Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond. Ray Charles affectlistenmusic Change image and share on social
The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done. Ray Charles factfantasizegive Change image and share on social
My version of 'Georgia' became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching. Ray Charles bigdeclaregeorgia share on social
I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. Ray Charles famousgreatwant Change image and share on social
There's nothing written in the Bible, Old or New testament, that says, 'If you believe in Me, you ain't going to have no troubles.' Ray Charles bibletestamenttrouble Change image and share on social
Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. Ray Charles academyhighhonor Change image and share on social
What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room. Ray Charles electricityforcelight Change image and share on social
I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me - like food or water. Ray Charles arrivebearblood share on social
