885 Most Memorable Musical Moments
15 Oct

104: Ray Charles records What’d I Say; one of the songs to shape the future of rock and roll


Influencing the Direction of Rock ‘N Roll, Ray Charles Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. “What’d I Say reached no. 1 on the R&B list and became his first top ten single on the pop charts, peaking at number 6. Here’s Ray Charles and the Raelettes, performing on the Ed Sullivan, December 3,1967.

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Ray Charles biography and video interview excerpts

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