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> [The reason I wanted to become an organ player was because I heard Ray Charles play on Quincy Jones' arrangement of "One Mint Julep." I heard that sound, and it just struck me. I thought that's what I want to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/booker-t-jones/the-reason-i-wanted-to-become-an-organ-player-was-because-i-heard-ray/)

Booker T. Jones

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## More by Booker T. Jones

> [I was extremely fortunate to live around the corner from a recording studio and to be chosen to have a paper route to make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/booker-t-jones/i-was-extremely-fortunate-to-live-around-the-corner-from-a-recording/)

Booker T. Jones

> [Once you strike a note on the organ, it's going to stay with you until you either make it louder or softer or let…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/booker-t-jones/once-you-strike-a-note-on-the-organ-it-s-going-to-stay-with-you-until/)

Booker T. Jones

> [The reason I wanted to become an organ player was because I heard Ray Charles play on Quincy Jones' arrangement of "One Mint Julep."…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/booker-t-jones/the-reason-i-wanted-to-become-an-organ-player-was-because-i-heard-ray/)

Booker T. Jones

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