I think that most great artists who are extremely known, as I am, would intimidate a lot of people. I don't want… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I'd like to think that when I sing a song, I can let you know all about the heartbreak, struggle, lies and… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
Now Listen You know I work so hard, all day long Everything I try to do, Seem to always turn out wrong… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I know it sounds strange - a blind teenager buzzin' round on a motorcycle - but I liked that; that was me.… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I can't help what I sound like. What I sound like is what i am. You know? I cannot be anything other… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I used to sing like Nat King Cole. I mean he was the guy when I was comin' up, and you know,… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I was born with music inside me. That's the only explanation I know of — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I don't think any of us really knows why we're here. But I think we're supposed to believe we're here for a… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I always stay out of the rehearsal room you know when they first come in. Then once they had chance to play… — 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 Image
The important thing is to feel your music, really feel it and believe it. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
