I set my own rhythm, and I do believe it was usually a little faster than most other people's. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I set my own rhythm and it was usually a little faster than other people's. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I'm not a jazz singer, blues singer or country singer. I'm a singer that can sing rhythm & blues, that can sing… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
Rhythm and blues used to be called race music. ... This music was going on for years, but nobody paid any attention… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I never considered myself part of rock 'n' roll. My stuff was more adult. It was more difficult for teenagers to relate… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory. — Ray Charles Copy Share
I suppose I've always done my share of crying, especially when there's no other way to contain my feelings. I know that men ain't… — Ray Charles Copy Share
You never can overwhelm an instrument. You will never get out all that's in an instrument. An instrument will bring you to your limits. — Ray Charles Copy Share
I'd like to think that when I sing a song, I can let you know all about the heartbreak, struggle, lies and kicks in… — Ray Charles Copy Share
Any artist, when he goes in to record, should have the feeling that any song he records can be a hit. This may sound… — Ray Charles Copy Share
The words to country songs are very earthy like the blues. They're not as dressed up and the people are very honest and say,… — Ray Charles Copy Share
I set my own rhythm, and I do believe it was usually a little faster than most other people's. — Ray Charles Copy Share