I’ve listened to Ray Charles nearly all of my life. I’m seventy eight and when he was a young man he sounded like an old man. That was part of his appeal. Listen to his songs from the fifties like DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS, MY BONNIE, A FOOL FOR YOU..etc You will see what I mean. No one has a voice as soulful and filled with joy and sorrow like Ray. Truly a genius.
I use to sing it to my Chispita, how she smiled and held her arms out to me. I also lost my beloved, but I know she waits for me in a better place. I know by your words that you probably had that type of smile. Take care and God bless.
Mommy yes... the only girl... my hold life through... what are we living for... if not for you😌 amen God bless... You've been loved darlin' 🙏's God Blesses everyone... And your still his nobody else but you... 😇🫡😌
In, oh, ‘85 we went up to Albany for the Oregon State Fair. Ray was scheduled to perform there. Just after noon we rounded a tent corner into a small stage and there was Ray pounding on a big black piano. We sat right down and only a few others were there. Later in the day we watched his big tour bus bouncing and lurching through the fields on the way out of there. We figured Ray was driving.
Ray charles is one of my favourite singers, I love this song in particular, it brings back alot of memories. Ray charles has this romantic voice this is the only way I can describe his voice. He gets me in such a mood of fantasy.
Have heard many versions of the song including the original by Chuck Willis but after listening to the Genius' cover, nobody else will do for me. R.I.P. Ray
For God's sake, it's Ray Charles ! Jazz Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ! Ray Charles music is American music !
I got to see Ray in Atlanta, with the full review including the Rayletts. What a time it was, when you could hear Ray or Elvis for $20.00 Elton John and Joe Cocker,for $6.00. A lot of bad things happened during the 60s an early 70s, but the music,was the best. Every generation has their art and their artists, but I believe that when the smoke clears this song and so many others from the time "Darlin do I ever cross your mind",will be the next great american songbook.
Great song. I love the Chuck Willis and Jerry Lee Lewis versions too which are excellent too and listening to them, I said this HAS to be a Ray Charles song too. Thankfully, I found out it is and Ray does it excellent.
@fayeroe1009 It's Chuck Willis and I'm sure glad there are others that remember Chuck Willis. He wrote many other songs before his un-timely death. "CLOSE YOUR EYES" by the Five Keys ESPECIALLY
Darling ....I'm Living Just for You ... forever ... to feel your lips on mine ....I want you close to me that's all I know .... ..... nobody else will ever do ... we will live~laugh~love~pray together as long as we both shall live .....yours always ....Sherri
so man good versions , I started with Percy sledge , but its an awesome song , and done by no AMTEUR but all great singers , either Ray , Conway or others
The Animals sound lazy like they don't care most of the time, and Chuck sounds like he was singing a song he didn't know how to feel or one that someone else explained to him. Not knocking your preference, but Percy Sledge... the man was heart wrenching, heartbreaking soul in every breath. It doesn't always matter which came first, or who wrote it. Take it easy, man.
Sad he cheated so many times, there is a whole school of ray Charles jr s snd same with Sam Cooke, couldn’t keep his pants up , they both broke their wife’s heart , Sam wax killed, ray died of old age , sadly missed, I love them both but Sam was so sexy
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I’ve listened to Ray Charles nearly all of my life. I’m seventy eight and when he was a young man he sounded like an old man. That was part of his appeal. Listen to his songs from the fifties like DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS, MY BONNIE, A FOOL FOR YOU..etc You will see what I mean. No one has a voice as soulful and filled with joy and sorrow like Ray. Truly a genius.
My late husband always sang this to me often and sounded 98% like Ray. I miss him so very much since 2013. My love
Dianna Jordan ✨ this is So very sad for you. A true love is hard to find in life. You were blessed.✨
Kristine Willems Thank you so much for your kindness of words. Blessings to you.
I use to sing it to my Chispita, how she smiled and held her arms out to me. I also lost my beloved, but I know she waits for me in a better place. I know by your words that you probably had that type of smile. Take care and God bless.
Mommy yes... the only girl... my hold life through... what are we living for... if not for you😌 amen God bless... You've been loved darlin' 🙏's God Blesses everyone...
And your still his nobody else but you... 😇🫡😌
Only Mr. Ray Charles for mixing RB and Country Music so masterfully....
'When we started out, it was Country, Gospel and rhythm and blues all combines, that's what it really was.' ~ Elvis Presley.
God Bless Ray Charles. Ray' s singing cheers tha heart
The late Great Ray Charles nobody else can ever do it as good R.I.P
This is the best version of this song . The King of blues Mr Ray Charles you're music will live in my heart forever !
Ray Charles my man!!!!! Your music is underestimated IT'S BOMB!!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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May his soul rest in heaven such a great singer
In, oh, ‘85 we went up to Albany for the Oregon State Fair. Ray was scheduled to perform there.
Just after noon we rounded a tent corner into a small stage and there was Ray pounding on a big black piano. We sat right down and only a few others were there.
Later in the day we watched his big tour bus bouncing and lurching through the fields on the way out of there. We figured Ray was driving.
Pure gold. Sure miss you Brother Ray!
This is my way too!
Beautiful . Heaven must be proud to have such an Angel 🙏🏻❤
The best Blues in life! Thanks a lot Ray!
Ray charles is one of my favourite singers, I love this song in particular, it brings back alot of memories. Ray charles has this romantic voice this is the only way I can describe his voice.
He gets me in such a mood of fantasy.
Can't get enough of this song
me too, buddy, me too........
I had never heard this song by Ray Charles. I love Chuck Willis’s version. But this is Amazing. Wow.
See my previous comment.
The original is by Solomon Burke, but you should hear the Van Morrision/Tom Jones verison, which is also a tear jerker.
Have heard many versions of the song including the original by Chuck Willis but after listening to the Genius' cover, nobody else will do for me. R.I.P. Ray
For God's sake, it's Ray Charles ! Jazz Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ! Ray Charles music is American music !
Nothing more I can say but, here I go lots of towns lots of women good times bad times, but the music kept me me alive ,, God Bless you Ray
Humpy has a new version, however, I was a kid when I heard this beautiful song with Mr. Ray Charles...RIP...Ray and Engelberts wife
Anytime I hear Ray Charles, that voice that sound his dedication to music I thank the lord I heard him play,
why does this man make me have tears ? what a sweet man ....bless out to all & you ray ....
I got to see Ray in Atlanta, with the full review including the Rayletts.
What a time it was, when you could hear Ray or Elvis for $20.00 Elton John and Joe Cocker,for $6.00.
A lot of bad things happened during the 60s an early 70s, but the music,was the best.
Every generation has their art and their artists, but I believe that when the smoke clears this song and so many others from the time "Darlin do I ever cross your mind",will be the next great american songbook.
Two greats, Ray Charles with Buddy Emmons on the Pedal Steel Guitar.
Unmistakingly Emmons :)
the best of the world with stevie wonder from morrocco
Its beautiful song i love it 👍
T.Nissa By Neway yes
Que voz, que música... que artista...
RAY CHARLES ONE OF THE GREATS😁👍👍👍👊
I usually prefer the original, but the way Ray sings this is awesome!
Thats Golden Voice!
No one compares with you Ray.
Will miss you down here Ms Franklin thank you!
This song is FANTASTICAL!!
Nobodyelse but you...wow...great song
if you ever loved someone this is the song to give!!!
THE ONE AND ONLY .........RAAAAYYYY CHAAAARLESSS!!!!!!!! thanks for the upload !
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Must fall in love after hearing this song🤸♀️🤸♂️🙉🙊🙈
Like Chuck Willis version also😘🤗
Great song. I love the Chuck Willis and Jerry Lee Lewis versions too which are excellent too and listening to them, I said this HAS to be a Ray Charles song too. Thankfully, I found out it is and Ray does it excellent.
Like his singing. 😊
great music...cool...thats the way, who ever you are
And then there was Ray 🎵♥️
a time when people had no problem confessing love
This is music 🙏
Naa Na hey what's up
Best music ever, just saying and I am just 17, music today garbage all do respect just wanted to make that clear
that pedal steel then Rays voice perfection
That's THE Buddy Emmons on pedal steel guitar.
no body baby, what a magic
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damn a FINE tune, wot more can i say
This song puts me in the loving mood
Like I said before and I finally saw it on youtube recently ..Ray has an even better version of this song on.....TH-cam.
Happy Birthday, LEGEND!!!!
No one compares...
WONDERFUL...
good..so good..
NOW THIS WAS MUSIC!!! 2108 November 21s.
wonderfull!!
Clarence Gatemouth Brown's version on which he plays a fiddle solo is my favourite version. Even though Ray is one of my all time favourite singers.
You should hear Conway Twitty rock this song.I love his version.
this is such a beautiful song. Taj Mahal did a great job on a remake of this song.
So good
can anyone name me an artist who comes close to Ray's genius,,,,,, no thought not.
So good!
why are you beautiful and you sing well why
We need more Sam Cooke and ray charles
Rita Malik Leon bridges
ya Sam Cooke my favorite
Great music..Ray could lay down some tunes;
Oh my I think I’m in love
Rita Malik me too love so much ..
Saint Ray.!
Ray rocks it. Chuck Willis owns it.
I love you Sierra 🌹you and i forever
i love you my babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Great.. WoW
Lovely song. Chuck Willis wrote and did it first, and Ray along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Clarence Brown and others did great versions.
We all have different taste in music and there are many versions out there to this song . The two I prefer is Millie Small's and Percy Sledge
I first heard the Millie Small cover back in 1960.
awesome Ray , but painful to.
@fayeroe1009 It's Chuck Willis and I'm sure glad there are others that remember Chuck Willis. He wrote many other songs before his un-timely death. "CLOSE YOUR EYES" by the Five Keys ESPECIALLY
Darling ....I'm Living Just for You ... forever ... to feel your lips
on mine ....I want you close to me that's all I know ....
..... nobody else will ever do ... we will live~laugh~love~pray
together as long as we both shall live .....yours always ....Sherri
importance of faithfulness in love,just say how much u fell in to.
so man good versions , I started with Percy sledge , but its an awesome song , and done by no AMTEUR but all great singers , either Ray , Conway or others
Genius!
Music...Real stuff
Taj Mahal's version is superb 💗
still the genius.
Best
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great
lo mas grande....
As long as different versions are being proffered, might I mention the Eric Burdon and The Animals' rendition? No? Okay.
+strandwolf im gonna look it up
+henrik jensen it sucks in my ears
Just The Animals, 1966: "Animalism".
still thrills me. there will never be another Ray.!!!
Curtis felix proper proper music
Another great version done by Wanda Jackson. Should check it out.
And The Animals...
Anyone out ther Have the other Version which sounded even more Country/Blues
versione definitiva del brano
M
y guess at this point is that TH-cam doesn't always allow the posting of some original releases!
Eric Burdon of the Animals did a great version of this song:)
Nobody else will do
Percy Sledge.
The Animals sound lazy like they don't care most of the time, and Chuck sounds like he was singing a song he didn't know how to feel or one that someone else explained to him. Not knocking your preference, but Percy Sledge... the man was heart wrenching, heartbreaking soul in every breath. It doesn't always matter which came first, or who wrote it. Take it easy, man.
Good Night 💤🌙
😊 Sweet Dream
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I have no idea
Where is Chuck Willis!!
I have posted about him sweetie
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Ray had a different original version with more prominent background music
Sometimes they just don’t get it
I wonder who was playing guitar on this..?
Me too. It kind of sounds like Johnny Guitar Watson.
What am I living for? I really wonder.
Don't give up buddy.
Sad he cheated so many times, there is a whole school of ray Charles jr s snd same with Sam Cooke, couldn’t keep his pants up , they both broke their wife’s heart , Sam wax killed, ray died of old age , sadly missed, I love them both but Sam was so sexy
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Let me take a hammer to the 101 thumbs down!