Ray Charles Robinson Biography Essay

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Music can be valued from the heart, mind, and the soul. Ray Charles Robinson, was a legendary Rhythm and Blues artist who valued music from the heart, mind, and soul. Ray Charles childhood was everything but normal. Ray love for music started at a very young age and was inspired from others. Mr. Charles music was a great addition to the music industry.
Ray Charles childhood was everything but normal. Ray Charles Robinson, was born September 23, 1930 in Albany Georgia. Aretha Williams was only fourteen years old when she gave birth to Ray. Bailey Robinson, was his father who was always absent in his life. “What R.C. lost in an absentee father he gained through two caring women.” Mary Jane was Bailey Robinson wife who would help Aretha with the boys. Soon after his birth Aretha and baby Ray returned back to the small town (Jellyroll) in Greenville, Florida. His mother gave birth to his little brother George a year later. Born into poverty Ray and his brother would run around the town bare feet. Ray and his little brother were inseparable. The tragic separation happened one day when George decided to take a swim in his
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Charles music was a great addition to the music industry. “Confession Blues” was Ray Charles first recorded record. “Confession Blues” got more radio play.” He moved to New York and signed a contract with Atlantic Records. His audition with Atlantic Records went well. “Charles opened his voice to a range of sounds, from screams to whispers that were all his own.” He would write music from listening to gospel. One of his main songs created from gospel was I Got a Woman. I Got a Woman was number two on the Billboards. The song Georgia is now the state song for Georgia. His addition to music would not only have his managers happy but also his fans. He also won the love of the teens with the song What’d I say. “They began calling him “The Genius.” He received many awards through his musical career due to his music

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