God. Ray Charles just had that way of playing/singing that truly invokes an emotional response . . . it is because of Ray Charles that I play, and love, the piano. I've been playing it since i was seven. I'm sixteen. God bless you, Ray. Without you, the world weeps; at any rate, those who knew of you.
I really like Pete (nearly the same voice that Ray but honnestly i think Ray has really something special he is always happy when he plays piano,when he sings,he is just irreplecable. **RIP Ray Charles**
This is the MAN - Pete Peterkin. He's totally an amazing talent AND a good guy. I've seen his one man show - and he can totally take Las Vegas and the world by storm! Best of luck, Pete.
Silly person (responding to Crossman555). If anything, you should be ashamed of yourself to post such a comment that's so far off base. If you've seen Pete's work, you should know that first of all he would NEVER rip someone off and second, you should know that this is what he does - - "impersonate!" Watch his other Ray Charles videos and then tell me you still feel the same way. So again, shame on you for writing such an outlandish comment.
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whos ur backup singers, sounds like the raylets? LOL ur the worst to rip off a genius, ive scene ur work, and this is ray charles...you should be ashamed
You've got to be kidding me! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery He must be really good,as you being a fan ,thought it was really him. Even Quincy Jones,thought it was really him1 HE IS GREAT!.
not to say this isnt pete but wheres the video? Sounds alot like him singing it live... infact if my memory serves me right this is him singing it on a primetime variety show.....show me the video to prove its him. otherwise id have to say ur just ripping off a genious and a a dead one at that.....Great song to ripp off though
That's impressive. You should have your own variety special in which you do these impersonations. It's like going down memory lane. It's very nolstagic. The originals cannot be their former selves, but you can impersonate them. Oh, and include Mathis, a definite favorite. Such a wide vocal range. What a wonderful talent you have.
you are AMAZING pete !! I played this song when I had people over... telling them "listen and tell me whos singing"....without hesitating the answer was Ray for everyone !!
not ray charles fool me once we DO NOT believe it's ray
sting me baby
justavideo1000 3 months ago
this is ray charles.
knockout1981pro 6 months ago
By the way, good job, pete. Closest i've ever heard to the real mccoy. Coulda fooled me if i hadn't heard the real ray before.
YuBawu97 8 months ago
God. Ray Charles just had that way of playing/singing that truly invokes an emotional response . . . it is because of Ray Charles that I play, and love, the piano. I've been playing it since i was seven. I'm sixteen. God bless you, Ray. Without you, the world weeps; at any rate, those who knew of you.
YuBawu97 8 months ago
Wooow ! :D obviously you've a talent , but i hope you'll find your own voice !!
paninnguaqanedavidse 11 months ago
His own song :Jill: w 2 great backup guys was great!!!
CREOLEJEAN 1 year ago
remember "Dad" YOUR song to my "Mom".... Remember...
debrasstuningstyle 1 year ago
I really like Pete (nearly the same voice that Ray but honnestly i think Ray has really something special he is always happy when he plays piano,when he sings,he is just irreplecable. **RIP Ray Charles**
MrsUknow 1 year ago
Amazing!
zazzgale 1 year ago
wow. sounds exactly like ray. this is awesome
alig53 2 years ago 6
If this isn't Ray I'd say it'spretty scary! Also check out Billy Preston's version of Summertime out. That too includes a great impression of Ray :)
Gagagrr 2 years ago 3
really brilliant and I think Ray would have been proud that he inspired someone to wanna sing like him - he was such a brilliant artist
louise1marais 2 years ago
the only reason you can tell its no ray is because his voice doesnt do those cool breaky things after a high note
SkatingsReallyCool 2 years ago
bloody hell! that's so close it's scary! beautiful
jamesjonesrocket 2 years ago
I'm wondering if this gentleman has any CDs available? I'd buy them in a heart-beat!
daveyphotos 2 years ago
It's miracle! Man... I greatly envy you :) Good luck!
MiiRiiNdaa 2 years ago
excellent
davepowerrangerszeo5 2 years ago
No Mr. Bagan (below) It's ME! (LOL)
PetePeterkin 2 years ago 2
@PetePeterkin really a great voice . thnx
ThePino2000 2 years ago
that is ray not pete!
MrBagan07 2 years ago
This is the MAN - Pete Peterkin. He's totally an amazing talent AND a good guy. I've seen his one man show - and he can totally take Las Vegas and the world by storm! Best of luck, Pete.
DebraHatle 2 years ago
Silly person (responding to Crossman555). If anything, you should be ashamed of yourself to post such a comment that's so far off base. If you've seen Pete's work, you should know that first of all he would NEVER rip someone off and second, you should know that this is what he does - - "impersonate!" Watch his other Ray Charles videos and then tell me you still feel the same way. So again, shame on you for writing such an outlandish comment.
segue87 2 years ago
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whos ur backup singers, sounds like the raylets? LOL ur the worst to rip off a genius, ive scene ur work, and this is ray charles...you should be ashamed
crossman555 2 years ago
That is a true tribute to his talent ,as you are dead wrong. This is the one and only Peter Peterkin. Good luck Peter!
sloofuss 2 years ago
lol ok man, its a very disrespectful act in my opinion then...if he can do other people he should....ray is untouchable
crossman555 2 years ago
You've got to be kidding me! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery He must be really good,as you being a fan ,thought it was really him. Even Quincy Jones,thought it was really him1 HE IS GREAT!.
sloofuss 2 years ago
Sounds amazingly like Ray Charles.......
eaglestirreth 2 years ago
This is Ray. Don't disrespect the master... bow down to the Ray...... ooommmmmm
samando1975 2 years ago
i'd like to see a vid too.. pete just may be a ghost.
sorry if it sounds cynical but i just lived through the bush/clinton years.
navtel 2 years ago
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Please click on to my LIVE videos if you doubt it's me! (DUH!)
PetePeterkin 2 years ago
FYI /// I recorded this song when the movie came out to prove I could hang with Jamie Foxx. (YES that is ME singing....NOT RAY!)
Check out my LIVE Ray Charles videos before "hating" - (LOL)
Pete Peterkin
PetePeterkin 2 years ago
I can tell its not ray but damn ur very close lol, good job this is one of my favorite ray charles song and you sung it perfectly
BRAZYBOii 2 years ago
Hi man, that's the best tribute Ive ever heard of The Great Ray Charles.
Respect.
scatmando 2 years ago
not to say this isnt pete but wheres the video? Sounds alot like him singing it live... infact if my memory serves me right this is him singing it on a primetime variety show.....show me the video to prove its him. otherwise id have to say ur just ripping off a genious and a a dead one at that.....Great song to ripp off though
crossman555 2 years ago
Nice one Pete, sounds just like the legend himself. You now have one more fan.
TonyMacina 3 years ago
Excellent!
whenaman 3 years ago
SOUNDS JUST LIKE HIM, waw, i've been trying to do impressions of ray charles and hearing yours is HELPIN A LOAD.
Minyahil 3 years ago
I saw Ray with BBKing in late 1972 at a small club in San Fernando Valley, CA.
They were spectacular! Ray has always been on of my favorites of all time. I grew up with his music.... I have to say this guy
is TREMENDOUS... I would pay to see him in concert...
Bugaleena4 3 years ago
dang if i didnt read the title i would of been sure is was ray charles himself singin
kiros111 3 years ago
Whoa! That blew me away to all the times I heard Ray do this. Amazing my friend,
Do you do Ray's version of You Are My Sunshine?
Glad I discovered you!
littlebutterfly19 3 years ago
DAMMMMMMMMMMMMNNNNN...Man you are amazing
Sexiladie00001 3 years ago
WOW!!
moonriver75 3 years ago
That's impressive. You should have your own variety special in which you do these impersonations. It's like going down memory lane. It's very nolstagic. The originals cannot be their former selves, but you can impersonate them. Oh, and include Mathis, a definite favorite. Such a wide vocal range. What a wonderful talent you have.
cybernautev 3 years ago
Fantastic Pete! :)))
KarenEng 3 years ago
you are AMAZING pete !! I played this song when I had people over... telling them "listen and tell me whos singing"....without hesitating the answer was Ray for everyone !!
snslo 3 years ago