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Ray Charles

Nicknamed "The Genius," Ray Charles combined R&B, gospel, and blues to pioneer a new style known as soul in the '50s and '60s. Charles also excelled at jazz, country, and pop, and over the course of his career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer placed 75 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including three No. 1 hits.

Chart History

Billboard Hot 100™

I Can't Stop Loving You

If You Were Mine

I'll Be Good To You

Crying Time

What'd I Say (Part I & II)

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Latest videos

Latest videos

Quincy Jones Q&A: The Legendary Producer At 80

Quincy Jones Q&A: The Legendary Producer At 80

Ray Charles “Hit The Road Jack”

Ray Charles “Then I’ll Be Home”

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