Georgia on My Mind (Ray Charles)

Hoagy Carmichael wrote the music to "Georgia on My Mind" in 1930. His friend Stuart Gorrell wrote the lyrics. There is no doubt that Georgia native Ray Charles elevated the song to a new level when he recorded his rendition of it in 1960. In 1979, the State of Georgia designated Ray Charles' version the official state song. So here's lookin' at you Georgia. We're singing your song today!

  

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Monday Music: Georgia on My Mind (Willie Nelson and Ray Charles)

 

 

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Monday Music: The Long and Winding Road (Ray Charles)

Ray Charles with the Count Basie Orchestra takes a Lennon/McCartney song to new heights!

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Oh What a Beautiful Morning (Ray Charles)

Here is a rendition of "Oh What a Beautiful Morning'" sung by Ray Charles, accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra. Roger Neumann did the wonderful arrangement of the Rogers & Hammerstein tune.

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Monday Music: Oh What a Beautiful Morning (Ray Charles)

I went to see Manchester by the Sea last week. It is not a "feel good movie" but it does offer excellent acting, beautiful photography and a remarkable soundtrack. The best gift for me, which I share today, is this superb rendition of the Rogers & Hammerstein tune, "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" sung by Ray Charles, accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra.

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"America, America..."

"...God mend thine every flaw.
Confirm thy soul in self control,
Thy liberty in law."