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Don Gibson, I Can't Stop Lovin' You

Hoagy Carmichael, Georgia

Ray Charles, I’ve Got A Woman

Eddy Arnold/Cindy Walker, You Don't Know Me

Don Gibson, I Can't Stop Lovin' You

Percy Mayfield, Hit the Road Jack

Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul

Masters of American Music

Jazz
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Ray Charles

David "Fathead" Newman

"Dr. John"

Billy Joel

Willie Nelson

Hank Crawford

Ahmet Ertegün

Program notes

The fascinating story, told in words and music, of one of the century's great musical figures.

Never-before-seen interviews with family, friends—and Ray himself—reveal the heartbreak and humor of a man who overcame all odds, moving through tragedy to triumph and immortality.

Rare, exciting clips of Ray's finest performances and greatest hits from five decades of music that altered the musical map.

An American original, Charles was the innovator who fused gospel, jazz, and blues to create modern soul music.  His crossover vision also widened the scope of country and western, his unique voice touching the hearts of people everywhere. 

Ray Charles is one of the world's most beloved musicians. And this candid, informative, entertaining portrait is his compelling and inspiring story. 

Interviews with David "Fathead" Newman, Dr. John, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hank Crawford, Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Billy Preston, Merry Clayton, Ray Charles Jr. among others.

Performances include Georgia On My Mind, Drown In My Own Tears, I Can't Stop Loving You,  Heartbreaker, I Got A Woman, Let The Good Times Roll, What I'd Say, You Don't Know Me, I Believe To My Soul, Let's Go Get Stoned, Hit The Road Jack and many others.

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