This performance was soon after 9/11 so emotions were high, both among the crowd and in Ray Charles. By the time his hair turned gray he was much beloved and respected. Look for a video of him singing Georgia on My Mind live.
The last person shown on camera from the stands before Ray started singing was Glen Campbell, who by most accounts was one of America's most talented guitarists and country singers, ever. So if you're looking for more American musicians to feature on your videos, then why not start with him? Wichita Lineman, Rhinestone Cowboy..By the time I get to Phoenix..are all masterpieces by Glen and surely you would be blown away by his work too. Keep up the good work my friend, your videos are very well received by our South Carolina based family.
Excellent suggestion. Add 'Gentle on My Mind" & "Galveston" to that list. Glen Campbell was integral to my childhood of the 60s and 70s, but my fav memory of his music will always be "Southern Nights."
Thanks for playing this. This was prior to game 2 of the World Series in 2001 - a month and a half after 9/11. The Series was actually delayed a little bc of the attacks in NYC. RIP Ray❤
Most patriotic: National anthem- Whitney Houston National anthem- Chris Stapleton American Soldier- Toby Keith Courtesy of red, White, & Blue- Toby Keith, official video version God Bless the USA- Lee Greenwood and Home free version Just to name a few of the best
Were you ever to chance being in a stadium, at any parade or just on any street in America and have this song or the National Anthem break out spontaneously, you just may faint from the vibrations that surge through your body. We love it here! 🥰🥰
I almost stood up at the beginning. Ray Charles was a true treasure. One of my favorite series "The Nanny" he played Fran's grandma Yeti's boyfriend. ❤
One of my greatest music memories was seeing Ray Charles live at the Hollywood Bowl, near the end of his life. He had the whole place dancing and singing along with him.
Andre, you would love hearing Ray Charles and Willie Nelson sing Seven Spanish Angels, especially if you like country music. Hello from South Carolina USA. Yes this brings me happy tears.
Ray Charles always sang from his heart and soul, He had a way of being able to transfer his heart and soul into your as he sang. I also love the way he sang, "Georgia". Because of the time difference, I was sleeping when you went live. I hope you and your beautiful family are having a wonderful day!
You might enjoy looking at the history of the song! It began as a poem in 1893 and has been updated as recently as 2011, but it's always beautifully done and the heart and soul of the message have remained. Ray Charles also did "Georgia on my mind" and he is a wonderful artist.
Ray Charles was from Georgia and the state song of Georgia is "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles. ua-cam.com/video/ggGzE5KfCio/v-deo.htmlsi=wb6OQjNKc0fPr0ff
Yes, watch the movie Ray. It is fantastic and accurate. He was an amazing talent and a complex and special man. I saw him live many years ago and the memory is still in my heart and my mind's eye. If you notice, even players have their hats on their hearts and in the stadium, too - hats off and on the heart or just your hand on the heart. Americans are not forced to do it. We do it because we mean it.
We actually have 1 National Anthem, but at least 3 other unofficial ones: America the Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, and God Bless America. Ray Charles’ Georgia on My Mind.
Look up the story of "American the Beautiful". Kathryn Lee Bates wrote the poem looking out from the top of Pikes Peak, Colorado. Samuel A. Ward wrote some music for his church in Newark. The two never met, but their works did. Please put Piles Peak on you list of places to go to when you visit. We do have an amazingly beautiful country.
Arizona Diamondbacks won the world series that year & I got to announce the victory at my middle school the next day....this is the performance basically everyone associates with 'America The Beautiful'....this was 2001 so we were just coming to terms with 9/11 so there was alot of patriotism
Songs by Ray I recommend. 1) Georgia On My Mind 2) Unchain My Heart 3) A Fool For You 4) I've Got a Woman 5) I Can't Stop Loving You There are so many more, but these will get you started. I left "Hit the Road Jack" off because you already know it. Otherwise it is my second top choice.
Top Culture has a series of the 2nd most popular songs for each decade. They might help give more of an overview of what we were listening to. You might also try The Top 100 and remember each area of the country had their own favorites, so the top are kind of an average. (i.e. what was popular in California might not be the same in New York.)
This was performed in Phoenix Arizona near by Glendale Arizona is home to the Air Force's 56th Fighter Wing The Lzrgest Fighter Wing in the USAF I was Stationed there 1994 to 2001 the year of my Retirement after 20 years
Right before they show the soldiers On the field you look like you were gonna cry . If you want to hear something really special react to Pentatonix singing the national anthem at game 2 of the NFL Christmas day Football games
Y’all hear that America God shed his grace on the desk the whole point of life God Jesus that king died on the cross is blessed America because we were found by 2 g that were Christians
Seems like a nice person really because he can sing well and he smiles well and give her her don’t judge a book by its cover to look at life of Ray Charles womanizer he used to feel women’s wrist so he could tell if they were fat or not when you want to sleep with them my point is of course I’m not perfect I’m saved by grace saved by Jesus Ray Charles should never be worshiped or thought to be a good person just because he can see you know how many rock stars and actors that are complete horrible awful people but people think just because they’re famous that they’re nice
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I'd recommend listening to Ray's song Georgia on my Mind.
Absolutely!
You bet
Ray Charles voice could bring the most hard hearted peron to tears. This is and always will be iconic. ❤
I was blessed with the opportunity to see Ray Charles in concert. I eft there that night in tears he touched my heart so profoundly.
This performance was soon after 9/11 so emotions were high, both among the crowd and in Ray Charles. By the time his hair turned gray he was much beloved and respected. Look for a video of him singing Georgia on My Mind live.
Now you need to listen to Seven Spanish Angels with Willie Nelson
We Americans take this for granted. We are so lucky, so blessed. Still makes us all cry, though.
"You Don't Know Me," "What I'd Say," "Georgia on My Mind" ...
I cannot help but weep every time I hear Ray sing this song. It’s the absolute best ❤️🇺🇸
Georgia on My Mind
Yes! Georgia on my Mind is something you'll love! Having lived in Georgia (and missing it) it brings tears to my eyes.
He can't even physically SEE America, yet it is beautiful to him. You have to love that.
The last person shown on camera from the stands before Ray started singing was Glen Campbell, who by most accounts was one of America's most talented guitarists and country singers, ever. So if you're looking for more American musicians to feature on your videos, then why not start with him? Wichita Lineman, Rhinestone Cowboy..By the time I get to Phoenix..are all masterpieces by Glen and surely you would be blown away by his work too. Keep up the good work my friend, your videos are very well received by our South Carolina based family.
Excellent suggestion. Add 'Gentle on My Mind" & "Galveston" to that list. Glen Campbell was integral to my childhood of the 60s and 70s, but my fav memory of his music will always be "Southern Nights."
Highest recommendation for the movie "Ray".
Ty
@@moreeuropeanreacts Really think you'll enjoy Marvin Gaye -
His performance of the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game was amazing.
Cheers.
The movie Ray is good to know about his life and music
He is an amazing example of the human ability to overcome adversity!
I always love your reactions but this one got my heart and yours I think. "I Can't Stop Loving You" and just beautiful, is probably Rays Most popular
I think "Crying Time" would be his most popular. Personally, my favorite is, "Take These Chains (From My Heart).
Seven Spanish Angels, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson.
YES!!
Thanks for playing this. This was prior to game 2 of the World Series in 2001 - a month and a half after 9/11. The Series was actually delayed a little bc of the attacks in NYC. RIP Ray❤
Most patriotic:
National anthem- Whitney Houston
National anthem- Chris Stapleton
American Soldier- Toby Keith
Courtesy of red, White, & Blue- Toby Keith, official video version
God Bless the USA- Lee Greenwood and Home free version
Just to name a few of the best
Were you ever to chance being in a stadium, at any parade or just on any street in America and have this song or the National Anthem break out spontaneously, you just may faint from the vibrations that surge through your body. We love it here! 🥰🥰
I almost stood up at the beginning. Ray Charles was a true treasure. One of my favorite series "The Nanny" he played Fran's grandma Yeti's boyfriend. ❤
One of my greatest music memories was seeing Ray Charles live at the Hollywood Bowl, near the end of his life. He had the whole place dancing and singing along with him.
Seven Spanish Angels is an emotional one by Ray Charles
Ray Charles had such a powerful voice. America the Beautiful is probably our third country song behind the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.
It is Americans loving America that makes it so beautiful! 🥰
I love him! I love seeing the absolute joy on his face at the crowds cheers
3:31 is former Arizona Representative and US Senator, John McCain (died 2018). He was also a Naval officer and a Prisoner of War in Vietnam 🇺🇸
3:16 actor Billy Crystal
Ray Charles was popular because he was versitile across different musical genres and his authenticity. At the end he was genuinely appreciative
Andre, you would love hearing Ray Charles and Willie Nelson sing Seven Spanish Angels, especially if you like country music. Hello from South Carolina USA. Yes this brings me happy tears.
His song “mess around” is a lot of fun to listen to
Seven Spanish Angels with Willie Nelson.
He is most famous for a song called Georgia on My Mind but he had a long career with many great songs.
This song was one of Ray Charles' biggest hits.
Ray Charles always sang from his heart and soul, He had a way of being able to transfer his heart and soul into your as he sang. I also love the way he sang, "Georgia". Because of the time difference, I was sleeping when you went live. I hope you and your beautiful family are having a wonderful day!
Seven Spanish Angels with Ray Charles and Willie Nelson was my mama's favorite song
I think you would enjoy the song.
You might enjoy looking at the history of the song!
It began as a poem in 1893 and has been updated as recently as 2011, but it's always beautifully done and the heart and soul of the message have remained.
Ray Charles also did "Georgia on my mind" and he is a wonderful artist.
On the fourth of July I would drive through the streets of my small town with my windows open blaring this on the radio.
You should definitely check out Seven Spanish Angels with Ray Charles and Willie Nelson ❤
When listening to this song you should have your right hand over your heart.
There is a film about his life, “Ray.”. He was quite the national treasure.
Check out his duet with Willie Nelson. “Seven Spanish Angels”. It will give goosebumps!
Andre, I love that you love America and our true culture so much!
Ray had a part in the We are the World song. Ray was great.
Watch ray Charles and Willie nelson,7 Spanish angles !!!
He sang at Wrestlemania 2, and it was incredible.
Really think you'll enjoy Marvin Gaye -
His performance of the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game was amazing.
Ray Charles was from Georgia and the state song of Georgia is "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles. ua-cam.com/video/ggGzE5KfCio/v-deo.htmlsi=wb6OQjNKc0fPr0ff
Yes, watch the movie Ray. It is fantastic and accurate. He was an amazing talent and a complex and special man. I saw him live many years ago and the memory is still in my heart and my mind's eye. If you notice, even players have their hats on their hearts and in the stadium, too - hats off and on the heart or just your hand on the heart. Americans are not forced to do it. We do it because we mean it.
Either of Ray's great duets with Willie Nelson, Seven Spanish Angels or Georgia on My Mind. Both are fantastic.
We actually have 1 National Anthem, but at least 3 other unofficial ones: America the Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, and God Bless America. Ray Charles’ Georgia on My Mind.
In the movie "The Blues Brothers" , Ray Charles played a bus driver.
Oh my seven Spanish angels with Willy and Ray would be very nice to listen to.
Seven Spanish Angles... Ray Charles and Willie Nelson
Look up the story of "American the Beautiful". Kathryn Lee Bates wrote the poem looking out from the top of Pikes Peak, Colorado. Samuel A. Ward wrote some music for his church in Newark. The two never met, but their works did. Please put Piles Peak on you list of places to go to when you visit. We do have an amazingly beautiful country.
Watch the movie “Ray”. It’s soooo good.
Check out Ray Charles and Willie Nelson doing "Seven Spanish Angels".
You must watch the movie “Ray”.
Arizona Diamondbacks won the world series that year & I got to announce the victory at my middle school the next day....this is the performance basically everyone associates with 'America The Beautiful'....this was 2001 so we were just coming to terms with 9/11 so there was alot of patriotism
Do a reaction to Georgia on My Mind. Such an amazing Beautiful song.
Songs by Ray I recommend. 1) Georgia On My Mind 2) Unchain My Heart 3) A Fool For You 4) I've Got a Woman 5) I Can't Stop Loving You
There are so many more, but these will get you started. I left "Hit the Road Jack" off because you already know it. Otherwise it is my second top choice.
Other songs are "Baby It's Cold Outside", "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Two to Tango".
Top Culture has a series of the 2nd most popular songs for each decade. They might help give more of an overview of what we were listening to. You might also try The Top 100 and remember each area of the country had their own favorites, so the top are kind of an average. (i.e. what was popular in California might not be the same in New York.)
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Tears started before he got to the second line.
Georgia on my mind, our beautiful state song.
This was performed in Phoenix Arizona near by Glendale Arizona is home to the Air Force's 56th Fighter Wing The Lzrgest Fighter Wing in the USAF I was Stationed there 1994 to 2001 the year of my Retirement after 20 years
nice I remember someone suggested this just yesterday
Crying here...
you would enjoy him and willie nelson doing seven spanish angels
John McCain.....RIP
Andre, check out Louis Armstrong singing "What A Wonderful World."
Right before they show the soldiers On the field you look like you were gonna cry . If you want to hear something really special react to Pentatonix singing the national anthem at game 2 of the NFL Christmas day Football games
It should have been me is a ray Charles song that I believe you would like.
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Hey, at 1:27, that's Glen Campbell!
I find it hard to sing it the "normal" way after Ray's unique take. I slip into his cadence.
HIs most famous song GEORGIA
listen to kate smith sing ... God bless america at a hockey game .
One of my favorites is a duet with another "Piano man", Billy Joel! Its called; Baby Grand. ua-cam.com/video/XUNOmN3YVL0/v-deo.htmlsi=oAU7CcIec6v2yEtw
Ray Charles official video.
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A great view of America. Enjoy .
Better version ua-cam.com/video/9ZYH8v42a2w/v-deo.html
Y’all hear that America God shed his grace on the desk the whole point of life God Jesus that king died on the cross is blessed America because we were found by 2 g that were Christians
Seems like a nice person really because he can sing well and he smiles well and give her her don’t judge a book by its cover to look at life of Ray Charles womanizer he used to feel women’s wrist so he could tell if they were fat or not when you want to sleep with them my point is of course I’m not perfect I’m saved by grace saved by Jesus Ray Charles should never be worshiped or thought to be a good person just because he can see you know how many rock stars and actors that are complete horrible awful people but people think just because they’re famous that they’re nice
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I am so glad you are reacting to songs again. I love it