love a man has for his country. Regardless of what shit he ACTUALLY went through during those hard times, he still loves his country. THAT is what it is about. Standing for what you believe in, not what you are.

[@BobbyL80123]

Tell that to the Black Panthers.

[@1Alphaofallalphas]

America's National Treasure - Mr. Ray Charles 👍👍👍

[@boarias6794]

Should be our national anthem! Best rendition that we will ever hear!

[@sandymartin2904]

Still a powerful rendition after all these years. GO RAY!

[@bonniegrunwald570]

Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹

[@williamsfernando2052]

I'm very pls to know I'm not the only on that loves😊😊the song but when last did you play it.

[@latoijasnodgrass]

A soul sturring rendition that is in a class all its own. Sooo much soul,church, and sincerity! Definitely tearing up! 😢 RIP to the "true genius" Ray Charles

[@carolebrinkert7609]

I got to see Ray Charles in GR,MI. He was awesome, & we made hif feel at home.❤

[@NexPutax]

It's years I couldn't listen to this great anthem to humanity's hopeful experiment in democracy. Today I had to listen to this loyal son of the Republic singing love for America. In recent days I begin to hope it hasn't been lost....and I just had to have my heartstrings moistened by the heartfelt paean of the one and only, Ray Charles, Patriot.

[@OpenOceanOnly]

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I'm so happy that my grandparents sacrificed all to leave their homelands and allowed me to be an American. God Bless America!!!

[@brandonmccall7687]

Happy Independence day brother or sister!

[@rebecca8525]

And we must extend the same welcome to all those who wish to become Americans, regardless of race, creed, color, or country of origin!