Ray Charles - My Bonnie

Ray Charles in a 1963 Brazilian Concert, with the original Raelettes & David Fathead Newman on lead Sax.

[@OmegaT]

Yes David Newman is my father's father. Definitely an underrated GREAT! I am proud to have his blood pumping through my veins.

[@acole1230]

Fathead!

[@marko.mrs07]

U old

[@queenladybug1702]

OmegaT I bet you have some interesting stories to tell 🤔 😉

[@myroncohen7619]

met him once at Pearls in SF..He also was a great flute player!!

[@paulgrandclement-chaffy1599]

Dude, you're granfather is a true genius , the sax here is just amazing ! You should be proud !

[@bonnietaylor-williams5112]

Do it Ray, bring that funky soul! Sing it Rayletts, get it girls! My mother used to sing that song to me. I miss you Ma.

[@terencelewins1715]

What a great blues version , and the chords Ray uses in the intro are fantastic 😮singers and band 🍅

[@bungalowprobe22]

This is a rare Ray gem we were all just treated to there,notice how the master can recusitate a tired little tune like "My bonnie" and transform it into a soul gospel tour de force.He truly was a Ray of Light...

[@danielkrastoff6388]

Absolutely love the way you put it. Brilliant

[@reythmband]

Yes! Ray could transform old songs like Bonnie, or say Swanee River, into the most soulful music you had ever heard. What a soulful, innovative musician he was with whatever he chose to play!

[@allenaddington8213]

First saw Ray Charles live in 1962. I Went to his concerts anytime I could and saw my 20th concert in 2000, 4 years before he died. Every concert was, in the words of Joe Adams his manager, an experience in "the captivating, invigorating and scintillating sounds of the Genius-the genius of Ray Charles". He was a musical genius and one of the few who could make you laugh and cry in the same damn song. Miss him.'

[@RoyFive]

It's also worth noting how willing Ray was to share the stage with other amazing talents, like the backup singers and Mr. Newman.

[@hairnsap]

The bass man is diggin' into that box !!! Way good 🙏

[@gigglesjumps2433]

The harmonious ad libs are wow!! As Ray Charles says it - "That's Alright." Yes it is!!

[@Psycho1nsane]

R.I.P Mr. Newman, You were and still are an inspiration.

[@62chucky]

The more I see it...the MORE I LOVE IT!!! Rays intro....sets the tone..the groove

[@codyII]

ray is a genius. what else can we say? everytime timeless lovely... thanks, S

[@317MaseX]

FATHEAD!!! its crazy seein a movie version and then seein the real people

[@MrEverSoBad]

Love Ray Charles, Jamie Foxx did a outstanding job in playing Ray. Amazing!

[@vanillabearcomet90]

My dog Bonnie passed away this morning.....and this actually eases some of the pain. thanks again ray x

[@gsdsteve8825]

Went to a couple of his concerts in the sixties. Almost like going to a revival meeting. The air was electric!

[@mythbusterslover14]

Oh I wish I could go back in time just so I could go to one of his concerts. Ohh well

[@chasptrs.4922]

You're telling me, but time does not wait and 1963, though sweet it may be, is but a speck in memory ..... Heart breaking !

[@62chucky]

Heard this as a child in cartoons, lol....love it more as an adult now...and Rays funky groove of this LIVE version.

[@edelgado1]

OMG!!! Ray Charles was out of this planet! I bet he could have made any song sound good.

[@babykelli]

This man should be an inspiration to everyone..it goes to show that disability is not inability..God Bless You,Ray!!

[@frenchieseverine4514]

Ray Charles ROBinson was unique!! He was the master of Gospel and Jazz,so good!!

[@mikeandmike]

how much he has impacted music baffles me, he was so inivative with his music he could turn any thing into a hit, not to mention the greats that accompanied him, margie hendrix and david newman, both great

[@cherylward5179]

Let the church say Amen to this soulful version by the right Rev. Ray Charles. The band and choir sisters are right on time.❤❤❤

[@Lucijaaaaa]

Sometimes I wish they had tv in color, so I could see which color were dresses and the whole stage, but then I realize this black and white is exactly what this song needs, soo smooth and nice :)

[@fito65]

Wonderful. I`m Ray Charles fan, from Mexico and I`m 42 years old

[@wdflannery]

This reminds me when I was a kid I used to listen to every nuance of Ray's records, over and over, even the off the record sighs and interjections of Ray and the Rayletts, like the little exchange that begins with Marjorie's(?), what's the expression, sotto voce, 'Well well' behind Fathead's solo.

[@NoscetempusFlo-Salsa]

What a wonderful musician and singer. Thank you very much!

[@SDKoka]

From my Facebook page: "Wow. Mind-bogglingly beautiful version of a song you probably never conceived could be done as an African spiritual. Breathtakingly beautiful and almost inconceivably flawless. And back when it was all live."

[@autorail72]

Excellent ! ! !RAY CHARLES rare concert au BRESIL en 1963....merci cher RAY!!!!

[@NeXt0091]

unbelievable...he is so great.. impossible to describe....i love him best music ever written he owned his blindness

[@cflo1023]

I live for Ray's INTRO!!!!! 0:01-0:44, PLAY RAY!!!! Sing Raelettes, play Fathead!!!

[@sweetbabyfarita]

waauuww!! He made an cover of my bonnie is over the ocean.. LOL ,,this dude rocks!!

[@bigdancd]

I bought this immediately when it came out on DVD! Reason being that it is the only known footage with Margie Hendrix (2nd from left)who was the ULTIMATE Raelet!

[@Shjad_Jennings]

Every note that belted from Margie's lips was golden and strong! She should of had her own deal.

[@lkfsdkfrpiermmishieh]

we won't see another musical genius like this giant of soul, blues, jazz, any music he decide to play, in our lifetime. enjoy!

[@MrRICKJAMESJR]

Gospel meets orchestra meets jazz true grit

[@bugsycline3798]

I'm afraid this is called Rock and roll.. Its a style of music created by black folks... Ray Charles is the music's father.

[@gigglesjumps2433]

@MrRICKJAMESJR Yasss Sir!!

[@OmegaT]

How beautiful grandaddy! Rest in Peace! I love you soooo much! We will surely miss your talent here on Earth David 'Fathead' Newman!

[@BenSheltonMusic]

Fathead didn't get Ray messed up on dope. The movie got it wrong. I've had the pleasure of meeting and playing with him, and I can assure you that he is one of the kindest, most generous people you're likely to meet, and his playing is as sharp as ever.

[@nedu1741]

Absolutely amazing

[@kjetin99]

Thanks for a great clip! Ray Charles is really fantastic!

[@sayyes2bull]

this guy could take any song in the world and, make it funky. very cool.

[@BLAKPEARL69]

which one was Margie? Ray is the man still I play his music coming and going to work. Also while cleaning my home.

[@kb357bk]

2nd from the left. She was awesome and the Raelettes sound incredible.

[@lukeydon]

one of the best rythmic intros i ever heard!!!!

[@robbinmeissner697]

My mother brought me to see Ray Charles live in San Jose I was 8 years old I know all his repertoire

[@JOCA208]

whow that man swings Always what a great concert mis him

[@marwray1]

This Dude is awsome.Thanks for the music Ray M.S. Pembrokeshire West Wales.

[@manu4el]

Cuando niño solia escuchar en la radio estas canciones, ahora me traen lindos recuerdos

[@MCGEHEE1]

My favorite...Uncle Ray!

[@StanGlogow]

Alter Schwede,was ein Sound und das 1963 !!! Genial eben.

[@MsBlablaJa]

RIP we will never forget!

[@eric669]

God, give back Ray Charles to us and take all the contemporary R&B "musicians" with you, please...

[@flossie1911]

You know God loves us because he loaned Ray Charles to us!!! :o) Bet God & his entourage is having a blast with Mr Charles in HEAVEN!!! :o)

[@Lukin4SumthnReal]

Ray Charles May God carry you up to Heaven on his wings of Love!!! You sang from the heart which made all of us feel it in our hearts. I love and miss your talent!

[@hargisr111]

ray charles gave many common songs a smooth sound that no one could touch. and (no surprise) i think Margie is just too fine. great sound!

[@hectorsoto5836]

Rays timing is just on point man

[@JohnAlves1975]

Se eu já era fã dele, após o filme de sua life, multiplicou minha admiração... the best... Johnstom Moreira

[@CSTVideoProject]

Is it possible to get more laid back than this? Ray baby, you're a genius. I always though this song was a bit corny. I guess it's all in the feel and the fact that you believe it Ray, and you make us believe it. God bless you. Rest in peace.

[@belizeangurl29]

My grandfather was is bass player and I am still very proud of that love u bass

[@anjlaj]

so simple, sounds sooo good, got stuck in my head :)

[@TyrannosaurusTroy]

The intro sounds just like Randy Newman playing! Ray was a big influence on Randy, but I've never heard a Ray Charles song that sounds so much like Newman's playing.

[@RM-gm7lu]

Randy is underated genius. Love the man. He definitely slept with Ray's records :)

[@septiawoman7687]

This was the real deal!

[@Lilidia]

Genius! The best of America! Espetacular!!!

[@ReineZinzin]

Un très grand merci, Bonnie Lili ! Reine Zinzin

[@gus3gus]

Saludos desde España..ray charles..un verdadero genio de la musica, un ejemplo a seguir, Un beso, Tomas,17 años

[@BrittanyBloomer]

Best playlist on KZbin!

[@boyinlalaland]

I love this intro!!!!

[@Psycho1nsane]

david 'fathead' newman...wat a badass

[@retrofuturex]

Bring my Bonnie back to meee.

[@BLAKPEARL69]

LOL Its one of my favorite songs also. I loved it from the first time I heard it. Thanks and don't worry your secret is safe with me ;)

[@babyk71]

Brought up on this Music! :)

[@donnabaldwin4840]

I Just

[@fabiosilva3869]

Simple music and wonder interpretacion...

[@blicxo]

wuauuuuuuuuuuu the best¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ from CHILE

[@cjbaughman666]

i love the last bonny he dose were he hit thet high note love it

[@headroom007]

simplicity performed by a genuis!!!

[@gsdsteve]

His talent is staggering. We'll never see the likes of him again.

[@WhiteCamry]

A performance like that and all he gets is applause?!

[@pinpanpun6385]

best live performance of the history man thats music thas rithm thas soul thas players and together sound like one thing do you know what i try to said no tricks pure music

[@MoiraRussell]

The way those girls sing "bring her back" just totally slays me.

[@FranoisRefuge]

Moira Russell Always happy to see a Powell and Pressburger/'Red Shoes' fan on the Internets.

[@1goldbaby]

NOBODY BUT A GROUP OF BLACK GIRLS CAN SANG IT LIKE THAT!!!

[@cflo1023]

those awesome UNIQUE Raelettes!!!!!!!! Loved them!

[@Harutumama]

there is an antique sound, like bob marley's singing girls

[@snoekje]

he was a brilliant singer i regret i died RIP Ray!!!

[@srercrcr]

Just added to my Favorites

[@Jontycrowley]

1 of da best jazzy guys ever

[@lisefraz]

We used to have a dog named Bonnie, a sheltie/collie mix. When I sang this song, she came running!

[@ceeceetracey9839]

yessss he played that sax effortlessly

[@iagobroxado]

Saiu em dvd "O Genio- Ray Charles Live in Brazil 1963". Apresentação no Teatro Columbia em São Paulo, dia 19 de setembro. A apresentação foi exibida pela extinta TV Excelsior na época.

[@zamora32]

Me uno a los fanáticos de Ray Charle. QUE BUENA MUSICA!!! Saludos desde ECUADOR

[@koenigseggccr007]

TYhank you so much, Really like this song! Espessically the sax solo! I'm crazy about it! I play sax as well and it is so awesome

[@Kaalec]

Just checked your profile. Very impressive. I think I finally found a guitar player who knows when to shine and when to let others shine. I get so tired of the Rock Star wannabes. I front a blues band and I encourage these guys to listen to Guy, Sumlin, BB King. Even Clapton's blues work. "See how they get out of each other's way when they play," I say. Alas, sometime all they hear in their heads is "Oooh, I get to be a star now." Wish you were around here.

[@aliyagizyildirim]

very very wonderfull man!!!!

[@Electric_Crystals]

the Greatest person ever walked on this planet!

[@timramone8009]

This video is so much better than one for Hit the road jack

[@NkrumahTure]

That was just...DIABOLICAL!

[@eugenewolf]

This is the first song he learned on the piano. Learned it from on aold man in his hometown of Albany, GA when he was about 5 years old.

[@roberttemple2521]

Gospel greatness.

[@digitalcatgirl]

ya somos 2! :p me hubiera gustado vivir en esa época :D

[@cooler5951]

Straight to the heart.

[@sccao]

Absolutely Amazing.

[@lusobroque]

Thank you Ray

[@crazymermaid]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.............love it !!!

[@pianodan10]

damn it, I can't stop watching this video

[@jakolcoshisbluelow]

this guy is amazing!!!

[@postatility]

Ray:Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,Thank you!!!!

[@cseploz]

Nem semmi az oreg- Virtouse man !