Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind (LIVE) HD

[@jamesdrynan]

FYI- Hoagy Carmichael wrote the song in 1930 on the suggestion from a friend. After hearing Carmichael play the song, his buddy, Stuart Gorrell, wrote lyrics for it and Hoagy recorded it in September, 1930. It was the only lyric Gorrell ever wrote. Charles recorded his version in 1960 and it became synonymous with his career.

[@sonjaz7411]

Thinking of you, Georgia... Fingers crossed over here in Germany 💙

[@jillplamann6616]

Thank you from California.

[@imustwearboots]

Thank you from Texas!! (Austin...in the sea of blood *sigh*)

[@daviddavis6754]

@@imustwearboots thank you for giving me hope for the future of Texas. Most good things start small.

[@imustwearboots]

@@daviddavis6754 Unfortunately, texas is fucking huge (and should probably be 5 different states anyway). Thanks for expressing gratitude. I'll do my best with the whole enlightening ignorant texans thing. :)

[@Kaliiiibby]

I just moved to Georgia and I wanted to play this song... R.I.P. Ray Charles, you were a legend. Gone but never forgotten..❤️❤️

[@ericsimms986]

two years ago my wife and I moved to Savannah, GA and the first night we were here I blasted this out to the world.

[@shannoncottrell5337]

If you are listening now, I love you.

[@nicholenoel4596]

I love you too I love Joe Biden and I love the state of Georgia Thank You Atlanta thank you Stacey Abrams

[@saraxdouglas8577]

❤

[@sylviaboston120]

I love Stacy Abrams she is a bomb

[@lindaarobinson4535]

❤️

[@lindaarobinson4535]

@@nicholenoel4596 ❤️

[@nicoyourcousin]

i absolutely love how he used his body as a metronome. its a shame i couldn't see him perform live in person. rest in peace mister charles

[@krogge10]

pdiddy he actually started moving like that as his career went further because of the "junk"

[@sleepyreacts4976]

pdiddy Brother Charles

[@Emick1978]

pdiddy shame he could see his genius.

[@A_Very_Hairy_Canary]

yeah everyone kind of does that. you know tapping your foot or hands. etc...

[@kratos_6343]

Right

[@-joedal-]

Can’t believe ce mec a vraiment existé ❤

[@Rickvaughnn]

the sincerity behind his performance is what makes this so touching. Rest well, Ray!

[@ivana37ification]

Ray Charles..nessuno come lui.passano gli anni,tante voci si intrecciano, ma lui rimane il più grande.Grazie Ray se di lassù mi senti...mille volte bravo e grazie

[@naan389]

Man what a voice. What a music. My moms always listened to soul music when i was a kid. You couldnt escape from it and i didnt want to either. This is real music with real artists that could really sing. I miss the good old days

[@soheinous]

Ray Charles was and still is the best musician in the business! Would give anything to have him back with us!

[@kennydobbins9644]

Johnny Cash was and is the best.

[@yvjivi1425]

and Michael?

[@soheinous]

Long live the King of Pop

[@kennydobbins9644]

Lexii Angel I don't even like Michael "The Pervert" Jackson and I prefer Weird Al's parodies of his songs. In my opinion Johnny Cash is the king.

[@lacurronec3815]

Kenny Dobbins who wants to listen to boring country music when you can listen to jazz, blues, Rob and soul?

[@christinew6199]

I love you back C'mon Georgia, we believe in you

[@patriciagutierrez9947]

Woooow! Georgia On my Mind! BEAUTIFUL SONG!!❤

[@TheCaesarMania]

I’m amazed you could dislike this. I don’t even like gospel, and I don’t love being in Georgia, but dude this is the best stuff on earth.

[@deshawnwalker1290]

Can u like it

[@jthen75]

The beauty of this just kinda makes your eyes water

[@Kamoblue]

3:48 sends something through my body every time I hear it. Ray Charles is a genius through and through.

[@thefrenchfarmer194]

the same for me !

[@vyrofrenzy7197]

Yaja F. Me too

[@Mateo_TheMadtumi_Vendryes]

You ain’t lying, That part always gets me misty eyes

[@murph3001]

Every version of this is a different experience ------- none are the same ---- thanks Ray you remain the greatest there ever was there will never be another.

[@drewmoore8574]

God bless this man's soul and may he rest in peace. One of the best voices in the world. God gave him a curse and a blessing; though he could not see, his purity was sealed, and through blindness drew out his talent.

[@brfoley76]

so many people, watching the elections, clicking refresh and listening to this song

[@joyflg1rl]

Singing this song over and over again feels something like a prayer.

[@hamidfaiq9984]

The state of GEORGIA is making cheers to sir CHARLES this DAYS

[@scottmiller1563]

So happy to be on the side of the good guys Of course I've always have been

[@ArneList]

Never was this song so beautiful than this day.

[@Gurci28]

“Georgia on My Mind” was written in 1930 by Carmichael with his roommate, lyricist Stuart Gorrell. Thirty years later, Ray Charles had a Number One pop hit with it, and remains the artist most closely associated with the wistful tune. 0:52 [Rolling Stone]

[@Gurci28]

Georgia has made much progress over the past decade. As a result of sound economic management, GNI per capita converged toward European Union (EU) levels, increasing from $3,048 in 2010 to $4,608 in 2021 (constant 2015 US$). The poverty rate (measured by the national poverty line) was more than halved over the same period. [World Bank]

[@Gurci28]

"Georgia, Georgia The whole day through (the whole day through) Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)" 1:01 Hoagy Carmichael / Stuart Gorell

[@Gurci28]

In 1930, Carmichael wrote the music and Stuart Gorrell the lyrics to a song some think is about Carmichael's sister Georgia-the lyrics are ambiguous enough to be about a woman or a place-but Hoagy later confirmed it was about our state. [Today in Georgia History]

[@Gurci28]

Four of Georgia's largest industries - advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and food processing - accounted for nearly 75 percent of new jobs and 84 percent of investments. 1:03 [Georgia gov]

[@Angelwr1luv]

Beautiful Masterpiece, R.I.P. Ray Charles 🙏 we love you ❤️

[@Tom-vy9hq]

How incredible is that! Best version of the song I've ever heard. Every step of the way is astounding, and when he hits the hight notes, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@johnzx14rk94]

Great Great Great song & performance....."Oh God's arms reach out to me, Oh God's eyes see tenderly thru me, Oh God's peace is what I need..." I often substitute these words in this song, but I feel that this is what Ray Charles is really singing and he is singing it because he knows and doesn't need eyes to see God's "Tenderly" Absolutely a great great song. Thank You Ray Charles! May God reach out to me...

[@hippie564]

ONLY 25K IN LIKES?!!! I felt every verse of this version.....

[@OutboundShane]

Ray Charles is without doubt the most influential on modern music from rock, country and rap. If I had to pick just one musician that is the most important in the past 100 years it's Ray Charles.

[@jillplamann6616]

Thank you to the great State of Georgia. May we all have peace and love from here on in. 🙏❤️🙏

[@Bg0319]

It was 1962...I was 9 hears old...I heard I can't stop loving you for the first time in a suburb of São Paulo Brazil, I would hear it many times more in the next months...it was like musi from heaven. Thank you my neighbors, they were all grown ups, they loved that song, I didn't know any English but my soul loved that song. I heard again today, from You Tube over Bluetooth on my car's stereo. I live in Georgia now and I saw Ray Charles live at the Olympic Park in Atlanta. In 1962 I didn't know his name, I didn't understand the words but that music, that voice, that feeling was recorded in my soul. Humans, such potential, music, such a gift. Maybe there is hope for humanity. We are capable of such beauty but plagued buy lowly sentiments. Thank you Ray Charles for enriching my life. You are forever a part of me.

[@Crunchysopa52]

One of the finest performances you'll ever see or get. RIP Ray.

[@phillipsimons1861]

Doesn't get better

[@Crunchysopa52]

No sir it doesn't!

[@TinaGoldberg]

***** Absolutely soothes my soul. He truly was music.

[@60panhead67]

+TheCrunchySopa i agree this is as good as it gets, timeless talent unforgetable.......

[@citizenshane9919]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i362gnWcg7ubZtE THis is better IMO

[@nothnbuttherent]

The first voice I heard as a kid in the 90s and I thought it was unreal. Prime Ray Charles was no joke, Thank You Dad for the awesome record collection that you passed down to me to listen too. I would of never known how amazing music is as a. kid without it. R.I.H.

[@walterross1769]

I feel so blessed to have lived in the same lifetime with such a musical genius as Dr. Ray Charles

[@GabrielleTollerson]

Walter Ross and you are so lucky 😊

[@Grunge494]

Walter Ross Do you know how lucky you are?

[@MentLeee]

How lucky?

[@WendyJacksonMrs]

There's no one can sing it like Ray!

[@kennydobbins9644]

Check out Willie Nelson's version.

[@malzcuatro3379]

There's no one can sing it like Ray.

[@kennydobbins9644]

Malz Cuatro And there's no one who can sing it like Willie.

[@malzcuatro3379]

Kenny Dobbins No, there's no one can sing it like Ray, everyone can sing it like Willie.

[@kennydobbins9644]

Malz Cuatro Nobody can sing it like Ray and nobody can it like Willie. They both have very unique styles and voices.

[@Guideonbearer]

The first time I learned the story of how this became the Official song of Georgia I teared up. It is known that Ray Charles was addicted to drugs and was busted for it and his license to perform in Georgia was revoked after he was arrested. Years later the State forgave Ray and allowed him to play this song in the State House and it was unanimously voted to become the State song. All I can say is what a wonderful example of redemption, forgiveness and victory for this great artist.

[@rickysmall341]

Mr. Ray Charles may have been blind. But He could clearly see what was going on when He set down in front of a piano!He could visualize where every key was and never miss a won of them every time and right on time. And He shared with the world His God given talent and amazing vocals. Absolutely amazing performance. Loved every minute of it!

[@Ganyersel]

The absolute beauty of this song, soundtracking Donald's incandescent rage. Perfect in every way.

[@shotty2164]

How’re you feeling now with gas prices, and the world worse in every way? I hate to tarnish Ray’s wonderful music with bullshit politics, but you started it, and clearly you voted for all the horrible shit going on in this country now days. Regretting it at all? Or would you rather see the country burn rather than admit that a man you didn’t like did a better job as president?

[@Ganyersel]

@@shotty2164 How could a nation so proud of its servicemen elect a blatant draft dodger to become Commander in Chief? Not only that, but you voted for the PoS who disrespected John McCain, and every other PoW who served the country. A red line you and so many other 'patriots' were so happy to ignore. Also, conflating the last election with gas prices and the implication that Trump would have done anything different to avert the Ukraine invasion, that takes some fucked up mental gymnastics. Good luck your mental health issues.

[@alpeach9480]

After a frustrated performance due to poor room acoustics in Auckland, New Zealand, circa 1974, Ray promised to come back and make amends. True to his word, a couple of years later he returned, playing a small, intimate cabaret, and OMG, I'm tearing up a little just remembering it. By far and away, the greatest concert I have ever witnessed, anywhere, any time. A true legend, Ray Charles. Al Peach

[@colinjones216]

That piano playing was amazing

[@desmondgurley]

The perfect anthem for change 🙏🏾 We're still a working progress in this country but ohhhh this feeling is so reassuring after Rev. Warnock and Ossoff's wins tonight. God Bless Amer--- No God Bless us all

[@rugilearstikaityte4420]

I can feel this music through each cell of my skin and body...That's how should sound music.

[@elaines5412]

I grew up in Atlanta. Ray will always be our favorite. I hear him and my heart yearns for something... love, acceptance, truth. We are so close to understanding. I think I will play it again. Always, one more time for you, Ray.

[@ruthwalshsaraiva5423]

Ray I always loved your music..this SHIT they have today is garbage... you were amazing rest in peace sweet man till we meet again RIP RAY

[@Bella77758]

Right from the heart. Love it.

[@mariusinho7]

+Bella, yep, from the bottom of the heart...

[@jasonh5290]

Bella Please, Everyone, always treat Everyone and Everything with kindness, love and respect. Please always remember, Jesus is always with you, no matter what! Please open your hearts to love and please find Jesus!!!!!!!

[@jeremyjemba]

I started learning piano cause of this man

[@darrenlobban7033]

Same.

[@amarajoy1583]

JJ on Wax amazing!

[@charlesthompson3953]

Love ray

[@luisrom]

ME TOO

[@ByPedro11]

I love Ray and his style of playing. Could you recommend me a book or something to learn the piano on his style?

[@angeladanovi391]

What a night! I've waited for this moment since 2006! There's only one soundtrack for this moment. Sing it.

[@barryboswell5313]

Gone but never ever forgotten. Thanks for such found memories and beautiful, beautiful songs.

[@jarodbuckhalter980]

Today, this is beautiful enough to bring me to tears. My home is finally getting past the bigotry and hate and coming together to make what I thought was near impossible. I am listening with a mind full of tremendous pride and passion. Thank you to everyone who voted, and wishing you all well in the days to come.

[@squirrelboss7067]

And how’s that working out for you?😂😂😂

[@applechip6748]

My orchestra teacher was playing this while our class was in Wisconsin, and I had to find it, I'm so glad I did.

[@thebeermaster34]

His control of the song is impeccable. He low key freestyled this whole thing,.and was in control the whole time. What a fucking musician...👏👏

[@shotty2164]

He’s been singing it every show since the 60s lol and he was already a master musician. This was just another days work for him. Nothing to it for Ray.

[@jonhalvorsen9549]

Wish he was still here. His voice, message, and spirit are needed now more than ever. He has a way of making us all feel blind to race and bring everyone together with music. No better example than his lifelong friendship and musical collaborations with Willie Nelson.

[@danielleabouanou5812]

Lovely song, GA for Biden, please! Blessings from Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa.

[@georgesabol459]

In spite of some of his human frailties, this was a magnanimous individual. God bless you Mr. Charles.

[@dookdawg214]

Who else came here to celebrate Georgia flipping blue?

[@kingicicle]

I am after the Senate races!!!

[@elizabethsandusky9571]

This for you georgia, thank you, looks like we're going to take the Senate back

[@katydidmccarthy1278]

He may have lost his vision, but he was blessed with a musical vision that is unsurpassed by anyone today. His music has given sight to the many who are privileged to hear it.

[@davidneufeld26]

Watching late ballot counting slowly but steadily erode Trump's razor thin lead into loss at the comforting tempo of this. Hope.

[@carolmcfarlane1177]

Wonderful. Thx for keeping track.

[@brocascious]

So sweet and clear.

[@rippski9826]

I like your style

[@ShawnBird]

Only 3,635 votes left!

[@davidneufeld26]

@@ShawnBird All depends upon how many votes are left to count. If Biden wins by a small enough amount, Trump will trigger a recount. As he will in any state with a small enough margin to qualify. I don't know what that margin is, though.

[@Jtronique]

11/7/20 11:43 am Eastern and I am here and I'm crying my eyes out. Thank you Stacey Abrahamson. Thank you GA. Love from Boston.

[@ItsMe-be1qz]

Let's gooo Georgia!!

[@susanhess8396]

this is it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,this is the best version of this song.....other's can sing it,,,,but not with the depth of his version, oh my don't you just feel each and every syllable. god bless him.

[@allisonfulk4921]

My old home state . Love it so much. Let’s turn it Blue. 💙💙💙

[@andysmith6156]

there are a few that I always come back to and listen and nobody but nobody has Rays unbelievably clever phrasing, voicing and magic

[@howardupton9601]

Ray Charles....a musical god. Always on my mind......

[@kennydobbins9644]

There is no other God, but our Heavenly Father, his son our lord and savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost.

[@jasonh5290]

Howard Upton Please, Everyone, always treat Everyone and Everything with kindness, love and respect. Please always remember, Jesus is always with you, no matter what! Please open your hearts to love and please find Jesus!!!!!!!

[@skipshrauder3181]

This is TALENT!!! Where has it gone....just scream and you have a hit!!!

[@blhunter125]

I am nervous come on Georgia 💙💙 i have faith in you.

[@donaldmuzamhindo457]

What a timeless classic !!..Audacious mastery of the piano...beautiful voice with amazing transitions....very beautiful ,moving song.

[@Bradlikespies]

Come through Smokin' Joe!

[@jean-pierrelucas4041]

A long long time ago I've been to a Ray Charles show in Paris. Man ! it was one of the best experience in my live.

[@doloresmccray5531]

Who ? Would have thought , that song , has an anointing on it ! Ray is long gone ! But his gift lives on 🙏🏿 thank you Ray , you were ahead of your time 👍

[@jmrodas9]

One of those nice songs Ray Charles recorded. He sang with real feeling and played his piano well. Hearing him sing again brings to me so many memories of my High School days. And what is more all his songs were meaningful and really worth to hear.

[@old_head_ted_1213]

Ray would be proud of Georgia this morning.

[@INFAMOUSCMT]

This is my favorite version of the original. No matter how many people try, he was THE best!! Hands down

[@ellymae03]

Ohh I’ve Got Georgia On My Mind Today!

[@SimplyGabriel]

Every time I watch Ray Charles do ho tang, I can't help but fight a tear or two. Don't know which it is for, his gift, music or that such a beautiful soul lost his eyes at tender age, yet had the courage to overcome his obstacles and demons, to affect and enrich our lives so beautifully... REST IN PEACE LEGEND Goodnight MR. RAY

[@coolbluelights]

Blows my mind that Ray Charles could play the piano the way he did blind. I can't even type without looking at the keyboard. such a raw talent

[@aarond3532]

I'm actually crying because of how wonderful this song is

[@davidmorf5585]

TAKE IT HOME FINALéLY

[@TheVibesnstuff]

Beautiful song and lovely sentiment. Ray was from Florida. This song is about a woman...but it also works well for the Peachtree State.

[@phillipsimons1861]

No doubt the best live performance of this song hands down.... And it's up there of all time performances... Coming from a 33 year old white dude at that.

[@jasonh5290]

Phillip Simons Please, Everyone, always treat Everyone and Everything with kindness, love and respect. Please always remember, Jesus is always with you, no matter what! Please open your hearts to love and please find Jesus!!!!!!!

[@matthewhanzlick6785]

Who gives a flying f*** What color you are. Music is a language in and of itself. If you dont/can't have an open enough mind to interpret the feeling a musician pits into each note I feel sorry for ypu. You are surely missing out on alot

[@Burt472]

Had the honor and privilege of listening to him in concert in my hometown in Italy about 30 years ago. Thanks. Grazie.

[@janetfromjp]

C'mon, Georgia, pull through for us.

[@juanamartalopez-cid876]

....and now "Hit the road Jack", and don't you come back no more, no more......Human decency won. Thank you.

[@tonioteach84]

That chord at 3:43 gets me every time

[@khontz5]

I was five years old when I seen him live. Greatest musician and singer of all time by far.

[@mariaaparecidatorneros6466]

Maravilhosa interpretação de Georgia

[@Darckcloud73]

What a beautiful man!!! That sound, that arraignment, talk about a lost art!!!

[@CesarSchafer]

from Brazil... saying hope is blue, thanks Georgia

[@eugeneosteen7236]

He was an innovator when it comes to music. He didn't stretch limits but rather created new ones. None of us to may live to see the talent level of this man ever again. He truly transcended his profession and touched all people not just a specific demographic like many bands today. I do not know of any performer that has done that before or since.

[@philmanson2991]

I live in fashionable E. Decatur, Ga. - very liberal - having a Georgia Blue wet dream!!! Play it, Ray!

[@Dog76253]

こんなに心に染みる曲他にないなぁ❤ What a beautiful song...

[@phatnoir1986]

01/06/2021. Thank you, Georgia.

[@julienlamarche1676]

How can 21 people can t love that song???????? It s incredible.....

[@Jeevesie1988]

Chalk up another one for the "Oh hey this song is relevant in November 2020" crowd. :D

[@starjunkie5328]

God, this man WAS a God. What a voice - a talent. Ray's song of.Georgia has me weeping inside and out. Just beautiful!

[@marlenelyles]

I listen to it all the time . 😢

[@FlyyGirl1000]

I loved watching the movie Ray a lot when I was young lol I love his voice

[@lizaaay5]

He sings so effortlessly but still maintains so much soul & emotion in his music. Gives me the chills listening to him sing, a true legend & inspiration. Rest easy Ray x

[@jaeedis0n967]

Ray Charles rest in peace

[@Carolynwages3085]

Irreplacable Ray! Touches my soul every time. Thank you Ray. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Name-xx9yx]

listening to this after Ossoff and Warnock projected to win in Georgia Senate Runoff..

[@GerardBeaubrun]

I can't believe how passionate this performance is. To still feel the music as much as he did even after having performed this song to death is truly unbelievable.

[@moose2294]

man, Ray was one bad mother fucker..... Rest In Peace fellow musician. It's one thing to follow your passion but completely something else when you've lost the light in your eyes but not the spark in your dreams.

[@BXtremP]

Nice words.

[@Zubatec]

Dave Crane well said !!

[@terryharris9796]

M

[@jimbeam3783]

CHURCH ! ! !

[@ordoabchao9352]

Amen

[@davidldavis5206]

Nobody could come close to you; bless you brother Ray. Dave, in Cleveland

[@coreyoldknow272]

I would imagine when entering heaven . I will hear two things Angeles singing holy and Then Ray singing Georgia on my Mind .At that point I will know that I am home

[@kjmurray1593]

As far as everyone's opinion on this Metalhead issue, music is music, man. I used to be a huge metal head, i then had the opportunity to play with Brubeck when i was younger (im a sax player), and my perspective changed. Im older now, and have a respect for all music. I love it all, it's not entirely about skill, how fast you can play and how much you know, its about what you feel when you play. I'd rather listen to someone playing the same note with love then someone playing runs with technique

[@nikoblandel8811]

actually my favorite live version of Georgia. I know this version from the movie "Ray".

[@Rhaguhl]

COME ON MAN THIS IS THE ONE OF THE ONLY GOOD MUSIC THAT IS EVER MADE!!