Ray Charles "Yesterday" (The Beatles Cover) on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@shyman99]

"I believe in yesterday". Represents the mindset of those who adore this channel and celebrate the amazing performances of the good ole days. Including Ray Charles.

[@finallybrainunderstood479]

💋 yes

[@yesssirr987]

Moreover, the way we live In our past. “My troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as those they’re here to stay” represents the acceptance of that which we wish to leave there but must face in order to move forwards- bless you brother Ray- and the Beatles too

[@spyderlogan4992]

If this awesome, soulful, inspired vocal performance of a classic 20th Century popular song doesn't bring a tear to your eye nothing will. God Bless Ray Charles.

[@davidhubbert9445]

Brought a tear to mine what a artist ray was.

[@juanrevelo2440]

Why doesn't this have more views, this is a masterpiece

[@williamdunphy352]

A great performance.

[@Mackermanesq]

Can barely see him in this clip, but the guy in the gold suit playing the Hammond organ is Billy Preston

[@VirreFriberg]

Brings this performance full circle

[@guidodelgiudice5]

@@VirreFriberg good call

[@cursino1]

He played with the Beatles just 13 months after this perfomance

[@FR3EZ3R6CsUP]

The 5th Beatle

[@S0nyToprano]

Well yeah he’s not the star

[@mikevallen999]

The horn section in the orchestra truly gives Ray the love he deserves .

[@jasonmarques1480]

John Lennon himself said this rendition of Yesterday is beautiful.

[@captain2ahab]

Ray's voice is ten times better than his

[@dout0rm942]

​@@captain2ahabapples and oranges.

[@alexandergl5184]

На мой взгляд она самая лучшая! Мир тебе, брат!

[@suedavis3525]

@@dout0rm942 Charles didn't write it

[@dout0rm942]

@@suedavis3525 what has that got to do with my comment?

[@babydaddy1803]

YES ! Ive been waiting for this one

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is awesome! I'd like to see What'd I Say, from this show. May Ray Charles and Billy Preston rest in peace. Cheers!

[@engi1394]

Great Version Great singer

[@ryanb1776murica]

That is SOUL

[@benvigs]

Just an absolutely devastating performance…a real testament to his artistry and musical genius.

[@radunegricioiu3398]

Amazing!!!!

[@AGETheGawdYT]

Ray did NOT miss ever a Real Legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Sandra-xw2wp]

Paul Mccartney said in an interview that he really liked Ray Charles covering his music. Had to see what he was talking about, so here I am. Amazing artist. It's like a completely different song.

[@DaveWilliams-if7dq]

He put that soul in this song

[@SlickArmor]

They put "soul" into everything, warranted or not. They just can't hep dem self.

[@design17]

Yes!!!!!

[@tammiealmany6239]

Excellent 🔥

[@Nikeahhh]

Great!

[@AGETheGawdYT]

This is Insane 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jordipanadesribera6890]

Love this.

[@funnypantshd150]

one of the best covers i have ever heard

[@Silky-Tomcat-OneSelf-Workshop]

@0:30 That (his) high pitched ending note, which is part of Mr. Charles style, always take me over the ground. It makes me feel good right away, I can't explain nor how or why. Do yourself a favor and listen to the studio version (if you haven't). Type in Ray Charles - Yesterday in the search field to get it in the top. The warmth of his voice is closer and the sound of the music instruments is so qualifying.

[@amarillo1525]

1:11 i love this part

[@aleneaguayo6471]

The most beautiful songs by Ever heard 😀🎙️🎷🎺🎸🥁🎹

[@runstant1]

this is the best version ever for me.

[@נתןיעקב-צ3ר]

2:18 = דקות בדיוק, של מוסיקה איכותית במיטבה, ובלועזית !! בהחלט, שמגיע לביצוע השיר המקורי ביותר ששמעתי עכשיו, מפי הזמר = ריי צ'ארלס = ובוידאו קליפ, שחור לבן !! לכן אתן, לביצוע השיר המקורי ביותר ששמעתי עכשיו ממש = 10 עשר, מלא ביותר .. ללא ספק בכך © ]]

[@matheusresende6258]

Maravilhoso Ray Charles que artista genial Yesterday ficou linda em sua voz

[@ZenFox0]

This was a treat. I came here after Paul mentioned covers of “Yesterday” by Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Elvis, and Frank Sinatra on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. (Colbert mentioned Stevie Wonder’s cover of “We Can Work It Out”.)

[@luizcarlosoliveira9531]

Monstro da música 🎸

[@riyadhrafique8377]

A legend in action- taking a Beatles classic & making it his own. Ray Charles started singing other songs (he said he stopped writing his own material in the early 1960s). In 1972, he gave his spin on the National Anthem- "America The Beautiful". Brother Ray, thanks for the music 🎼🎶🎙️📻🎧& the memories....

[@craigrutter4804]

the genius

[@aleflynnstone1746]

Sublime. La mejor versión para el que suscribe.

[@EROBLOX2014]

We miss Ray 2022

[@tvs3497]

Heroin use causes one to itch as demonstrated in the last few seconds of this clip. But Ray fought and kicked the addiction cold turkey, no assistance from Methadone or anything else. It's a struggle, a living hell until you have it out of your system. Ray Charles, born into poverty in the south, went blind as a child, rose to super stardom. An incredible story about an incredible man.

[@jadezee6316]

if he was off heroin when this was made which he was....then the itch in the last few seconds of this clip could not possibly be a demonstration of heroin use. and BTW what you are seeing there is the way Ray used his arms and hands and actually his whole body in a frantic sort of way to the music and being on stage...rocking back and forth was also an example..... you...need to stick to repeating what is already known..because your observations are ridiculous....and foolish..

[@timothyflyte9443]

And he did it all in the USA !!!

[@Imissyoulou]

@@jadezee6316 Yep, I use to love to see him rock back and forth. I remember seeing him do it when I was a little child. He was a hell of a singer on and off heroin.

[@rosariocasado9575]

Sencillamente insuperable.

[@Oscar3]

I watched this video Yesterday, and of course I licked it. ;-)

[@kevingoins9858]

Wow. Talk about some of "armchair record label execs" commenting on this being a "misguided single release" or "not one of Ray's finest performances". Give me a flippin' break and just ENJOY this performance from Brother Ray.

[@ronniemoon57]

NOW, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!

[@kevingoins9858]

@@ronniemoon57 what'd I say like Brother Ray!

[@janstuller3476]

Best 3 seconds in popular music in the 20 century 1:16 to 1:19

[@debradireen3625]

I love Rays’ version of Yesterday.

[@mileswalcott7241]

This is indeed is the greatest composition Paul McCartney

[@benvigs]

@1:08 this vocal lick killed me. Respect to the SOUL MASTER. ❤@1:05 wait a minute now!

[@tiagovictor1413]

Amo muitoooo

[@mattlynch7253]

Both appearance were close to Christmas in different years

[@YorkyOne]

Ironically?

[@mattlynch7253]

I should say it was interesting that his appearances were close to Christmas

[@phspalace1021]

The best version ever. Ray Charles ❤

[@RJ-ek8zu]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peturdobrev1196]

👍👍❤

[@seanberry1969]

💕

[@KeithGreenshields]

0:05 Yeshterday= yesterday

[@fabiolatartaglia6872]

🔥

[@marcoantoniocampospena1223]

la mejor version~^

[@SlickArmor]

Next to the Beatles.

[@finallybrainunderstood479]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@finallybrainunderstood479]

@2:15 Bless YOUR heart Mr. Ray ( RIP)

[@Mrevans124]

My favourite cover of yesterday and i dont even listen to Ray Charles

[@TheRecordSaver]

Is there any recorded interview by Paul McCartney giving his opinion of Ray's cover of his song?

[@신현식-b6h]

앞을 보는 사람이 모르는 세계가 있는 것이 분명합니다

[@Scenescout55532]

Wish he stayed on the melody more

[@1124mohammad]

Then suddenly

[@thephotoplayer]

Misguided album cut ABC/Tangerine thought they could push as a single.

[@tammiealmany6239]

Me to now times are so hateful

[@jeremiahtitustoussaint3772]

Yall telling me this aint Jamie Foxx

[@aleneaguayo6471]

This is a Beatles song

[@mjanovec]

I love Ray, but this wasn’t his finest moment. This cover is missing the magic he brought to Eleanor Rigby. The ending is especially awkward. Also note how many artists that cover this song sing “I must’ve done something wrong” when the original lyric is “I said something wrong.” Minor change, but it changes the tone of the song. The original has more humility.

[@ronniemoon57]

"Wasn't his finest moment" BITE YOUR TONGUE CHUMP, THIS IS RAY CHARLES. EVERYTHING HE TOUCHES IS HIS FINEST MOMENT.

[@thesailamemoirs]

i also agree this isn’t his best singing, personally i think his best live yesterday cover was when he was in copenhagen 1971 i believe

[@Imissyoulou]

@@ronniemoon57 YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, BROTHER.

[@SueBoo2]

This is better than McCartney’s version, imho.

[@bird401]

McCartney did this?

[@SueBoo2]

@@bird401 Uhm, yes, he wrote it...

[@bird401]

@@SueBoo2 Well, I’ll be. Thought that was a Beatles song. :)

[@JacobSummerhill]

@@bird401 Well it's released under the beatles but purely from Paul

[@presidentofhungarydr.i6517]

this sing not your style.I like u as long years

[@GuffnaarGames]

This is, not even close, the *WORST* version of this song I've ever heard. Ray Charles is packed to the brim with soul. He sings so powerfully, he really has a drive and has so much strength in how he sings lyrics. That's what makes this cover so dogshit. "Yesterday" is not a powerful song of triumph and victory and unleashing yourself unto the world. It's a pitiful song. It reflects the scenario of a man who has lost the most important thing in his life, and now he's empty, and hollow. That's what makes Yesterday such a beautiful song. It's beauty that makes you cry, not beauty that gives you joyful tears. It is rock bottom. It is someone who has lost their fire. This cover is shit because it attempts to put a flame into a pool of tears. But I'm open to discussion if you disagree. Ray is an immensely talented artist who, in this case, chose the wrong song. If he chose Helter Skelter, THAT would've been an amazing cover.

[@ЮрийМуратов-п4ч]

а вот мне, к примеру, не нравиця фсё йэта ....