I loved your reaction to the song America by Ray Charles. I used to sing it with my mother. May God bless you and your beautiful family. He is still in charge regardless of what people say and the evil we see around us. He will not forsake us. It is still a beautiful world.
To think that Ray went through all the racism and bullshit, band from performing in some places, and yet here he is singing about the wonderfulness about this county. He was able to see it, even though he was blind.
I don’t think ray ever sang a bad note. He is just amazing. My granddaddy played bass fiddle with him on a concert that came to our town. His player was sick and granddad got a call to play that night. Afterward he invited band to his home to jam. There are pics of me a little over a year old dancing next to ray while they played. 😂 he loved music and gave me my love of music of all kinds. But ray has always had a special place in my heart cuz my granddaddy just loved him and played his music so often around the house. It was the highlight of his career to play with him. Just that one show by accident
I sat here with chills and just broke down in tears hearing this. It's the most beautiful version I've ever heard. I love this country so much, but the things that are going on now break my heart. I thank God for being born in America. God bless you, and as always God bless America 🇺🇸 🤎
Tomorrow is going to be one very special day. Celebrate it in the right way. Be thankful for all of the opportunities offered here, if you'll explore them. At this moment in this time, we are blessed beyond comprehension.
Many years ago Ray Charles was in our town for a concert and contacted the choir my daughter was in to sing this song with him in concert. It was a thrilling time. He came to their rehearsal hall to practice with him.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL. You said that very well. I'm glad that you're here also. With all its flaws and blemishes, people are still drawn here for all different reasons.
This song moves me to tears every time. Your reaction was perfect. You felt it like a true American! This song, "God Bless America" , The National Anthem & any other songs that praises America should be playing all over the USA! My opinion. --- Bill
I remember the first time I heard Ray Charles sing America the Beautiful it gave me chills. You felt it. All I could think of was God bless this man and God bless America!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ brings me to tears. Love our country so so much... and it is being torn asunder, by greedy, hateful, self-centered... elitists who only care about money and power. Ray really does this song justice... he is awesome. Thank you... may you and your beautiful family have a very happy 4th❤
I'm so glad you reacted to this. Ray brings tears to my eyes every time I hear his amazing voice sing this song!! Happy 4th of July to you and your beautiful family Sebs!
I used to sing this song for my school and in plays in the voice of Ray Charles as I can imitate him just as good if not better than Jamie Foxx. To hear and see people find love in a Ray Charles is forever a joy to me. Rest in power Brother Ray. You will forever live on!
For those not familiar with all 4 verses (Charles starts out with verse 3): O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
I was three when this came out, but I remember it getting popular again sometime in the 80's. I just remember hearing it on the radio a lot at that time. Ray Charles is a national treasure!
Thank u 4 this. Always been my fav redintion. Just watched Rhe Star Spangled Banner like you neveer heard b4. Was crying then n this too. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! HAPPY 4TH TO ALL N EVERYONE!! SPREAD THE LOVE N PRIDE IN OUR GREAT< GREAT COUNTRY!!
As an avid watcher of Sandlot back in my child days I can say I enjoyed that scene and would watch it over and over because the song went so well with the fireworks
If you go to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado you will see what inspired this poem written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893. Music was added by Silias Pratt and revised in 1904. The summit allows a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mts. and you can feel how thin the air is. The visitor center sells donuts that are huge because they blow way up because the altitude! Great place to experience and you are not far from there - go ride the cog railway! Thanks!
A little late but... Another great song for the 4th, and the times we're in, generally... Paul Simon's American Tune with Rhiannon Giddens at the Newport Folk Festival. ⚖️🗽✊ Stay strong everyone!
As a new country fan, you must react to Ray Charles and Willie Nelson singing 7 Spanish Angels!! It’s a classic and one of my favorite collaborations of all time! I know you will love it 😍
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!🎇 I was hoping for a special Dan Vasc Star Spangled Banner reaction. I didn’t see that you have reacted to a must listen on the patriotic day!
The Genius of Ray Charles , the collection, two complication albums, should be required curriculum, in every arts and music class, let alone every private music Library..,.... Worldwide. ❤
I've got a few suggestions and they are: America sung by Waylon Jennings, Living in the Promise Land by Willie Nelson, They're Coming to America by Neil Diamond, and American Trilogy by Elvis.
Passed up a chance to see him once. Big regret. He passed shortly thereafter. Ever since, I have a bucket list to see. Have accomplished a few. Seeing three more Sunday night. Don't put it off.
The sad, ironic part of it all, is that the most beautiful, spine-tingling versions of "America The Beautiful" & "The Star Spangled Banner" were sung by Ray Charles & Whitney Houston, both African Americans like myself, who still have not been able to fully realize the American dream. Maybe, before I pass on...
I loved your reaction to the song America by Ray Charles. I used to sing it with my mother. May God bless you and your beautiful family. He is still in charge regardless of what people say and the evil we see around us. He will not forsake us. It is still a beautiful world.
Brother. This made my day. So much love to you. God bless this country.
AMEN! GOD IS GOOD!
If this song doesn't move you check you're pulse .You can never go wrong with Ray
When Ray takes the entire world to church. Beautiful.
He owns this song. Gives me chills and I'm Canadian.
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To think that Ray went through all the racism and bullshit, band from performing in some places, and yet here he is singing about the wonderfulness about this county. He was able to see it, even though he was blind.
I'm certain he was paid. I'm also certain he was singing about the ideal, the hoped for America. Americans lie to themselves.
Ray Charles was one of America's greatest singers.
No one sings this like Ray Charles could.
We were simply blessed to share the earth with this man. I don't have words for how he moves me.
I don’t think ray ever sang a bad note. He is just amazing. My granddaddy played bass fiddle with him on a concert that came to our town. His player was sick and granddad got a call to play that night. Afterward he invited band to his home to jam. There are pics of me a little over a year old dancing next to ray while they played. 😂 he loved music and gave me my love of music of all kinds. But ray has always had a special place in my heart cuz my granddaddy just loved him and played his music so often around the house. It was the highlight of his career to play with him. Just that one show by accident
What an amazing story and I'm sure treasured memory for you!!
The scene from "The Sandlot" with this song is one of my all-time favorite movie moments.
This should have been our national anthem. It's beautiful.
You brought me to tears because I feel the same way: This IS the REAL American National Anthem.
Such a beautiful song!
I sat here with chills and just broke down in tears hearing this. It's the most beautiful version I've ever heard. I love this country so much, but the things that are going on now break my heart. I thank God for being born in America. God bless you, and as always God bless America 🇺🇸 🤎
Tomorrow is going to be one very special day. Celebrate it in the right way. Be thankful for all of the opportunities offered here, if you'll explore them. At this moment in this time, we are blessed beyond comprehension.
Many years ago Ray Charles was in our town for a concert and contacted the choir my daughter was in to sing this song with him in concert. It was a thrilling time. He came to their rehearsal hall to practice with him.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL. You said that very well. I'm glad that you're here also. With all its flaws and blemishes, people are still drawn here for all different reasons.
Sorry but people are drawn to a lot of countries arround the world. When China took over HK, Canada was more popular to goto then the US.
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Happy 4th. If this song doesn't stir up the emotions of patriotism and pride then nothing will . No one sings it with more feeling than Ray.
I love Ray Charles, but this one throws me into a new realm. He did such a special job with this and it causes such love and hugs.
There will never be another like Ray. An icon in every sense of the word.
This song moves me to tears every time. Your reaction was perfect. You felt it like a true American! This song, "God Bless America" , The National Anthem & any other songs that praises America should be playing all over the USA! My opinion. --- Bill
🙏🏻🇺🇸🫡 Thank you Lord Jesus!
I remember the first time I heard Ray Charles sing America the Beautiful it gave me chills. You felt it. All I could think of was God bless this man and God bless America!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ brings me to tears. Love our country so so much... and it is being torn asunder, by greedy, hateful, self-centered... elitists who only care about money and power. Ray really does this song justice... he is awesome.
Thank you... may you and your beautiful family have a very happy 4th❤
Like rain from heaven 😢 greatest rendition ever.
I'm so glad you reacted to this. Ray brings tears to my eyes every time I hear his amazing voice sing this song!! Happy 4th of July to you and your beautiful family Sebs!
Thank you. Ray is one of my top 5 favorite male vocalists. ❤
God Bless America!
Before Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis and Bill Haley and the rockets, Ray was already a well established hit maker of rock and roll for years.
Beautiful, so beautiful and emotional!!😢😢❤❤
This song always makes me proud and gives me hope that we can make America even better-for everybody.
Beautiful voice I was so lucky to see him so many times on TV. Him and Louie Armstrong God I miss real men and real voices.
I used to sing this song for my school and in plays in the voice of Ray Charles as I can imitate him just as good if not better than Jamie Foxx. To hear and see people find love in a Ray Charles is forever a joy to me. Rest in power Brother Ray. You will forever live on!
For those not familiar with all 4 verses (Charles starts out with verse 3):
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
I was three when this came out, but I remember it getting popular again sometime in the 80's. I just remember hearing it on the radio a lot at that time. Ray Charles is a national treasure!
I love the way Ray Charles sings America the Beautiful.
Gives me goose bumps every time I hear Ray sing this song. Many people have lobbied over the years to have this song become our National Anthem.
Love this🇺🇸
Thank u 4 this. Always been my fav redintion. Just watched Rhe Star Spangled Banner like you neveer heard b4. Was crying then n this too. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! HAPPY 4TH TO ALL N EVERYONE!! SPREAD THE LOVE N PRIDE IN OUR GREAT< GREAT COUNTRY!!
This country has fallen so far in such a short time. We need to improve our country to the point it was when the Ray man sang this song.
Can’t beat that!
As an avid watcher of Sandlot back in my child days I can say I enjoyed that scene and would watch it over and over because the song went so well with the fireworks
I'm crying like a baby!! Thank you for this .. Today!!
Thanks!
One of my all ti e favorites🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
ray charles ❤
He used to record with his band, a full orchestra, and a full choir in the studio together.
I'm glad the people of Utah are kind to you. It's the way it should be no matter where you're at. South Salt Lake in the house!!!
God bless America.
This has been my favorite version of America the Beautiful for years.
call me crazy but every time I hear Ray, I start rocking like he used to...RIP
Stunning every time i hear it.
Ray had the voice ❤ Got to see him in a smallish club, he and The Rayettes were wonderful and so terribly charming
No one did it better! Should be our National Anthem! RIP Ray
Only trouble with that there's no one alive today who can sing it like this.
Ray Charles singing America The Beautiful is the one song that should receive the Ultimate Respect! No talking over!
I honestly teared up.
I’m first born American in my family, this song says it all 🇺🇸
Awesome reaction Sebs thanks for what you do
Chokes me up every time 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Seb, you need to watch the one he did after 9/11 at the World Series, it'll put tears in your eyes!
Yes amost I was just getting ready to share this,love from Virginia
Watch Ray Stevens 'God Bless the USA'. Gorgeous song as well!!
Ray Stevens couldn't hold a candle to Brother Ray.....Not in the same league at all
Chills.. absolutely Beautiful 🎆
The video of Ray Charles playing this and singing is awesome!
Love your emotions brother. Keepin it real.
I love that he starts with the hero verse. Beautiful rendition. Thanks for the reaction. Good job.
So glad you reacted to this. I had forgotten about this one. It's so beautiful, and a great way to start out Independence Day celebrations.
A true icon. ❤
Tears😢
I forgot how much I love Ray Charles.
Incredible ❤🎉😢
Welcome aboard as a citizen. I appreciate your reaction to this song, especially today. Nicely done.
If you go to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado you will see what inspired this poem written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893. Music was added by Silias Pratt and revised in 1904. The summit allows a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mts. and you can feel how thin the air is. The visitor center sells donuts that are huge because they blow way up because the altitude! Great place to experience and you are not far from there - go ride the cog railway! Thanks!
Happy Fourth to you, my friend. Stay blessed!
God Bless America 🇺🇸 ❤ Happy July 4th 🎉
It always amazed me how he could start throwing in adlibs and every one of them sound great.
Beautiful song. Gives me chills every single time.
Mark Levin plays this every Friday after his radio show.
A little late but... Another great song for the 4th, and the times we're in, generally... Paul Simon's American Tune with Rhiannon Giddens at the Newport Folk Festival. ⚖️🗽✊ Stay strong everyone!
Loved hearing this song tonight! Happy 4th to you and your family 🇺🇸
That is what this is all about!!
Well you know there's RAY and that's about it there is no body else
As a new country fan, you must react to Ray Charles and Willie Nelson singing 7 Spanish Angels!! It’s a classic and one of my favorite collaborations of all time! I know you will love it 😍
Happy 4th Sebs. America, America, God mend thine every flaw..... my favorite line as well.
The one you needed to show was him singing this song at the World Series right after 9/11 it was better than any other version he ever put out
Ray Charles was a VERY special human. Peace, Love!!
Have a safe and happy Independence Day everyone!!
Keep putting out the great videos Sebs!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!🎇 I was hoping for a special Dan Vasc Star Spangled Banner reaction. I didn’t see that you have reacted to a must listen on the patriotic day!
You’re awesome Sebs.
the sandlot movie is what cones to mind when i hear this song
The Genius of Ray Charles , the collection, two complication albums, should be required curriculum, in every arts and music class, let alone every private music Library..,.... Worldwide. ❤
excellent choice.
6:39 so, crown thy good with brotherhood?
A musical genius that makes you cry.
You are a good person bro! Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day. ❤👏👍✌️
Great video.
He sang the song's second verse first, and then the more familiar first verse second.
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I've got a few suggestions and they are: America sung by Waylon Jennings, Living in the Promise Land by Willie Nelson, They're Coming to America by Neil Diamond, and American Trilogy by Elvis.
Also City of New Orleans sung by the Highwaymen.
Happy 4th of July to all of you!!!!!
Welcome Sebs, to the Land of The Free and the Home of The Brave! Better late than never. My people have been here since 1620.
Passed up a chance to see him once. Big regret. He passed shortly thereafter. Ever since, I have a bucket list to see. Have accomplished a few.
Seeing three more Sunday night.
Don't put it off.
Check out this song from 1980 Louisiana Superdome from Sugar Ray Leonard vs Roberto Duran2… 🥊
The sad, ironic part of it all, is that the most beautiful, spine-tingling versions of "America The Beautiful" & "The Star Spangled Banner" were sung by Ray Charles & Whitney Houston, both African Americans like myself, who still have not been able to fully realize the American dream. Maybe, before I pass on...