Ray Charles - Hit the Road Jack on Saturday Live 1996

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  • Ray Charles in top form on the UK show 'Saturday Live' broadcast 8 June 1996. I can personally recommend his autobiography 'Brother Ray' if you want to learn more about the genius of Ray Charles amzn.to/2BvGPXL

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  • @ExpanderDJ
    @ExpanderDJ 5 років тому +18731

    He's not singing it.
    He's not playing it.
    He's *_living_* it.

  • @samikapadia6775
    @samikapadia6775 5 років тому +21718

    he was not singing..
    he was just enjoying.....
    Thanks for all the likes..
    Stay home stay safe be healthy 🙏❤️

    • @benyamin.bpr2000
      @benyamin.bpr2000 5 років тому +122

      Wow great word👌

    • @TheAdekrijger
      @TheAdekrijger 5 років тому +275

      No man he was singing and enjoying it at the same time. Crazy right that you can do something and enjoy it.

    • @samikapadia6775
      @samikapadia6775 5 років тому +41

      @@TheAdekrijger yes ur right bro

    • @lucianosilva9047
      @lucianosilva9047 5 років тому +15

      Hell yeah

    • @insert6190
      @insert6190 5 років тому +40

      Just as music was intended to be

  • @grevberg
    @grevberg 5 років тому +2958

    Ray is famous for saying "the worst thing about being blind
    is that you cant see anything"!

    • @juniormichaeljanvier294
      @juniormichaeljanvier294 5 років тому +40

      😂😂😂

    • @King_Dragmire
      @King_Dragmire 5 років тому +13

      That hits you where you live

    • @RobTheNotary
      @RobTheNotary 4 роки тому +7

      Uno G Ray also said he has never seen “p”, but I know what it is!
      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @user-dh9bd5st6t
      @user-dh9bd5st6t 4 роки тому +7

      i didn't know that he was blind.

    • @mieutac2106
      @mieutac2106 4 роки тому +7

      Just figured it out that he meant beside being blind and cant see anything, you are in good hand, you can do everything you like if you have the will for it. Took me 2 weeks to understand it. How stupid.

  • @maxshabazz1543
    @maxshabazz1543 8 місяців тому +272

    “She gon open….. I was wrong as hell” 😂😂😂 forever a legend. He lives on

  • @chewie_charmander3101
    @chewie_charmander3101 3 роки тому +6428

    It's amazing how he's able to casually tell a story while playing piano

    • @urbanwarchief
      @urbanwarchief 3 роки тому +195

      That's kinda how art works

    • @robotkabot7541
      @robotkabot7541 3 роки тому +178

      also note the rythmic games he plays. and the accent is killer anyways

    • @redberry9613
      @redberry9613 3 роки тому +174

      ...while being a blind man too.

    • @instalive1411
      @instalive1411 3 роки тому +73

      Cmon guys he has 8 senses don’t you kno this

    • @RicoSuavae
      @RicoSuavae 2 роки тому +17

      You should see when he would fry chicken perfectly

  • @rayebtv4618
    @rayebtv4618 4 роки тому +9083

    he's not even singing he's straight up vibing with a piano

    • @whiskeybrown262
      @whiskeybrown262 4 роки тому +77

      Exactly! The Red singers Shine!

    • @zingonmobile8598
      @zingonmobile8598 4 роки тому +14

      What about it?

    • @rayebtv4618
      @rayebtv4618 4 роки тому +17

      @Foryea Evans yeah, and?

    • @DaCashRap
      @DaCashRap 4 роки тому +30

      @Foryea Evans well, he's alive in the video, so your logic must be fucked up cuz

    • @otakucrack2532
      @otakucrack2532 4 роки тому +15

      he was singing, wtf you just need to watch the lips to understand if he was singing or not

  • @MillionaireMakersLLC
    @MillionaireMakersLLC Рік тому +1830

    The way he moves his body, his feet, his hands to catch the rhythm and tempo is next level.

    • @BrodyKingston-ov2xw
      @BrodyKingston-ov2xw Рік тому +18

      What a legend he is

    • @d.b.cooper1
      @d.b.cooper1 Рік тому +24

      Also blind yet doesn't lose track of his surroundings, knocking the piano or mic, so much to it. Amazin!

    • @lone6951
      @lone6951 Рік тому +1

      yes friend

    • @marlenelyles
      @marlenelyles 9 місяців тому

      Love this. ❤❤❤

    • @florenciaperroud8056
      @florenciaperroud8056 9 місяців тому +1

      El era adicto a una droga de la cual le dejo como secuela ese movimiento en el cuerpo

  • @bilalnawaz4418
    @bilalnawaz4418 5 місяців тому +740

    2024!!! Anyone?!?! He still a legend after 20 years!!!

    • @CharlenePierre710
      @CharlenePierre710 5 місяців тому +3

      Incredible lesson !

    • @TheMarapasa
      @TheMarapasa 5 місяців тому +14

      he's still a legend after 75 years

    • @patrickfarfan9235
      @patrickfarfan9235 5 місяців тому +1

      here we are from PERÚUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

    • @vrroomm
      @vrroomm 5 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @senco445
      @senco445 5 місяців тому +1

      Damn yeah!

  • @Opal267
    @Opal267 Рік тому +4341

    The fact that he was blind and still
    playing and singing perfectly is true talent.

  • @vishnunair6282
    @vishnunair6282 4 роки тому +4369

    I can't ever watch this without a smile on my face

  • @mrsbib8366
    @mrsbib8366 5 років тому +5891

    Me trying to sleep:
    My brain: *Ray's happy ass singing* "HIT THE ROAD JACK"

    • @kodeterbuka
      @kodeterbuka 5 років тому +2

      Hit the road jack :v not only me.

    • @sirusedge3733
      @sirusedge3733 5 років тому +19

      I felt the same way
      I wanted to sleep and had to think about this song
      😄
      I listened to it directly

    • @alidogan1737
      @alidogan1737 5 років тому +1

      hahahah 😂

    • @poopstain5216
      @poopstain5216 5 років тому +1

      MrSbib best comment I’ve ever read anywhere

    • @royfablooo2810
      @royfablooo2810 5 років тому +2

      The song is catchy as hell

  • @gilbritolucas
    @gilbritolucas 22 дні тому +11

    Somebody have a good time in 2024 with this imortal legend?

  • @TheLolaboomboom
    @TheLolaboomboom 2 роки тому +4713

    Can't help smiling seeing Ray so happy and joyful!!

    • @TheReal_GigaChad
      @TheReal_GigaChad 2 роки тому +63

      He was always like this. Truly an exceptional human being

    • @randomrandom1143
      @randomrandom1143 2 роки тому +22

      Not no more 💀

    • @Js-rt1lo
      @Js-rt1lo 2 роки тому +7

      @@randomrandom1143 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @Js-rt1lo
      @Js-rt1lo 2 роки тому +10

      Internet is so evil omd

    • @fckprc8149
      @fckprc8149 2 роки тому +1

      He treated women like shit and was overall a pretty big SOB. Do you even know anything about him beside some song on YT_

  • @kasa6837
    @kasa6837 5 років тому +2668

    If this isn’t playing at my funeral, am not even coming

  • @YaaAm0001
    @YaaAm0001 4 роки тому +9279

    “You’re the meanest women I’ve ever seen.” -A man who was famously blind

  • @Bestbluesmix68
    @Bestbluesmix68 Місяць тому +40

    To the person who is reading this, may God take care of you, enlighten you, and may God bless you and your family for all your life and eternity.

    • @MiguelCastro-z7d
      @MiguelCastro-z7d Місяць тому +1

      Muchas gracias amen y amen Dios lo bendiga a usted tambien. Gracias!!*

  • @thebassist8926
    @thebassist8926 3 роки тому +2801

    A man who has the tact in his heart, the melody in his brain and the r&b in his blood

    • @perseus5656
      @perseus5656 2 роки тому +19

      He had more than r&b in his blood

    • @yosef56422
      @yosef56422 2 роки тому

      תת
      ףקף

    • @iolandafraga5785
      @iolandafraga5785 2 роки тому +3

      que legal ele canta e aumesmo tempo ele sorri e empresionante nao emtendo nada de engles mas gosto muito das musicas. esse cara e um genio 17. 1. 2022. Natal Rn

    • @mariselavega9669
      @mariselavega9669 2 роки тому +6

      Amazing!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💫👍🏻🤩

    • @mariselavega9669
      @mariselavega9669 2 роки тому +4

      He loves 🎶🎵

  • @Jamaicanmonkey91
    @Jamaicanmonkey91 2 роки тому +2296

    Even though he was 60, his voice and energy could be heard as a 20 year old

    • @agishhh
      @agishhh 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/iilxNMLfh7c/v-deo.html

    • @ՀարությունՍահակյան
      @ՀարությունՍահակյան 2 роки тому +7

      Он чувствовал свой голос и стиль
      Он легендарный Человек

    • @surisuu
      @surisuu 2 роки тому +3

      @@ՀարությունՍահակյան así es

    • @michaelmuzafarov8125
      @michaelmuzafarov8125 2 роки тому +2

      @@ՀարությունՍահակյան именно с этого певца я и начал слушать рокмузыку в середине 60х годов а я с 1951 года рождения и уже 71 год мне

    • @NoRockinMansLand
      @NoRockinMansLand 2 роки тому +1

      Im 20, random flex

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 3 роки тому +11552

    this song is still amazing

  • @mrweirdomovies9964
    @mrweirdomovies9964 8 місяців тому +35

    The first person to mix gospel and jazz true work of art

  • @saidNerd
    @saidNerd 4 роки тому +1271

    2:32 *Ray being that old and hitting high notes like that? Legendary.*

  • @daveh6023
    @daveh6023 5 років тому +2540

    You’ll never get this kind of energy from artists today Thank u for all the likes mean so much

  • @Zenkaii-
    @Zenkaii- 6 років тому +1439

    His smile is so amazing ! ❤

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 5 років тому +8

      Yeaaaa! Ive seen hes smile and it makes me smile too!;) jiji

    • @jonathanbethanylemus428
      @jonathanbethanylemus428 5 років тому +4

      Su hermosa sonrisa contagia a todo el mundo. 😊

  • @Ozgipsy
    @Ozgipsy 7 місяців тому +97

    They’re all gone now. All the real icons and giants of rock’n’roll.
    We won’t see anything like them again.

    • @SadrightnauHaha
      @SadrightnauHaha 6 місяців тому +4

      True :(

    • @gluteusmaximus8869
      @gluteusmaximus8869 5 місяців тому +3

      Be Positive, hope is what we need for the next generation to learn.

    • @asburystan
      @asburystan 3 місяці тому

      Ed Sheeran?

    • @TheCeciD
      @TheCeciD 3 місяці тому

      @@asburystanI love ed Sheeran but he’s not on this level of music. Music is so different these days to badk them, and this is coming from a millennials 😅

    • @spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069
      @spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069 2 місяці тому +1

      Paul Mccartney????

  • @quantomic1106
    @quantomic1106 2 роки тому +1204

    If I can just have 10% of Ray's talent I'd be the happiest man alive.

    • @jokermlbbyt4517
      @jokermlbbyt4517 2 роки тому +19

      Not in this world you wouldn't ..
      This world is not meant for exceptions like Mr Charles.
      He was far too kind, far too good to be in this world as we know it.
      People like Ray Charles would be far more appreciated about 120 years back

    • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
      @JaneDoe-ci3gj 2 роки тому +8

      He had his demons, a childhood trauma and a severe drug addiction that he battle for a long time.
      Talent is all well and good, but it takes a lot of work and talent does not make you happy!

    • @radkaprimaskova8686
      @radkaprimaskova8686 2 роки тому

      You we gott IT! A while in reď.
      You v got talent fór a sleeo, And walking, talking ,,dancing & singing fór yourself.
      Ať Once YOU Are. Do not exist no one crazy, ONLY poor.

    • @VivekDwivediDXTHSM
      @VivekDwivediDXTHSM 2 роки тому +2

      I am sure even 1% would do.

    • @judigg217
      @judigg217 Рік тому

      @@JaneDoe-ci3gj kommt darauf an was man mit sein Talent macht

  • @josepheyraud4887
    @josepheyraud4887 5 років тому +4971

    Doctor: you have exactly 3:34 minutes to live
    Me: that's a weirdly specific time

    • @oak4251
      @oak4251 5 років тому +29

      Joseph Eyraud I had a add at the end so I had some extra time

    • @jovonjames807
      @jovonjames807 5 років тому +16

      U have 334 likes

    • @somerandomguy1119
      @somerandomguy1119 5 років тому +9

      Whats up with you people, the comment aint even funny! Come back when you have 3 minutes to live for it to be funny

    • @shawty3014
      @shawty3014 5 років тому +25

      @@somerandomguy1119 you must be fun at parties

    • @somerandomguy1119
      @somerandomguy1119 5 років тому +4

      @@shawty3014 yeah Satanist ruitials gatherings

  • @decebalus_
    @decebalus_ 2 роки тому +2646

    The way he handled that missed key just shows what a great musician he was.

    • @calebsankey6945
      @calebsankey6945 2 роки тому +139

      What missed key? So good I couldn't even tell 🤣

    • @decebalus_
      @decebalus_ 2 роки тому +105

      @@calebsankey6945 Yes, like I said he handled it perfectly 0:56

    • @Thrall966
      @Thrall966 2 роки тому +56

      wasnt a missed key, he always does that ?

    • @calebsankey6945
      @calebsankey6945 2 роки тому +169

      @@decebalus_ Was that a missed key? The audio skipped right at that same moment hahaha

    • @wn6694
      @wn6694 2 роки тому +11

      The missed key fits good to the song lol

  • @rocsto
    @rocsto 6 місяців тому +25

    He's just legendary, RIP Ray Charles.

  • @wickdlyawesome2315
    @wickdlyawesome2315 3 роки тому +631

    His smile is more infectious than corona
    God bless his wonderful soul

  • @mandarin7728
    @mandarin7728 7 років тому +569

    "I was wrong as hell"
    How can you not love this guy?

    • @anyalecawale635
      @anyalecawale635 6 років тому +4

      Mandarin he was philosopher

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 5 років тому +5

      I do bro... And i saw the movie maan!! Ommgg! Jemmy foxx did a good job!;) my goodness!;) wuaooo!;)

    • @MeMe-yi7qt
      @MeMe-yi7qt 5 років тому

      Agree

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 5 років тому +3

      Love this guy!;)

  • @eurofoods9960
    @eurofoods9960 8 років тому +1221

    R.I.P Ray, thanks for all your talent and contributions that you made to this world....much much more than many of us "clear seeing" people

  • @TARider2
    @TARider2 11 місяців тому +102

    What a showman! Got the whole story and everything, damn his energy is just contagious, what a performer!

  • @OpenBola
    @OpenBola 4 роки тому +3623

    Who else is randomly listening to old song?!

  • @royfablooo2810
    @royfablooo2810 5 років тому +850

    Band: How many Hit the road Jack you need??
    Ray: *WHAT YA SAY?*

    • @da1king0fwakanda56
      @da1king0fwakanda56 5 років тому +5

      I was waiting for that the entire time 😂

    • @Dutil49
      @Dutil49 5 років тому +2

      What'd I say.. is as many as possible! :P

    • @apollosunk8910
      @apollosunk8910 5 років тому +2

      Legends say he was deaf

    • @stonestreetchas2011
      @stonestreetchas2011 4 роки тому +1

      as many as I need. now get to singin' fool.

  • @therocknrollgamer9572
    @therocknrollgamer9572 5 років тому +1413

    R.I.P. Ray Charles Robinson 1930/2004
    And to his daughter Sheila Raye Charles 1963/2017.

  • @LucieToussaint-l1b
    @LucieToussaint-l1b 8 місяців тому +25

    What a legend he was even while living. I seriously value Mr Ray Charles, his career and outstanding medley’s. 💯💕💃

    • @GURUCUTZ
      @GURUCUTZ 8 місяців тому

      Best singer

  • @BESTREVIEWSTOP10
    @BESTREVIEWSTOP10 4 роки тому +4349

    The Best Ever

  • @vietnamesecat5781
    @vietnamesecat5781 3 роки тому +1416

    me: trying to sleep at 12
    my brain: HIT THE ROAD JACK!

  • @gerdskranicz5143
    @gerdskranicz5143 4 роки тому +953

    He protecc
    He attacc
    But most importantly
    He enjoy the tracc

    • @iTaxHD
      @iTaxHD 4 роки тому +56

      He protecc
      He atacc
      But most importantly...
      He hit the road jacc

    • @ohnoimatrap856
      @ohnoimatrap856 4 роки тому +27

      He protecc
      He atacc
      But most importantly...
      He's not comin' bacc

    • @Mihoyminoy124
      @Mihoyminoy124 4 роки тому +3

      @@iTaxHD darn I was just about say that

  • @shkelqesiamadhe6915
    @shkelqesiamadhe6915 5 місяців тому +17

    My God, what a legend, he tweaks and changes his lyrics versions every time he sings it, and every time is better. Makes it even look easy.

  • @paddy001
    @paddy001 5 років тому +661

    Its a privilege for me to listen this song even in July 2019 its just great..

  • @mr.badman783
    @mr.badman783 4 роки тому +318

    He had a hard life.
    He was blind.
    But he lives his life, better than the other people of this planet

    • @JustM4Rii
      @JustM4Rii 4 роки тому +1

      DannyDaDuffyDucking Daffer XD

    • @Feroxing12
      @Feroxing12 4 роки тому +2

      oh really did he? i dont think heroine addiction is rhe role model.

    • @joshuatree5620
      @joshuatree5620 4 роки тому +2

      @@Feroxing12 he said nothing about a role model,Just that Ray had a hard life.

    • @silversurfer8208
      @silversurfer8208 4 роки тому

      @@Feroxing12 who said role model you idiot

    • @Princess-gy5kx
      @Princess-gy5kx 4 роки тому

      Fe

  • @derlijuniorfotografo
    @derlijuniorfotografo 2 роки тому +394

    see this man perform live must have been one of the best concerts ever

    • @ke7eha
      @ke7eha Рік тому +7

      I saw him in concert in 2002. It was awesome, and I am very glad that I had (and took) the opportunity to see him perform.

  • @name3817
    @name3817 5 днів тому

    I love this song. I never get tired of it.
    May god bless his soul 🖤🖤

  • @TheDUDERulez1
    @TheDUDERulez1 8 років тому +2524

    "I was wrong as hell!" 😂

    • @ssaaeedd990
      @ssaaeedd990 8 років тому +12

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💔

    • @emmabeattie9255
      @emmabeattie9255 8 років тому +15

      I should bloody think so lol

    • @daniiltimin5396
      @daniiltimin5396 7 років тому +12

      can you explain what does she got? sorry, not native(

    • @joshuagerber7824
      @joshuagerber7824 7 років тому +31

      after opening her arms she would open her "pussy" aka sex but..."I was wrong as hell" :x

    • @dellonlaterr2286
      @dellonlaterr2286 7 років тому +1

      TheDUDERulez1 😂😂😂

  • @mennob7357
    @mennob7357 2 роки тому +410

    He feels every note that is being played and I’m all for it!

  • @zomaariemand5650
    @zomaariemand5650 4 роки тому +907

    Ray Charles having a very angry conversation with an imaginary woman, while having the worlds biggest smile on his face.
    I'm pretty sure he never wants to see her again after this conversation...

    • @Theiler-nh1wt
      @Theiler-nh1wt 4 роки тому +21

      Well does he have a choice? (Pls understand some humour)

    • @riccamion3424
      @riccamion3424 4 роки тому +4

      @@Theiler-nh1wt "The More You Know"

    • @darthjadus9015
      @darthjadus9015 4 роки тому +1

      Ray Charles was blind...

    • @arthurhill7082
      @arthurhill7082 4 роки тому +1

      Csongor Kiskamoni the joke just flew over your head

    • @makai5819
      @makai5819 4 роки тому

      @@Theiler-nh1wt you just explained the joke 🤣

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 5 місяців тому +12

    The most iconic artist to grace the SNL,stage,a pure musical genius 🎉🎉and an amazing song writer 🎉🎉

  • @ahmadarnaoute
    @ahmadarnaoute 4 роки тому +4401

    "I'm gonna pretend i didn't see that"
    -Ray Charles

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 4 роки тому +71

      Oh the irony

    • @lysosommike
      @lysosommike 4 роки тому +182

      @@tahamohammad1741 Reminds me of Stevie Wonder saying "Unfortunalety I am blind, but thanks god I am not black!"

    • @ogvamp2
      @ogvamp2 4 роки тому +8

      Stolen

    • @Mythraen
      @Mythraen 3 роки тому +10

      @@lysosommike That is an extreme misquote. You got the sentiment, but you got a hell of a lot of the words wrong.

    • @CharlieAUS
      @CharlieAUS 3 роки тому +2

      @@ogvamp2 Stolen? 😂

  • @vexan_twitch
    @vexan_twitch 4 роки тому +348

    This will never ever die because people still watch. No matter it's 2020 but 2021 and 2022 and so on

  • @vincentkoster6291
    @vincentkoster6291 8 років тому +655

    ''I- I- I was wrong as hell.'' CRACKED ME UP

    • @theknownone9769
      @theknownone9769 7 років тому +1

      ikr lmfao

    • @suhaibabdula7601
      @suhaibabdula7601 6 років тому +4

      I wish to have the lyrics coz his english not easy for me

    • @MarkAtkin
      @MarkAtkin 6 років тому +1

      Here are the original song lyrics. www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/raycharles/hittheroadjack.html . It doesn't include Ray's preamble in this live version.

    • @subhambiswas
      @subhambiswas 6 років тому

      Me too

    • @mirebab5261
      @mirebab5261 6 років тому

      :)

  • @DarZiii
    @DarZiii 8 років тому +358

    I love how he's so happy and smiley. It made me smile just seeing Ray =D

    • @goldprime118
      @goldprime118 6 років тому +4

      DarZi not even blindness can discourage that man. R.I.P. Ray Charles!

    • @willielloyd777
      @willielloyd777 6 років тому +3

      Off the chain R.IP

  • @fraicarra323
    @fraicarra323 9 років тому +438

    HE IS A HAPPY MEN!

  • @Broken011
    @Broken011 5 місяців тому +44

    I remember when I visited my grandmother in our small town, She dropped some serious wisdom on me. She said "Grandson, one day some people will waste their time reading your comment.

  • @jamesgeorge7579
    @jamesgeorge7579 3 роки тому +246

    I wonder if performing was made easier for him due to the fact he couldn't see the crowds. Maybe that's why he was always so chill with interrupting a performance in the middle.

    • @undertaker3346
      @undertaker3346 3 роки тому +16

      When he first started he smoked weed to stop his anxiety

    • @TheKeksletsplay
      @TheKeksletsplay 3 роки тому +3

      The only thing that probably get easier is that you don't judge on views and never have always a different first impression. Also i guess usually you don't express emotions that open, because anxiety, but he doesn't care, even when people laugh he could never see it...

    • @fauxdauteur
      @fauxdauteur 3 роки тому

      Can you have a fear of public speaking/performing if you are blind?? Genuine question

    • @vmaximuslee9001
      @vmaximuslee9001 3 роки тому

      @@fauxdauteur They can probably hear the amount of ppl so yea, I think they can

    • @bl41ck97
      @bl41ck97 3 роки тому

      It's way harder cause yr other senses r hyped up especially hearing. Depending on the personality of the person it can easier or way worst

  • @BonnieFrost809
    @BonnieFrost809 2 роки тому +143

    It’s impossible to listen to this song and not dance around the house in joy and happiness!

  • @TheKingThewidowandRick777
    @TheKingThewidowandRick777 8 місяців тому +24

    He's with Jesus now and he's playing in the Heavenly choir now. RIP Ray.

  • @djferchus
    @djferchus 8 років тому +3837

    I'm only 18 and I like this music.
    I'm 14 and I like this music.
    I'm 4 and I like this music.
    I'm 3 months old and I like this music.
    I'm 2 days old and I like this music.
    I'm 2 hours old and I like this music.
    I'm still a fetus and I like this music.
    I'm an embryo and I like this music.
    I'm still an egg cell and I like this music.
    I'm a strand of DNA and I like this music.
    I'm a Carbon atom (not yet part of a DNA strand) and I like this music.
    I'm a Neutron (soon to be part of a Carbon atom) and I like this music.
    I'm still a Quark and I like this music.

    • @teeth5840
      @teeth5840 8 років тому +76

      Oh wow you can copy and paste

    • @LucasPalma666
      @LucasPalma666 8 років тому +31

      I'm a string and I like this music.

    • @edcarly1
      @edcarly1 8 років тому +3

      +Lucas Palma loveley music

    • @kingkonvikzion11
      @kingkonvikzion11 8 років тому +21

      I'm a nothing and I still like this music

    • @user-mv9xm9rd4w
      @user-mv9xm9rd4w 8 років тому +28

      I'm Ray Charles and I like this music

  • @thestruggler776
    @thestruggler776 2 роки тому +104

    he was such a happy person, we need more of people like him

  • @aarongasva513
    @aarongasva513 6 місяців тому +4

    March 2024 , Qld Australia..still Vybing to this classic 🎉🎉🎉

  • @paulpalko8752
    @paulpalko8752 5 років тому +496

    2019...still alive you legend

  • @dr.ronbernard9927
    @dr.ronbernard9927 Рік тому +78

    No matter what was going on in his personal life, Ray was always able to bring a spark of joy and hope to his audience.

  • @kostaszimpos2957
    @kostaszimpos2957 8 років тому +579

    Respect
    Just Respect

  • @jaroslav2419
    @jaroslav2419 5 місяців тому +2

    He was an alien. Look at his face, moves and life energy. It is something unreal in our world.
    Great man, great music and i feel paralized by his voice

  • @mikkelp00
    @mikkelp00 8 років тому +120

    he still sounds amazing!

    • @mikkelp00
      @mikkelp00 8 років тому +1

      I know in 2004 😖

    • @mikkelp00
      @mikkelp00 8 років тому +1

      beacause of a liverdisease

    • @taniamara3809
      @taniamara3809 6 років тому

      Ray Charles, me acompanha desde 1960 É tempo!!! Uma paixão!!!

  • @josephkanyugi3799
    @josephkanyugi3799 Рік тому +48

    He sang that song from 1960 to 2004. Over the years, Ray Charles looked very happy when singing this song. The original girls he sang with had died of old age.

  • @laurawarren33
    @laurawarren33 2 роки тому +129

    This song always puts a smile on my face!

    • @jerrypark8395
      @jerrypark8395 2 роки тому

      Hello Laura, I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

    • @jayburton1743
      @jayburton1743 Рік тому +1

      @@jerrypark8395 no.

  • @dracoMangan
    @dracoMangan 5 місяців тому +2

    This cannot be repeated and this work is simply always good... and years pass... 62 years ago it was created...

  • @pedrocarrazana1157
    @pedrocarrazana1157 8 років тому +233

    He's genius, RIP RAY CHARLES

  • @jonathanpapadax6064
    @jonathanpapadax6064 4 роки тому +144

    The way he plays the piano, he knows what he's doin, he's having fun

    • @delphineandre9695
      @delphineandre9695 4 роки тому

      it's not funny when it ends up on breaking apart a woman, and the man also, it can end in a terrible drama, that kind of joke

    • @MB-kk7yv
      @MB-kk7yv 4 роки тому +6

      @@delphineandre9695 what are you on about?

    • @delphineandre9695
      @delphineandre9695 4 роки тому

      @@MB-kk7yv the shadow will ignite the fire but, my ride will ride with the wind

    • @JohnSmith-hq6fl
      @JohnSmith-hq6fl 3 роки тому +3

      @Kosename Leave him, hes on drugs.

    • @Xiliompalomenos
      @Xiliompalomenos 3 роки тому +1

      Σωστοςςς

  • @AndreiStabell-f2i
    @AndreiStabell-f2i 3 місяці тому +2

    Oooh man . This tune lets ya flying round , Live to the ears And never dies .

  • @KosMaVla
    @KosMaVla 2 роки тому +473

    Мои уши ликуют когда я его слушаю. Легендарная личность, Боже какой голос, какая харизма, сколько энергии.

  • @fargracingco.3135
    @fargracingco.3135 3 роки тому +51

    RIP to one of the most beautiful souls that has kissed the surface of this earth. ❤️🕊

  • @surrealfarm
    @surrealfarm Рік тому +24

    There are NO up-and-coming singers who can fill this man's shoes.

  • @milenastrtobitzer7457
    @milenastrtobitzer7457 Місяць тому +1

    I love this song❤

    • @raphealpius817
      @raphealpius817 9 днів тому +1

      I was so fortunate to get to see him second row in concert in the early 2000s. He sounded just like his albums, didn't need anything to make him sound good. Sang a verse of a song to me. A totally awesome concert!!!
      It's nice meeting you here ❤

  • @Theblackmaverick
    @Theblackmaverick 3 роки тому +54

    He has to be the greatest pianist. He was blind, couldn't see stuff. And everytime he played the piano. He lit up the crowd

    • @lukasantos6991
      @lukasantos6991 3 роки тому

      Whatch up Art Tatum or George Shearing

    • @charlesbirdsong6782
      @charlesbirdsong6782 3 роки тому +4

      Um, what about a certain famous pianist who literally couldn’t hear the music he was making/playing? lol

    • @paragdasgupta4981
      @paragdasgupta4981 3 роки тому +5

      *Confused Beethoven sounds*

    • @talha_took_steroids
      @talha_took_steroids 3 роки тому +1

      since when can blind people not see!?

  • @rudyflores5540
    @rudyflores5540 4 роки тому +56

    I love how he plays the notes while he’s telling the story, then he just stops at 1:00 to say “I was wrong as hell” that’s just the humor of Ray Charles

  • @theboot801
    @theboot801 3 роки тому +66

    He was just having a damn good time wasn't he? Rest well Ray Charles.

  • @josepm206
    @josepm206 23 дні тому +1

    Desde España , disfrutando estas joyas. Esto es mas que musica❤❤❤
    Ray Charles I love you

  • @actionmaniac5690
    @actionmaniac5690 4 роки тому +326

    Who still loves Ray in December 2019?? Anyone??

  • @AbdiPianoChannel
    @AbdiPianoChannel 10 років тому +43

    THIS SONG SHOULD BE MEN'S NATIONAL ANTHEM....THANKS TO RAY AND HIS BAND

  • @رؤياعزيز-ت8ل
    @رؤياعزيز-ت8ل 6 років тому +795

    Damn jamie foxx really nailed the character!

  • @TT-tu3wr
    @TT-tu3wr 4 місяці тому +3

    Coolest LIVE performance I've ever seen.

  • @Skunk_works_
    @Skunk_works_ 3 роки тому +452

    If your listening to this in 2021 your an absolute legend

    • @IMikalottafriends
      @IMikalottafriends 3 роки тому +2

      Indeed

    • @Skunk_works_
      @Skunk_works_ 3 роки тому +1

      Yessir borther

    • @mauritaschut8466
      @mauritaschut8466 3 роки тому +2

      If you're listening to this on January 20th, 2021, you're awesome!

    • @THECRUELTITAN
      @THECRUELTITAN 3 роки тому +1

      Why?

    • @mauritaschut8466
      @mauritaschut8466 3 роки тому +3

      Because January 20th, 2021 was when Joe Biden got sworn in as President of the US and Trump had to leave the White House! The song is being used as the goodbye song to Trump😁

  • @cindymalone4006
    @cindymalone4006 Рік тому +66

    I miss Ray.He was an incredible artist ,musician and entertainer.And he was joy to watch.He seemed to enjoy performing so much.

    • @lovvingd
      @lovvingd 8 місяців тому

      Hello Cindy
      How are you doing today?

  • @ahmetcankartal7511
    @ahmetcankartal7511 3 роки тому +91

    I heard it for the first time in a long time, a smile on my face for no reason since the song started, it's a very positive song.

  • @aboalsidhassan2123
    @aboalsidhassan2123 Місяць тому +1

    23/8/2024
    I still hear it

  • @kelvysouza7281
    @kelvysouza7281 Рік тому +327

    Eu me arrepio só com ele conversando e tocando, uma lenda

  • @IvanAgytin
    @IvanAgytin 3 роки тому +435

    of you're listening to this in December 2020,you 're a legend

  • @kingkonvikzion11
    @kingkonvikzion11 8 років тому +381

    I don't exist and I still like this music

    • @wobbenbuffet3286
      @wobbenbuffet3286 8 років тому +21

      I'm only 18 and I like this music.
      I'm 14 and I like this music.
      I'm 4 and I like this music.
      I'm 3 months old and I like this music.
      I'm 2 days old and I like this music.
      I'm 2 hours old and I like this music.
      I'm still a fetus and I like this music.
      I'm an embryo and I like this music.
      I'm still an egg cell and I like this music.
      I'm a strand of DNA and I like this music.
      I'm a Carbon atom (not yet part of a DNA strand) and I like this music.
      I'm a Neutron (soon to be part of a Carbon atom) and I like this music.
      I'm still a Quark and I like this music.

    • @kingkonvikzion11
      @kingkonvikzion11 8 років тому +17

      +Wobben Buffet See, mine was original. Yours is literally five comments below mine, so you loose pal. Remove thyself from this competition.

    • @sohaib8004
      @sohaib8004 8 років тому +5

      +King Z we have a winner finally

    • @mirebab5261
      @mirebab5261 6 років тому

      :)

    • @jspaceemperor420
      @jspaceemperor420 6 років тому +3

      You’re so edgy I cut my eyes reading this comment

  • @herveclement7105
    @herveclement7105 3 місяці тому +5

    Ray Charles est un monument..incontournable..la musique ne serait pas la même sans lui.
    La performance de margie hendrix est tout simplement extraordinaire....quelle voix !
    Quelle emotion dans cette chanson...

  • @samirafqir3273
    @samirafqir3273 3 роки тому +51

    This man spreads joy on everyone.

  • @Blinkstash
    @Blinkstash 10 років тому +586

    Happiest motherfucker on this planet!

    • @rosemaryochoa4789
      @rosemaryochoa4789 9 років тому +10

      Mohsin Naseer hell yes, I borrow his happy when I listen to this

    • @СергейАлексеев-е7ч8в
      @СергейАлексеев-е7ч8в 9 років тому +9

      Mohsin Naseer
      very positive guy ! ))

    • @lookslikeasra9319
      @lookslikeasra9319 7 років тому +3

      Happiest blind motherfucker in the world. I don't understand how he's not sad that he's blind. I JUST DONT I LOVE THIS MAN

    • @damiandattenberger5254
      @damiandattenberger5254 7 років тому

      +Ellesse Angelika maybe he was sad about it

    • @ThinkYeaah
      @ThinkYeaah 6 років тому

      Ellesse Angelika blindness gave him sharpened ears. Actually if he wasnt blind we would never know him

  • @mojar2680
    @mojar2680 3 роки тому +98

    when you're blind you dont care what people see, thats why he is straight up vibing

  • @CarolynEdwards-cz6pv
    @CarolynEdwards-cz6pv 2 місяці тому +3

    That's right hit the road Jack don't you come back no more, no more no more .Hit the road Jack. Keep walking and don't look back. 💖💖 July 07, 2024

  • @IdulaAMVs
    @IdulaAMVs 8 років тому +485

    Im sure he was so happy to be allowed to sing there. He seems so happy, like aphis dream came true

    • @IdulaAMVs
      @IdulaAMVs 8 років тому +24

      +maxsender1 Yeah, but his smile.. Like a Child gets a cookie :D

    • @justinwilliams3144
      @justinwilliams3144 8 років тому +2

      XD

    • @ihaveacar
      @ihaveacar 6 років тому +10

      Be allowed to sing there? Lolwut? This is Ray fucking Charles they are lucky that he said yes to being there. He's always that happy when he's playing music.

    • @bmthbathwater7765
      @bmthbathwater7765 6 років тому +2

      @@ihaveacar Ray was an amazing man, blind, and black in a segregated America, and he still became famous

    • @ifeanyiezunu93
      @ifeanyiezunu93 5 років тому

      He is always that happy, even when singing by himself. They were happier he found time to perform for them.

  • @doehetvoorgentstudent8822
    @doehetvoorgentstudent8822 4 роки тому +232

    1:00 “I was wrong as hell” most beautiful line ever

  • @richardmbowman
    @richardmbowman 5 років тому +65

    Frank Sinatra once said "He (Ray) is the only real genius we have in this business."

  • @frankwall5177
    @frankwall5177 7 місяців тому +4

    They broke the mold after this one was made. The guy is so awesome. Hilarious storytelling

  • @Midogipsy1
    @Midogipsy1 3 роки тому +209

    How many legends are listening to this masterpiece of October 2020