RAY CHARLES - IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

[@haystrevor40]

You can hear the classic "white noise" as the needle makes its way across the record. Perfect background for such a classic tune. Sad to say there will NEVER be another soulful voice like that of Ray Charles...

[@dre52370]

i love the scratches.

[@boomerang905]

That background chorus gives me chills. God, Ray Charles appealed to young, middle ages and older folks. He crossed barriers without even knowing. Talking about a Universal singer! l miss him so......

[@ebroomfield36]

boomerang905 man you ain't ever lying. I keep rewinding so I can here that background chorus. sheer excellence as only Ray Charles could do it. this song captures the essence of the south.

[@boomerang905]

@@ebroomfield36 Yes! Just watched the movie. Forgot l even commented. Thanks 😂

[@Sublette217]

Like Willie Nelson and Joe Cocker, there is no such thing as a song that is not a Ray Charles song. If he covered it, it BECAME a Ray Charles song.

[@boomerang905]

@@Sublette217 you mentioned 2 other greats! Thanx

[@leroycreasey]

Ray Charles was a very great entertainer 👏

[@Robson1898vascao]

In the Heat of the night is one of the biggest masterpieces of Hollywood

[@SolarRadioFM]

+Robson1898vascao Dam'n Right Brother !

[@BobBlanchett]

Robson1898vascao great films are simply this: it was the right film at the right time

[@a.b.sproductionsllc]

Robson1898vascao And The TV Show was pretty bad ass too!

[@awdxsad2279]

good movie but its not masterpiece

[@zachflame123]

I recently saw it and "Raisin in the Sun". Both are excellent movies.

[@luih91]

Best version of a classic. Starts singing “heat” word in higher tone. I was looking for years for this. Thanks!

[@kinkajou777]

I was looking for this wonderful song on KZbin years ago. I found it then. It was 2014 or 2015. Time flies so fast it’s hard to remember. Anyway, I’m glad that you found it! It’s a great song to listen to!

[@bassman4074]

It's the original mono soundtrack recording. The stereo is good too, of course.

[@phillipbrown2318]

Ray Charles sang this song MASTERFULLY.

[@bettybryant8838]

Remember sitting in the movie theatre when this movie hit the big screen. man when that theme song came on the crowd shouted

[@eurasia2941]

I saw the film when I was 29. When I heard Ray Charles, the hair on my arms would stand up and I'd cry. I'll never forget that scene. They bring him a jump seat to help him get off the train. A great movie for great actors.

[@barbararichmond2167]

@@eurasia2941 Ray Charles has Always been the entertainer to do that for me The one I spent money to see ... Don't really know why he had that hold on me and no other entertainer does

[@johnconway6976]

@@eurasia2941 How old are you now? Were you 29 in 1967 when the film was released in thraters? Or did you watch it after the "Ray Revival" of 2004 (courtesy of Jamie Foxx)?

[@eurasia2941]

@@johnconway6976 In 1967, I was 19 and I am now 73.

[@Swamp205]

Movie? I thought it was just a TV show

[@pjkicks7510]

Shaking my head, Lord have mercy Ray Charles sang it man.....those background singers was hitting set that tone..organ taking it to church.

[@boomerang905]

He did that! Yes.

[@ebroomfield36]

Say it PJ

[@thegodblogger3812]

That's Billy Preston making love to that Hammond

[@zacktong8105]

This was the real civil rights show of all time which brought America together. I was electrified when I first saw it as a white boy from up north who would never have dared, and still wouldn't, cross Mississippi. They don't want us. And yet I know a swarthy Jordanian fellow who went to and graduated from MS State and the people were lovely to him, invited them into their homes for Thanksgiving and Christmas to share.

[@migizi422]

Ray is/was the best. That jazzy Blues fusion was just killer

[@calvinfolan1736]

That cracking in the background really adds to the atmosphere of the track. Such a fantastic track and a fantastic (and important) film also!

[@ashleyhallows2566]

R.I.P Sidney Poitier brilliant actor you'll be missed .

[@geegon50]

Hard to believe it was 50 years ago when this song came out. I was 15 years old and I remember my Mom would play this. I too fell in love with this masterpiece. Ray Charles and the backup singers ( Raylettes?) were just too excellent. The instruments and that leading sax were ....wow!

[@melijahcopeland4101]

geegon50 I’m 36 years old and watched the tv show when I was kid and had no idea until now that the late great Ray Charles did the original song. Learn something new every day!

[@joycebrown5680]

I would have loved to have been born to have the pleasure of meeting and seeing performances by Sam Cooke and Ray Charles ❤️ ❤. RIP KINGS🙏🙏

[@altoonaibis]

hot, steamy, sweltering blues classic by the man who knew how to sing and own it. Do you hear me up there RAY!

[@robanybody_]

They call me...MISTER TIBBS!

[@igorsorry]

Robert Cooke the best words of the movie !! you're great man ;-)

[@scox4343]

who play the tenor sax?

[@briangarrett9820]

SMACK!!!

[@maddinfischer650]

Great quote from an incredible movie. Gotta love poitier and Steiger. Both great actors

[@joshilan23]

Any movie

[@jenniferalford-walters5609]

He's talking about when the pains come to your mind and you resort to drugs or alcohol to try and make it go away. Man Ray Charles was a master musician and overcomer by God's Grace

[@cultfan5227]

so hard to keep control when i can sell my soul for just a little light. Good catch Jennifer ! Been there, done that .

[@Emick1978]

I was born 78 but when i close my eyes i can see the 50s and 60s. My burden, i see tears.

[@johntapp7232]

I was born in’68, a year after the movie, but still saw the way things were, and I even saw and cried a few of those aforementioned tears growing up. Growing up after my father was deceased lent one to sharing in on some sorrows, but I made it all the same, even after I lost my mother 33 years later.

[@sujitjp45]

What a kick ass number !!!! The best by the great Ray Charles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arvstephenson1107]

Music that grows better with age.

[@robertocovelli4899]

listen to the version of mick hucknoll ...i love it

[@gsdsteve8825]

No comparison!

[@AudreyHallPresents]

#Amen

[@cliffordsangster4109]

Got a history lesson years ago when I was in training for Corrections as I went through a Town called Sparta Illinois I learned that's where the movie was made.

[@cliffordsangster4109]

Ray Charles just knocked this one over the fence so soulful.

[@armandovega6435]

Ray was , is and Will be , the best , the King....From Sevilla Spain.

[@latoyasmith6580]

I'm in a Ray Charles type of mood today just had to listen to this song .

[@jackmacfakie1387]

Just a stunning piece of music.

[@Lellobeetle]

I have always absolutely LOVED this song.

[@dreamtimej]

I just watched this movie for the first time. Somehow I missed this Ray Charles tune over the years. When this began playing at the beginning of the movie I knew I was in for something special indeed.

[@markherron1407]

Happy birthday to Ray Charles rest in peace Blessings and hugs!

[@fajfred]

As a kid I knew there was something very special about this song and the way it crept into my bones and as I grew up I was right.The worlds best movie theme song opening and ending ever!!! Let's not forget the Raylettes and how they just sweetened that song to perfection. Thank you for posting. Love it.

[@harryhomer4976]

Ray Charles is very best sing ever

[@brunocdt2765]

Hammond Organ for ever !!! Thanks Ray Charles .

[@flowerpot3855]

Billy Preston.

[@martidee3305]

At last with the sax intro as I remembered as a child. Magic.

[@dianethurston8036]

What a wonderful song thank you Mr.charles for your music such a beautiful voice yessssssss never be a mother Ray Charles not in this world

[@torbjornbrunzell5060]

A great song from a great movie... I´ve seen it 3 or 4 times..

[@shllewis9]

Never seen the movie, but loved the show, but my daughter dad introduced me to this song years ago, I didnt know he was the original owner of it.....they should have put him in it

[@oscarmolina403]

This song reminds me of the TV. Drama films, In The Heat of the night. R.I.P. Caroll O'connor.

[@ItsKardamin]

Oscar Molina that is because this is the theme song for the show.

[@ASSman864]

+Corey S no it was carrol o connor AKA archi bunker

[@ASSman864]

+Devon Couch archie*

[@andraethegiant1987]

In The Heat Of The Night was a book before it became the movie and TV show.

[@MegaJustGeorge]

@@andraethegiant1987 That's true, Andrae - the story was originally published as a novel, written by John Ball, which was published in 1965.

[@dianethurston8036]

1 of the most beautiful song to ever been written I always love this song the great Mr ray Charles rip thank you for your 🎶 music you gave to the world

[@lazaruswhitehead2998]

I spent 30 years hoping I would get thus music that I'd heard when I saw the movie. I made a few enquiries but drew a blank. Then in New York City I finally got it on a 4 CD box set. This is stupendous song. Great words.....not just blues clicjes "I'm feeling motherless somehow" What a great way to put it 5 star song sung brilliantly by Ray Charles

[@glennkoons1560]

Like his Come Rain or Come shine, this is simply a classic that moves one no matter how old one is. And I am 80.

[@2011littlejohn1]

Everything is great about this song and the movie it was the theme for. I think the movie might have even contributed to changing the law in the US; at the time it was groundbreaking. The scene where Poitier slaps the rich white guy back - monumental. The acting and the song interweave in my memory as one of the most unforgettable productions ever.

[@boomerang905]

I agree. The movie was well crafted and realistic. Poitier and Steiger were excellent Actors and to me, gave performances of a lifetime. 👊

[@cliffordadams8353]

Rays finest moment Stars with evil eyes stare down from the skies. Just fabulous AND Rod Steiger thrown in

[@MrPonca77]

Awesome song from one of the greatest!

[@larrysmith1201]

What a great song I thought I had heard everything Ray had done but this I hadn’t. Thanks for posting it 😊

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

I think this came out as a single only, never saw it on lp.

[@kitthevideoman]

Ray Charles had quite a sensitivity. Being blind, he was more attentive to sound than sighted people. He left a memorable imprint on soul and blues.

[@jenniferalford-walters5609]

As most blind ppl are

[@tonymcgee2942]

This song iz a art still at work...growin fuller every year...

[@jackiejacksful]

I have been singing this song all day. Might have to rewatch the Film.

[@jeffrogosz7198]

I was up as a teenager late one night I so the original in the heat of night 1967 I always loved 50s 60s 70s 80s cop films at the time it was 2007 film was 40 years old I was 18 great film watched the show with my grandparents in the 90s

[@DouglasHall1947]

The whole song from beginning to end, thanks for posting this.

[@rosemaryjohnson-white9929]

LOVE THIS SONG LOVE IT

[@pavilionpat7589]

This song is so kind to this hobo hitching through the night to home after years away too Mum who says Come home lad

[@D.N.Collins]

Classic song for the movie and tv show "In The Heat Of The Night."

[@Jerseysson27]

#RIPMarylinBergman thanks for such amazing music and such an amazing joy filled sounds of such legends!

[@FayBenson]

Beautiful movie with the great Sidney Poitier and Roy Steiger. And Ray Charles song.

[@eurasia2941]

I saw the movie for Ray Charles but, once in the room I appreciated the film and the actors. Unforgetable. This film takes on its full meaning today: it was the "Black Lives Matter" of the 60's. Thanks to Ray Charles and Sidney Poitier.

[@luvkershaw]

The best. Nothing else needs to be said about this one.

[@mabwayne]

Amazing song... I love this man

[@jessicablasingame6276]

Me too@

[@MrLinoventura]

Superbe Steiger...Poitier .....merci Charles ...

[@jenniferhaynes8101]

Love this song it touches the heart.

[@robertocovelli4899]

a mi tanbien ciao

[@elainejenkins8632]

In the heat of the night Seems like a cold sweat Creeping cross my brow, oh yes In the heat of the night I'm a-feelin' motherless somehow Stars with evil eyes stare from the sky (In the heat of the night) Ain't a woman here before Knows how to make the morning come So hard to control Well I guess I could sell my soul for just a little light In the heat of the night I've got trouble wall to wall Oh yes I have I repeat in the night Must be an ending to us all Oh Lord, it won't be long Yes, just you be strong And it'll be all right In the heat of the night

[@philipgambuti7215]

Ray Charles brings tkhis song to life

[@horacegrant8899]

Late, great Ray Charles! Amen walls!!😎😎😎😎😎

[@dietrichfallin4777]

I Been Through Hell, But Still Staying Strong Through My Storm's. Abufather Yaohu Ul Him And Yaohushua Our Savior And King Of All Kings And Ruhka The Spirit Set Apart Keep Me. Shaleum ❤❤❤

[@MEB2kDeez]

Ray was sangin!

[@topgrain]

Although not widely known for it, Ray Charles had falsetto voice to work with when it fit. This theme was a good example.

[@glenbraithwaite7767]

beautiful haunting melody 🎶

[@kevinhagan17]

This song means so much to me. The story off my life

[@stonehobson2487]

The photo of the 45 demo takes me back to then as much as hearing the song does.

[@jonp7538]

What a great Demo & raunchy sax (missing from others) Just right - for the Night. Thanks for sharing!

[@1510Ronald]

Yes ellm Munich 1957 send me with this song Greetings. Thank you - nothing more to sayx.....

[@garycottier92]

Great song in a great film.

[@MyJustin316]

RIP To Sidney Poiter, Rod Stieger and Ray Charles

[@MD21037]

Rod Steiger- "The Original Chief Gillespie"

[@BassmanII]

Gotta admit though, Carroll O'Connor's version is no pushover either

[@briangarrett9820]

Yeah!....oh Yeah!!!

[@johntapp7232]

Now I run a town where a man can sneeze and not get his brains beat out. Ya falla me?

[@albertchin1050]

This song, along with "The Cincinnati Kid", should've been included in every "Best of" collection of Ray Charles songs.

[@WendyShapiro]

One of the truly great musicians of all time!

[@WhamBlam99]

Carol Kaye is playing the bass!

[@gsdsteve8825]

+WhamBlam99 Billy Preston on organ!

[@southerngospel]

Sure about that?...that sounds like an upright. Never known carol to play one.

[@pinkhairedwitch]

@@southerngospel 100% She talks about this being one of her all time favorite sessions. She had them crank up Rays vocals in her headphones so she could really let loose and follow him.

[@danielm4114]

@@pinkhairedwitch The only thing more impressive than the number of albums Carol Kaye actually played on are the ones she said she did.

[@D.N.Collins]

True. I saw an interview with her explaining that. She said that was one of her favorite songs.

[@MuhammadDendy]

sidney poiter the best ever actor. I miss you Mr sidney

[@vincentwhitley8197]

Ray and Aretha are the only singers I know who could blow all others off the stage at will.

[@boomerang905]

The two most powerful singers still were capturing fans young and old. As a little girl my Mom loved Charles and I'm a senior and still love him.

[@rocketlife2692]

Putting up holiday season decorations & this just hit different playing in the backround it gave me chills❤!

[@paulcrosby46]

Goosebumps!

[@homebody0089]

1000th like but what's important is this song is amazing.

[@dgray9020]

Rest In Peace Mr Sidney Poitier.

[@richlyredeemed48]

Ok people. Let’s give Quincy Jones his prop for another great soundtrack. One of many of course 🌟

[@mirzouch]

Rest in Peace Mister Sydney Poitier.

[@thomasmcmonagle]

This is a great song.

[@johnvangelder6523]

From the movie , in the heat of the night , with mr Tibs , this recording have a sound that will never forget the organ, backing singers , sax, and Ray Charles

[@danielburns987]

this song went to #33 on the pop charts in 1967!!!

[@michaelhaddleton2739]

I know what the law is in the State of Mississippi, THANK YOU .

[@thomasmcmonagle]

I love Ray Charles and I think he is a good singer.

[@MrJpartridge]

he was the beethoven ofblues not a "good singer"

[@gb9877]

Wonderful👌♥️♥️♥️♥️ Grace x

[@margaretdove1486]

Grinding music if Ever there was Anny!

[@jessicablasingame6276]

I love this song!

[@shay-in-her-20s]

That ending though..:)

[@BHill-rz9tg]

Rest in Peace Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger.

[@christianojonen2358]

something is going around my mind, but still great great music by Quincy... enjoy folks..

[@gerardcousineau3200]

It's hot in St-Joseph I like it ! Makes me think of, in the heat of the night ! :)

[@FayBenson]

At that time, black lives didn't matter that much. Fortunately a lot of people started fighting to change. So we much continue the fight. Black lives matter. In fact any life matters.

[@John-Smiley-Garrett]

Peaked at #44 on KJR Seattle's Fab Fifty, October 1967

[@johnathanlewis2049]

I first saw this movie as a kid on Suoerstation WTBS.

[@bennyrosario4713]

😢It does not get any better than that, Mr. Ray Charles and his background singer's make this song one of the best if not the best, but let's not forget those two great actors leading actors that gave the movie its theme, I don't know what the future has to offer but I do know what was in the past many, many great movies thank you for the memories Benny R.

[@urnsane2userealname683]

Beautiful

[@patriciapesuti8026]

Love it..white noise and all..

[@mihaicabau3064]

In arsita nopții, în România lam vizionat la cinematograf în 1979, coloana sonoră Ray Charles Charles.

[@MaltiPoo23]

That falsetto at the end kills me.

[@lisaolivia5652]

Organ like sound in the background is crazy soul🥰

[@steveharris5008]

I'm glad I 'know' this song; so cool