★ Ray Charles ★ America the Beautiful ★ 2001 World Series ★

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  • @Cheerfulairplanewindow-qt7im
    @Cheerfulairplanewindow-qt7im 9 місяців тому +41

    He and Whitney are the two best rendentions of America Ever Sang. PERIOD...

  • @MrPickledede
    @MrPickledede 8 місяців тому +70

    As a 22-year-old New Yorker at this time my heart was broken and this performance was so uplifting I will never forget it.

    • @equationalmc9862
      @equationalmc9862 17 днів тому +1

      I was 24 a new Yorker and drank a lot of alcohol that fall and winter truth be told.

  • @dennisgunn4673
    @dennisgunn4673 Рік тому +11

    No one can do this song better than Ray Charles “.”

  • @perfectblue8443
    @perfectblue8443 8 місяців тому +6

    Mr Charles. You will always be dearly remembered and never be replaced.

  • @1Alphaofallalphas
    @1Alphaofallalphas 11 місяців тому +12

    Ray Charles, America's National Treasure!!!

  • @plantbased5673
    @plantbased5673 3 роки тому +20

    This should be our National Anthem.

  • @rachealoyeru5436
    @rachealoyeru5436 9 місяців тому +36

    Although,am Nigerian; I cried listening to this song. I love America

    • @2352anne
      @2352anne 6 місяців тому +2

      Me too. Australian here.
      Ray Charles the greatest soul singer.
      🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

    • @Hunter-q9z6q
      @Hunter-q9z6q 5 місяців тому +5

      We love you too Nigeria...

    • @MitchClement-il6iq
      @MitchClement-il6iq 4 місяці тому

      We might have the first black woman president! God bless america and the dream to be the best!

  • @lancenelson9576
    @lancenelson9576 10 місяців тому +4

    Only Ray can play totally off beat and it sounds amazing! What a gift

  • @liannebedard5521
    @liannebedard5521 9 місяців тому +8

    I am going to listen to this EVERY DAY until the election.

  • @douglaslang2218
    @douglaslang2218 3 роки тому +36

    When men loved our country and knew that despite our imperfections we were growing as one.

  • @NorthernPrepper
    @NorthernPrepper 2 роки тому +102

    Back in a time when it didn't matter if you were Democrat or Republican. We loved America. We loved our flag. And we were united.

    • @troyamann5529
      @troyamann5529 4 місяці тому +1

      It still doesn’t matter…

    • @michaelklemp5510
      @michaelklemp5510 4 місяці тому

      Please Explain Troy​@troyamann5529

    • @lauraluffman6177
      @lauraluffman6177 4 місяці тому +1

      Agreed

    • @sandiwhite9152
      @sandiwhite9152 4 місяці тому

      @@NorthernPrepper Look how far we’ve come tho..? NOW, the democrat party is the party of communism and absolute power! All they have left is lies, cheating,stealing and straight UP FORCING a sitting prez OUT!! I just wonder how much Biden and his corrupt family needed $$$ to be ousted? What was the deal to get him out? What happened to you and me just going to the voting booth, casting our vote, and it all being counted before everyone went to bed…! ? What happened was …
      THE DEMOCRATS !!

    • @blackberrylady9265
      @blackberrylady9265 3 місяці тому +2

      I truly agree with you and also times when right was right, wrong was wrong no gray line for anyone 👈🏾👈🏾💯

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 11 місяців тому +6

    that's what you call"knocking it out of the ball park".RIP FRIEND.

  • @oonojoe
    @oonojoe Рік тому +438

    IT. DOES. NOT. get any better than this. R.I.P. Ray and God Bless You.

    • @st0n3p0ny
      @st0n3p0ny Рік тому +8

      Whitney, maybe ... I'm just glad I get to listen to both while I think it over.

    • @mancan1531
      @mancan1531 Рік тому +4

      This song and video should become the national anthem!🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @BALLERBOYS21
      @BALLERBOYS21 Рік тому

      @@mancan1531do you know the backstory behind the star spangled banner? Watch a video about it and you’ll see how it’s never gonna change

    • @oonojoe
      @oonojoe 9 місяців тому

      Not a Chance.@@st0n3p0ny

  • @NexyusN
    @NexyusN 9 місяців тому +14

    no singer has ever made me feel the way ray does

  • @phillipcothran
    @phillipcothran 2 роки тому +4

    I have to come back and watch this from time to time, it makes me cry everytime. He wasn't nothing nice.

  • @I_Love_my_adblock4408
    @I_Love_my_adblock4408 Рік тому +115

    🙋🏾‍♂️ I'm a retired US Soldier living in Germany this is the first time I ever seen this and I'm crying. I'm crying from my country and my fellow Americans who are so divided. 😭

    • @TJJS982
      @TJJS982 11 місяців тому +10

      I don’t think we are as divided as the media wants us to believe.

    • @johnrobinson1762
      @johnrobinson1762 10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for the sentiments

    • @LburgVAGuy
      @LburgVAGuy 10 місяців тому +6

      We'll all come back together when it's needed most! 🫡

    • @TimothyGraff
      @TimothyGraff 10 місяців тому +4

      I think the divide is too wide for all Americans to ever reunite, but the true patriots WILL be reunited again. This song will also be OUR anthem!!

    • @nguoivietquocgiaforever8591
      @nguoivietquocgiaforever8591 9 місяців тому +5

      @@TJJS982exactly! There are many people who still love and believe in this amazing country!🇺🇸🥰👍❤️🙏🇺🇸🫡💪🤗😘😇

  • @ivanhicks887
    @ivanhicks887 10 місяців тому +2

    WONDERFUL Thank You Ray Charles!

  • @jeff824
    @jeff824 Рік тому +24

    He's singing in Heaven right now.

  • @christophersmith8272
    @christophersmith8272 4 роки тому +1420

    My grandfather took me to this game. Glad I got to spend time with him and enjoyed the honor of hearing Ray Charles in person. RIP to both..❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @smartfpkm1727
      @smartfpkm1727 4 роки тому +17

      I want to see America

    • @josephcook732
      @josephcook732 4 роки тому +37

      RIP to your Grandfather and Mr. Ray. God bless you through these tough times my man.

    • @queenladybug1702
      @queenladybug1702 3 роки тому +19

      I bet there wasn't a dry eye in the stadium.

    • @rvdjt8874
      @rvdjt8874 3 роки тому +6

      Jesucristo es Dios

    • @edwinmalachy
      @edwinmalachy 3 роки тому +8

      WOW! THAT was priceless family time.

  • @taiwodavies5227
    @taiwodavies5227 10 місяців тому +2

    Rest in peace Ray Charles Robinson...love you so much, Even in death.
    Davies from Nigeria

  • @jackhana7374
    @jackhana7374 Рік тому +15

    He owns this song…..no one else should ever even try to sing it…..

    • @liannebedard5521
      @liannebedard5521 24 дні тому

      Well, maybe the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but you have a point..No soloist can touch it…

  • @GeorgeDoughty-m8e
    @GeorgeDoughty-m8e Рік тому +134

    I'm 70 yrs old. This brings tears to my eyes. I remember how America was and THAT brings tears to my eyes.

    • @nickblanos2084
      @nickblanos2084 8 місяців тому +8

      76 myself,I know what you mean😥

    • @2352anne
      @2352anne 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@nickblanos2084... me too .
      72 yr old here. ❤

    • @GeorgeDoughty-m8e
      @GeorgeDoughty-m8e 3 місяці тому +1

      I agree 100%. I'm your age. When we were kids we knew, we KNEW we could do anything we wanted. Not so easy anymore.

    • @michaelmilburne8539
      @michaelmilburne8539 2 місяці тому +1

      You are valued 💯💪🏽

  • @brycewilliams6542
    @brycewilliams6542 9 місяців тому +1

    What an absolute f’ing legendary performance

  • @jawesomes6939
    @jawesomes6939 4 роки тому +448

    Watching Ray's joyous reaction to the crowd is testament to his power with his voice and soul. Rip Ray Charles.

  • @theMatch111
    @theMatch111 4 роки тому +578

    His joy at the end is the best iv'e seen, i wouldn't mind this being America's anthem

    • @cRs93318
      @cRs93318 4 роки тому +18

      Amen. It sure is in my mind.

    • @jamesduffy6518
      @jamesduffy6518 4 роки тому +6

      That would be something

    • @walkertexasranger97
      @walkertexasranger97 4 роки тому +11

      That was a true and deep joy that, as a seeing person, I dont think i can imagine. God bless America.

    • @VOID_DEATH
      @VOID_DEATH 4 роки тому +14

      This or Whitney Houstons national anthem.

    • @h2puertorico
      @h2puertorico 4 роки тому +7

      He got goosebumps so amazing

  • @jennk1454
    @jennk1454 3 роки тому +1

    We ain't get over Halloween and Christmas here is chills life brings so never forget how far a lil mutual respect will get you

  • @tmdj8687
    @tmdj8687 2 роки тому +34

    America needs this man singing this song.

  • @barrycabiran2861
    @barrycabiran2861 4 роки тому +266

    I refuse to hold back tears when I hear him sing this song!! A loved man that loved his country!

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 3 роки тому +7

      Even though he and his people suffered racial prejudice, he still loved his country.

    • @loriannrichardson7644
      @loriannrichardson7644 3 роки тому +2

      @@mikewrasman5103 Don't know anout all that. Just why is it whites want to believe that Blacks love the US? You people are sick and twisted -- Blacks love what America could be/should be -- not what it is.

    • @123bbryant
      @123bbryant 3 роки тому +7

      @@loriannrichardson7644 I agree with you. But it is our striving to make this place what it always should have been that is pleasing to the eye of the Lord. This America will never be perfect. But we must strive to form a more perfect union. This is home. And for all its horror and faults and beauties and victories, it's still home. And I love it.

    • @danielgermano3505
      @danielgermano3505 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikewrasman5103 their sacrifices add to the beauty of america. But only for those who possess love in their heart and can move on!

    • @coolray99
      @coolray99 2 роки тому +1

      @@123bbryant nah religion and politics should never intertwine. Bad chemistry right there

  • @franciscorico9236
    @franciscorico9236 4 місяці тому

    Yes sir Mr Ray Charles! That was beautiful!

  • @alanmcneill2407
    @alanmcneill2407 9 місяців тому +5

    He was not blind to beauty....listening to this....I felt he allowed us to hear the soul of America. He was, and still IS the best of us.. oh yeah!! oh YEAH!!!!

  • @K9swiper
    @K9swiper 4 роки тому +116

    Who else cried watching this? RAY CHARLES is the GOAT! Rip

  • @cmjohnson61
    @cmjohnson61 Рік тому +1

    Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @richardbruggeman2953
    @richardbruggeman2953 8 років тому +610

    There will never be another Ray. An American treasure. He sings in God's choir now. We miss you Ray.

    • @mikechialastri7777
      @mikechialastri7777 4 роки тому +7

      Right on, Ray will always be The Man!

    • @sg1770
      @sg1770 3 роки тому +4

      Wait what about john legend? Oh never mind. There will never be another ray charles. All of these new singers are clueless and don’t understand the greatest country ever

    • @Wh4L205
      @Wh4L205 3 роки тому +2

      @@sg1770 That type of negativity is exactly a lot of the problem.

    • @dawsondudark
      @dawsondudark 2 роки тому

      @@sg1770 I think you need to try and see it from their perspective. Understand that by doing that you aren’t abandoning your belief that the country is great. It just needs improvement in some areas. There is greatness about our country, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t injustice.

    • @scottfisher7478
      @scottfisher7478 2 роки тому +3

      Yes, my friend! Ray was unique! His sincerity and passion was unrivaled. Personally, I think he is directing God's choir.

  • @lyonellaverde3135
    @lyonellaverde3135 4 роки тому +283

    For all our troubles, for all our faults, what a blessing to be in this beautiful country. May God still bless the U.S.A.

    • @scottfisher7478
      @scottfisher7478 3 роки тому +5

      Amen! From sea to shining sea!

    • @scottfisher7478
      @scottfisher7478 3 роки тому

      @John Hightower You are sick! I care less about your stupid political views! If one is born within the borders of America, or naturalized, one is an American. And btw, only Dummycrats are KKK.

    • @susannalley5376
      @susannalley5376 2 роки тому +2

      Vote to save us all

    • @slim439
      @slim439 Рік тому

      You really have no idea how deluded you are. Do you? Your god doesnt exist, & the entire country is imploding.

    • @michaelmichela8395
      @michaelmichela8395 Рік тому +1

      Really

  • @TonyTony-iw5sf
    @TonyTony-iw5sf 8 місяців тому +1

    YEEES RAY CHARLES PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, AND PROUD TO SERVE AND PROTECT HOOOAAAAAH.❤❤❤❤

  • @teresasmith8946
    @teresasmith8946 Рік тому +274

    After 9-11 this country came together as a country, we stood shoulder to shoulder with each other not seeing differences just seeing a fellow American. We flew our flags on our homes and cars. We came together. Mr. Ray Charles was a national treasure, a blind man that could truly see.

    • @Matt-yz3iq
      @Matt-yz3iq Рік тому +4

      Gosh I think this had to be 2 months before 9-11 if this was at the all star game in the summer of 2001. Goosebumps..

    • @bbmtge
      @bbmtge Рік тому

      America, as is the human condition, is very self-destructive. It wasn't very long after 9/11 that we resumed that nature and many of the left wing actually sympathized with terrorists. Look at who they elect and who they covet.

    • @staceyhague5012
      @staceyhague5012 Рік тому +1

      Yes we did. I was fresh out of hight school my senior year and it still hurts to this day. 😢

    • @prestonphillips3375
      @prestonphillips3375 Рік тому

      Too bad liberals have ruined patriotism and America

    • @shawnpavlik1293
      @shawnpavlik1293 Рік тому +8

      @@Matt-yz3iq World Series, so it was AFTER 9-11.

  • @Princessbyatch88
    @Princessbyatch88 3 роки тому +137

    I'm so moved that I cry whenever I hear this legend sing this song.

  • @suenefzger3183
    @suenefzger3183 Рік тому +1

    We need this more than ever!

  • @jeffarose
    @jeffarose 4 роки тому +114

    I can't imagine a man feeling more pride than he did that night. An incredible performance.

  • @dizzyred1390
    @dizzyred1390 Рік тому +4

    Ray Charles was a gift … and this was his gift to us .

  • @mommybear2
    @mommybear2 9 місяців тому +1

    His reaction to the applause and cheer tore me up. Bless his sweet heart.

  • @mcrchickenluvr
    @mcrchickenluvr 9 років тому +698

    I was at this game. Not one single dry eye in the entire place. Especially with Aretha Franklin singing the National Anthem.

    • @BrianJohnson-bq9tr
      @BrianJohnson-bq9tr 6 років тому +31

      That was one HELL of a one-two punch!!

    • @XXbadfishXX1
      @XXbadfishXX1 5 років тому +8

      No u weren't

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 5 років тому +1

      Roy Orbison rendition is better

    • @theawesomewillyt
      @theawesomewillyt 5 років тому +15

      Getting the two greatest R&B artists and arguably the two best singers to ever walk the earth on the same ball field must’ve been so surreal.

    • @robertharvey9047
      @robertharvey9047 4 роки тому +4

      USA home Woodbridge

  • @cheryllee-owens1522
    @cheryllee-owens1522 4 роки тому +183

    Every time I hear this song I feel the blood of my ancestors pumping through my veins!!!! Lawdhamercy!!!

    • @ashotkyos
      @ashotkyos 4 роки тому +11

      Thank you Mister Ray! Thank you America! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

    • @billykersh7061
      @billykersh7061 3 роки тому +6

      God bless you Ms. Cheryl. What a beautiful post.

    • @charleswood1849
      @charleswood1849 3 роки тому +3

      Shirley Owens I couldn't have said it any better you set it on God bless

    • @DR-hy6zw
      @DR-hy6zw 3 роки тому +5

      Our country may have its faults, it’s problems, it’s issues, but what makes it beautiful is that we can come together and make it better. Love you Cheryl my fellow American 🇺🇸 ❤️!!

    • @joangarner4272
      @joangarner4272 3 роки тому +2

      I think we all do, or should. May God continue to reign and rain down His blessings upon us.

  • @rudolphmcneill515
    @rudolphmcneill515 5 місяців тому

    Him feeling love from everyone is breaking my heart. He's one of the greatest and He's gone. 😢❤🎉

  • @mdg5226
    @mdg5226 4 роки тому +509

    Where’s Ray when you need him. Remember this? How this country came together?

    • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
      @KelleyBroussardMackaig 4 роки тому +31

      Yes... It was in the aftermath of 9/11... Our beloved country stood fearlessly in unified allegiance. I remember what it was like to be able to cheer for our country and even that of our President. Of course, not everyone liked President George W Bush - but back then we found a way to agree to disagree. Today in 2020 people pledge more of an allegiance to their political party's than they do to their very own country. Our country is in desperate need of reconciliation - united we stand, divided we fall. No doubt about it - we are falling.
      And it is heartbreaking. I'm so glad that Mr. Charles didn't have to see what America has become today.

    • @jacobcharles100
      @jacobcharles100 4 роки тому +6

      Exactly!! We were and came together. He couldnt see color but bet he could "feel hate" and still gave his life making all colors happy. Ain't no other like him.. never will be another as good.

    • @mdg5226
      @mdg5226 4 роки тому +10

      Kelley Broussard appreciate your comment. It’s very sad in my mind to see how far we have fallen since the days after 9/11. In my lifetime I’ve never seen this country more divided. We have allowed politics to creep into any and all aspects of our lives and the result of that is clearly evident. No longer do we agree to disagree you are absolutely right. Now we treat each other like enemies like we aren’t from the same planet let alone country. We have to come together by any means necessary and take back our great nation. Elected officials work for us and it’s time to let our collective voices be heard.

    • @petragehrke119
      @petragehrke119 3 роки тому

      I feel with you!

    • @redblue40rc33
      @redblue40rc33 3 роки тому +1

      My baby was born 8 days later after 911....it was hectic bk then......everybody was arming themselves.....

  • @bobmanders8635
    @bobmanders8635 9 місяців тому +19

    I remember when we used to care about each other. Unfortunately, now we live in a toxic world that there is no empathy or compassion. We are now so filled with hate. I think our ancestors are depressed

  • @DiscoveringYourDivineDestiny
    @DiscoveringYourDivineDestiny Рік тому +1

    Absolutely Amazing!❤❤❤

  • @cornerstoneministry4726
    @cornerstoneministry4726 5 років тому +90

    I love how he couldn't help but to praise Jesus at 4:05. Such a timeless wonder is Ray Charles!

  • @gabrielwilliamcollins4555
    @gabrielwilliamcollins4555 Рік тому +15

    The fact a blind man can see how great America is yet some within America cannot is crazy.

  • @honorablejimmielwilliamsjr4574
    @honorablejimmielwilliamsjr4574 9 місяців тому +2

    Ray Charles was a pure demonstration of God’s gift even in the image of his poorest form, and with an opportunity any one of us can gift the world with God’s grace and mercy… AND THATS A FACT AMERICA.. Rest Well Your Majesty, Ray Charles 👑🙏🏽🕊️🎹🎺🌤️
    ~Hon JLwjr

  • @bryansmith4497
    @bryansmith4497 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely NOBODY ever did this song better

  • @suemartin8614
    @suemartin8614 8 років тому +470

    Nobody can sing "America the Beautiful" like Ray Charles! I love to hear him sing, "Georgia", too!

    • @mpgarr
      @mpgarr 7 років тому +4

      Yes, another great song by Ray Charles---both always bring me to tears. With Georgia---it sure does because even though not born there, I spent my "formative years" there, graduating high school in Savannah.....

    • @rhondatucci7768
      @rhondatucci7768 7 років тому

      Sue Martin dothat rllgt

    • @christophercooney1017
      @christophercooney1017 7 років тому +2

      Sing it ray😁😁😂

    • @terryporche8745
      @terryporche8745 5 років тому +1

      Sue Martin love this man and his music. RIP Mr Ray.

    • @alightthatnevergoesout
      @alightthatnevergoesout 5 років тому +2

      one of the greatest voices ever! those are 2 of my favorite songs too. We miss and love you Ray!

  • @sportcardcollector9599
    @sportcardcollector9599 3 роки тому +2

    God Bless Are Great Nation And All Those Brave Men And Women Who Stand And Protect Old Glory Long Live The United States Of America 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @deltafunction0
    @deltafunction0 4 роки тому +229

    This should be shown in every school in US history class.

    • @marlae.l.harrison9847
      @marlae.l.harrison9847 3 роки тому +6

      I agree with you 100%, then that's it Amen to that.

    • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
      @KelleyBroussardMackaig 3 роки тому +7

      They should, but unfortunately they won't. As parents, it is up to us to show them - I've shared it with my two kiddo's (ages 12 and 16) just this afternoon. I hope and pray more parents will share it with their kids as well. I refuse to allow patriotism to die, not on my watch.

    • @ChrisPBacon-wq4pu
      @ChrisPBacon-wq4pu 3 роки тому +2

      @@KelleyBroussardMackaigremember,you are not alone!

    • @victorblock3421
      @victorblock3421 3 роки тому +2

      The Communists wont allow that.

    • @principleriley5674
      @principleriley5674 3 роки тому

      yes

  • @glodot1
    @glodot1 4 роки тому +213

    Ever time he sings this it’s like the first time. So much heart and soul be puts into this song makes me tear up..!!!

  • @scottwilliams7961
    @scottwilliams7961 5 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely Love it. God bless America

  • @davidsafely732
    @davidsafely732 9 років тому +7

    Love me some Ray Charles! A man using his God given talents to bless us and honor the Lord.

  • @lemondishonor7736
    @lemondishonor7736 3 роки тому +120

    I love how at the end thousands of Americans were feeding Mr. Charles’ soul. He could really feel the energy they were giving him in return for what he just gave us. R.I.P. great man.

    • @Nellian
      @Nellian Рік тому +5

      So beautifully said❤

  • @jasonstrunk7743
    @jasonstrunk7743 2 роки тому +2

    I need more of that, I could keep watching

  • @RCvetky
    @RCvetky 4 роки тому +193

    The man is bubbling over with soul! Nobody does this any better! God Bless America !!

  • @tombeyer375
    @tombeyer375 3 роки тому +79

    When Ray stood at the end, the humility,joy and happiness was surely there and I'll never forgot it. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸
    RIP dear brother Ray. We'll always love you.

    • @Dratim-l6b
      @Dratim-l6b Рік тому

      🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Thomas-uw1gq
    @Thomas-uw1gq Рік тому +1

    The best rendition ever !!!
    Vietnam Vet , Tom

  • @thedude1083
    @thedude1083 2 роки тому +51

    I was 11 years old and 9/11 was still fresh in our minds and this brought the fire back to all our souls. This was a time when we all united. Thank you Ray.

  • @rustyhopp
    @rustyhopp Рік тому +19

    When I retired after over 30 years in the US Navy in 2005, a version of Ray Charles America the Beautiful was played at the Retirement Ceremony, I have always loved his version of this beautifu song. God Bless America and God Bless Ray Charles

    • @jonathanroberts6434
      @jonathanroberts6434 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your service!

    • @ldosoares4710
      @ldosoares4710 Рік тому +1

      Gênio...Fantastico! Sempre REY...nunca Esquecerei......

    • @dollysmith2596
      @dollysmith2596 10 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

  • @davecoker2354
    @davecoker2354 3 роки тому +72

    Still brings a tear to my eye. Lord help us all.

  • @jeffreyferraro9639
    @jeffreyferraro9639 3 роки тому +7

    I got this in my recommended. I hope you did too. Left, right or other. We are ALL AMERICANS. I love you human.

  • @3d3nrisen
    @3d3nrisen 8 місяців тому +1

    Everybody standing, clapping, no fighting….yes baby!

  • @jbizzle7616
    @jbizzle7616 3 роки тому +27

    I sure do wish we were still as proud of this country as we used to be. God bless America.

  • @martinhowerton9038
    @martinhowerton9038 4 роки тому +42

    With tears in my eyes I gotta say that was one of the most moving moments anytime, anywhere! Thanks Ray indeed!!

  • @pmontyjaaaymes488
    @pmontyjaaaymes488 10 місяців тому +1

    Best version of this song EVER

  • @letsfly7562
    @letsfly7562 4 роки тому +17

    If this doesn’t leave you in tears than you don’t know what you missed.

  • @tlightning8383
    @tlightning8383 3 роки тому +19

    This is one of the most beautiful, American things I’ve ever seen and I love it.

  • @perception913
    @perception913 3 роки тому +1

    Simply beautiful!!!
    These days are gone folks!

  • @Junkay2
    @Junkay2 10 років тому +389

    I just love Ray's gospelicious rendition of this song!

    • @Junkay2
      @Junkay2 9 років тому +5

      ***** Why can't you just admire the video without making such a negative comment.

    • @Junkay2
      @Junkay2 9 років тому +2

      ***** Whatever.

    • @1exlds90
      @1exlds90 9 років тому +4

      America the BEAUTIFUL !!!

    • @MrRg602
      @MrRg602 9 років тому +13

      Best version of this song, so much soul...love it

    • @lindamaddox815
      @lindamaddox815 7 років тому +3

      To those who did not know what soul music is, this is it!

  • @petec9686
    @petec9686 8 років тому +1990

    This is Ray's song. Everyone else is competing for second best rendition.

    • @tripodthreefoot2268
      @tripodthreefoot2268 6 років тому +38

      petec9686 If Georgia on my Mind was the anthem Ray Charles would've owned that also. But you're correct he slayed this rendition of America Beautiful.

    • @randybell6552
      @randybell6552 6 років тому +29

      petec9686 there's not even a 2nd. I don't care to hear anyone else sing it

    • @bobcampbell7596
      @bobcampbell7596 6 років тому +15

      Carly Simon must have had Ray's rendition of America the Beautiful in mind when she sang "Nobody does it better Makes me feel sad for the rest Nobody does it half as good as you Baby, you're the best"

    • @jawesomes6939
      @jawesomes6939 5 років тому +8

      Truth 💯

    • @thefigtreeguy
      @thefigtreeguy 5 років тому +28

      I disagree. No one can compete with Ray Charles. He gets first, second and third place. His voice singing this song is just amazing.

  • @RobertGlasper-mh8qr
    @RobertGlasper-mh8qr 6 місяців тому +1

    We should LOVE one another❤ Ray, show did.🎼🎵🎶🎹😎

  • @VW5767
    @VW5767 3 роки тому +58

    If that doesn't make you feel patriotic, I dont know what will.. Thanks Ray!

  • @beaudickenson6742
    @beaudickenson6742 3 роки тому +28

    Perhaps the greatest voice of all time. That soul has never been matched.

  • @deniceetterholehan7653
    @deniceetterholehan7653 27 днів тому

    Brought me to tears!! How I wish we heard this sung more often! ❤️🇺🇸❤️

  • @TwinJalanugraha
    @TwinJalanugraha Рік тому +18

    America... my adopted land, the best country on earth.

  • @michaelhuntington3779
    @michaelhuntington3779 Рік тому +43

    This man is the epitome of the American dream an an absolutely amazing human being. Despite all odds against him, millions whom would have him minimized, he rose to be the most inspirational person I’ve ever had the honor of watching.

  • @jimmystuckeysongs3859
    @jimmystuckeysongs3859 3 місяці тому +2

    Ah yes...The Impeccable Mr. Ray Charles, never be another like him. May his beautiful soul shine on forever through his music.

  • @TWiiDance
    @TWiiDance 3 роки тому +21

    The warmth of the ending did it for me! He felt the love! RIP Mr. Charles! 🥰

  • @7choppyoung
    @7choppyoung 2 роки тому +22

    I'm not even an American but everytime I watch this I cry 😢

    • @jamesrule2467
      @jamesrule2467 10 місяців тому

      You’re an American in heart! You know the people who make up America are special, some are just confused right now.

  • @captainjacksparrow4447
    @captainjacksparrow4447 Рік тому +3

    Just play this before every sporting event,🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

  • @joedavila19681
    @joedavila19681 9 років тому +334

    Him staring to the sky (by ear) tells me just how proud he was to be an American. We come in all shapes, sizes, color, and creed. This is our foundation, for which no one can ever break. Thank you Mr Charles for this beautiful rendition of who we are as a country! God Bless the USA !!

    • @kristinaniemeyer5256
      @kristinaniemeyer5256 4 роки тому +4

      Read my reply because you are DEFINITELY RIGHT!!!

    • @kristinaniemeyer5256
      @kristinaniemeyer5256 4 роки тому +6

      YOU COULD DEFINITELY TELL RAY CHARLES LOVES THE UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 of America but HE HAS NOT SEEN IT SINCE HE WAS A YOUNG KID
      WORLD SERIES IN 2001 which was one month after the WORLD TRADE CENTERS PLUMMETED TO THE GROUND...
      HIS rendition of AMERICA the BEAUTIFUL made me feel there was hope for us to be hand-in-hand again but the trump card is dividing and ruining our country 😖

    • @pretenserothchild2022
      @pretenserothchild2022 3 роки тому +1

      @@kristinaniemeyer5256 Are you kidding me? The demonrats and their racist poster boy obuma are the only ones dividing the country.

    • @person3538
      @person3538 2 роки тому +1

      Ray was an incredibly bright man. He was a life long republican and loved his country despite growing up in the racist deep south.

    • @BoleDaPole
      @BoleDaPole Рік тому +1

      Ray always was a bit of an Uncle Tom

  • @notinmyUSMC
    @notinmyUSMC 8 років тому +601

    What a class act. Where are our class acts today?

  • @rwill964
    @rwill964 6 місяців тому +2

    I loved that man. Beautiful and powerful version.
    What has happened to America loving patriots like Ray Charles?
    What has happened to America?

  • @lewis3049
    @lewis3049 4 роки тому +15

    My son and I were blessed to be in attendance that evening. So special

  • @Vivalapinchemusica
    @Vivalapinchemusica 9 років тому +24

    The first time I watched this video I got chills at the end when Ray stands. It amazes me how somebody that talented, revered and praised can still get overwhelmed at performances. I love how happy and proud he was of himself

  • @imco9972
    @imco9972 Рік тому +14

    The best rendition ever. Ray sang it the best. RIP Ray. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bernardbarroga6816
    @bernardbarroga6816 4 роки тому +26

    OMG !! GOOSE BUMPS ALL OVER!! He's a LEGEND!!👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @johnpettipas3763
    @johnpettipas3763 6 місяців тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL 👌 / VERY WELL DONE 👏 ✔️

  • @mikereslinger607
    @mikereslinger607 4 роки тому +7

    We need more of this now more than ever

  • @lorihemphill8298
    @lorihemphill8298 3 роки тому +1733

    When a blind man can see how beautiful America is.

    • @adriennespratt3783
      @adriennespratt3783 3 роки тому +20

      WOW!!

    • @keythdanielsen9315
      @keythdanielsen9315 3 роки тому +66

      And I read he was a lifelong Republican.

    • @lorihemphill8298
      @lorihemphill8298 3 роки тому +18

      @@keythdanielsen9315 smart man!!!

    • @victorblock3421
      @victorblock3421 3 роки тому +39

      @@keythdanielsen9315 Whatever he was, couldn't have been a democrat(Communist). He loved the country.

    • @potats5916
      @potats5916 3 роки тому +88

      @@victorblock3421 do you have to bring politics into this? Just enjoy the music from a legend

  • @mikecallahan8234
    @mikecallahan8234 Рік тому +1

    RIP Ray Charles. I miss your voice. I miss you.

  • @frankunderwood9388
    @frankunderwood9388 4 роки тому +144

    That kind of respect for our country is now gone. This was a beautiful moment.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 4 роки тому +6

      We will bring it back. WE!!!!!!!!!! WILL!!!!!!!!!! BRING!!!!!!!!!! IT!!!!!!!!!!!
      BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @jeffmorris8768
      @jeffmorris8768 3 роки тому +2

      @@southsideman4891 NEVER,AMERICA TURNED GOD DOWN.LOOK AT THIS NATION NOW.iT'S A CESSPOOL AND ONLY ONE THING WILL CHANGE THIS WORLD.it's called an atom bomb.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 роки тому

      @@jeffmorris8768 :((((((((((((((((((((((((
      (-_-)

    • @jschroeder2761
      @jschroeder2761 3 роки тому +4

      I absolutely love my country always have always will🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 God Bless America

    • @lemondishonor7736
      @lemondishonor7736 3 роки тому +4

      No, it’s still respected in my house.

  • @MrC_316
    @MrC_316 8 років тому +11

    There was no one ... nor will there ever be a musician like him... RIP Ray

  • @lillygardens1
    @lillygardens1 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet America. Come back to us. We really need you now more, MUCH more than ever. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏✝️

  • @puddinwilson6756
    @puddinwilson6756 Рік тому +10

    This performance was so amazing, I was actually crying. 6/17/2023 😥❤👏🏽