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"What'd I Say" (or "What I Say") is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in 1959. As a single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs. The composition was improvised one evening late in 1958 when Charles, his orchestra, and backup singers had played their entire set list at a show and still had time left ...
What'd I Say is an album by the American musician Ray Charles, released by Atlantic Records in late 1959. His sixth album since the debut Ray Charles in 1957, What'd I Say compiled a range of Charles' material, including his first top 10 hit, the title track "What'd I Say".
Ray Charles Robinson [a] (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist.He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".
That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles is a Ray Charles tribute album by John Scofield. Some of the album’s guests include Dr. John, Warren Haynes, John Mayer, Mavis Staples and Aaron Neville. Longtime Charles bandleader David “Fathead” Newman plays tenor saxophone.
1963: The Ray Charles Story, Volume Three (Atlantic) 1964: The Ray Charles Story, Volume Four (Atlantic) 1967: A Man And His Soul (ABC) 1970: The Best of Ray Charles (Atlantic) (BPI: Silver) [11] 1971: A 25th Anniversary in Show Business Salute to Ray Charles (ABC) 1973: Ray Charles Live (Atlantic) 1978: The Tender Side of Ray Charles (Suffolk ...
Darin recorded the album as a tribute to Ray Charles. His version of "What'd I Say" was a Grammy nomination for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording. Guest soloists included Nino Tempo, Plas Johnson and Darlene Love. Darin once said, "I'm proud to say that I was on the Ray Charles bandwagon when it was just a baby carriage.
Ray Charles and Betty Carter is a 1961 album by Betty Carter and Ray Charles. A 1988 CD/LP re-issue included three bonus tracks and the 1998 Rhino Records re-issue combined, on a single CD, the original Ray Charles and Betty Carter with the complete Dedicated to You .
Ray Charles is the debut studio album by American pianist, vocalist, and band leader Ray Charles. [3] Originally released in June 1957 on Atlantic Records , it was re-released under the title Hallelujah I Love Her So in 1962.