Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

[@paulklee1936]

Much credit to Eddie Arnold and Cindy Walker for writing this achingly beautiful classic. But no one got deeper into a song and delivered the message of its creators than Ray Charles.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Ray got better with the years. He was able to seamlessly draw together gospel, blues, jazz and country, and this is a great example of that.

[@person3538]

I agree. I can't decide if this is country, blues or R&B

[@steviepresley6862]

Like a fine wine Ray keeps getting better and better! My middle name comes from Ray! I smile when I hear him always!❤

[@markgriffey4907]

I listened to this with my eyes closed and couldn't believe how Ray is killing it on the piano! Omg!

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

The great and illustrious Mr. Ray Charles can never ever be duplicated or replicated - NEVER!! He is a legend whom is greatly missed; simply gone too soon. His music will live on forever and in our hearts Love you dearly Mr. Ray Charles. 👍🏻👏🤗❤💚🕉

[@scuffybilly]

First heard Ray Charles sing this in 1968 when I was 20. Now, today, June 2021, still makes me cry in the sweetest way.

[@peterdelmonte9832]

You are my senior by a single year. I heard Ray Charles back then too. The very first record I ever heard bought was an EP of his and this was one of the four songs on it. We have similar reactions to it now, it seems. Incidentally, I have just completed the sale of every vinyl record I ever had. I once valued the hifi sound quality but now, because I no longer have hifi quality ears, I valued the vacated space more.

[@coolaunt516]

November 2021. This song is such a heartbreak.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

💕

[@petepower4217]

Thank you for posting this Javier. This performance was recorded live before a studio audience during the last "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters" variety show June 26, 1982, if I am not mistaken. Folks, this is one of those peerless performances that goes beyond the description of mere words. Practically every note, vocal, piano, and guitar seems perfectly nuanced and placed, such subtle note selection from the bassist. I'll remark on one: at the 15 second mark, you are going to hear Ray turn a vibrato into mere breath. Who would know to do that? Never heard it done before, or since. Words fail me but I'll use one; peerless.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

This man is the King of Soul. He imo invented soul music with his first big hit, I Got a Woman. Saw him in concert 1963. Still best concert I ever saw. His 16 piece band played for half an hour before he walked on stage led by someone. Sinatra was once called a genius. He said, "No there's only one genius in music and it's Ray Charles." There were others but they came later.

[@kenmelton2818]

Who's still loving this in 2020

[@calebmcwilliams1999]

Even 2021 and if you want the best version look up this song but live in 1964

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

Who's asking who?

[@garyculver7846]

For as long as I can Hear. I was 15 When I First Heard The Genius of Ray Charles ❤💖🔥💘🇨🇱⭐ That was 60 Years Ago 😪

[@calebmcwilliams1999]

@@garyculver7846 I started listening to ray when I was 13, his song I believe to my soul. I’m 14 now

[@lonniem9728]

June 5,2021

[@judylmb8254]

This song always brings me to tears.... so beautiful... the passion, the grit, the pain...there will never be another.

[@paulineestrada6814]

Always brings me to tears!

[@paulineestrada6814]

Anyone who ever had a broken heart can feel this pain!

[@danielm4114]

Ray was in some kinda mood during this rendition, man alive! Amazing.

[@fedoragibson3059]

the absolute best version of this song period.

[@kevindigo22]

My recollection, which could be wrong, was that Ray Charles originally sang this at a faster pace....this slowed down, drawn-out soulful version really brings out the vocal and piano in such a beautiful arrangement. It doesn't get any better than this.

[@alecchambers3614]

For me this song starts at 00:39. Easily the best version of Ray singing this song. His phrasing and inflection here are enough to bring you to your knees. So damn good, I can't even.

[@dalewinter8227]

Pure genius.... Pure soul.... Pure magic

[@paulknopick259]

True. So true.

[@SuperDino2222]

No, pure extraterrestrial

[@OdditiesandRarities]

1:50 that is just heartbreakingly beautiful "... to you, i'm just a friend, thats all i've ever been."

[@TheBrandonShepherd]

This song is almost like my life a year a too ago.

[@anklebreaka03]

Such richness...such soul....they just don't make em like this anymore. RIP Ray Charles

[@bmwbaker]

Nobody, NOBODY compares to Ray has always been by far the best. Pure soul.

[@mahadewisavira]

Magnificent performance. I love you forever Mr. Charles!

[@coda1735]

Who’s still loving this in 2021

[@pete21856]

There's not many folks who can throw away the metronome, and just play the timing that the soul dictates. Mr. Charles's had that perfect timing.

[@lindaerickson351]

Amen to being able to throw away the metronome! Never heard/seen anything like him! Amazing! 😮😊❤

[@Fugettaboutit]

How could any one man have had so much soul?

[@GuyNoirxyz]

Vocal and piano were sheer beauty--off camera electric guitar was sweet too.

[@letmeinwillu]

Ray Charles was THE MAN! Eternal blessings, brother!

[@tx4yabass]

Words fail me!... Just remarkable!!..❤️❤️

[@caseywalker1714]

The pacing and tone/feel of this version is incredible

[@casfin]

In a lot of his live versions of his tunes they’re stripped way down and played much slower.

[@caseywalker1714]

@@casfin this is one of the greatest heartbreak/love songs ever written & recorded...

[@daroldbannister7496]

Ray was a gift from God.

[@lukeimontv7086]

Absolutely

[@OceanSwimmer]

Beautiful and soulful rendition. Thank you for the songs and joy you brought to so many, Mr. Ray Charles!

[@omarpasha2968]

Wow! I read the Ray Charles Wikipedia story of his life! It's a miracle that he rose to these great heights in music!

[@lenhardy5010]

My GOD. He was the BEST. A'INT NOBODY CAN DO IT LIKE THAT!

[@b-ballstore8751]

0:51-1:03 ive never heard a voice that powerful man

[@TheBrandonShepherd]

This song hits different for me, I had a friend i had a thing for, she was single last time i saw her. I thought she was perfect for me, then i saw her again for graduation so beautiful! i did'nt get her number or ask her to go on a date of some sorts. my chance was right infront of me, i missed it now she is dating a guy for about a year now, it makes me sick. but ray and i feel the same thats why i connect with this song so much.

[@Araconox]

You never know. Maybe find out where she is and let her know somehow how you feel (In a round about way). Not to make trouble , but at least you can get it off your chest.

[@jwm66]

I like when he slows his songs down, singing it with even more feeling

[@Cjohnson87]

1:50-1:56 that adlib was smooth as hell. The best part

[@Kevin-rf4bj]

Thanks for being a legend Ray! ❤️❤️

[@stephenvincent4989]

Thank you Cindy Walker for producing such “Magic” - A song for the ages.

[@martynotth7640]

Bless you sir!

[@rjtexas]

Absolutely incredible.

[@johnnylk5615]

A masterpiece...

[@lukeimontv7086]

One of the only singers to bring tears to my eyes just by the sheer power of his voice. Ray was somethin’ else. Rest In Heavenly Peace

[@tomato88ish]

Wow! Mesmerizing. Flawless performance on an unearthly level.

[@b-ballstore8751]

0:20 when he sings: woman dont you hear me calling you is so COOL

[@gemmamontoya9733]

Admiro mucho a Ray Charles, un gran compositor musical y ser humano . Bendiciones infinitas 🙏 al Cielo ! Dejó un gran legado musical con su estilo tan original ! 🙏❤️

[@nayelimart9291]

La letra y la interpretación de Ray Charles me hacen sentir dolorida del pecho ❤️😭 gran tema!

[@elliottfalzon2597]

this is just perfect

[@owens75647]

The kind of song that makes a duy asks a lady for a dance. Subtle nuances, an extended hand and invitation to dance, ... oh, the possibilities for romance. But, first, we must meet.

[@ashaallen8272]

The Greatest.

[@andysmith6156]

Man that is just the most beautiful I’ve ever heard Ray ever do wow !

[@beforeourveryeyes]

A moving performance. Chris is gonna find Ray Charles! Thank you!

[@paulapohan]

Just about killed me. Incredible.

[@albertopick3585]

Ray, you open my heart!

[@jeliarra]

When I think of "soul music", this voice pops into, well my soul =)

[@faicalnagat5623]

No, you don't know the one Who dreams of you at night And longs to kiss your lips And longs to hold you tight

[@charliesanchez8714]

2023 And the magic that come from inside his soul cry's out in such a way it can make you cry. Love you Charles Thanks for the gift.

[@BuddhaFang]

1:50 beautiful phrasing, Ray, damn

[@c.a.morton]

Buddha Fang It hit me in my heart when he said that

[@NonaTut]

PERFECTION!! 😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼

[@tyronryland6937]

Who's listening in 2019?? This guy right here haha

[@musiciankellett]

yaaa that would be me

[@joenewbie4793]

Try 2020

[@grass729]

@@joenewbie4793 try 2021

[@glitterdrip19]

pure soul, love, and greatness

[@roberthenryeller]

She may not have known him. But he sure did know us.

[@martynotth7640]

Thanks for sharing this

[@benedictamashele2312]

Very soulful with lots of emotion

[@k.r.fonsecadasilva4860]

Pure Gold.

[@dwaynelewis1880]

They just don't make them like Ray anymore. Ray when you left, everything left with you. S.I.P

[@darnright7415]

The one and only genius of soul RIP

[@steveyeo7190]

Timeless classic,classic singer

[@b-ballstore8751]

That guitar is crazy

[@crimpcreep6887]

Back when real singers sang. No autotune, socia!l media, cell phone plastic society. Analog vynal majic, we thank you.

[@coreyoldknow272]

This is truely only be described as just beautiful

[@MrMstraws]

My top five songs... oh, you don't know the one... to you I'm just a friend, that's all I've ever been... oh, you don't know me... oh baby... at least I'm a lucky guy... the one who loved you so..."

[@patriciapalmer3899]

When I think of saddest songs ever written, this hovers somewhere near the top every time. I was lucky enough to hear him perform it live twice. There will never be another Ray Charles. Gifted, generous, and magical. Also, this song is so deeply human I still feel my heart could crack wide open every time I hear it.

[@derekec]

I often wonder what Mozart, Beethoven would feel brought back to listen to the likes of Ray performing this, of The Long and Winding Road, of Bridge Over Troubled Water...and many more.

[@chrisr5364]

Groundhog Day, drew me to this. 2 classics .

[@davidleitch3680]

take it church Ray - afraid and shy no more!

[@jesseleighbrackstone8365]

👏👏👏 Absolutely Fantastic!🎹🎼🎤

[@davidconcepcion7286]

Mr.Charles,you kill me! xxxoo

[@nataliecappelluti4076]

Majestic!!!!!!!!!!

[@letmeinwillu]

Who the hell was the guitarist? Uber cool comping!

[@danielm4114]

Maybe Jeff Pevar

[@letmeinwillu]

@@danielm4114Thank you. I’ll check him out. Brilliant complement to Ray’s phrasing..

[@180ontheriseweightlosschan4]

This is my favorite Ray Charles song

[@tcb2826]

Singer number one of the world,

[@markgriffey4907]

Woman don't you hear me calling you, reminds me of my grandfather. Yes!

[@doomeex2419]

I just have no words

[@andreharris684]

2022! Still brings tears

[@murph3001]

The great one

[@clappzzz]

Greaf to hear him sing it without the schmaltzy chorus on the record.

[@mossyvinylclubhouse7835]

Cindy Walker song, best performance ever I think.

[@Luis.EP.7777]

Bendiciones a todos

[@ismaelgodinez4487]

aunque no lo conocí cuando eso sucedió amplió mis géneros musicales

[@esq.546]

Always a class act !

[@keithquinn3510]

Real music

[@mrtiddles882]

I hear ya ray... I hear ya...

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Amazing

[@danielburkett821]

Anyone here in 2021? 🤔

[@marcuscross6840]

I'm here in August 2021, but you don't know me...

[@Luis.EP.7777]

Gloria a Dios

[@raquelarteaga6963]

Buen tema

[@sanecanefishing]

Greatest

[@guilhermedora2197]

Show maravilhoso isso era música ainda é

[@paulotonedef]

Argh! Nice.

[@b-ballstore8751]

Hahahahaha its the best ive ever heard

[@chet6337]

Groundhog Day brought me here

[@Luis.EP.7777]

Aleluya

[@mayte3027]

🖤

[@denali1122]

♥️