Willie Nelson - Ray Charles - Georgia on my mind

Recorded in 1986

[@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

[@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.

[@stevenhopkins2887]

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

[@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'.

[@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

[@boadicea5856]

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

[@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!!

[@davekostka7151]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnTheDonz]

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

[@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.

[@jayostler5423]

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

[@jodyhightower9747]

Who’s here because Georgia and the election?

[@shutterbugZoe]

Me! Thank you Georgia! 💙💙💙💙

[@mattmahler8450]

Yessssssir! First thought I had. So sweet. Literally going down the list of all different versions. In the words of the late, great Rick James: It's a celebration, bitches!!

[@lynnellemadsen8627]

✋ I’ve been listening to it all morning 💙

[@cmolenaar]

getting close! 💙

[@Crimsontraum7]

Me. G'day from Vienna, Austria.

[@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!

[@5up3r5ku11]

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

[@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

[@elackguy]

I NEVER get tired of these guys together!

[@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.

[@rustybearden1800]

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

[@cdftaurus]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@torontoBluejays87]

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

[@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!

[@ElenaDeOro11]

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

[@user-od3ct3nb4j]

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

[@shonaharris9328]

Thank you Georgia! 💙🇺🇸

[@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

[@elaines5412]

This is America.

[@marioe12]

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

[@Theoretically00]

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

[@dollymiller1557]

IT DON"T GET BETTER THAN THIS!!

[@brandonlewis902]

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

[@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.

[@TAULANT27]

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

[@whitedovegrl66]

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

[@bk4775]

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

[@thefawnlane]

Two great musicians with beautiful voices.

[@ruddyroo1]

This is true America. Great!

[@darthvader0820]

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

[@jasonlaughon2897]

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

[@waldohpepper5884]

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

[@margiemaness4983]

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

[@fonsi19446f]

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

[@Clutch275]

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

[@locdizzle5666]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@JEFFREYJOSON1]

Thank you Georgia !

[@owemylife]

Two of my favorite guys. This is how black and white should look together. Complimentary.

[@nitramgnal]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@arozeisaroze]

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

[@reviseandrise]

The people that got see this live. Be blessed.

[@aadair00]

a duo doesnt get much better than that. fantastic

[@pnamajck]

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

[@the_cleaner]

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

[@joniskibo5910]

LOVE Listening to this 🎶SONG🎶 .

[@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!

[@joshuaecht]

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

[@tomjohnson1252]

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

[@user-yj7iq6um8g]

Two all time greats love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@SenseiKAS13]

one of the purest moments of art there ever has been

[@sketchyfolk]

dont be a foolio---ray loved singing that tune with willy and they did a great job--cant you see how happy ray is at the end!

[@xhabiralili7859]

Georgia on my mind........THANK YOU GEORGIA for saving US Democracy ! Much LOVE!

[@Tom_TheDutchguy]

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

[@anne91276]

Memorable! Two legendary singers together at last!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

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

[@elizabethtully3988]

Beautiful ❤

[@jeremiahwasabearfrog9956]

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

[@laurenw5555]

Come on, Georgia! Team Ossoff and Warnock!

[@rockabye274]

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

[@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.

[@fxrivrgirl]

Omg Willie has thst voice ♡♡♡

[@Rotzloeffi]

How cute, the woman at 0:18 putting her hand on the man's shoulder...what a wonderful sound.

[@DrJohn-rl9zg]

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

[@australia83m]

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

[@francestopp1198]

I LOVED THIS!!!!!!

[@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."

[@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!!!!

[@larsdarling1893]

WOW what a finish !!!

[@denniss265]

who in their right mind could not enjoy this.

[@jezdukowski]

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

[@multiviper]

what ever Willie Nelson is an American Legend and Just like Ray Charles there will never be another Willie Nelson... jez just shut up and enjoy the music...

[@toddhenderson3019]

The BEST combo ever, now go play Seven Spanish Angel's . ! . Miss you Ray and still loving some WILLIE ! ! !

[@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 ∞ ♥

[@mmmc012]

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

[@Chris71607]

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

[@erikawidener1926]

Thanks for sharing this great song!

[@jasonrobert436]

This is what My country is about.

[@lovelight6973]

Me too! Blue all the wave 🌊🌊🌊

[@tamirogowski8858]

doesn't get much better than this!!!

[@artvandelay3911]

You got that right...Ray could sing Mary had a little lamb and make it a classic.

[@26jhill]

Proud to live in Georgia

[@mikebdancing]

Let's go Georgia, you can do it!!

[@tootalltam143]

Georgia on my mind Good energy to the truth.

[@TheRolexseller]

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