"My version of 'Georgia' became the state song……" — Ray Charles
"My version of 'Georgia' became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching."
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68 Quotes by Ray Charles
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My music had roots which I'd dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil.
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I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.
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There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities.
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Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory.
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Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.
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