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@paulklee1936 Жыл бұрын
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.
@svendbosanvovski42415 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I can't decide if this is country, blues or R&B
@scuffybilly3 жыл бұрын
First heard Ray Charles sing this in 1968 when I was 20. Now, today, June 2021, still makes me cry in the sweetest way.
@peterdelmonte98322 жыл бұрын
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.
@coolaunt5162 жыл бұрын
November 2021. This song is such a heartbreak.
@lena-mariag.louis-charles35792 жыл бұрын
💕
@judylmb82543 жыл бұрын
This song always brings me to tears.... so beautiful... the passion, the grit, the pain...there will never be another.
@paulineestrada68143 жыл бұрын
Always brings me to tears!
@paulineestrada68143 жыл бұрын
Anyone who ever had a broken heart can feel this pain!
@user-qc8vj3vp9v2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏻👏🤗❤💚🕉
@markgriffey49072 жыл бұрын
I listened to this with my eyes closed and couldn't believe how Ray is killing it on the piano! Omg!
@petepower42172 жыл бұрын
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.
@danielm41146 жыл бұрын
Ray was in some kinda mood during this rendition, man alive! Amazing.
@viemahadewi2 жыл бұрын
Magnificent performance. I love you forever Mr. Charles!
@alecchambers36143 жыл бұрын
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.
@dalewinter82276 жыл бұрын
Pure genius.... Pure soul.... Pure magic
@paulknopick2594 жыл бұрын
True. So true.
@SuperDino22224 жыл бұрын
No, pure extraterrestrial
@jacksonmorganfroghin48152 жыл бұрын
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.
@OdditiesandRarities3 жыл бұрын
1:50 that is just heartbreakingly beautiful "... to you, i'm just a friend, thats all i've ever been."
@TheBrandonShepherd3 жыл бұрын
This song is almost like my life a year a too ago.
@fedoragibson30595 ай бұрын
the absolute best version of this song period.
@kenmelton28184 жыл бұрын
Who's still loving this in 2020
@calebmcwilliams19993 жыл бұрын
Even 2021 and if you want the best version look up this song but live in 1964
@lorenzoparedes23063 жыл бұрын
Who's asking who?
@garyculver78463 жыл бұрын
For as long as I can Hear. I was 15 When I First Heard The Genius of Ray Charles ❤💖🔥💘🇨🇱⭐ That was 60 Years Ago 😪
@calebmcwilliams19993 жыл бұрын
@@garyculver7846 I started listening to ray when I was 13, his song I believe to my soul. I’m 14 now
@linroth73453 жыл бұрын
I still feel privileged to have grown up on Ray Charles.I'm grateful to have been alive in the the 50s,60s and 70s.❤🎙🎶🎹🎷🎸🎺🎸🥁
@anklebreaka034 жыл бұрын
Such richness...such soul....they just don't make em like this anymore. RIP Ray Charles
@caseywalker17145 жыл бұрын
The pacing and tone/feel of this version is incredible
@casfin4 жыл бұрын
In a lot of his live versions of his tunes they’re stripped way down and played much slower.
@caseywalker17144 жыл бұрын
@@casfin this is one of the greatest heartbreak/love songs ever written & recorded...
@tx4yabass4 жыл бұрын
Words fail me!... Just remarkable!!..❤️❤️
@TheBrandonShepherd3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@GuyNoirxyz4 жыл бұрын
Vocal and piano were sheer beauty--off camera electric guitar was sweet too.
@bmwbaker2 жыл бұрын
Nobody, NOBODY compares to Ray has always been by far the best. Pure soul.
@OceanSwimmer6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and soulful rendition. Thank you for the songs and joy you brought to so many, Mr. Ray Charles!
@letmeinwillu5 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles was THE MAN! Eternal blessings, brother!
@omarpasha29683 жыл бұрын
Wow! I read the Ray Charles Wikipedia story of his life! It's a miracle that he rose to these great heights in music!
@Fugettaboutit5 жыл бұрын
How could any one man have had so much soul?
@Kevin-rf4bj2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a legend Ray! ❤️❤️
@daroldbannister74964 жыл бұрын
Ray was a gift from God.
@lukeimontv70866 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@andysmith61564 жыл бұрын
Man that is just the most beautiful I’ve ever heard Ray ever do wow !
@lenhardy50104 жыл бұрын
My GOD. He was the BEST. A'INT NOBODY CAN DO IT LIKE THAT!
@beforeourveryeyes4 жыл бұрын
A moving performance. Chris is gonna find Ray Charles! Thank you!
@coda17353 жыл бұрын
Who’s still loving this in 2021
@letmeinwillu6 жыл бұрын
Who the hell was the guitarist? Uber cool comping!
@danielm41143 жыл бұрын
Maybe Jeff Pevar
@jwm663 жыл бұрын
I like when he slows his songs down, singing it with even more feeling
@martynotth76404 жыл бұрын
Bless you sir!
@k.r.fonsecadasilva48605 ай бұрын
Pure Gold.
@lukeimontv70866 ай бұрын
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
@NonaTut4 жыл бұрын
PERFECTION!! 😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
@b-ballstore87513 жыл бұрын
0:51-1:03 ive never heard a voice that powerful man
@b-ballstore87513 жыл бұрын
0:20 when he sings: woman dont you hear me calling you is so COOL
@paulapohan3 жыл бұрын
Just about killed me. Incredible.
@rjtexas6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible.
@elliottfalzon25976 жыл бұрын
this is just perfect
@nayelimart92914 жыл бұрын
La letra y la interpretación de Ray Charles me hacen sentir dolorida del pecho ❤️😭 gran tema!
@ashaallen82724 жыл бұрын
The Greatest.
@albertopick35854 жыл бұрын
Ray, you open my heart!
@faicalnagat56235 жыл бұрын
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
@Cjohnson87 Жыл бұрын
1:50-1:56 that adlib was smooth as hell. The best part
@martynotth76405 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@johnnylk56153 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece...
@BuddhaFang5 жыл бұрын
1:50 beautiful phrasing, Ray, damn
@c.a.morton5 жыл бұрын
Buddha Fang It hit me in my heart when he said that
@owens756473 жыл бұрын
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.
@benedictamashele23126 жыл бұрын
Very soulful with lots of emotion
@jeliarra5 жыл бұрын
When I think of "soul music", this voice pops into, well my soul =)
@pete218562 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Amen to being able to throw away the metronome! Never heard/seen anything like him! Amazing! 😮😊❤
@MrMstraws6 жыл бұрын
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..."
@patriciapalmer38993 жыл бұрын
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.
@tyronryland69375 жыл бұрын
Who's listening in 2019?? This guy right here haha
@musiciankellett5 жыл бұрын
yaaa that would be me
@joenewbie47934 жыл бұрын
Try 2020
@grass7293 жыл бұрын
@@joenewbie4793 try 2021
@coreyoldknow2726 жыл бұрын
This is truely only be described as just beautiful
@jesseleighbrackstone83653 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 Absolutely Fantastic!🎹🎼🎤
@glitterdrip197 жыл бұрын
pure soul, love, and greatness
@roberthenryeller5 жыл бұрын
She may not have known him. But he sure did know us.
@davidconcepcion72864 жыл бұрын
Mr.Charles,you kill me! xxxoo
@doomeex24193 жыл бұрын
I just have no words
@180ontheriseweightlosschan42 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Ray Charles song
@steveyeo71904 жыл бұрын
Timeless classic,classic singer
@dwaynelewis18804 жыл бұрын
They just don't make them like Ray anymore. Ray when you left, everything left with you. S.I.P
@darnright74156 жыл бұрын
The one and only genius of soul RIP
@nataliecappelluti40764 жыл бұрын
Majestic!!!!!!!!!!
@crimpcreep68876 жыл бұрын
Back when real singers sang. No autotune, socia!l media, cell phone plastic society. Analog vynal majic, we thank you.
@markgriffey49072 ай бұрын
Woman don't you hear me calling you, reminds me of my grandfather. Yes!
@derekec2 жыл бұрын
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.
@b-ballstore87513 жыл бұрын
That guitar is crazy
@davidleitch36802 жыл бұрын
take it church Ray - afraid and shy no more!
@Luis.EP.77772 жыл бұрын
Bendiciones a todos
@chrisr53644 жыл бұрын
Groundhog Day, drew me to this. 2 classics .
@murph30016 жыл бұрын
The great one
@andreharris6842 жыл бұрын
2022! Still brings tears
@tcb28265 жыл бұрын
Singer number one of the world,
@charliesanchez8714 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mossyvinylclubhouse78355 жыл бұрын
Cindy Walker song, best performance ever I think.
@clappzzz2 жыл бұрын
Greaf to hear him sing it without the schmaltzy chorus on the record.
@danielburkett8213 жыл бұрын
Anyone here in 2021? 🤔
@marcuscross68403 жыл бұрын
I'm here in August 2021, but you don't know me...
@ismaelgodinez44874 жыл бұрын
aunque no lo conocí cuando eso sucedió amplió mis géneros musicales