The words to country songs are very earthy like the blues. They're not as dressed up and the people are very honest… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
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 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
Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you… — 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
My version of 'Georgia' became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me.… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
People couldn't understand why my mama would have this blind kid out doing things like cutting wood for the fire. But her… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
I am very into lyrics. I start with what the words are saying, what the storyline is saying, like a good script.… — 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
Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
With singing, the name of the game is to make yourself believable. When somebody hears you sing a song, and they say,… — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond. — Ray Charles Copy Share Image
My mom taught me a lot. A lot about minding your own business and leaving other people's business alone. And let them… — 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 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
