Ray Charles - Hit the Road Jack on Saturday Live 1996

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  • @LeprosuGnome
    @LeprosuGnome 5 років тому +10030

    This is the happiest person I've ever seem in my life.

    • @jaedenrotondo3373
      @jaedenrotondo3373 4 роки тому +303

      In no way did he have a "happy" life simplistically speaking. Takes something special to persevere though

    • @StudioGuitarra
      @StudioGuitarra 4 роки тому +212

      @@jaedenrotondo3373 heroin for exapmle. He was an adict for so long, but at the end he got through it.

    • @jaedenrotondo3373
      @jaedenrotondo3373 4 роки тому +107

      @@StudioGuitarra ah yes, I found out about this in the movie entitled "Ray". Would recommend if u haven't seen it already :)

    • @queen_fan287
      @queen_fan287 4 роки тому +6

      True

    • @t.v.9310
      @t.v.9310 4 роки тому +21

      Its a shame he couldnt see if you are a happy person

  • @ExpanderDJ
    @ExpanderDJ 5 років тому +19210

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

  • @maxshabazz1543
    @maxshabazz1543 10 місяців тому +405

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

  • @bilalnawaz4418
    @bilalnawaz4418 7 місяців тому +899

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

    • @CharlenePierre710
      @CharlenePierre710 7 місяців тому +4

      Incredible lesson !

    • @TheMarapasa
      @TheMarapasa 7 місяців тому +15

      he's still a legend after 75 years

    • @patrickfarfan9235
      @patrickfarfan9235 7 місяців тому +4

      here we are from PERÚUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

    • @vrroomm
      @vrroomm 7 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @senco445
      @senco445 6 місяців тому +1

      Damn yeah!

  • @MillionaireMakersLLC
    @MillionaireMakersLLC Рік тому +1876

    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 +20

      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 10 місяців тому

      Love this. ❤❤❤

    • @florenciaperroud8056
      @florenciaperroud8056 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @grevberg
    @grevberg 5 років тому +3013

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

    • @juniormichaeljanvier294
      @juniormichaeljanvier294 5 років тому +41

      😂😂😂

    • @King_Dragmire
      @King_Dragmire 5 років тому +14

      That hits you where you live

    • @RobTheNotary
      @RobTheNotary 5 років тому +9

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

    • @user-dh9bd5st6t
      @user-dh9bd5st6t 5 років тому +7

      i didn't know that he was blind.

    • @mieutac2106
      @mieutac2106 5 років 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.

  • @samikapadia6775
    @samikapadia6775 5 років тому +21891

    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 +123

      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

  • @mrweirdomovies9964
    @mrweirdomovies9964 10 місяців тому +47

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

  • @vishnunair6282
    @vishnunair6282 4 роки тому +4435

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

  • @Opal267
    @Opal267 Рік тому +4382

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

  • @trainliker100
    @trainliker100 3 роки тому +5511

    I saw him once when he was getting pretty old. He was led to the piano, as usual to his lack of sight, but he wasn't having an easy time walking and seemed pretty frail. But once he started playing and singing, it's like he lit up and was a like a young man again.

    • @spongebobsquarepants5757
      @spongebobsquarepants5757 3 роки тому +257

      that's beautiful but sad at the same time :(

    • @James-dn6wy
      @James-dn6wy 3 роки тому +29

      Happy for a blind guy

    • @trippsmclovin
      @trippsmclovin 3 роки тому +135

      @@James-dn6wy guarantee you he experienced more in this world than you ever will.

    • @James-dn6wy
      @James-dn6wy 3 роки тому +11

      @@trippsmclovin we both know your a sad loser like all who have profile of cats haha. Don't project your low quality of life onto others haha.

    • @Bogna1
      @Bogna1 3 роки тому +56

      It's not related, but years ago when I worked in a care home I saw something similar. Those people were in such bad condition, but after getting glass of wine suddenly back to life.

  • @Ozgipsy
    @Ozgipsy 8 місяців тому +138

    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 8 місяців тому +5

      True :(

    • @gluteusmaximus8869
      @gluteusmaximus8869 7 місяців тому +4

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

    • @asburystan
      @asburystan 4 місяці тому +1

      Ed Sheeran?

    • @TheCeciD
      @TheCeciD 4 місяці тому +1

      @@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 3 місяці тому +1

      Paul Mccartney????

  • @chewie_charmander3101
    @chewie_charmander3101 3 роки тому +6492

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

    • @urbanwarchief
      @urbanwarchief 3 роки тому +198

      That's kinda how art works

    • @robotkabot7541
      @robotkabot7541 3 роки тому +179

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

    • @redberry9613
      @redberry9613 3 роки тому +176

      ...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 3 роки тому +18

      You should see when he would fry chicken perfectly

  • @totalitygames7961
    @totalitygames7961 5 років тому +5656

    He was Old but filled with energy and happiness

  • @TheLolaboomboom
    @TheLolaboomboom 2 роки тому +4731

    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_

  • @rocsto
    @rocsto 7 місяців тому +46

    He's just legendary, RIP Ray Charles.

  • @NostalgiaMan
    @NostalgiaMan 2 роки тому +5295

    I miss his charisma and charm. Look at this performance. It must have been amazing to be with such a legendary human.

    • @Taznixx
      @Taznixx 2 роки тому +23

      why are you everywhere i look

    • @mariaarroyo1440
      @mariaarroyo1440 2 роки тому +4

      I like it

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      @shaaculwali8129 2 роки тому +2

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      @shaaculwali8129 2 роки тому

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  • @ahmadarnaoute
    @ahmadarnaoute 4 роки тому +4518

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

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 4 роки тому +72

      Oh the irony

    • @lysosommike
      @lysosommike 4 роки тому +189

      @@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 4 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 4 роки тому +2

      @@ogvamp2 Stolen? 😂

  • @kasa6837
    @kasa6837 5 років тому +2732

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

  • @TARider2
    @TARider2 Рік тому +101

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

  • @rayebtv4618
    @rayebtv4618 4 роки тому +9275

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

    • @whiskeybrown262
      @whiskeybrown262 4 роки тому +80

      Exactly! The Red singers Shine!

    • @zingonmobile8598
      @zingonmobile8598 4 роки тому +16

      What about it?

    • @rayebtv4618
      @rayebtv4618 4 роки тому +19

      @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 +16

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

  • @thebassist8926
    @thebassist8926 3 роки тому +2817

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

    • @perseus5656
      @perseus5656 3 роки тому +19

      He had more than r&b in his blood

    • @yosef56422
      @yosef56422 3 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 🎶🎵

  • @blitzi9631
    @blitzi9631 3 роки тому +2763

    Dude this is better than the old version he aged like good wine

  • @Broken011
    @Broken011 7 місяців тому +48

    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.

  • @Zenkaii-
    @Zenkaii- 6 років тому +1452

    His smile is so amazing ! ❤

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 6 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. 😊

  • @DFox-kv9pi
    @DFox-kv9pi 9 років тому +3478

    I love the way he bobs back and forth . This man just emanates joy and epicness.

    • @Whovian575
      @Whovian575 9 років тому +124

      He is missed. RIP Ray Charles 1930-2004

    • @kierankelly3314
      @kierankelly3314 9 років тому +47

      Dawson Fox Ikr! He warms my soul up every time I see him smiling and bobbing back and forth

    • @miasimone7799
      @miasimone7799 9 років тому +41

      my cousin whos fourish always bobs back n fourth like ray so we got him to put sunglasses on n do it and he had the biggest grin, he was like a small ray charles it was hilarious!

    • @dariod.5661
      @dariod.5661 9 років тому +9

      Dawson Fox we all enjoy !!

    • @vipinsubash041991
      @vipinsubash041991 9 років тому +17

      Kieran Kelly that's why his music is called soul music.

  • @Jamaicanmonkey91
    @Jamaicanmonkey91 2 роки тому +2306

    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

  • @MÚSICAGOSPELMELHORES6868
    @MÚSICAGOSPELMELHORES6868 3 місяці тому +60

    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 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 4 роки тому +11581

    this song is still amazing

  • @Sinred1
    @Sinred1 3 роки тому +2236

    The 90s had old jazz/blues legends. We currently got old rock legends, got to appreciate them while we can see them live :)

    • @therealabel8057
      @therealabel8057 3 роки тому +9

      The 90’s are the future in this context my man

    • @dungfungus56
      @dungfungus56 3 роки тому +30

      Ray Charles is way before the 90s

    • @Namiinaa
      @Namiinaa 3 роки тому +10

      This song is not from the 90’s😭

    • @Sinred1
      @Sinred1 3 роки тому +43

      @@Namiinaa I didn't claim that, I said there were old jazz/blues legends in the 90s, who are mostly dead today. And in 30 years it will be the same for the rock legends who are currently alive.

    • @Mr.Moon95
      @Mr.Moon95 3 роки тому

      Nah rock is werid.

  • @daveh6023
    @daveh6023 5 років тому +2546

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

  • @LucieToussaint-l1b
    @LucieToussaint-l1b 9 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 9 місяців тому

      Best singer

  • @BK1Knucks
    @BK1Knucks 4 роки тому +1277

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

  • @quantomic1106
    @quantomic1106 2 роки тому +1207

    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

  • @grantifex
    @grantifex Рік тому +1246

    And 8 years later he died in peace.
    Everyone, promise me, never to forget this legend!
    He's been living his life and he put a smile on all our faces with his music.
    I just love seeing this man smiling and playing the piano, enjoying what he's doing!
    LONG LIVE RAY CHARLES!

  • @shkelqesiamadhe6915
    @shkelqesiamadhe6915 7 місяців тому +18

    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.

  • @YaaAm0001
    @YaaAm0001 4 роки тому +9401

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

  • @mrsbib8366
    @mrsbib8366 5 років тому +5984

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

    • @kodeterbuka
      @kodeterbuka 5 років тому +3

      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 +1

      The song is catchy as hell

  • @mandarin7728
    @mandarin7728 7 років тому +576

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

    • @anyalecawale635
      @anyalecawale635 6 років тому +4

      Mandarin he was philosopher

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 6 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 6 років тому

      Agree

    • @neomatrix6749
      @neomatrix6749 6 років тому +3

      Love this guy!;)

  • @gilbritolucas
    @gilbritolucas 2 місяці тому +17

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

  • @wickdlyawesome2315
    @wickdlyawesome2315 4 роки тому +637

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

  • @thatoneguy3332
    @thatoneguy3332 5 років тому +635

    A strong man who never let his disability stop him

  • @therocknrollgamer9572
    @therocknrollgamer9572 5 років тому +1418

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

  • @TheKingThewidowandRick777
    @TheKingThewidowandRick777 10 місяців тому +24

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

  • @decebalus_
    @decebalus_ 2 роки тому +2649

    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

  • @paulnelson6469
    @paulnelson6469 5 років тому +512

    This dude rocked... I've loved him for 40 odd years. remember the music when I was 10...saw I'm live in 1995

    • @PaulMab9
      @PaulMab9 5 років тому

      For a moment I misread that as 2005 and was baffled.

    • @hisokamorroh5185
      @hisokamorroh5185 5 років тому

      Wait you're the guitarist paul nelson?

    • @silentscopez1364
      @silentscopez1364 5 років тому

      40 even years :/

    • @chasem1032
      @chasem1032 5 років тому

      I was born in 1995, never had the chance to see him live. Music was soooo much better during his time.

  • @surrealfarm
    @surrealfarm Рік тому +28

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

  • @jaroslav2419
    @jaroslav2419 7 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

  • @eurofoods9960
    @eurofoods9960 8 років тому +1223

    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

  • @mennob7357
    @mennob7357 3 роки тому +411

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

  • @derlijn
    @derlijn 2 роки тому +395

    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.

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 6 місяців тому +13

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

  • @mr.badman783
    @mr.badman783 4 роки тому +319

    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

  • @paddy001
    @paddy001 5 років тому +661

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

  • @BESTREVIEWSTOP10
    @BESTREVIEWSTOP10 4 роки тому +4349

    The Best Ever

  • @rolandosarabia810
    @rolandosarabia810 12 днів тому +2

    ❤ What a privilege for this audience 😮

  • @bro.d105
    @bro.d105 Рік тому +521

    This sounds like it was recorded in the studio. It’s just insane to me how they is not even trying and it just sounds so good.

    • @sliceronsteam
      @sliceronsteam Рік тому +45

      Smooth, real old school musician. A performance is just another rehearsal that happens to have a crowd. Do again tomorrow even better.

    • @JamesonEst1780
      @JamesonEst1780 10 місяців тому +6

      That is the skill! Practice your craft so much until it looks effortless. I bet a lot of rehearsals made the performance look like they’re not even trying on the night!

    • @frankwall5177
      @frankwall5177 9 місяців тому +4

      They are professionals unlike the posers these days

    • @royortega3721
      @royortega3721 2 місяці тому

      He not trying cuz he too busy vibing 😂

    • @salomesandroshvili6711
      @salomesandroshvili6711 2 місяці тому

      From my experience, when you are that free spirited and creative, music just starts to flow out of you, voice is unforced

  • @lifeizeazy7257
    @lifeizeazy7257 2 роки тому +152

    You can't help but smile while watching this video. RIP to a Legend!!

  • @LamarMBarnes
    @LamarMBarnes 3 роки тому +56

    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

    • @dust_bearer
      @dust_bearer 3 роки тому +5

      *Confused Beethoven sounds*

    • @talha_took_steroids
      @talha_took_steroids 3 роки тому +1

      since when can blind people not see!?

  • @deborahwilson4684
    @deborahwilson4684 10 місяців тому +17

    Love this song! Ray Charles was one of a kind. I played this many times in Nov 2020! RIP Mr. Charles.

    • @lovvingd
      @lovvingd 10 місяців тому

      Hello Deborah
      How are you doing today?

  • @BonnieFrost809
    @BonnieFrost809 3 роки тому +143

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

  • @business1st115
    @business1st115 Рік тому +246

    This performance by Ray Charles & Company is pure genius!😃 I don't think there are many artists that could introduce a setting, experience and story behind the song like Ray can with that type of character. Highly interactive, circular-like social dynamics here; you have the band, the singers, Ray & the crowd providing feedback which create the whole ambience rather than the stage versus the audience. Ray was having a lot of fun here too, with his smile saying, "I still know what I'm doing, it's alright." We love you Ray Charles, RIP. ❤

  • @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

  • @janajacoby3391
    @janajacoby3391 11 місяців тому +16

    His smile is so infectious ❤ Love this man and his music! ❤

  • @gerdskranicz5143
    @gerdskranicz5143 4 роки тому +956

    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

  • @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

  • @thestruggler776
    @thestruggler776 2 роки тому +104

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

  • @lionrawtv
    @lionrawtv Рік тому +3

    This is a masterclass is entertainment... i was grinning from ear to ear from start to finish.
    Absolute Talent.

  • @KosMaVla
    @KosMaVla 2 роки тому +473

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

  • @Zigouigoui_
    @Zigouigoui_ 5 років тому +342

    His Smile Just Perfect😍👌

  • @GiDD504
    @GiDD504 3 роки тому +80

    This is one of humanities greatest achievements. Ray Charles is timeless and always will be a god damn legend.

  • @EdwardMacNamara
    @EdwardMacNamara 4 місяці тому +5

    If there's something that can be said about this song, it's definitely one of the best foot tappers I've ever heard.

  • @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 4 роки тому +3

      @Kosename Leave him, hes on drugs.

    • @Xiliompalomenos
      @Xiliompalomenos 4 роки тому +1

      Σωστοςςς

  • @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.

  • @randompersonwholikesmemes6938
    @randompersonwholikesmemes6938 6 років тому +221

    Him and stevie.... they are absolute legends. Just proves that anyone can do it. (No Stevie is not dead but sadly ray charles is)

    • @martinmartin8666
      @martinmartin8666 5 років тому +1

      @Vladimir Dj yup not anyone..this is real music which requires real talent and real artist..

  • @demonrouge3338
    @demonrouge3338 27 днів тому

    This man. Whew. What a great voice. He can’t sing a wrong note if he tried to. When I’m in the mood for soul I listen to Mister Ray Charles. He puts my soul back where it’s supposed to be.

  • @tabah9028
    @tabah9028 4 роки тому +713

    back when the people were actually clapping with the beat

    • @guest8485
      @guest8485 4 роки тому +2

      Tab Ah white people*

    • @alansmithee7730
      @alansmithee7730 4 роки тому +3

      Just look at _American Bandstand_ clips from the 50s. There have always been out-of-time people, and sadly, there always will be. It makes gems like this even better though :)

    • @EG-wq3ou
      @EG-wq3ou 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged 4 роки тому +6

      @@guest8485 you're an idiot.

    • @madzster2008
      @madzster2008 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah. Nowadays, it is hard to come by a beat as strong as this one. Its like the radio doesn't play music no more, only auto-tune.

  • @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.

  • @tickaustralia7091
    @tickaustralia7091 3 роки тому +40

    There are people who born in that way to be music genius

  • @dinismatos5894
    @dinismatos5894 20 днів тому

    Hitin high notes like that at that age. You can feel his hapiness trough the way he smiles and shakes while playing it. What a performance... True Legend, rest in piece Ray ❤

  • @suatalks1034
    @suatalks1034 6 років тому +1269

    2:33 soo smooth

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

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

  • @NiyaTraShunTv
    @NiyaTraShunTv Рік тому +55

    This man was truly amazing, He night went through his problems when he was younger but I never seen somebody so happy & joyful. I truly wish I could’ve met or even experienced seeing him perform!!

  • @andrewcowin3815
    @andrewcowin3815 Місяць тому +1

    If yoo were in the band backing up Ray Charles, wouldn't you be thinking, "Holy crap! That's Ray Charle right in front of me." Absolute legend!

  • @theboot801
    @theboot801 4 роки тому +66

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

  • @cindymalone4006
    @cindymalone4006 2 роки 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 10 місяців тому

      Hello Cindy
      How are you doing today?

  • @TheSLashera
    @TheSLashera 3 роки тому +33

    Blown away. Was always a fan of this song. But this performance just made me smile. What a man!!

  • @rozaidasokolic4635
    @rozaidasokolic4635 9 місяців тому +2

    I taught my students this song - they adored it! Thank you, great maestro! ❤😊

  • @ByronWrightJr
    @ByronWrightJr 3 роки тому +37

    Absolute legend. I love how artist tell a story before starting a song.

  • @AbdiPianoChannel
    @AbdiPianoChannel 10 років тому +43

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

  • @fraicarra323
    @fraicarra323 9 років тому +438

    HE IS A HAPPY MEN!

  • @samuelcollins9599
    @samuelcollins9599 28 днів тому +1

    The man it always absolutely amazes me how a man who is blind can play the piano just a natural talent skills pure genius

  • @pedrocarrazana1157
    @pedrocarrazana1157 8 років тому +233

    He's genius, RIP RAY CHARLES

  • @OpenBola
    @OpenBola 4 роки тому +3645

    Who else is randomly listening to old song?!

  • @josepheyraud4887
    @josepheyraud4887 5 років тому +4981

    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

  • @diegomelendez9918
    @diegomelendez9918 8 днів тому +2

    The Legend of the Blues....can't replicate Ray

  • @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.

  • @kostaszimpos2957
    @kostaszimpos2957 8 років тому +579

    Respect
    Just Respect

  • @actionmaniac5690
    @actionmaniac5690 5 років тому +326

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

  • @frankwall5177
    @frankwall5177 9 місяців тому +4

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