Ray Charles - Oh What a Beautiful Morning [1993]

[@samueldavis1524]

If this song can't perk you up, then nothing can. Put your smiling face on.

[@larrysmith7720]

Get it Mr. Charles. I was not one to listen to your music as a child; but, as i get older I understand it more and more. One of the greats has come and gone. RIP Ray Charles.

[@djmcnerney]

I had the privilege of seeing Ray Charles in concert in 1984. And thank God I did! He breathed new life into this song and “Some Enchanted Evening,” as well as so many other old standards, by completely re-arranging them and making them swing harder. I’m all smiles and elation listening to this!

[@fififlickfi2525]

Was this at Knebworth? I saw him there and it was the first time I heard him sing this, what a fantastic arrangement, recently I discovered that his entire performance was on KZbin, happy memories.

[@tonyarnoldphotography9757]

The master of jazz, blues and soul in one unique being

[@DLynnguitarplayer]

I appreciate the guy who smiles at this but bro this is HIGH ART.

[@pullom19]

This man's music is proof positive that every single day on this earth is truly a blessing. R.I.P. Mr. Charles

[@MrVb66]

This was back when black people/ entertainers had class and Style There will never ever ever be another Ray Charles talk about an original RIP

[@jeanettesteed3326]

Amazing Mr Ray, and all credit to the wonderful musicians in the band

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

No words to describe what level this is

[@donmacon586]

I fell into tears watching this historic night of perfection! really? 1993? The sound quality was not what I expected for the 90's. Incredible exact! orchestra arrangement by Roger Neumann. This particular rendition has released a spiritual realm.

[@doriswhite2088]

I love this song. A beautiful way to start your day. Legendary and badazzery RAY.

[@minkspinner]

Even in death you're still able to put smile on people's face. Thanks Ray.

[@247hdjazz]

re: Louis Armstrong!

[@murph3001]

Well said and true

[@djmcnerney]

Well said!

[@Fugettaboutit]

Never a more soulful performer has there been, or will there ever be, than Brother Ray.

[@josephm.weaverjr.6768]

The band was in point that night

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

We tried to be every night

[@phyllispetras3821]

This band backing Mr Charles is KILLER!!!

[@phyllispetras3821]

Arrangement Roger Neumann!!!

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

Thank you so much. I was proud to be here and proud to be a part of that band for 13 years. We did pretty well.

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

@@phyllispetras3821 Roger wrote a lot of charts for Ray. They were all this good, and they were much fun to play. Loved Roger as a writer and has a human.

[@mattgleason2617]

That’s legendary @DavidHoffmanTrumpet - Band sounds unbelievable!

[@dakingsdakingsful]

I need to hear this every morning for the rest of my life!!

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

dakingsdakingsful me too!!!

[@Titanicwascalledtheshipofdream]

I do

[@flickfi]

Fantastic arrangement, love you Ray.

[@OurSoundTube]

If it wasn't beautiful before, it sure is now! Inspirational! Thx

[@whatsforafters7843]

My pleasure!

[@IndieMusicChannelTV]

Amazing... He was simply a musical genius! The best part is at 3:45, we are feeling it right along with you, sir! RIP Thank you, Lord, for sending this man and his amazing gift for music into the world!

[@parkjammer]

Yes. Thank you Zeus or Osiris or The Flying Spaghetti Monster... for being assigned credit for the hard work and personal development that this particular talent managed all by himself.

[@yellowfeather116]

I love to see Ray FEEL his music and this song truly makes me happy and joyous all the way down in my spirit! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@dudundaba8561]

Love this version

[@wazup269]

Rays dancing out of his seat.

[@socrates1818]

Everywhere he went, he was the Boss even Dizzy G etc etc

[@yellowman7358]

Miss You Ray I am glad you left parts of you al around

[@jacobstanley7230]

This is the best in his time

[@essy6617]

What a powerful performance loved it having my coffee!!!!

[@NMagChiTown]

obviously a gift from god. in retrospect even more affirming. what a wonder that ray robinson.

[@knotheadusc]

Thanks for sharing this. I have a big smile on my face this morning. What an amazing musician and entertainer he was!

[@whatsforafters7843]

knotheadusc Glad you enjoyed the clip, and took the time to say so. Mr. Charles was one of the all-time greats, no doubt about it.

[@barkerlandar]

Beautiful morning here I❤️NY.....❤️💋

[@zoerose11]

what an absolute joy

[@chincheek1]

AMAZING!

[@daphnesmith1686]

Yazzzzzzzz Sirrrrrrr!

[@johnsonmaagain]

my new fav

[@parsonscharlotte1]

Yesiree! Thanks!

[@whatsforafters7843]

+Charlotte Hammond You're quite welcome! Happy to note that you enjoyed it, and said so :)

[@edwardadams439]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@istvanvincze1696]

-many thx ! It's so great !

[@SuperJoobers]

RAY CHARLES!

[@leostolwijk2118]

the legend

[@rmo52]

BAND PERSONNEL: David Hoffman, Larry Foyen, Kurt Weiss, Ken Scharf - trumpet; Michel Guerrier, Steve Sigmund, Marc Fields, Pete Beltran - trombone; Al Waters - tenor saxophone; Al Jackson - alto saxophone, band leader; Steve Elliot, Rudy Johnson, James Farnsworth - saxophone; Kenny Carr - guitar; Nils Johnson - bass; Peter Turre - drums, Ernest Vantrease - organ. Info courtesy David Hoffman and Nils Johnson.

[@whatsforafters7843]

Thanks very much for sharing the personnel list!

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

Thank you for mentioning us. I love those guys and gals.

[@rmo52]

You’re welcome! I think it’s important to know who’s knocking out those High G’s, Low A’s, etc.; everyone on the stand working hard every gig.

[@silviam.8530]

Good night, Sir.

[@Crunchysopa52]

Big thanks for this post!

[@whatsforafters7843]

***** You're most welcome! Thank you for posting a note of appreciation. The "Genius" was great, from beginning to end.

[@anthonywebb7865]

5stars:)

[@jeffreygeorge4537]

master

[@IlarioSchanzer]

YEAH !!!!!

[@hugomiller1490]

Esse...e cara Vai Ray

[@harposleg1950]

it doesn't last long enough

[@bynro7]

😎

[@OttoLink10]

Arrangement by Roger Neumann

[@Wushutigercranekungfudragon]

OttoLink10 i was wonderin

[@matthewlogan6501]

OttoLink10 After Ray sang it, Nobody gave a shit who the original arrangement was by.

[@CarrotCompany]

Is it published and available to buy?

[@BodilessVoice]

Killer arrangement. And this is one of Ray's most beautiful performances of it.

[@henkdevries2002]

anyone know what that chord at 0:24 and 1:13 is?

[@leostolwijk2118]

see his legs

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

That is how he conducted, especially on ballads😊

[@memonk11]

The king is dead.

[@sallybowles2781]

this was a pretty lame song, and he makes it SWING

[@matthewlogan6501]

And That was a pretty lame comment.... He makes a swing for sure! But that was never a lame song. You’re Just a lame person....As a matter of fact you’re a freaking idiot.

[@DavidHoffmanTrumpet]

He did that a lot

[@mymymymy6]

A bit too much virb . Not like the original and he doesn't need virb

[@matthewlogan6501]

Just like you don’t need to comment if you ain’t got anything to offer. We don’t need your reverberation on the comment section.

[@djmcnerney]

Other artists’ versions of this song put me to sleep. Ray’s version wakes me up! Amazing energy!