| Author | Message | ||
  jrlo (jrlo) 4-Laureate Username: jrlo Post Number: 92 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 169.3.74.205 |
No other ifo...I just heard it 5 miutes ago R.I.P | ||
DyvaNaye (westside314) 6-Zenith Username: westside314 Post Number: 546 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.212.74.198 |
Damn. Im through now. | ||
Wonder B (wonder_b) 5-Doyen Username: wonder_b Post Number: 400 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.50.39.169 |
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm gone too... R.I.P One of the last legends in music has gone... I remember reading Q's autobiography and the part where he used to be with Ray talking about music... Such a sad news... Wonder B | ||
LarsC (the_norwegian) 2-Debutant Username: the_norwegian Post Number: 23 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 80.203.27.167 |
R.I.P. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ent ertainment/3796085.stm http://pub.tv2.no/TV2/underhol dning/article237547.ece | ||
Destruction (destruction) 3-Pundit Username: destruction Post Number: 48 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.173.224.20 |
Jrlo, Found this link from Yahoo. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmp l=story&cid=495&u=/ap/20040610 /ap_en_mu/obit_charles_5&print er=1 | ||
jrlo (jrlo) 4-Laureate Username: jrlo Post Number: 93 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 169.3.74.205 |
I know...all of the great music legends are dying off..sad.. | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 229 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
(((RAY CHARLES))) RIP. I love you. Ray Charles Studio: http://www.wireimage.com/Galle ryListing.asp?nbc1=1&navtyp=CA L====60668&ym=200404 | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 3-Pundit Username: paladin Post Number: 42 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 206.185.64.23 |
May this musical giant rest in eternal peace. | ||
DyvaNaye (westside314) 6-Zenith Username: westside314 Post Number: 548 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.212.74.198 |
Damn Damn Damn. Im going home now. I feel like I lost my father all over again. http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBI Z/Music/06/10/obit.ray.charles .ap/index.html | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 5-Doyen Username: weldon Post Number: 173 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
RIP. Ray WELDON | ||
Common (common) 2-Debutant Username: common Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.2.55.168 |
REST IN PEACE (((((((((UNCLE RAY)))))))))))!!! This so sad!  | ||
SoniT (sonit) 2-Debutant Username: sonit Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.106.213.162 |
I just heard the news. They say he died surrounded by family and friends. RIP Ray Charles!!!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 478 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 152.163.252.200 |
Ray Charles was the inovator and the originator of what we now call r&b. He WAS the genius and THE root of it all!! He is now THE crown prince of Soul Heaven!!! | ||
SF3000 (slyfan_3000) 4-Laureate Username: slyfan_3000 Post Number: 71 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 63.207.60.73 |
I SALUTE you Uncle Ray.. I will forever miss you. Thank you for teaching and reaching me. Soul/Jazz/Blues heaven is in for one big jam session. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1071 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Brother Ray, RIP!!! Our musical forefathers & mothers have been leaving us at an astounding rate as of late. It's a very sad day for us, Soul heaven is rejoicing!!! Somewhere, I can just see Ray, Sam, Jackie, Otis, David & Marvin doing one hell of a collabo. I believe that they're showing all of the new jacks, how it's really done! I'm sure that they've saved a place for Mary, Tammi & special guest Nina! Even if it were possible, our bank accounts couldn't afford a ticket to pay to see all of that talent!!! RIP!! (Message edited by juicefree20 on June 10, 2004) | ||
Vickie (vickie) 2-Debutant Username: vickie Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
That's a really nice vision Juice.... this is sad news about Ray...... (((((((((((((((Ray)))))))))))) ))) | ||
Moe (moe) 4-Laureate Username: moe Post Number: 132 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.140.8.177 |
Damn,. Dyva, I'm with you!!!! TALENT, TALENT, TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Juice, honey, so eloquently put!! | ||
ralph (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 278 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
This is a tough one for me. Ray Charles was one of what I considered the three biggest influences in my life, musically. I have always wanted to meet him but the opportunity never arose. I learned so much from him. God bless you Ray Charles. | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 5-Doyen Username: weldon Post Number: 174 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Sonny Hopson, DJ at WHAT radio station & Ray Charles,in mid 60,  | ||
SDF (handsome) 4-Laureate Username: handsome Post Number: 145 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 170.118.158.14 |
I think I'll "Drown In My Own Tears". Rest in Peace, Sir Ray Charles. Handsome | ||
Ron Murphy (ron_murphy) 3-Pundit Username: ron_murphy Post Number: 65 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.90.140 |
what was there not to love about Ray Charles?, a musical genius demanding perfection and excepting nothing less...not the greatest singer in terms of winning a singing contest, but one of my favorite artists to listen to..he could take any song and give a most soulful take with great phrasing. he will be missed, but never forgotten with all his music left on this earth to listen to forever. one of the greatest ever...R.I.P...Mr.Ray Charles. | ||
ladylove (ladylove) 2-Debutant Username: ladylove Post Number: 27 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 169.3.74.205 |
RIP Ray Ray...Love you lots!!!!! Debbie | ||
Funkyone D.J. Dollar Bil (funkyone) 2-Debutant Username: funkyone Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 216.221.81.99 |
They had a re-run of him on SNL in '77 a few weeks ago. One of the true pioneers of Soul.R.I.P. Ray. | ||
einnod23 (einnod23) 2-Debutant Username: einnod23 Post Number: 20 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 208.27.203.121 |
He got the right one babaaaaaaaaaaaay.....uh huh! Hey everybody let's have some fun you only live once and when ya dead ya done just let the good times roll! RIP Brotha Ray! | ||
65memories (65memories) 1-Arriviste Username: 65memories Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.250.42.24 |
Eli said it right...Ray Charles was a true American treasure...a true legend. His version of "America" will never be duplicated. Soulful Detroit will truly miss soulful Ray Charles. | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 4-Laureate Username: gogogirl Post Number: 100 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 63.159.64.22 |
Hey All, I was saddened to hear of Mr. Ray's passing. Ray Charles has been called the Original Soul man - and I don't think the moniker is off the mark at all. I grew up as a young young girl - on him. My folks had many of his works - indeed. Hey Moan. Welcome back. Mr. Ray could do it up in most categories - I agree. He could sing anything. He blew the Gospel - Soul - Blues - Pop - Country - Jazz - Bluegrass - etc. His sound was "Very Special", and unique. Did someone mention - "I Got A Woman." http://haremsheiks.com/Albums1 /HOBM RIP - Mr. Ray "Sweet" Charles. You'll be missed and still loved. | ||
Kev-Lo (7273747576) 4-Laureate Username: 7273747576 Post Number: 91 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.236.201.191 |
Hi this is Kev-Lo you know it's almost a year since we lost Barry White.Now we've lost another soul great Ray Charles.I'm so sadden I can't believe it.He will be greatly missed rest in peace Brother Charles you are in a great place now | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.252.126.65 |
Yes, I'm with Juice on this one...I can't see Ray Charles resting, I just imagine him at the Piano, surrounded by so many other musical greats, who were there to greet him and welcome him home... | ||
Gil (gil) 2-Debutant Username: gil Post Number: 16 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 192.44.136.113 |
Man! He seemed eternal, didn't he? His music, in all of it's variations, will live on! Rest in peace, Uncle Ray! | ||
johneflat (johneflat) 4-Laureate Username: johneflat Post Number: 82 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.13 |
((BROTHER RAY)) You not only launched a generation of singers and musicians, you employed most of 'em Peaceful journey, we won't forget you............... | ||
Mark Speck (mark_speck) 3-Pundit Username: mark_speck Post Number: 38 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.158.63.147 |
One of my heroes, and easily one of the most soulful men to ever walk this planet. There will never be another like him. God bless you, Brother Ray, and thanks for all the great music. Best, Mark | ||
john dixon (john_dixon) 3-Pundit Username: john_dixon Post Number: 56 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 149.174.164.24 |
What a towering presence on the musical landscape of the 20th century. We've lost one of the few true originals who long ago handily earned iconic status...Just think of all the singers you've heard over the years that patterned their vocal approach on Brother Ray. Some of my favorite English singers like Van Morrison and Steve Winwood, in particular....and of course, many many others. Thank you, God Bless You & Rest in Peace Ray, there will never be another like you. | ||
Lucy (lucy) 2-Debutant Username: lucy Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 204.210.159.134 |
We are losing the music greats one by one. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform once. A MUSIC GENIUS. MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY. | ||
Heikki (heikki) 3-Pundit Username: heikki Post Number: 67 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.17.199.27 |
THE GREATEST! Heikki | ||
Rodmann (rodmann) 5-Doyen Username: rodmann Post Number: 174 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.221.220.110 |
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT HE'S GONE! R.I.P. BROTHER RAY. | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 149 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
The innovators are the key to the wonderful story of Soul Music. Ray Charles RIP | ||
Dayo (dayo) 2-Debutant Username: dayo Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.136.172.111 |
Lets not be sad - lets celebrate his genius! | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 4-Laureate Username: mel Post Number: 130 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.242.237 |
R.I.P Ray Charles undoubtley one of THE very best. mel | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 4-Laureate Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 88 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.222.15.81 |
Don't y'all think this is kind of strange? At about the same time Reagan dies, Ray Charles dies of acute liver disease. BTW, I do remember seeing Ray Charles with Ronald and Nancy Reagan. I think that those two are friends. | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 152 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
http://www.detnews.com/2004/ev ents/0406/11/e12-180848.htm | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 4-Laureate Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 90 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.222.15.79 |
Before I forget, here are all my Top 5 Ray Charles numbers: 1. Georgia On My Mind 2. Hit The Road Jack 3. I'll Be Good To You 4. America The Beautiful 5. Unchain My Heart Speaking of the Top 5, what are your favorite 5 favorite Ray Charles songs? | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 4-Laureate Username: gogogirl Post Number: 101 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 63.159.0.214 |
Good Morning All, Again - Ray Charles will be missed - but just like all of the other Musical Greats that have passed on - hopefully - his essence and music - will never pass. My condolences goes out to his family. I love his version of "Eleanor Rigby", and I just love - "Night Time - Is The Right Time", and many more. No one could sing "Georgia", like Mr. Ray either. Nite - Mr. Ray "I'm Another One That Did It My Way" Charles. http://apnews.myway.com/articl e/20040611/D834H4OG0.html | ||
Vonnie (vonnie) 5-Doyen Username: vonnie Post Number: 175 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Ray Charles is the template for all singers. Ray's contributions to all genres of music is without competition, Jazz, R&B and Country. Not only has his singing talent been at the forefront but also his piano accomplishments. Uncle Ray, thank you for being the only singer that my Dad ever loved. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1092 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
David, Go Go, Lars, Destruction, Sis D Thank you for the links. | ||
marv (marv) 3-Pundit Username: marv Post Number: 38 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
I use to always say that the very next time he was in my area I was going to go see him in concert. Now it is too late. As time past, I began to think of him as real old school, but any time one of his songs came on the radio I couldn't help but sing or just sit back and listen. He was one of the greatest of this or any other time. God Bless You Mr. Ray Charles (Robinson). | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 153 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.167.76 |
When/Where is Ray Charles' Funeral taking place? | ||
1wicked (1wicked) 4-Laureate Username: 1wicked Post Number: 87 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.126.64.72 |
Medusa: It will be held at First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles this week...but I have not heard the day or time yet. | ||
DyvaNaye (westside314) 6-Zenith Username: westside314 Post Number: 562 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
He is the King of Soul, 'hands down'. In order to celebrate him in my own way I made some cd's of his more unpopular stuff...you have to hear Ray sing 'Witchita Lineman' and 'Rainy Night in Georgia.' I have always enjoyed how he could cover a song and put the 'Ray Charles DNA' on it and make it his own...He never made a bad song as far as I can see...with him it was all about interpretation and keeping it real to life as possible...we will never have ANYONE like him again, and I cant help but think if he stayed in well health he would have performed until he could not anymore and probably would have 'keeled' over at the piano... I am just saddened by his death because it was my plan to see him when I could...I was one who purchased tickets for the concert he was to have in NY early spring, and it was canceled. Now I know why. This is a shock for me because I had no clue it was this serious. Lord have mercy...RIP Ray Charles...I am at least happy that his suffering is over...'To Be absent of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord'... I can see Ray asking the Lord 'ah...uh did I do all right?!' Hallelujah, I Love Ray So! DyvaNaye (Message edited by westside314 on June 14, 2004) | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 182 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.160.134 |
Hello Dyva, I was at the hospital visiting an blues musican friend when it was annouced on TV. I was surprised, and guite taken back. I grew up on Ray Charles's music. He was the last of the legends in modern day music, and I know, I know he's gonna be sorely and greatly missed. R.I.P. Brother Ray. | ||
DyvaNaye (westside314) 6-Zenith Username: westside314 Post Number: 594 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.212.74.198 |
Hi Don, For this matter Im sorry for all of our loss on this forum...Ray was such an institution to classic soul and R&B, Jazz, country, blue grass, broadway tunes, rock...You name it.... Im just so sad, yet happy to celebrate him... | ||
Bob F (notsocool66) 1-Arriviste Username: notsocool66 Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 4.238.242.78 |
Time Magazine mentions that there will be a biographical film starring Jamie Foxx. They didn't mention if it's going to be made for TV or (I hope) a theatrical release that will invest more and receive more recognition. If someone else mentioned this, sorry, I searched and couldn't find Foxx's name in conection with Brother Ray. My one memory of Ray Charles is, unfortunately, tinged with embarrassment for our community. He came to perform at our small town's annual "Musikfest" celebration, and seats were hard to come by. Two people in the front row, who were old enough to know better (and presumably fans since I heard them talking before the show about Ray's work) continued to talk loudly while he was performing. He stopped playing and asked them to show some courtesy, and I admired how he was able to do that and go right back to where he paused to give a tremendous performance. Those two middle-aged "fans" didn't so much as turn a page of their programs for the rest of the performance. I sure hope that his dignified professionalism rubs off on younger audiences and performers. Bob F. | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 5-Doyen Username: ~medusa Post Number: 239 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.82.108 |
Speaking of embarrassment~~~ Has anyone seen the latest Globe Magazine ??? with a pic of Ray Charles' body resting in the Casket? that was enough, but~~~~ I think it's terrible, how they dished out dirt about the Man before he's even in the grave... and he can't defend himself. Again, I'm sorry folks, but his music is what made him who he was, and his music is what we should dwell on, and not how many children and wives he had...who cares ? Nobody on this earth has a spotless closet, not even Preists, Ministers, or Presidents. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 901 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
Joe Adams made a circus out of Ray's funeral as the grapevine has it. He probably sold those stories to the tabloids. He only wanted superstars who hardly knew Ray instead of the people who really knew him at the funeral, all by Joe's invitation, who could attend the funeral and where it was held. The minister even had very little knowledge of Ray's life or history. Plus Adams had his name (underservedly as usual) on everything for everyone to see. This is nothing new, it has been going on for over 40 years! Too bad he was the one running the show, you have to wonder if he followed any of Ray's wishes! Thats really sad. For some great articles from people who really knew Ray buy "Jet" magazine & "Rolling Stone". S.S. | ||
Heikki (heikki) 4-Laureate Username: heikki Post Number: 73 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 62.248.146.63 |
Hi Soul Sister! I have similar info on Joe. I don't know what was the deal between them two, but Joe was good at blocking my interview with Ray - and Ray has always been my number one. Best regards Heikki | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 902 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
Hi Heikki; This goes way back, Joe blocking people he didn't like, Ray never heard about. As well as telling fbricated or blown out of proportion stories to Ray about different band members who either had too much power, longevity, he didn't like or wanted to get rid of. He always took credit for things he never did, one example of that was putting his own name down as producer of Jimmy's album on Ray's label as the producer, when he actually had nothing to do with it at all, it was all Ray alone! Ray's musicians and people who were around Ray before Joe, couldn't stand the man or his egotistical ways. He contolled who saw Ray by his own wims, and whether he thought the person was famous enough to allow an interview with Ray. I won't go on about this man, but grapevine, people close to Ray (past & present), the book 'The Man, The Music, The Genius' all say the same thing, he had Ray blind sided because Ray was only fed what information this man gave him as he wouldn't allow others to get the chance to talk with Ray. Pitiful. "RC" is gone now, may he rest in peace and contentment. David Ritz emailed me a 20-page story he wrote about his visits and conversations he had with Ray during his last months, with Ray speaking the way he speaks in his own way, his own words from things they discussed and questions David asked regarding his impending death, God, and his life. Amazing stuff. So touching & poinant. Part of it will be in 'Rolling Stone' magazine. David said they cut the article but he wanted me to read the whole thing, it was fabulous, sad, funny, and full of love and pain for the man he felt so close too since his first book on RC's bio in 1975. David & Mabel John wept together over Ray's passing. David & Ray wept together near the end. It was beautifully written, it will tug at your heartstrings. S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 913 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
This month's Rolling Stone tribute to "Brother Ray" by David Ritz:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 914 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
 | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 915 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
\image(II} | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 916 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
 | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 917 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
 | ||
Bob F (notsocool66) 1-Arriviste Username: notsocool66 Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 4.239.45.115 |
I noticed a quote from Ray in Soul Sister's posting, saying that if you want to write a good song you should praise a woman. That would eliminate a lot of today's music! One more message from our elders that would make the world a lot better! Thanks so much, Soul Sister, for mentioning the Rolling Stone article. Bob F. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 918 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
Hi Bob F; Your very welcome. It's indeed a good article, words straight from Ray's own mouth!  S.S. |
