Quite possibly the greatest 7 minutes of music from the 20th century. It’s live and it completely turns the studio version on its head. What a man, what a band. What a moment
my favorite performance of this tune: th-cam.com/video/YBvzwq1nTOo/w-d-xo.html 5/28/1959 - Atlanta, GA - Morris Brown College's Herndon Stadium i dare say he was at the peak of his powers. the band, too.
I saw the Reverend once. Outdoors, early evening and rain threatening. Ray surprised the band with a call for "You are my sunshine". A minute through, the skies opening up. Ray stayed and so did everyone else, until Noah told us to go!
Somehow,with this beautiful classic,the slower the tempo,the more powerful the message.When this is over,my soul feels cleansed,like the best Sunday morning service.
I've been listening to Ray since I was 13 yrs old and am 75. Seen quite a few been influenced by him like Leon Russell, Joe cocker etc but none can play or sing like em . Nobody will ever have have that much soul and voice.
As sad as I feel saying it, I know music will never be this pure. The dominating genres of this time period (the one in the video) and before are the roots of all music. This music is amazing because its revolutionary.
No people this music is alive as long as it touches the heart of a single one , they didn't play it for nothing , DA BEULOUZE PEOPLE HOOO YEAHH !! love you forever Ray !
it literally brings a tear into my eyes when i realize i'd never have the chance to be in his audience in a live concert...we're left with commercial voices Ray, the spirit is lost
Hala Nsour You’re very much agreed. You’re not the one who adores and wonder bout old times. Makes you wanna go back, but you can only wonder and be sad about it.
there will never be a more encompassing and influential musical figure in our lifetime. unique in every way, his genius infused every aspect of his playing, and that voice.... the treasures he left us are gifts from god!
The 2 Raylettes in the middle are the great Marjorie Hendrix and the incredible Merry Clayton, 2 really magnificent singers. Merry is still blowing hard. RIP Sister Hendrix.
When people ask me who my favorite musician of all time it's a simple answer mr Raymond Charles. No-one transcends music quite the way he does. Maybe Elvis but it's all objective. The genres and hearts and souls rays touched means his legacy will live forever. A boy straight up out the fields. Ray Charles Robinson. "don't ever let anyone turn you into a cripple."
"...The mournful expressiveness of his voice opens a window into the human heart. It is the sound of soul, a cosmic howl that cuts through emotional callousness like a hot knife through butter. A sound nurtured in the blues and gospel soaked soil of the deep South and deepened by his own reservoir of pain and loneliness..." Yvonne Smith, Genius of Soul Documentary. A perfect description of the man and his soul and his unique voice. Beautiful.
Omg this ending tore me slap up!!!! When it went to the background oooooooo y’all!!!!! That yeah with the chord drop ray we’re doing these progressions now this day he was before his time and still current! This was amazing
This is mind blowing . Possibly the slowest tune I've ever heard in my life, so deep and grooving . I clocked it at 12/8 1/8th note around 64😮! Also one of my favorite tunes of all time . God bless Ray Charles
I'm thankful that I wstarted listening to jazz when I was 10- I'll be 19 in two weeks and I'm lucky to say that voices like theese have guided me for so long
Of all the recordings of this song this is the best. The dead tempo and his vibrant voice...also, the harmonization of the copper instruments is chillingly beautifull. I always come back to this recording, thanks for uploading!..:)
This is even better than his studio recording of this... What a privilege it is to see and hear this... Newport, 1960. Nobody but Brother Ray could make a tempo this slow still groove. (This is now my second-favorite performance of this classic.) **enorbet2 Cool you noticed and mentioned that. There is a documentary about Ray in which I think it was Dizzy Gillespie was expressing amazement at how any drummer could stay with Ray. He said "One night Ray started with 'It.......brings..........a-a-a.........." and Dizzy started walking the 8 or 10 steps to another horn player to tell him something and he made the steps and got the first word out before Ray hit, 'te-ee-ear' " :) He said something like he wondered if Ray sent drummers to an early grave. XD There will never be another Ray. ***** I remember he was on the Carson Tonight Show one night, in the '70's, I think, and he was grooving at an incredibly slow-yet-sweaty tempo, and he actually said, on mike, between vocal lines, "Hold on, Drummer, we'll get there..." ...and the "Drummer" he said that to was the great Ed Shaughnessy.
Please advise as to you all-time favorite of this classic. I'd like to check it out.
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He is without a doubt my greatest idol in music ever!!!! He can turn a note like the wind blows to you into perfection an not a song of him is with lame words. RIP RAY!!!!
The slow tempo, as you know makes it so powerful. His screams and moans, so uncharacteristic of the recorded stuff just add that extra feeling that makes you know he did it on purpose. Like everything
Woh! this is wonderful - this is the version that surfaced on the now-deleted LP "The Genius Hits The Road". I thought I'd never hear it again. Live at the Newport Jazz Festival - 1960 (?)
The version you're probably thinking of was from Ray Charles in Person recorded in 1959 in Atlanta at Herndon Stadium. The Genius Hits the Road was an ABC album a few years later and all the songs had a city or state name . Georgia on My Mind was on that album.
Love that valedictory conclusion: “Oh …… doncha know that it’s alright now!!! “. Ray also gave Tiger Woods his great throw-away line: “ that’s what I’m talkin’ about!”.
ray Charles is such a musical genius that even racist people of white decent weren't afraid too admit that they loved ray Charles or go see him live even though they were racist so they totally contradicted themselves they were never racist they couldn't be too embrace this man they were brain washed so sad too know that racism ever exsisted or that it even still does too this day especially back south its a miserable quality too have or endure we should all just appreciate life and love one another and come together as a whole universe the way god meant us too instead of hate one another for no apparent reason.. its a shame this world is self destructing itself do too our ignorant plague do too freedom of the human race..
Amazing!!! Thanks for posting. I grew up listening to Joe Cocker’s version, much like this one, on his Mad Dogs and Englishmen album. Now I know the true source of inspiration. Slow and bluesy. So fine! ❤
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I'm an old man. I heard Ray live in 1964 and 1982. Both times he touched my heart and took me to church. Soul.
My first experience with Ray was in 1958. Musically to this date he remains the best we ever had.
I was born in 2001 and he’s one of my favorite artist. He’ll be taking people to church for the rest of time.
you have no idea how jealous i am..
Amen!!!
Ray Charles is still touching hearts like mine .Old or young. We feel his songs deeply ❤
His level of artistry and musicality allows him to even scream on key. There will never be another singer like this.
"Why Can't You"
Quite possibly the greatest 7 minutes of music from the 20th century. It’s live and it completely turns the studio version on its head. What a man, what a band. What a moment
The best version is the live one from Ray Charles in Person.
my favorite performance of this tune: th-cam.com/video/YBvzwq1nTOo/w-d-xo.html
5/28/1959 - Atlanta, GA - Morris Brown College's Herndon Stadium
i dare say he was at the peak of his powers. the band, too.
@@nducati Yep. This may sound like hyperbole but it's the truth.
@@gsdsteve8825 Correct. th-cam.com/video/YBvzwq1nTOo/w-d-xo.html
@@gsdsteve8825gotta look that up
Every concert of Ray's is like a revival meeting. He has revived my soul more times than I can count.
Facts straight took it 2 church
Thank god they had camera's in 1960.
I saw the Reverend once. Outdoors, early evening and rain threatening. Ray surprised the band with a call for "You are my sunshine". A minute through, the skies opening up. Ray stayed and so did everyone else, until Noah told us to go!
Nobody can sing the Blues slower than the Genius. He wipes you out emotionally.
Somehow,with this beautiful classic,the slower the tempo,the more powerful the message.When this is over,my soul feels cleansed,like the best Sunday morning service.
I've been listening to Ray since I was 13 yrs old and am 75. Seen quite a few been influenced by him like Leon Russell, Joe cocker etc but none can play or sing like em . Nobody will ever have have that much soul and voice.
Soul drenched blues fittingly at full dirge tempo. Blues don’t get much deeper than this…Hats off to the Genius of Ray the Man.
Bought the Ray Charles - In Person album in 1959 when I was 14, now 77. This cut is still the Standard.
"Whoa, it's all right!" Ray, you pullin' every last tear out of me. Such slow, painful, agonizing...hurt
No auto tune, only the perfect tune!!!!
Beautifully said❤❤
Music is so popcorn now. It's rare 2 find something that sticks 2 your ribs. Most these artist will be forgotten by next month
This is my favorite version of this beautiful song. He was a unique singer beyond his time.
I love Ray's "death tempo."
it's so goddamn good. my favorite arrangement that he performed.
I don't know if I could keep it
The original Death Ray ;)
Rey was the blues, soul and rock and roll
The Genius
" It brings a tear to my eye,"... every time.
As sad as I feel saying it, I know music will never be this pure. The dominating genres of this time period (the one in the video) and before are the roots of all music. This music is amazing because its revolutionary.
The greatest singer of all times.
Hard man to please, though!
@@richardmartinez7355 he demanded perfection, as that is what he produced.
That "Why Can't You" is insanely painful
He takes his time to make you hurt =P.
What a LEGEND!
Rest in heaven grandad. My pillar, my rock. Happy heavenly birthday.
RAY ’s No.1
The dynamics being exhibited in this live arrangement of "Drown In My Own Tears" is off the charts!
check out the rendition recorded for the ray charles live in person record, if you're not already familiar.
it's filthy good.
No people this music is alive as long as it touches the heart of a single one , they didn't play it for nothing , DA BEULOUZE PEOPLE HOOO YEAHH !! love you forever Ray !
it literally brings a tear into my eyes when i realize i'd never have the chance to be in his audience in a live concert...we're left with commercial voices Ray, the spirit is lost
I was indeed fortunate to see Ray live over 20 times in my life from 1963 to 2001. A true genius who is missed by millions.
Hala Nsour You’re very much agreed. You’re not the one who adores and wonder bout old times. Makes you wanna go back, but you can only wonder and be sad about it.
@@viemahadewi Or be happy about the memories. I prefer that.
All that matters is that his legend lives on brotha
I saw him twice--shook his hand once. Still haven't washed it.
there will never be a more encompassing and influential musical figure in our lifetime. unique in every way, his genius infused every aspect of his playing, and that voice....
the treasures he left us are gifts from god!
Excellent words ___ all true __ he remains the best we ever had.
What I love the most about Ray is that every time he would play a song he would arrange it completely definitely 😎🎶🎼🎨
And differently too!
I saw him in concert 1963 ......greatest concert ever
And I saw Steely Dan.
So you know I'm saying something.
Wow ..priceless version. Few can do it that slow and sweet..Love Ray and his people.
The 2 Raylettes in the middle are the great Marjorie Hendrix and the incredible Merry Clayton, 2 really magnificent singers. Merry is still blowing hard. RIP Sister Hendrix.
Merry Clayton. No! She wasn't a Raelette until the middle sixties.
Hendrix was the equal of anyone up to and including Aretha. RIP.
@terrulian a beast with the vocals
5:40 Marjorie was always cuttin up
Thank You Brother Ray for all of your masterpieces...!! Nobody will ever reach your genius and pure raw soul..!!
When people ask me who my favorite musician of all time it's a simple answer mr Raymond Charles. No-one transcends music quite the way he does. Maybe Elvis but it's all objective. The genres and hearts and souls rays touched means his legacy will live forever. A boy straight up out the fields. Ray Charles Robinson. "don't ever let anyone turn you into a cripple."
Definitely one of the greatest blue's song ever recorded.
Hallelujah I Love Him So!!! The best pianist ever to walk the Earth by far Even if it was gospel in the Music!!!👍🏻
"...The mournful expressiveness of his voice opens a window into the human heart. It is the sound of soul, a cosmic howl that cuts through emotional callousness like a hot knife through butter. A sound nurtured in the blues and gospel soaked soil of the deep South and deepened by his own reservoir of pain and loneliness..." Yvonne Smith, Genius of Soul Documentary.
A perfect description of the man and his soul and his unique voice. Beautiful.
Omg this ending tore me slap up!!!! When it went to the background oooooooo y’all!!!!! That yeah with the chord drop ray we’re doing these progressions now this day he was before his time and still current! This was amazing
OMG…… When he hits those high notes a chill goes down my spine.
The soul i feel from his music is absolute!
what a gut-wrenching, soul-searing performance. ray charles is a master like none other.
This is mind blowing . Possibly the slowest tune I've ever heard in my life, so deep and grooving .
I clocked it at 12/8 1/8th note around 64😮! Also one of my favorite tunes of all time . God bless Ray Charles
Lord have mercy, wish I could live forever so I could listen to this good music. This new generation missed it.
cassandra muhammad Nope, i’m 16 and i’m a fan of Ray.
I'm a gay 19-year-old from New Zealand. But lord all mighty he speaks from the kingdom of truth and I am here to listen to every moment of it.
You don’t know a thing about the youth
Greatest blues artist ever to mix of gospel and blues doesnt bother me at all one tiny little bit pray I can meet this mastermind in another life
I'm thankful that I wstarted listening to jazz when I was 10- I'll be 19 in two weeks and I'm lucky to say that voices like theese have guided me for so long
Of all the recordings of this song this is the best. The dead tempo and his vibrant voice...also, the harmonization of the copper instruments is chillingly beautifull. I always come back to this recording, thanks for uploading!..:)
Around the 3:30 mark.... it occured to me that this was the heaviest thing to ever go down in the history of mankind. ....mindblown.
Masterpiece can feel the emotion and rawness behind this song classic
Welcome to the Old School Church music. Ray Is a masterful Gospel Singer taking his style right from the down home roots. Just makes me cry man!
What a voice
What an AWESOME TALENT!!!!
We are so lucky to have this amazing recording. The video and audio are seamless!
It brings a tear into my eye...
JUST BEAUTIFUL,,, THIS IS A GREAT SONG, SUNG BY A GREAT MAN!!
This is what a broken heart sounds like!
One of the joys of my life...
Wow, thank you so much for this post of "Blues History." So much "soul" n "Funk" to feel. Wow, we talkin "Real Blues" here. Smile
My all time favorite by the late great Mr. Ray Charles!
the Greatest ever. uncomparable
fella was a unicorn, no doubt.
This is even better than his studio recording of this...
What a privilege it is to see and hear this...
Newport, 1960.
Nobody but Brother Ray could make a tempo this slow still groove.
(This is now my second-favorite performance of this classic.)
**enorbet2
Cool you noticed and mentioned that. There is a documentary about Ray in which I think it was Dizzy Gillespie was expressing amazement at how any drummer could stay with Ray. He said "One night Ray started with 'It.......brings..........a-a-a.........." and Dizzy started walking the 8 or 10 steps to another horn player to tell him something and he made the steps and got the first word out before Ray hit, 'te-ee-ear' " :) He said something like he wondered if Ray sent drummers to an early grave. XD There will never be another Ray.
*****
I remember he was on the Carson Tonight Show one night, in the '70's, I think, and he was grooving at an incredibly slow-yet-sweaty tempo, and he actually said, on mike, between vocal lines, "Hold on, Drummer, we'll get there..."
...and the "Drummer" he said that to was the great Ed Shaughnessy.
Well said. It was different but this version is still wonderful. It reminds me of my childhood and teenage years.
truth
Please advise as to you all-time favorite of this classic. I'd like to check it out.
He is without a doubt my greatest idol in music ever!!!! He can turn a note like the wind blows to you into perfection an not a song of him is with lame words. RIP RAY!!!!
I really like the Johnny Winter version, too. Johnny's just got such a bluesy voice. Perfect for a Ray song
no words can explain this genius!
Cried a whole day listening to A tear fell.The Best.rip Ray.
We drown in tears. Ray swam in them.
Sean Bailey goo
Sean Bailey yes he didb
My brother's favorite performer.
That's why I love his music so much.
I'm told I was born in the wrong year, Ray, was a wonderful man.Love his music.
My favorite version ever. Use him Lord
THis is perhaps THE greatest blues recording of the fifties and sixties. Every other artist shrinks in comparison.
The genius sings the blues...OMG
I remember my grandpa, he played the piano like Ray. I Loved watching him play. Ray Charles is one of my all time favorites.
This man was MUSIC
+Mr. Gracian Or music was this man, either way
James Ezaoui ok
One of my favorite vocalists. It was saddening to lose both Jessie and Joann. Rest In Peace!
Mr. Gracian pp
Mr. Gracian yes
The Brilliance of this song! He slowed down the tempo, and kept it to a beat! the band never missed a Tick!..
The slow tempo, as you know makes it so powerful. His screams and moans, so uncharacteristic of the recorded stuff just add that extra feeling that makes you know he did it on purpose. Like everything
@@brianholsomback5207 indeed. Thank you for sharing your love for this song as I do..
Woh! this is wonderful - this is the version that surfaced on the now-deleted LP "The Genius Hits The Road". I thought I'd never hear it again. Live at the Newport Jazz Festival - 1960 (?)
The version you're probably thinking of was from Ray Charles in Person recorded in 1959 in Atlanta at Herndon Stadium. The Genius Hits the Road was an ABC album a few years later and all the songs had a city or state name . Georgia on My Mind was on that album.
His music gets in your soul.
3:45 smh
I agree that's what you call soul - heartfelt gut wrenching soul - the greatest
Sing it Ray! RIP
brother you touched my soul with this song.
beautiful, just beautiful! and Margie looks fine
CLASSIC RAY...
This song make me Ray Charles
I know that's right!! My favorite version of this song, hands down...but I'm trying to sing !!the song and I'm like, keep up Ray.
I'm a great ray Charles fan the best ever!!!!
absolutely fantastic
Moanin' low....wallowing in that indigo blue low down gutter soulful misery....Ray is the sole conveyer off sho' nuff blues.....
Oh WOW! I really don't know what to say. There are no words to express how I feel whenever I hear this song.
The prolonging of tension within the harmony is used very effectively and tastefully.
Music never dies!
My favorite song ever
Amo este tema, y no es que esté triste, para nada, es que la melancolía siempre está en el aire, es Ray al piano, que más se puede decir.
Now, that's how you lead a band.
I'm Watching RAY On Starz.... Which Lead Me Here.... R. I. H.... Mr. Ray Charles Robinson.. 2021
this song and its You got a friend version are pure emotion🕶️nobody like you Ray💗
Just bloody Magic.. Awesome man, awesome soul felt performance. Feel it in ya bones and well em up y'all..
Poignant, a Journey and beautifully moving..
The man could really sing !!!!
Love that valedictory conclusion: “Oh …… doncha know that it’s alright now!!! “. Ray also gave Tiger Woods his great throw-away line: “ that’s what I’m talkin’ about!”.
Genius!!
holy moly this is so much more emotional than the album version, even though the sound quality is not as good it's still mesmerizing!
Mr Charles does indeed touches my heart and i am sitting her crying in my own tears but he is sharing my pain
❤❤❤
ray Charles is such a musical genius that even racist people of white decent weren't afraid too admit that they loved ray Charles or go see him live even though they were racist so they totally contradicted themselves they were never racist they couldn't be too embrace this man they were brain washed so sad too know that racism ever exsisted or that it even still does too this day especially back south its a miserable quality too have or endure we should all just appreciate life and love one another and come together as a whole universe the way god meant us too instead of hate one another for no apparent reason.. its a shame this world is self destructing itself do too our ignorant plague do too freedom of the human race..
you tear me up Ray, you sing it because you've lived it!!!!
And there it is, somebody making rays beautiful work about race SMFH.
Your racial comments are inappropriate _ wrong _ distasteful and full of crap like you
Your analysis stinks and bears no reality in defining the human condition.
it never gets old!!!!
Amazing!!! Thanks for posting. I grew up listening to Joe Cocker’s version, much like this one, on his Mad Dogs and Englishmen album. Now I know the true source of inspiration. Slow and bluesy. So fine! ❤