I saw him once when he was getting pretty old. He was led to the piano, as usual to his lack of sight, but he wasn't having an easy time walking and seemed pretty frail. But once he started playing and singing, it's like he lit up and was a like a young man again.
It's not related, but years ago when I worked in a care home I saw something similar. Those people were in such bad condition, but after getting glass of wine suddenly back to life.
Just figured it out that he meant beside being blind and cant see anything, you are in good hand, you can do everything you like if you have the will for it. Took me 2 weeks to understand it. How stupid.
que legal ele canta e aumesmo tempo ele sorri e empresionante nao emtendo nada de engles mas gosto muito das musicas. esse cara e um genio 17. 1. 2022. Natal Rn
my cousin whos fourish always bobs back n fourth like ray so we got him to put sunglasses on n do it and he had the biggest grin, he was like a small ray charles it was hilarious!
@@asburystanI love ed Sheeran but he’s not on this level of music. Music is so different these days to badk them, and this is coming from a millennials 😅
@@Namiinaa I didn't claim that, I said there were old jazz/blues legends in the 90s, who are mostly dead today. And in 30 years it will be the same for the rock legends who are currently alive.
And 8 years later he died in peace. Everyone, promise me, never to forget this legend! He's been living his life and he put a smile on all our faces with his music. I just love seeing this man smiling and playing the piano, enjoying what he's doing! LONG LIVE RAY CHARLES!
Not in this world you wouldn't .. This world is not meant for exceptions like Mr Charles. He was far too kind, far too good to be in this world as we know it. People like Ray Charles would be far more appreciated about 120 years back
He had his demons, a childhood trauma and a severe drug addiction that he battle for a long time. Talent is all well and good, but it takes a lot of work and talent does not make you happy!
You we gott IT! A while in reď. You v got talent fór a sleeo, And walking, talking ,,dancing & singing fór yourself. Ať Once YOU Are. Do not exist no one crazy, ONLY poor.
That is the skill! Practice your craft so much until it looks effortless. I bet a lot of rehearsals made the performance look like they’re not even trying on the night!
This performance by Ray Charles & Company is pure genius!😃 I don't think there are many artists that could introduce a setting, experience and story behind the song like Ray can with that type of character. Highly interactive, circular-like social dynamics here; you have the band, the singers, Ray & the crowd providing feedback which create the whole ambience rather than the stage versus the audience. Ray was having a lot of fun here too, with his smile saying, "I still know what I'm doing, it's alright." We love you Ray Charles, RIP. ❤
This been my comfort song after a break-up with my girl. I just heard this song from my grandpa's radio. Damn what a legendary song and Ray Charles was one of the goats of music.
This man was truly amazing, He night went through his problems when he was younger but I never seen somebody so happy & joyful. I truly wish I could’ve met or even experienced seeing him perform!!
Ray Charles having a very angry conversation with an imaginary woman, while having the worlds biggest smile on his face. I'm pretty sure he never wants to see her again after this conversation...
He was an alien. Look at his face, moves and life energy. It is something unreal in our world. Great man, great music and i feel paralized by his voice
I wonder if performing was made easier for him due to the fact he couldn't see the crowds. Maybe that's why he was always so chill with interrupting a performance in the middle.
The only thing that probably get easier is that you don't judge on views and never have always a different first impression. Also i guess usually you don't express emotions that open, because anxiety, but he doesn't care, even when people laugh he could never see it...
Just look at _American Bandstand_ clips from the 50s. There have always been out-of-time people, and sadly, there always will be. It makes gems like this even better though :)
I remember when I visited my grandmother in our small town, She dropped some serious wisdom on me. She said "Grandson, one day some people will waste their time reading your comment.
This is the happiest person I've ever seem in my life.
In no way did he have a "happy" life simplistically speaking. Takes something special to persevere though
@@jaedenrotondo3373 heroin for exapmle. He was an adict for so long, but at the end he got through it.
@@StudioGuitarra ah yes, I found out about this in the movie entitled "Ray". Would recommend if u haven't seen it already :)
True
Its a shame he couldnt see if you are a happy person
He's not singing it.
He's not playing it.
He's *_living_* it.
He *is* it
@@goldprime118 *He.*
@@patpast9739 even better
Absolutely! Spot on.
HE'S HITTING THE ROAD
The way he moves his body, his feet, his hands to catch the rhythm and tempo is next level.
What a legend he is
Also blind yet doesn't lose track of his surroundings, knocking the piano or mic, so much to it. Amazin!
yes friend
Love this. ❤❤❤
El era adicto a una droga de la cual le dejo como secuela ese movimiento en el cuerpo
“She gon open….. I was wrong as hell” 😂😂😂 forever a legend. He lives on
I can't ever watch this without a smile on my face
Ray can't watch this
emmanuel valdez 😂😂
emmanuel valdez he can watch from heaven now
@@JustM4Rii maybe
@@emmanuelvaldez1678 savage😂😂
he was not singing..
he was just enjoying.....
Thanks for all the likes..
Stay home stay safe be healthy 🙏❤️
Wow great word👌
No man he was singing and enjoying it at the same time. Crazy right that you can do something and enjoy it.
@@TheAdekrijger yes ur right bro
Hell yeah
Just as music was intended to be
Can't help smiling seeing Ray so happy and joyful!!
He was always like this. Truly an exceptional human being
Not no more 💀
@@randomrandom1143 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Internet is so evil omd
He treated women like shit and was overall a pretty big SOB. Do you even know anything about him beside some song on YT_
The first person to mix gospel and jazz true work of art
Is he???
He absolutely isn't 😭
I saw him once when he was getting pretty old. He was led to the piano, as usual to his lack of sight, but he wasn't having an easy time walking and seemed pretty frail. But once he started playing and singing, it's like he lit up and was a like a young man again.
that's beautiful but sad at the same time :(
Happy for a blind guy
@@James-dn6wy guarantee you he experienced more in this world than you ever will.
@@trippsmclovin we both know your a sad loser like all who have profile of cats haha. Don't project your low quality of life onto others haha.
It's not related, but years ago when I worked in a care home I saw something similar. Those people were in such bad condition, but after getting glass of wine suddenly back to life.
He was Old but filled with energy and happiness
was...
He was really ALIVE...maybe all we need that kind of energy...
That's what meth does
Heroin is one hell of a drug
Was
The fact that he was blind and still
playing and singing perfectly is true talent.
I mean, being blind lets your other senses get stronger
@@RivalHades-mk1xl Matt Murdock agrees
@@theexodus539 haha thats so funny!
you dont need your eyes to sing, and most people don't look at the instrument while playing anyways
I can sing without looking at my mouth.....
He's just legendary, RIP Ray Charles.
Ray is famous for saying "the worst thing about being blind
is that you cant see anything"!
😂😂😂
That hits you where you live
Uno G Ray also said he has never seen “p”, but I know what it is!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i didn't know that he was blind.
Just figured it out that he meant beside being blind and cant see anything, you are in good hand, you can do everything you like if you have the will for it. Took me 2 weeks to understand it. How stupid.
I miss his charisma and charm. Look at this performance. It must have been amazing to be with such a legendary human.
why are you everywhere i look
I like it
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A man who has the tact in his heart, the melody in his brain and the r&b in his blood
He had more than r&b in his blood
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que legal ele canta e aumesmo tempo ele sorri e empresionante nao emtendo nada de engles mas gosto muito das musicas. esse cara e um genio 17. 1. 2022. Natal Rn
Amazing!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💫👍🏻🤩
He loves 🎶🎵
2024!!! Anyone?!?! He still a legend after 20 years!!!
Incredible lesson !
he's still a legend after 75 years
here we are from PERÚUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
❤❤❤❤
Damn yeah!
His smile is so amazing ! ❤
Yeaaaa! Ive seen hes smile and it makes me smile too!;) jiji
Su hermosa sonrisa contagia a todo el mundo. 😊
It's amazing how he's able to casually tell a story while playing piano
That's kinda how art works
also note the rythmic games he plays. and the accent is killer anyways
...while being a blind man too.
Cmon guys he has 8 senses don’t you kno this
You should see when he would fry chicken perfectly
Dude this is better than the old version he aged like good wine
yeah thats true :)
Nah the original one is the best one..... period
@@B504-x5u nah
No no no. A FINE wine.
@@beatwoodsmack2797 Pain's me everytime to see it
What a showman! Got the whole story and everything, damn his energy is just contagious, what a performer!
this song is still amazing
Till the year 2059💪
Of course man😁
Й
yeah
yes it´s amazing I made a cover
he's not even singing he's straight up vibing with a piano
Exactly! The Red singers Shine!
What about it?
@Foryea Evans yeah, and?
@Foryea Evans well, he's alive in the video, so your logic must be fucked up cuz
he was singing, wtf you just need to watch the lips to understand if he was singing or not
I love the way he bobs back and forth . This man just emanates joy and epicness.
He is missed. RIP Ray Charles 1930-2004
Dawson Fox Ikr! He warms my soul up every time I see him smiling and bobbing back and forth
my cousin whos fourish always bobs back n fourth like ray so we got him to put sunglasses on n do it and he had the biggest grin, he was like a small ray charles it was hilarious!
Dawson Fox we all enjoy !!
Kieran Kelly that's why his music is called soul music.
They’re all gone now. All the real icons and giants of rock’n’roll.
We won’t see anything like them again.
True :(
Be Positive, hope is what we need for the next generation to learn.
Ed Sheeran?
@@asburystanI love ed Sheeran but he’s not on this level of music. Music is so different these days to badk them, and this is coming from a millennials 😅
Paul Mccartney????
You’ll never get this kind of energy from artists today Thank u for all the likes mean so much
Because he is blind
Greta Van Fleet has some good songs.
@@veersushantkumar he was Blind he is dead
He did drugs
Fuck yes you do, don’t be another ”I was born in wrong generation” Guy
"I'm gonna pretend i didn't see that"
-Ray Charles
Oh the irony
@@tahamohammad1741 Reminds me of Stevie Wonder saying "Unfortunalety I am blind, but thanks god I am not black!"
Stolen
@@lysosommike That is an extreme misquote. You got the sentiment, but you got a hell of a lot of the words wrong.
@@ogvamp2 Stolen? 😂
Even though he was 60, his voice and energy could be heard as a 20 year old
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Он чувствовал свой голос и стиль
Он легендарный Человек
@@ՀարությունՍահակյան así es
@@ՀարությունՍահակյան именно с этого певца я и начал слушать рокмузыку в середине 60х годов а я с 1951 года рождения и уже 71 год мне
Im 20, random flex
What a legend he was even while living. I seriously value Mr Ray Charles, his career and outstanding medley’s. 💯💕💃
Best singer
The 90s had old jazz/blues legends. We currently got old rock legends, got to appreciate them while we can see them live :)
The 90’s are the future in this context my man
Ray Charles is way before the 90s
This song is not from the 90’s😭
@@Namiinaa I didn't claim that, I said there were old jazz/blues legends in the 90s, who are mostly dead today. And in 30 years it will be the same for the rock legends who are currently alive.
Nah rock is werid.
“You’re the meanest women I’ve ever seen.” -A man who was famously blind
URA 909 still..
@@priscellamadrigales9279 he's dead...
@@tontonflairix8130
?
@@Cazador1
ok
@@alfredhauchfox2073 I don't thing "still" means he's not in this case
Who else is randomly listening to old song?!
Me
Not randomly
Me too
Meeeee
Maybe cause I’m so stoned
My God, what a legend, he tweaks and changes his lyrics versions every time he sings it, and every time is better. Makes it even look easy.
If this isn’t playing at my funeral, am not even coming
@@your_averageboi9083 wtf =))))
Dodo GAMER23 what else you gonna do?
@@TheTestyDuck take pics?
400th like!
Ghost like Ight imma head out
2:32 *Ray being that old and hitting high notes like that? Legendary.*
So good S2
insane
Crazy!
It's falsetto
It's falsetto, not really difficult at that age (at any age xd)
And 8 years later he died in peace.
Everyone, promise me, never to forget this legend!
He's been living his life and he put a smile on all our faces with his music.
I just love seeing this man smiling and playing the piano, enjoying what he's doing!
LONG LIVE RAY CHARLES!
shut up
I promise you 😢
💯 such an iconic legend of R&B
It's MEN. LEGEND.
Es un rey de la musica
Love this song! Ray Charles was one of a kind. I played this many times in Nov 2020! RIP Mr. Charles.
Hello Deborah
How are you doing today?
"I was wrong as hell"
How can you not love this guy?
Mandarin he was philosopher
I do bro... And i saw the movie maan!! Ommgg! Jemmy foxx did a good job!;) my goodness!;) wuaooo!;)
Agree
Love this guy!;)
His smile is more infectious than corona
God bless his wonderful soul
You will never see heaven..🤣
Dang 😑 😶
@@francismumbi49 lol
Bless this comment👌🏻
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If I can just have 10% of Ray's talent I'd be the happiest man alive.
Not in this world you wouldn't ..
This world is not meant for exceptions like Mr Charles.
He was far too kind, far too good to be in this world as we know it.
People like Ray Charles would be far more appreciated about 120 years back
He had his demons, a childhood trauma and a severe drug addiction that he battle for a long time.
Talent is all well and good, but it takes a lot of work and talent does not make you happy!
You we gott IT! A while in reď.
You v got talent fór a sleeo, And walking, talking ,,dancing & singing fór yourself.
Ať Once YOU Are. Do not exist no one crazy, ONLY poor.
I am sure even 1% would do.
@@JaneDoe-ci3gj kommt darauf an was man mit sein Talent macht
The most iconic artist to grace the SNL,stage,a pure musical genius 🎉🎉and an amazing song writer 🎉🎉
This dude rocked... I've loved him for 40 odd years. remember the music when I was 10...saw I'm live in 1995
For a moment I misread that as 2005 and was baffled.
Wait you're the guitarist paul nelson?
40 even years :/
I was born in 1995, never had the chance to see him live. Music was soooo much better during his time.
This sounds like it was recorded in the studio. It’s just insane to me how they is not even trying and it just sounds so good.
Smooth, real old school musician. A performance is just another rehearsal that happens to have a crowd. Do again tomorrow even better.
That is the skill! Practice your craft so much until it looks effortless. I bet a lot of rehearsals made the performance look like they’re not even trying on the night!
They are professionals unlike the posers these days
He not trying cuz he too busy vibing 😂
From my experience, when you are that free spirited and creative, music just starts to flow out of you, voice is unforced
R.I.P Ray, thanks for all your talent and contributions that you made to this world....much much more than many of us "clear seeing" people
[*]
You just have to see that diabolic legs movement. Oozes joy!
I feel you.RIP Ray Charles
R.I.P ray❤️
Thanks Ray. Thank you.
His smile is so infectious ❤ Love this man and his music! ❤
This performance by Ray Charles & Company is pure genius!😃 I don't think there are many artists that could introduce a setting, experience and story behind the song like Ray can with that type of character. Highly interactive, circular-like social dynamics here; you have the band, the singers, Ray & the crowd providing feedback which create the whole ambience rather than the stage versus the audience. Ray was having a lot of fun here too, with his smile saying, "I still know what I'm doing, it's alright." We love you Ray Charles, RIP. ❤
We love you, Ray ray !
Brilliantly said..its a true masterclass
A strong man who never let his disability stop him
Which disability?
@@blazingalltair7838 he was blind
I see...
wisiwowea 2018 but he didn’t 😂😂
@@jacksons7678 bruh
The way he handled that missed key just shows what a great musician he was.
What missed key? So good I couldn't even tell 🤣
@@calebsankey6945 Yes, like I said he handled it perfectly 0:56
wasnt a missed key, he always does that ?
@@decebalus_ Was that a missed key? The audio skipped right at that same moment hahaha
The missed key fits good to the song lol
Somebody have a good time in 2024 with this imortal legend?
see this man perform live must have been one of the best concerts ever
I saw him in concert in 2002. It was awesome, and I am very glad that I had (and took) the opportunity to see him perform.
R.I.P. Ray Charles Robinson 1930/2004
And to his daughter Sheila Raye Charles 1963/2017.
His dead?
Бекзат Амирханов yes
@@shivairas6717 😭
R-I-P
@@ANDALBINON .
Me trying to sleep:
My brain: *Ray's happy ass singing* "HIT THE ROAD JACK"
Hit the road jack :v not only me.
I felt the same way
I wanted to sleep and had to think about this song
😄
I listened to it directly
hahahah 😂
MrSbib best comment I’ve ever read anywhere
The song is catchy as hell
To the person who is reading this, may God take care of you, enlighten you, and may God bless you and your family for all your life and eternity.
Muchas gracias amen y amen Dios lo bendiga a usted tambien. Gracias!!*
The Best Ever
Agreed
I agree!
Easily!!
Merci
Yes
He feels every note that is being played and I’m all for it!
Its a privilege for me to listen this song even in July 2019 its just great..
Its makes me sad that youve got 100 likes
2020
This been my comfort song after a break-up with my girl. I just heard this song from my grandpa's radio. Damn what a legendary song and Ray Charles was one of the goats of music.
I love how he's so happy and smiley. It made me smile just seeing Ray =D
DarZi not even blindness can discourage that man. R.I.P. Ray Charles!
Off the chain R.IP
This will never ever die because people still watch. No matter it's 2020 but 2021 and 2022 and so on
:D yep!
@@Yourlocalgarbagecan-ck2ew :) 🙏
He had a hard life.
He was blind.
But he lives his life, better than the other people of this planet
DannyDaDuffyDucking Daffer XD
oh really did he? i dont think heroine addiction is rhe role model.
@@Feroxing12 he said nothing about a role model,Just that Ray had a hard life.
@@Feroxing12 who said role model you idiot
Fe
I taught my students this song - they adored it! Thank you, great maestro! ❤😊
There are NO up-and-coming singers who can fill this man's shoes.
You can't help but smile while watching this video. RIP to a Legend!!
His Smile Just Perfect😍👌
He a cutie
He a legend.
Was * he died in 2004
This is a masterclass is entertainment... i was grinning from ear to ear from start to finish.
Absolute Talent.
No matter what was going on in his personal life, Ray was always able to bring a spark of joy and hope to his audience.
Мои уши ликуют когда я его слушаю. Легендарная личность, Боже какой голос, какая харизма, сколько энергии.
Супер ! 👏👏👏
hello how you?😘😘🥰
Согласен!
Putin huilo
🌹🌹🌹👍
This man was truly amazing, He night went through his problems when he was younger but I never seen somebody so happy & joyful. I truly wish I could’ve met or even experienced seeing him perform!!
❤ What a privilege for this audience 😮
he was such a happy person, we need more of people like him
It’s impossible to listen to this song and not dance around the house in joy and happiness!
Ray Charles having a very angry conversation with an imaginary woman, while having the worlds biggest smile on his face.
I'm pretty sure he never wants to see her again after this conversation...
Well does he have a choice? (Pls understand some humour)
@@Theiler-nh1wt "The More You Know"
Ray Charles was blind...
Csongor Kiskamoni the joke just flew over your head
@@Theiler-nh1wt you just explained the joke 🤣
He was an alien. Look at his face, moves and life energy. It is something unreal in our world.
Great man, great music and i feel paralized by his voice
I heard it for the first time in a long time, a smile on my face for no reason since the song started, it's a very positive song.
This is one of humanities greatest achievements. Ray Charles is timeless and always will be a god damn legend.
Band: How many Hit the road Jack you need??
Ray: *WHAT YA SAY?*
I was waiting for that the entire time 😂
What'd I say.. is as many as possible! :P
Legends say he was deaf
as many as I need. now get to singin' fool.
If there's something that can be said about this song, it's definitely one of the best foot tappers I've ever heard.
I wonder if performing was made easier for him due to the fact he couldn't see the crowds. Maybe that's why he was always so chill with interrupting a performance in the middle.
When he first started he smoked weed to stop his anxiety
The only thing that probably get easier is that you don't judge on views and never have always a different first impression. Also i guess usually you don't express emotions that open, because anxiety, but he doesn't care, even when people laugh he could never see it...
Can you have a fear of public speaking/performing if you are blind?? Genuine question
@@fauxdauteur They can probably hear the amount of ppl so yea, I think they can
It's way harder cause yr other senses r hyped up especially hearing. Depending on the personality of the person it can easier or way worst
back when the people were actually clapping with the beat
Tab Ah white people*
Just look at _American Bandstand_ clips from the 50s. There have always been out-of-time people, and sadly, there always will be. It makes gems like this even better though :)
😂😂😂😂
@@guest8485 you're an idiot.
Yeah. Nowadays, it is hard to come by a beat as strong as this one. Its like the radio doesn't play music no more, only auto-tune.
He has to be the greatest pianist. He was blind, couldn't see stuff. And everytime he played the piano. He lit up the crowd
Whatch up Art Tatum or George Shearing
Um, what about a certain famous pianist who literally couldn’t hear the music he was making/playing? lol
*Confused Beethoven sounds*
since when can blind people not see!?
so happy to play, legend!
He protecc
He attacc
But most importantly
He enjoy the tracc
He protecc
He atacc
But most importantly...
He hit the road jacc
He protecc
He atacc
But most importantly...
He's not comin' bacc
@@iTaxHD darn I was just about say that
RIP to one of the most beautiful souls that has kissed the surface of this earth. ❤️🕊
HE IS A HAPPY MEN!
Ya, he won all of the money in BlackJack
kevinbollers2 made my day;D
*man
Frai Carra ju number when the gates swing open
Ray Charles
was
Oooh man . This tune lets ya flying round , Live to the ears And never dies .
Him and stevie.... they are absolute legends. Just proves that anyone can do it. (No Stevie is not dead but sadly ray charles is)
@Vladimir Dj yup not anyone..this is real music which requires real talent and real artist..
2:33 soo smooth
Very good!
1:40 Also the way is voice goes low is so classy
God
Or the high note at 1:36!
@@maxb9167 lmso
I miss Ray.He was an incredible artist ,musician and entertainer.And he was joy to watch.He seemed to enjoy performing so much.
Hello Cindy
How are you doing today?
I enjoyed watching this so much 🥺
Blown away. Was always a fan of this song. But this performance just made me smile. What a man!!
He's genius, RIP RAY CHARLES
''I- I- I was wrong as hell.'' CRACKED ME UP
ikr lmfao
I wish to have the lyrics coz his english not easy for me
Here are the original song lyrics. www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/raycharles/hittheroadjack.html . It doesn't include Ray's preamble in this live version.
Me too
:)
I can feel sheer and utter happiness from words, the old man is a machine!
The way he plays the piano, he knows what he's doin, he's having fun
it's not funny when it ends up on breaking apart a woman, and the man also, it can end in a terrible drama, that kind of joke
@@delphineandre9695 what are you on about?
@@MB-kk7yv the shadow will ignite the fire but, my ride will ride with the wind
@Kosename Leave him, hes on drugs.
Σωστοςςς
Doctor: you have exactly 3:34 minutes to live
Me: that's a weirdly specific time
Joseph Eyraud I had a add at the end so I had some extra time
U have 334 likes
Whats up with you people, the comment aint even funny! Come back when you have 3 minutes to live for it to be funny
@@somerandomguy1119 you must be fun at parties
@@shawty3014 yeah Satanist ruitials gatherings
"I was wrong as hell!" 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💔
I should bloody think so lol
can you explain what does she got? sorry, not native(
after opening her arms she would open her "pussy" aka sex but..."I was wrong as hell" :x
TheDUDERulez1 😂😂😂
I remember when I visited my grandmother in our small town, She dropped some serious wisdom on me. She said "Grandson, one day some people will waste their time reading your comment.
💀💀💀
Coll
Not me 4 sure
Absolute legend. I love how artist tell a story before starting a song.
Who still loves Ray in December 2019?? Anyone??
I
BOSS MOMENTS meeee!
He is very good
Me
Always remembered, always appreciated
THIS SONG SHOULD BE MEN'S NATIONAL ANTHEM....THANKS TO RAY AND HIS BAND
Ray is the definition of an overflow of Charismatic mastery!