Song Quotes by Ray Charles

Music is about the only thing left that people don't fight over.

— Ray Charles

Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me.

— Ray Charles

I sing what I sing true. Each night I sing it the way I feel that night.

— Ray Charles

Music is the chalk to the blackboard of life. Without it everything is a blank slate

— Ray Charles

Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.

— Ray Charles

The important thing is to feel your music, really feel it and believe it.

— Ray Charles

Music to me is like breathing. I don't get tired of breathing, I don't get tired of music.

— Ray Charles

Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond.

— Ray Charles

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

What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do…

— Ray Charles

My version of 'Georgia' became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me.…

— Ray Charles

Any artist, when he goes in to record, should have the feeling that any song he records can be a hit. This…

— Ray Charles

I am very into lyrics. I start with what the words are saying, what the storyline is saying, like a good script.…

— Ray Charles

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

With singing, the name of the game is to make yourself believable. When somebody hears you sing a song, and they say,…

— Ray Charles

To me, music is entertainment - what else can it be? In fact, it's the only language I know of that's universal.

— Ray Charles

I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind.

— Ray Charles

I don't sing a song unless I feel it. The song don't tug at my heart, I pass on it. I have…

— Ray Charles