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Ray Charles
( aka Brother Ray or The Genius )
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Notes
2
Born Ray Charles Robinson on 23 September 1930 in Georgia, US.
Died on 10 June 2004 in California, US.
Awards
2
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1986
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1987
Chart Trivia
5
Had 1 UK Chart Number 1.
Had 3 US Chart Number 1s.
Included in The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 60s chart. For more details visit
Soultracks.
Included in UK Number Ones.
Included in UK's Most Streamed Songs chart. For more details visit
BBC.
Was A Member Of
2
USA For Africa
Ray Charles & Chaka Khan
UK Singles
13
1960
Georgia On My Mind
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 15 December 1960 and reached number 24.
1962
I Can't Stop Loving You
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 14 June 1962 and reached number 1.
You Don't Know Me
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 13 September 1962 and reached number 9.
Your Cheatin' Heart
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 13 December 1962 and reached number 13.
1963
Take These Chains From My Heart
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 16 May 1963 and reached number 5.
No One
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 19 September 1963 and reached number 35.
1964
No One To Cry To
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 24 September 1964 and reached number 38.
1965
Makin' Whoopee
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 21 January 1965 and reached number 42.
1966
Cryin' Time
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 10 February 1966 and reached number 50.
Together Again
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 21 April 1966 and reached number 48.
1967
Here We Go Again
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 19 July 1967 and reached number 38.
Yesterday
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 20 December 1967 and reached number 44.
1968
Eleanor Rigby
-
Ray Charles
entered the UK charts on 31 July 1968 and reached number 36.
US Singles
72
1958
Rockhouse
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 20 December 1958 and reached number 79.
1959
Night Time Is The Right Time
-
Ray Charles
(with
The Raylettes
)
entered the US charts on 07 February 1959 and reached number 95.
What'd I Say
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 04 July 1959 and reached number 6.
1960
Let The Good Times Roll
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 09 January 1960 and reached number 78.
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 06 February 1960 and reached number 95.
Sticks And Stones
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The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 25 June 1960 and reached number 40.
Georgia On My Mind
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 24 September 1960 and reached number 1.
Hard Hearted Hannah
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 19 November 1960 and reached number 55.
Ruby
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 19 November 1960 and reached number 28.
Come Rain Or Come Shine
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 26 November 1960 and reached number 83.
1961
Them That Got
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 14 January 1961 and reached number 58.
One Mint Julep
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 04 March 1961 and reached number 8.
I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 June 1961 and reached number 84.
I've Got News For You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 June 1961 and reached number 66.
Hit The Road Jack
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 09 September 1961 and reached number 1.
Unchain My Heart
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 25 November 1961 and reached number 9.
But On The Other Hand Baby
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 09 December 1961 and reached number 72.
1962
Baby, It's Cold Outside
-
Ray Charles
(and
Betty Carter
)
entered the US charts on 03 March 1962 and reached number 91.
At The Club
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 31 March 1962 and reached number 44.
Hide Nor Hair
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 07 April 1962 and reached number 20.
I Can't Stop Loving You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 05 May 1962 and reached number 1.
Born To Lose
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 12 May 1962 and reached number 41.
Careless Love
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 28 July 1962 and reached number 60.
You Don't Know Me
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 28 July 1962 and reached number 2.
Your Cheatin' Heart
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 November 1962 and reached number 29.
You Are My Sunshine
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 November 1962 and reached number 7.
1963
Don't Set Me Free
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 23 February 1963 and reached number 20.
The Brightest Smile In Town
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 09 March 1963 and reached number 92.
Take These Chains From My Heart
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 13 April 1963 and reached number 8.
Without Love (There Is Nothing)
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 22 June 1963 and reached number 29.
No One
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 22 June 1963 and reached number 21.
Busted
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 07 September 1963 and reached number 4.
That Lucky Old Sun
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 07 December 1963 and reached number 20.
1964
Baby, Don't You Cry (The New Swingova Rhythm)
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 22 February 1964 and reached number 39.
My Heart Cries For You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 29 February 1964 and reached number 38.
My Baby Don't Dig Me
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 30 May 1964 and reached number 51.
No One To Cry To
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 18 July 1964 and reached number 55.
A Tear Fell
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 01 August 1964 and reached number 50.
Smack Dab In The Middle
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 26 September 1964 and reached number 52.
Makin' Whoopee
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 12 December 1964 and reached number 46.
1965
Cry
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 06 February 1965 and reached number 58.
I Got A Woman
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 17 April 1965 and reached number 79.
I'm A Fool To Care
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 July 1965 and reached number 84.
Crying Time
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 11 December 1965 and reached number 6.
1966
You're Just About To Lose Your Clown
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 26 March 1966 and reached number 91.
Together Again
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 26 March 1966 and reached number 19.
Let's Go Get Stoned
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 28 May 1966 and reached number 31.
I Chose To Sing The Blues
-
Ray Charles
(and
The Raylettes
)
entered the US charts on 03 September 1966 and reached number 32.
Please Say You're Fooling
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 12 November 1966 and reached number 64.
I Don't Need No Doctor
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 26 November 1966 and reached number 72.
1967
I Want To Talk About You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 18 March 1967 and reached number 98.
One Hurt Deserves Another
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
(and
The Raylettes
)
entered the US charts on 15 April 1967 and reached number 76.
Here We Go Again
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 20 May 1967 and reached number 15.
In The Heat Of The Night
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 26 August 1967 and reached number 33.
Yesterday
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 11 November 1967 and reached number 25.
1968
That's A Lie
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 24 February 1968 and reached number 64.
Eleanor Rigby
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 08 June 1968 and reached number 35.
Understanding
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 15 June 1968 and reached number 46.
Sweet Young Thing Like You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 28 September 1968 and reached number 83.
Listen, They're Playing My Song
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 19 October 1968 and reached number 92.
1969
If It Wasn't For Bad Luck
-
Ray Charles
(and
Jimmy Lewis
)
entered the US charts on 04 January 1969 and reached number 77.
Let Me Love You
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 May 1969 and reached number 94.
1970
Laughin' And Clownin'
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 14 March 1970 and reached number 98.
If You Were Mine
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 03 October 1970 and reached number 41.
1971
Don't Change On Me
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 13 March 1971 and reached number 36.
Booty Butt
-
The Ray Charles Orchestra
entered the US charts on 20 March 1971 and reached number 36.
Feel So Bad
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 28 August 1971 and reached number 68.
What Am I Living For
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 25 December 1971 and reached number 54.
1972
Look What They've Done To My Song Ma
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 08 July 1972 and reached number 65.
1973
I Can Make It Thru The Days (But Oh Those Lonely Nights)
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 09 June 1973 and reached number 81.
Come Live With Me
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 17 November 1973 and reached number 82.
1975
Living For The City
-
Ray Charles
entered the US charts on 13 September 1975 and reached number 91.
Other Recordings
55
A Bit Of Soul
-
Ray Charles
A Fool For You
-
Ray Charles
Ain't That Love
-
Ray Charles
Am I Blue
-
Ray Charles
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
-
Ray Charles
Blackjack
-
Ray Charles
C.C. Rider
-
Ray Charles
Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
-
Ray Charles
Carryin' That Load
-
Ray Charles
Come Back Baby
-
Ray Charles
Confessin' The Blues
-
Ray Charles
Don't Put All Your Dreams In One Basket
-
Ray Charles
Don't You Know
-
Ray Charles
Drown In My Own Tears
-
Ray Charles
Early In The Morning
-
Ray Charles
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
-
Ray Charles
(and
Betty Carter
)
Funny (But I Still Love You)
-
Ray Charles
Get On The Right Track Baby
-
Ray Charles
Greenbacks
-
Ray Charles
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
-
Ray Charles
I Believe To My Soul
-
Ray Charles
I Had A Dream
-
Ray Charles
I Love You So Much It Hurts
-
Ray Charles
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
-
Ray Charles
I'm Movin' On
-
Ray Charles
I'm Moving On
-
Ray Charles
It Had To Be You
-
Ray Charles
It Should Have Been Me
-
Ray Charles
Jumpin' In The Mornin'
-
Ray Charles
Just For A Thrill
-
Ray Charles
Kissa Me Baby
-
Ray Charles
Leave My Woman Alone
-
Ray Charles
Lonely Avenue
-
Ray Charles
Losing Hand
-
Ray Charles
Mary Ann
-
Ray Charles
Mess Around
-
Ray Charles
Misery in My Heart
-
Ray Charles
My Bonnie
-
Ray Charles
No Letter Today
-
Ray Charles
People Will Say We're In Love
-
Ray Charles
(and
Betty Carter
)
Roll With My Baby
-
Ray Charles
Sinner's Prayer
-
Ray Charles
Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
-
Ray Charles
Swanee River Rock
-
Ray Charles
Talkin' 'bout You
-
Ray Charles
Tell Me How Do You Feel
-
Ray Charles
Tell The Truth
-
Ray Charles
The Midnight Hour
-
Ray Charles
The Right Time
-
Ray Charles
The Snow Is Falling
-
Ray Charles
The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
-
Ray Charles
This Little Girl Of Mine
-
Ray Charles
What Kind Of Man Are You
-
Ray Charles
(with
Mary Ann Fisher
)
Yes Indeed
-
Ray Charles
You Be My Baby
-
Ray Charles
Other Tracks Associated with This Artist
1
Baby Grand
-
Billy Joel
(featuring
Ray Charles
)
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