Willie Nelson - Ray Charles - Georgia on my mind

[@pfeld]

I can barely listen to anything Ray Charles does without tearing up. There's no one who can pack so much into one song, one phrase even, like he did. And anyone who think Willie Nelson is just a hick singer, just doesn't get it.

[@richardgraham7055]

Brother Ray Charles wouldn't play in the state to support for human rights.

[@xizang3815]

Everyone I associate with agrees that both Willie and Mr. Ray are the best. They don't agree... they get their a$$e$ kicked!

[@Vitoandolini13]

For a man who was banned from playing in Georgia Ray gave his gift of music to the state. The haters lost that one

[@paulineprojectlove]

He gets his revenge today. ;)

[@ChristopherStandardTime]

@@paulineprojectlove true. super proud of Georgia right now. #Stacey

[@jimmypaxson3980]

From what I understand, the movie wrote that in and in reality he was never actually banned by Georgia.

[@mmoonnchildd]

They always lose in the end.

[@jefflundy3838]

Thanks again and and your welcome

[@questionyoursciencereligon5657]

Ray and Willie both singing their good nature for that audience. Wish I was there in person ......with you who are reading this, so you can imagine it too. We can be greatful for who ever captured this moment for us.

[@melaniejean85]

Ten years gone and I feel just the same way. Hope you are still rockin'.

[@stevenhopkins2887]

My mother's name was Georgia...and every time I hear this song I tear up...Rest in Peace Mom...

[@debbiezullo7056]

I’m so sorry… for your loss. She’ll always be with you 💕

[@miked1997]

Played this when spreading my grandma's ashes in the ocean. Cried so much. I miss you and your warm embrace. R.I.P

[@carolpoirier1920]

😘

[@ricardotocatariopretoesant922]

@@carolpoirier1920 -_

[@sharontrujillo7793]

....just brought tears to my eyes...💌

[@Texanrider76465]

I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss.

[@tombeyer375]

God bless you Bruce. Hang on to the memories and the feelings!

[@Ladybug91085]

Just here playing this after waking up to blue. Georgia you look amazing in blue. Keep it up sister 💙

[@WillSing4TP]

Amen, hunny!

[@paulineprojectlove]

Today!!!! Keepin’ her blue!!

[@boadicea5856]

We Americans, and all people around this world, who love him, were so lucky to have had THE GREAT RAY CHARLES. ♥️🙏🏻

[@wymanspace4173]

The importance is they love each other. Don’t compare the style or the strength of these two friends. I know they are happy just to sing with each other. For those that feel otherwise, please think again. I wish I have a moment like this before I die.

[@scottrackley4457]

Ray sang a song for Willie at the end of his life, accompanied by Leon. Look it up. Ray was saying goodbye to his friend.

[@nathanconley280]

@@scottrackley4457 Nelson is alive and well.. he won’t die

[@murph3001]

Excellent comment

[@punkdude543]

just amazing stuff. willie nelson played this two nights ago in atlanta, and ex president jimmy carter played the harmonica during it. it was quite a sight to see.

[@scottrackley4457]

please link that video if you have it

[@tootalltam143]

Too bad willie chose to play for fundraiser for 46. Lost a lot of respect after that. But here in Colorado you can buy his brand of weed products so I guess he paid to play lol

[@ckphopaya4838]

Ppppppppppppp

[@dave_manley]

@@tootalltam143If you're bothered by this you don't know Willie at all, asked about it: 'Nelson was unequivocal on his beliefs. “I’ve been supporting Democrats all my life,” he said. When asked if he cared that fans have an issue with his performance at the...fundraiser, Nelson said plainly, “I don’t care.”'

[@tootalltam143]

@@dave_manley so you know Willie? Lmao. Point is democrats ain't what they used be. If you endorsed Biden you're a sellout. It's not complicated.

[@davekostka7151]

Brothers in the truest sense. Music can set you free.

[@nathanrobbin6341]

Ray had deep respect for Willies phrasing and singing ability, not to mention his songwriting and unique picking . Coming from Ray, it becomes almost objectively true that Willie rocks.

[@5up3r5ku11]

God I love hearing these two sing together! Their chemistry is just fantastic.

[@JohnTheDonz]

Two geniuses. Rhythm And Blues. Rock And Roll. Heart and Soul. Black and White.

[@elackguy]

I NEVER get tired of these guys together!

[@rondoisbeast999]

No one thinks willie has a better voice but willie's style is one of a kind that's why he's so loved

[@cdftaurus]

I LOVE these two legends singing this together. Thanks for posting this.

[@jayostler5423]

Two beautiful men, there... Especially, today... Thank You Georgia!!! You have been the hero of DEMOCRACY, twice, this election!!!

[@meritz59]

Ray is smiling because he knows he is blessed to be doing what he truly loves.... it is a rare blessing. I would have paid any amount of money to have seen this live. These two do not have the best voices in the world, but they are legends because they love the music... and every song is from the heart, sung with passion. I am truly envious of those who were lucky to see this, and I am thankful for youtube, so I could at least witness it on video.

[@susanhayman5427]

I just wanna say Gord you are total idiot if you don't think these 2 have awesome voices.

[@theobeelener3687]

Two of the Greatest! Ray's gone to Heaven I, but we still have Willie! Thank God! I love 'em both!

[@debbieboyd1295]

2 of my favorite & fabulously talented gentlemen, singing the official song of the great state of Georgia~ May goodness, their voices are the sweetest thing….Ray made local and state government listen to him, long ago. Now a days, we know he’s long ago honored by his sweet song becoming the official state song! Bless the world for these amazing fellas!

[@radiance65]

What I love about this tape is that neither of them tried to outdo the other. Instead they complemented each other's genius. Sheer magic!

[@fredmanie2926]

Wish i could've been around for this type of music, but fortunate to live in a world with unlimited access to this art

[@rustybearden1800]

These two could sing the phone book and make it swing - wow!

[@channoritama8518]

I really love this sweet sweet friendship between Willy and Ray. I Thank you for this your post so much.

[@hollycaddell9280]

You are welcome

[@TAULANT27]

this video should have about 5 billions of views. they are legends!!

[@fxrivrgirl]

Losing my 18 yr old little black yard guard kitty tonight..this is so hard Sleepy is slowly passing to kitty heaven as him & I listen here ❤️ together.

[@brandonlewis902]

Wow .This is officially The best Performance IV ever seen !!!🌟🌟🎉

[@jessetamez7362]

Soul to soul! What a blessing seeing two of the best artists so enjoy performing with each other. The expression on Willie’s face when Ray started singing is priceless.

[@fjmugwump]

Willie and Ray! It doesn’t get any better! 👍❤️ I cried openly when Ray died. Sad to lose him. Sad I never got to see him live. Sad I never will 👎🏻 Expect I’ll bawl when Willie passes. I did see him perform live while still at his peak. 👍❤️ These men are gifts from God! 👍❤️

[@Theoretically00]

he called him brother, i love it that's right Ray, a blind man that can see better than most of us

[@jasonlaughon2897]

Metalhead here, but I still think Ray and Willie are among the greatest artists of all time.

[@torontoBluejays87]

Holy crap.....At a loss for words. I love both of these men so much.

[@direfranchement]

Both of these immortals have left their signature stamps on "Georgia". Ray's is probably better known, but in my most humble opinion, both versions are essential. Both are incredibly soulful---once either of these singers touched a song, it was NEVER the same. The best evidence of the greatness of both? Both geniuses clearly LOVE the other's interpretation, neither having to compromise their individual style to fit the other's.

[@Karen-ql4zl]

I love this song! Especially with these two artists. My mother was named Georgia. It makes me think of her. Plus I am from the South!

[@lyvjab]

Oh! How I miss Ray! I had a chance to see him in concert before he passed away but I didn't go...one of the biggest regrets in my life!!

[@darthvader0820]

RAY AND WILLIE ARE THE MEN!! THEY PUT SO MUCH PASSION AND TALENT IN TO EVERY NOTE THEY PLAY!

[@The84Chambers]

Every Time I see Ray Charles I cant help but put a smile on my face bc Hes always so happy. Ive not once seen him not smiling. You gotta love a guy like Ray Charles.

[@locdizzle5666]

Amazing collaboration of talent, a true inspiration to the young folks of this world

[@margiemaness4983]

great song, sung by the greatest icons we had the pleasure to experience. ♡♡

[@7107-i5j]

It's January 6 2021. Thank you and God bless you Georgia!

[@tomjohnson1252]

Two of my all time favorite singers. This was wonderful thanks.

[@MysticMoonGoddess67]

my mom's favorite singer, until she transformed, was Willie Nelson. I remember the night she finally got to go see him in concert. Dressed to the 9's, including her favorite boots. All she came back with was the program for the show. She was so excited to show it to me. :) I think i was 6. ♥ ∞ love ∞ ♥ ~ ♥ ∞ trust ∞ ♥

[@HellsOnlyBelle]

Two completely different genres, but united in beautiful harmony for a single, perfect song. Bravo, gentlemen.

[@jakereder7508]

Country and blues are very similar and share the same roots

[@thefawnlane]

Two great musicians with beautiful voices.

[@ruddyroo1]

This is true America. Great!

[@the_cleaner]

nice to see two such prolific artists showing each other mutual respect in which is a truly beautifle song

[@rockabye274]

I love this duet...Ray and Willie were absolutely wonderful. Poignant and emotionally profound. Very heartwarming.

[@dollymiller1557]

IT DON"T GET BETTER THAN THIS!!

[@nitramgnal]

I love this. It's like they decided they'd do something wonderful together, and then they went and did it.

[@bk4775]

The band backing these men sure laid down one sweet groove. It just oozes cool.

[@waldohpepper5884]

Nobody plays it better than Ray, and only Willy sings it as good.

[@ladybug8183]

Wow two uniquely different but legendary artists making sweet music together. Bet race and music genre didn't matter to either of them. Equally talented. Beautiful!!!!

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

Two all time greats love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@whitedovegrl66]

Both Willie Nelson and Ray Charles were awesome here loved them both.

[@arozeisaroze]

great combo with ray and willie.. the band did a great job, percussion and guitarists ... rest in peace Ray :)

[@Chris71607]

Beautiful music, both artists sing the song very differently, but both sound great.

[@fonsi19446f]

Dos grandes magnificos, solo ellos pueden dar emocion a esta bella melodia.

[@elaines5412]

This is America.

[@Ytb_HvK_raphou_zrt]

yes the américans get ray charles and willie nelson in france we get m pokura and julien doré no good

[@mulbob7022]

This... was america. Then came a new (surprising ?...) president...

[@garrett7101]

@@mulbob7022 He’s going now.. with help from Georgia

[@australia83m]

we will never have artist like ray charles anymore a genius has died and with him the blues and soul.........

[@ElenaDeOro11]

Come through, Georgia!!! Make America America the great again!! No more sedition!!

[@SenseiKAS13]

one of the purest moments of art there ever has been

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissimo video per una grande esibizione! 😊😊😍😍🤩🤩💘❤️💯💯

[@jeremiahwasabearfrog9956]

Two of the greatest to ever grace a stage. I would've loved to seen them perform live.

[@aadair00]

a duo doesnt get much better than that. fantastic

[@MAThompsonFrenk]

Got Georgia on my mind tonight - Thank you, Georgia, for coming through for our nation!👊🏼 I hope this will allow science, compassion, a responsible way for handling the pandemic, climate crisis and so much more - for reservations, food desserts and relationships between all the diversity that is the USA, to get back on track after 4 years of bigotry matched only by willful ignorance. May our nation begin to heal, rebuild and move forward!

[@Tom_TheDutchguy]

never thaught i would see Willie Nelson & Ray Charles together singing this great song

[@caioton]

I think it´s a beautiful version. Original and fresh. Willie has a nice voice and doesn´t dissapoint the followers of the Genius.

[@DrJohn-rl9zg]

Two friends who never sold out. They have my greatest respect.

[@davidmarch1488]

Went to school here during spadina expressway these are my friends no excuses Ray is in the background can I sing with him there is no problem people come and they go. Ray is one of the best musicians ever heard.

[@03333032]

I seen Ray and the Raylettes in the 'Palais des Festivals' in Cannes in 1986. I was there on a American week in juli and got 1 of the last tickets :) We walked the red carpet to a AMAZINGLY GOOD vocal concert and great piano play. When i came back home the first thing i did was buying his audio cassette. His songs were magic to my ears, also his movements and little jokes. No 1 could sing 'Georgia On My Mind' like Ray did. Sadly this concert was not recorded for audience.

[@jezdukowski]

I give you - America... Call or raise.... This is it....

[@windy.way0]

The people that got see this live. Be blessed.

[@anne91276]

Memorable! Two legendary singers together at last!

[@depper]

Ray was the one who lacked sight... yet we as "seeing-folk" can not come anywhere close to seeing what plane Ray was singing from... the great outsider, with eternal soul. Can I hear an Amen, please?

[@mmmc012]

It doesn't get better than this. Class gentlemen...class

[@erikawidener1926]

Thanks for sharing this great song!

[@gearjammer938]

Georgia is my home. Back in the day,at the end of Georgia Public Braodcast's day, they used to play this. Its dear to me

[@stanleymowatt3829]

Two of the best ever, from the golden age of music

[@chevychase]

Two of the greatest men America has produced. Both do brilliant renditions of Hoagy Carmichael's "Georgia on my Mind." Ray's rendition was accepted as the official state song of the state of Georgia...something you see in the movie "Ray."

[@joshuaecht]

After today's news, THIS is a great and appropriate song!

[@shonaharris9328]

Thank you Georgia! 💙🇺🇸

[@fayellynhembree4201]

Willie you and ray God rest his sweet soul to me made chemistry magic much like you and the man in black...Their will never be music makers to fill yalls shoes once yall are gone!!!!!!!! God bless yall...... a true fan...

[@Gigifrancetexas]

People have been singing this to me since I can remember. With a name like Georgia its nice to hear the pros do it

[@tuxguys]

I was all ready to comment on this... and then wisely read all of the comments, and found that I already HAD. (Too much KZbin?) Let me simply observe, in addition, that what makes these two so great in interpreting a song is that they never lose sight of the primacy of THE SONG. (Hearing Ray do "Ruby," or Willie do "Once In a While," is like hearing these standards for the first time.) For aspiring singers, in any style: GRADSCHOOL.

[@pnamajck]

omg . . . omfg. ray surely knows how to let it loose. pls praise the good lord.

[@cathycovert5899]

2 of the all time greats, When they sing this you can feel it, I love Willie always have

[@cathycovert5899]

@James Hama I made it through another night. I'll worry about tonight if I can make myself live through today

[@HordeFTL]

Two of the greatest in their genre's these two played so well together

[@larsdarling1893]

WOW what a finish !!!

[@tamirogowski8858]

doesn't get much better than this!!!

[@Clutch275]

Thank You GEORGIA !! America is GREAT AGAIN!!!

[@DrJohn-rl9zg]

In the late 70s I served in the US army. I remember a joke going around: "in the 50s you had to be a jew to get a woman, in the 60s you had to be black to get a woman, but in the 70s you had to be a woman to get a woman!" These two singing together reminds me of a time when we tried not to judge a person by the color of their skin (or their genitals). What happened?

[@МаринаПаськова-щ4б]

Такое удовольствие слушать их музыку. Очень люблю их❤❤❤

[@evanortiz56]

Definitely on my Mind today! ☺♥

[@judyoverton3165]

Georgia on my mind tonight! Minutes away from putting Joe Biden over 270! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@shutterbugZoe]

Thank you Georgia!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@bradmeeds1226]

Well we definitely know you 2 like drug's and are on welfare

[@Otswartz]

@@bradmeeds1226 True that Brad.

[@nakia97]

I’m here because I’m from Georgia but living in Chicago now and I’m taking my family to Tybee Island in a few weeks. I miss home Georgia will always be home

[@rgjerde53]

Two of my favorite singers, one of my favorite songs -- what could be better.

[@alanclarke5979]

two of the all time gteats of dofferent genre's

[@kromstyling]

une grande chanson qui me met encore la larme a l'oeil.... :)

[@Tom-wq2mz]

I wished i could go back about 25 year's in time. I miss these True Legends. Like George Jones said Who's going to fill there shoes. Who's going to play the Grand ole Opry and Walbash Cannonball.

[@joniskibo5910]

LOVE Listening to this 🎶SONG🎶 .