Great band. Ray was the all time best musician in his genres. It was my honor to meet and speak with him in 1964. A great experience. God Bless you Ray.
Thank you for posting this. If America has a voice it is the voice of Ray Charles. He is the only vocal artist to achieve acclaim in Country, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, and Pop. Finally a fitting tribute to the master of American music the late Mr. Ray Charles.
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@Jared Aron thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Demi Lovato sounds like she was trained in the Baptist Church! Wheeew! And that sister with Anthony Hamilton on, The Night Time Is The Right Time, killed it!!!
Wow Demi absolutely smashed it out the park Ray Charles would be happy this is a fulfilling tribute for a man who did so much for so many different genres
A Special Thank You those whom provided correct names and or spellings in regards to the Raelettes and Musicians. I truly appreciate it and more importantly others viewing this video will know the names of all musical participants.
A whole lot of talent on that stage...enjoyed it so much. I must say Usher was my biggedt surprise. Ray Charles has almost been ...well...a music God to me, and I wondered if Usher could sound authentic in this genre, but he absolutely did it. He must have spent quality time in church...like all the other feature performers here. I think the whole show absolutely paid a genuine tribute to Ray. This event was also a wonderful tribute to the Obamas as well. The minute they left the White House, this great idea left too. As a musician, I'll say it was a wonderful use of the nation's house. I hope the Bidens will bring the music back.
Black Music transcend ages - Blues, Jazz, Disco, Soul, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Latino Salsa. Their music has influenced everything it´s been made musically speaking.
Yolanda Adams did the thing! Poor Usher had to follow Spirit in the Dark! I remember Aretha bringing Ray Charles on that performed a legendary event that I just was so surprised and fortunate to be in the generation that witnessed it!
Great show! My favs were Anthony Hamilton & the background singer (,think her name is Selena), Andra Day , Demi Lovato & of course Yolanda Adams. They showed up & showed out. They all did Ray Charles proud!! A big, hoot & holla, shout out to Mr Sam Moore, who sounds exceptional @ his age, what a performance!
Out of all the people to pay tribute to Ray Charles why no Jamie Foxx??? The presidents reaction at 1:06:22 is priceless!!! Greatest president ever!!!!
+Tutu Bousley actually I would have loved to see Willie Nelson and Quincy Jones participate. They were definitely 2 of his closest friends and knew him better than probably anyone else. I'm guessing a lot may have had to do with scheduling. All in All this was an AWESOME event.
Thank you for saving the best for last President Obama. Ray did it all in music and did it great! Ray I hope you were looking down to see the concert in your honor and Look We had a Afro American President and First Lady! God is Good! Smithsonian thank you for believing in the Arts! Your partied like it was 1999! Yes!!!!
White House put together a better line up of talent than most Awards Shows lol Anthony Hamilton and Shelea Frazier took the soul up to another level starting at 44:58 WOW! I know Hamilton is great but first time seeing Shelea Frazier
Hi Al Mitch. Thanks for posting the Smithsonian video. You got a few names of people in the band wrong. Instead of Nicholas Payton it is Brandon Lee (me). Instead of Ulysses Owens it's Quincy Philips, and instead of Loren Shoenberg it's Daniel Pratt. It would be great if you could change those out I know everyone in the band would like to receive proper credit. Thanks, Brandon Lee
+Brandon Lee Definitely changing and Thanks very much for the correction. Do you know the names of the 3 women singing back up as the Raelettes? I know Cherrelle is in the middle, the other names I was unable to find.
DAYUM DEMI!!!! I didn't know you had soulful powerful pipes like dat! WOW! And I sho nuff didn't know ya had all dat junk in tha trunk either!!! WOWEE ZOWEEE!!!
Great band. Ray was the all time best musician in his genres. It was my honor to meet and speak with him in 1964. A great experience. God Bless you Ray.
"Soul music is how black people sing when you leave us alone".....wow. Thanks, Mr Charles
One of the best tribute to my hero, the Genius Mr. Ray Charles
Thank you for posting this.
If America has a voice it is the voice of Ray Charles. He is the only vocal artist to achieve acclaim in Country, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, and Pop.
Finally a fitting tribute to the master of American music the late Mr. Ray Charles.
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account??
I was dumb lost my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@Charles Antonio Instablaster :)
@Jared Aron thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jared Aron It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@Charles Antonio glad I could help xD
Demi Lovato sounds like she was trained in the Baptist Church! Wheeew! And that sister with Anthony Hamilton on, The Night Time Is The Right Time, killed it!!!
Some people can sing blues and some can't and they don't KNOW it. THANK YOU. RIP MR CHARLES,
Wow Demi absolutely smashed it out the park Ray Charles would be happy this is a fulfilling tribute for a man who did so much for so many different genres
He was (in his presidency) at least 20 years ahead of his time. He is a World Citizen who has truly deserved a Nobel Prize. Respect.
Lord Jesus, THANK YOU for GIVING US RAY CHARLES!
The "Best President Ever"! "The Most Diverse White House "! "Will miss you Mr. President Obama and First Lady Mrs. Obama"!
Demi Lovato literally killed it! god bless that woman... unbelivable talented!
Damn. Demi KILLED that Ray Charles song. Most of people in that room were not ready!
THIS WAS A REAL NICE TRIBUTE TO RAY@ I KNOW HE`S PLEASE WITH THIS, BECAUSE HE LIVES FOREVER!!!
THANKS for sharing this so so special event. Oh, Obama, I will miss you so!
A Special Thank You those whom provided correct names and or spellings in regards to the Raelettes and Musicians. I truly appreciate it and more importantly others viewing this video will know the names of all musical participants.
Al Mitch
Don’t forget Shedrick Mitchell on B3 Hammond Organ
A whole lot of talent on that stage...enjoyed it so much. I must say Usher was my biggedt surprise. Ray Charles has almost been ...well...a music God to me, and I wondered if Usher could sound authentic in this genre, but he absolutely did it. He must have spent quality time in church...like all the other feature performers here. I think the whole show absolutely paid a genuine tribute to Ray. This event was also a wonderful tribute to the Obamas as well. The minute they left the White House, this great idea left too. As a musician, I'll say it was a wonderful use of the nation's house. I hope the Bidens will bring the music back.
This is the best of the best, just great.
He should be all wrapped up when he is singing.
I Got a Woman- Jussie Smollett 41:16
The Night Time is the Right Time (aka Night and Day) - Anthony Hamilton 44:58.
Lonely Avenue - Leon Bridges 54:34
watching this actually makes me realize I'll miss his black president in the White House.
Black Music transcend ages - Blues, Jazz, Disco, Soul, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Latino Salsa. Their music has influenced everything it´s been made musically speaking.
We certainly do!
Ray will always be my hero ____ he remains the greatest figure in American music ___ RIP. Your music is forever
Yolanda Adams did the thing! Poor Usher had to follow Spirit in the Dark! I remember Aretha bringing Ray Charles on that performed a legendary event that I just was so surprised and fortunate to be in the generation that witnessed it!
Thank you very much !
I love Soul muic !
Love watching that bass player when Sam Moore sings. That man is ageless.
The bassplayer gets a tear in his eye, me too!
This is golden!
This was the best concert that I didn't attend.
Beautiful
Great show! My favs were Anthony Hamilton & the background singer (,think her name is Selena), Andra Day , Demi Lovato & of course Yolanda Adams. They showed up & showed out. They all did Ray Charles proud!! A big, hoot & holla, shout out to Mr Sam Moore, who sounds exceptional @ his age, what a performance!
The President hugs everybody, and they like it! ;-)
Raelettes: Latrelle Simmons(left), Shelea Frazier(mid) and Sharlotte Gibson(right).
+Tenise18 Thank you very much. I wanted to credit all performers who participated and you just made my day with this information. :)
Yasss to Shelea Frazier finally getting some good exposure, love her
Out of all the people to pay tribute to Ray Charles why no Jamie Foxx???
The presidents reaction at 1:06:22 is priceless!!! Greatest president ever!!!!
+Tutu Bousley actually I would have loved to see Willie Nelson and Quincy Jones participate. They were definitely 2 of his closest friends and knew him better than probably anyone else. I'm guessing a lot may have had to do with scheduling. All in All this was an AWESOME event.
+Al Mitch Yes Awesome
+Tutu Bousley Yes why wasn't jamie Foxx there.
Tutu EqualFour That's exactly what I thought!
Jamie already paid his tribute when he did the movie.
Yes, I'm working on getting those names. Will get back to you.
I miss this. Let's not get so far out there America that we can't find our way back home.
I Live on a Lonely Avenue !!! I love you Leon Bridges !!!!!
Very nice. Some suprising voices.
Great show!
I got a man way over town whose good to me.
wow..somehow never saw this one...Big Up Mr McBride!
Thank you for saving the best for last President Obama. Ray did it all in music and did it great! Ray I hope you were looking down to see the concert in your honor and Look We had a Afro American President and First Lady! God is Good! Smithsonian thank you for believing in the Arts! Your partied like it was 1999! Yes!!!!
tout simplement superbe comme toujours a la Maison Blanche
vrai
This is America!
She can really sing this song!
As a band leader, I patterned my 8 piece snap after his early band with Fathead and the boys!
White House put together a better line up of talent than most Awards Shows lol Anthony Hamilton and Shelea Frazier took the soul up to another level starting at 44:58 WOW! I know Hamilton is great but first time seeing Shelea Frazier
Shelea Frazier is great
Hi Al Mitch. Thanks for posting the Smithsonian video. You got a few names of people in the band wrong. Instead of Nicholas Payton it is Brandon Lee (me). Instead of Ulysses Owens it's Quincy Philips, and instead of Loren Shoenberg it's Daniel Pratt.
It would be great if you could change those out I know everyone in the band would like to receive proper credit.
Thanks,
Brandon Lee
One more name, instead of Todd Williams, it's Ron Blake.
+Brandon Lee Definitely changing and Thanks very much for the correction. Do you know the names of the 3 women singing back up as the Raelettes? I know Cherrelle is in the middle, the other names I was unable to find.
+Al Mitch Thanks for the correction and updating.
+Al Mitch Nabate Isles, NOT Nabati.
+Shelton Walden thanks for the correct info and updated.
Much appreciated.
When people used to be happy in the WH!
And in REAL LOVE!!!
❤
I'm gonna miss our president.
Sam Moore simply was the best! He showed all those other singers how you should really sing! Memphis!!
Супер!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leon!
Isso é que é um presidente!!! Viva Obama! Viva Ray Charles! Viva o Jazz!
USHER? i don't know maybe no room to dance,sing i dont know HEY HO MAKE ME FEEL ALRIGHT.
Honestly didnt think jussie smollets falsetto was his, thiught it was edited for empire 😂 pleasantly surprisee
Uuf las del coro. Que bien cantan
Who is on guitar? Not listed....
Trump would have "America Salutes Trump with Kid Rock and Ted Nugent"
shudders at thought
Usher was what he is a phone singer.
So... No Jamie Foxx?
DAYUM DEMI!!!! I didn't know you had soulful powerful pipes like dat! WOW! And I sho nuff didn't know ya had all dat junk in tha trunk either!!! WOWEE ZOWEEE!!!
See we could’ve just left it at “soulful powerful pipes like dat”
When will they have Salute to Ted Nugent? (sarc)
HA, HA, HA
Not happening
Ted Nugent is not really a musician. OK, he makes some noise, but Ray Charles is another universe!
21:41 👸🏾 Yolanda Adams
Demi Lovatto was fab, however the party just got started with Jussie Smollett after 41mins.
Barack OBAMA is my heroe!!1
2023 I miss Obama.
fac
Demi was doing to much in the group song