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Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist an musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music, pop standards, and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it."

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  • He was on everybody's mind when he posthumously won a handful of Grammys for his "Genius Loves Company" album
  • In 1962, his pop version of "I Can't Stop Loving You" was the No. 1 single of the year
  • The 1988 ballet "A Fool For You" is performed to this star's hits, including "I Got A Woman" & "Hit The Road Jack"
  • The Cookies had a Top 10 R&B hit with "In Paradise"; they later became the Raelettes, this singer's backup group
  • 2004:Jamie Foxx as this musical marvel
  • The life and music of this legend continue to shine
  • In 1962 he won a Grammy for "I Can't Stop Loving You"
  • He was exposed to a wide range of music at the Florida State School for the Blind, 1937-1945
  • 2004:"Ray"
  • "What'd I Say"? That this R&B singer/pianist is "On My Mind" at No. 2 on the list
  • On accepting his award for Best Actor, Jamie Foxx thanked this man "for living"
  • 2004's "Genius Loves Company", featuring a dozen duets, was the final new album by this man
  • This late R&B artist's duet with Norah Jones, "Here We Go Again", was named record of the year for 2004
  • (AUDIO DAILY DOUBLE):He won a 1962 Grammy for the following:"I can't stop loving you, I've made up my mind..."
  • The 1988 ballet "A Fool For You" featured his songs, including the title tune & "I've Got A Woman"

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