Ray Charles grew up very poor and never knew his father.

Ray Charles had a hit with his 1962 cover of the song.

Ray Charles was the musician most responsible for developing soul music.

In 1964, they came to the attention of Ray Charles, who took them on tour with him the following year.

He was a member of Ray Charles's band in the mid-1950's, and today has his own group.

Ray Charles likes to lower expectations, then soar far beyond them.

Why would you think Ray Charles can drive a car?

But it was a bold choice when Ray Charles decided to put his mark on country.

I worked on the country western albums for Ray Charles.

And Ray Charles has been crossing over between the two for decades.