I'm sorry, but the damn backup singers really detract from this. The contrast between the genuine pain and longing in Ray's voice is badly countered by the superficiality of theirs. Their harmony is fine, but the studio should only have had Ray singing the actual lyrics.
I agree 100%. Well said. Shoot those backup singers. I wonder if the back up singers were added to somehow make the song sound more "white" for white audiences?
Ray Charles is the one people, other than family, I would choose to see first in the after life. When he sings this song my mom cries, in a good way of course.
I love the mean version of this song by JerryLeeLewis. Its quite different and fun; but OMG,Ray makes this song his own for an eternity of rainbows! Its absolutely breathtaking. Rest in peace,brother Ray.
Thank you bro... my mum is dying of cancer and this is the track she wants at her funeral... she always a woman of good taste.. broke my heart to watch but thanks so much.. such a legendary man.
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the end of her days are full of love, joy, and happiness. Breaks my heart trying to imagine what it must be like to know in advance and to be counting days for such a somber event.
it's not on sleepless soundtrack. it's on his album...Ingredients in a recipe of soul
Janesdead 1 year ago
I'm sorry, but the damn backup singers really detract from this. The contrast between the genuine pain and longing in Ray's voice is badly countered by the superficiality of theirs. Their harmony is fine, but the studio should only have had Ray singing the actual lyrics.
Still, all in all, a good tribute.
Synematic 3 years ago
I agree 100%. Well said. Shoot those backup singers. I wonder if the back up singers were added to somehow make the song sound more "white" for white audiences?
Kevin90028 3 years ago
never fails to give me chills
dogzombii 3 years ago 2
amazing
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
Ray Charles is the one people, other than family, I would choose to see first in the after life. When he sings this song my mom cries, in a good way of course.
BigCTheCellist 3 years ago
i think it is on the "you got mail soundtrack" i dont know i asked my grandma and thats what she said. best version of this song ever
IceCreamCooter 3 years ago
anyone know what album this song is on?
gammaray0wn 3 years ago
sleepless in seattle soundtrack circa 1993
mattsdad17 3 years ago
Ray "The Greatest" Charles (Robinson)
What more can i say?
Rest In Peace.
EverlasTdaAK 3 years ago
I thought I wouldn't find it. Thanks for posting!!
stefjerm 3 years ago
I love the mean version of this song by JerryLeeLewis. Its quite different and fun; but OMG,Ray makes this song his own for an eternity of rainbows! Its absolutely breathtaking. Rest in peace,brother Ray.
bevotaylor 4 years ago
oNLY REY!!!SOLO UNGRAN HOMBRE,REY CHARLES THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSURPASS STYLE.
johnhasaname 4 years ago
Thank you bro... my mum is dying of cancer and this is the track she wants at her funeral... she always a woman of good taste.. broke my heart to watch but thanks so much.. such a legendary man.
d1975le 4 years ago 4
Hey, no problem. I'm sorry to hear about you mum. Your welcome. And, my condolences to your family.
LannyOnasis 4 years ago
I offer my condolences as well.
rouge2vous 4 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the end of her days are full of love, joy, and happiness. Breaks my heart trying to imagine what it must be like to know in advance and to be counting days for such a somber event.
TheSKeB 4 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that, bro. It's sad. I offer my condolences to you and your family.
Salgier87 4 years ago
d-sorry for your anticipated loss. It sounds like your mom is as ready for her next journey as one can be.
bevotaylor 4 years ago
fantastic warms my heart
best if listened to with headphones
maybeiamthedoctor 4 years ago
genius ... big man
mlodziq 4 years ago
greaTribute! 5stars and favorite.
peACE from japan, eLi G., piaNOwarist.
piaNOwarist 4 years ago
superb
davebeac 4 years ago
It make me to stay in the paradise!
Saariyah 4 years ago
i love it
nik0la007 4 years ago
i love this version of this song...israel (...)is not bad, but this is the best of all "somewhere over the rainbow!!"
hfrster 4 years ago
I absolutely like this beautiful song and I adore Ray Charles. Thanks for posting!
fredgoalltheway 4 years ago 3
indeed creative inner peace go Ray Charles
shatoctgabey7 4 years ago
amazing
marx789 4 years ago
beautiful
thats all there is to say
NAtePoo 4 years ago
thx
renzoalvau 4 years ago