AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL by Ray Charles

From THE DICK CAVETT SHOW. September 18, 1972.

[@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.

[@andrewk6977]

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

[@Lord_Bibulous]

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!!!

[@andrewflip]

Firmly believe this version should be our national anthem.

[@lorihemphill8298]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@crizzytyna]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@CJ-cp1zw]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😢

[@jj3164]

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

[@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.

[@lowkeyliberty7105]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@xxjayy0xx466]

it's not that deep😐

[@greghammond3209]

I just wonder what God continue to bless America

[@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. 😎🇺🇸

[@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

[@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 🇺🇸 💪 ♥ 🙏

[@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. ♥️

[@cotiaratv3651]

I would love for this to be our new National Anthem. Who is with me?

[@CandiceMMartinez]

Why not have two national anthems?

[@barefootroofer]

We have one This is awesome though

[@bterry19d1]

If this doesn’t put chill bumps on you..check your pulse. This is so 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 🙏🏼

[@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

[@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.

[@GARHYLT01]

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

[@vincentjus7064]

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

[@MrKT410]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@jewellwinston8830]

Still makes me cry 2023

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Ninjawwmmmmmmm]

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

[@psykicchimp8480]

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

[@mopbarker403]

no one will ever sing this song like he does ❤

[@stellaward]

He is they best among the rest ❤

[@olgataranchenko7480]

❤️❤️❤️

[@davidmmccardle4131]

Amen

[@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.

[@3121pati]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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🙂🙂🌹

[@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!

[@countofcalifornia]

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

[@sammyarrieta1280]

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

[@lindathelighthouse6518]

America The Beautiful So Perfect... ❤️🌎⚖️

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🇺🇸🙏🏾🙌🏾❤♥💙

[@josephna4403]

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

[@marilynstrachan8327]

God bless Ray Charles RIP

[@davidvogel2909]

@@marilynstrachan8327 amen

[@johnjasper5221]

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

[@1Alphaofallalphas]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@TH-tk4ex]

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

[@thomasferrusi1345]

Amen.

[@loisthiessen9134]

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

[@mzaite]

Sold for quarterly profit growth.

[@MrKT410]

I listen to this song every 4th of July without exception.

[@IH-oo3le]

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

[@jrlove6172]

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

[@deberahoward5067]

This song should be our national anthem.

[@gvalley07]

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

[@shakeandjake_1]

Ray Charles made love to America during this song

[@jasoncain1575]

No one will ever explain this better than that.

[@waynerichardson7182]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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

[@boarias6794]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@EdMarkovichJD]

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

[@psalms2346]

Amen!!!

[@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.👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯

[@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.

[@wearenotinkansas]

I woke up late this morning singing this in my head. Nobody does it better than Ray. Imho. GBA!

[@casperkasparov302]

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

[@axelcordova8262]

Happy July 4th to whoever reads this.

[@scottlaube2750]

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

[@lowellyowell2922]

It's kind of strange nowadays. He's seen more beautiful in America than the people nowadays. That can see God bless this man.

[@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.

[@shelliebooton9612]

I love this version. No one did it better than Ray.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.❤

[@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?

[@susanholcomb95]

This should be our national anthem. Beautiful.

[@maryhall5955]

Thank You Ray for the great song. Job well done.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@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🙂🙂🌹

[@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.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2083]

A grateful nation misses you, Ray. Thank you for the joy you provided to us all.

[@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.

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

Ray sang his message and thank God we are still listening to him. Pass it on to your children.

[@Angelica-gm6bj]

America the beautiful should be the national anthem

[@benjim123]

Agreed.

[@thatamandahenderson]

Happy birthday beautiful America, and all the beautiful people who live here!! 🇺🇸

[@bobdieckman4318]

America sweet America. I cry as I listen

[@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.

[@knighthawk3045]

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

[@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?

[@harrietl2869]

No one can sing it like Ray Charles heart and 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.