Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond. Ray Charles affectlistenmusic Change image and share on social
There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities. Ray Charles explorelifepossibility Change image and share on social
To me, music is entertainment - what else can it be? In fact, it's the only language I know of that's universal. Ray Charles entertainmentfactlanguage Change image and share on social
I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear. Ray Charles happenhear Change image and share on social
Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine. Ray Charles affluenceborrowflour Change image and share on social
I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. Ray Charles famousgreatwant Change image and share on social
Music's been around a long time, and there's going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it's a big record, that's the frosting on the cake, but music's the main meal. Ray Charles bigcakecharle share on social
Any artist, when he goes in to record, should have the feeling that any song he records can be a hit. This may sound egotistical, but it makes sense. Ray Charles artistegotisticalfelt Change image and share on social
My music had roots which I'd dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. Ray Charles burychildhooddark Change image and share on social
I am very into lyrics. I start with what the words are saying, what the storyline is saying, like a good script. It should really capture me, do something for me. If I don't get it, it's not going to move people, and if it's not going to move people, it's not going to happen. Ray Charles capturegoodhappen share on social
