Ray Charles

"Nowadays they say you need a special chip to put in the TV so kids can't watch this and that. In my day, we didn't need a chip. My mom was the chip. End of story."

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Source: Song: Georgia On My Mind

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Musician, Singer

Ray Charles was a pioneering musician whose blend of gospel, blues, and jazz transformed American music, making him a symbol of resilience and freedom.

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