RAY CHARLES - WHAT AM I LIVING FOR

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  • @DonaldWalls-ik5yv
    @DonaldWalls-ik5yv Месяц назад

    I’ve listened to Ray Charles nearly all of my life. I’m seventy eight and when he was a young man he sounded like an old man. That was part of his appeal. Listen to his songs from the fifties like DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS, MY BONNIE, A FOOL FOR YOU..etc You will see what I mean. No one has a voice as soulful and filled with joy and sorrow like Ray. Truly a genius.

  • @diannajordan2063
    @diannajordan2063 6 лет назад +43

    My late husband always sang this to me often and sounded 98% like Ray. I miss him so very much since 2013. My love

    • @kristine6996
      @kristine6996 6 лет назад +4

      Dianna Jordan ✨ this is So very sad for you. A true love is hard to find in life. You were blessed.✨

    • @diannajordan2063
      @diannajordan2063 6 лет назад +3

      Kristine Willems Thank you so much for your kindness of words. Blessings to you.

    • @panchovilla3790
      @panchovilla3790 5 лет назад +1

      I use to sing it to my Chispita, how she smiled and held her arms out to me. I also lost my beloved, but I know she waits for me in a better place. I know by your words that you probably had that type of smile. Take care and God bless.

    • @spiritofseventysix1155
      @spiritofseventysix1155 Год назад

      Mommy yes... the only girl... my hold life through... what are we living for... if not for you😌 amen God bless... You've been loved darlin' 🙏's God Blesses everyone...
      And your still his nobody else but you... 😇🫡😌

  • @sergiocaldeira4892
    @sergiocaldeira4892 2 года назад +2

    Only Mr. Ray Charles for mixing RB and Country Music so masterfully....

    • @hirdy6
      @hirdy6 5 месяцев назад

      'When we started out, it was Country, Gospel and rhythm and blues all combines, that's what it really was.' ~ Elvis Presley.

  • @hanksilva2336
    @hanksilva2336 6 лет назад +19

    The late Great Ray Charles nobody else can ever do it as good R.I.P

  • @tonisumblin2719
    @tonisumblin2719 Год назад +1

    I had never heard this song by Ray Charles. I love Chuck Willis’s version. But this is Amazing. Wow.

  • @rudivanrensburg2345
    @rudivanrensburg2345 6 лет назад +15

    This is the best version of this song . The King of blues Mr Ray Charles you're music will live in my heart forever !

  • @josephmosikili1902
    @josephmosikili1902 3 года назад +5

    God Bless Ray Charles. Ray' s singing cheers tha heart

  • @johnhiggins7600
    @johnhiggins7600 2 года назад +1

    In, oh, ‘85 we went up to Albany for the Oregon State Fair. Ray was scheduled to perform there.
    Just after noon we rounded a tent corner into a small stage and there was Ray pounding on a big black piano. We sat right down and only a few others were there.
    Later in the day we watched his big tour bus bouncing and lurching through the fields on the way out of there. We figured Ray was driving.

  • @hvacairconditioning1406
    @hvacairconditioning1406 2 года назад +3

    Ray Charles my man!!!!! Your music is underestimated IT'S BOMB!!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @irenehillier9444
    @irenehillier9444 Год назад +3

    Have heard many versions of the song including the original by Chuck Willis but after listening to the Genius' cover, nobody else will do for me. R.I.P. Ray

    • @jameslewis4671
      @jameslewis4671 Год назад

      For God's sake, it's Ray Charles ! Jazz Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ! Ray Charles music is American music !

  • @thandiearthur1352
    @thandiearthur1352 6 лет назад +6

    Can't get enough of this song

    • @sasodcfred
      @sasodcfred Год назад +1

      me too, buddy, me too........

  • @LaurieG.-fn2cr
    @LaurieG.-fn2cr 8 месяцев назад +1

    May his soul rest in heaven such a great singer

  • @b2e3r4nsy
    @b2e3r4nsy 12 лет назад +5

    Ray charles is one of my favourite singers, I love this song in particular, it brings back alot of memories. Ray charles has this romantic voice this is the only way I can describe his voice.
    He gets me in such a mood of fantasy.

  • @jackiewill12
    @jackiewill12 7 лет назад +8

    Beautiful . Heaven must be proud to have such an Angel 🙏🏻❤

  • @arronjoseph1212
    @arronjoseph1212 6 лет назад +2

    Anytime I hear Ray Charles, that voice that sound his dedication to music I thank the lord I heard him play,

  • @mikebliesener193
    @mikebliesener193 9 лет назад +46

    Pure gold. Sure miss you Brother Ray!

  • @editorialmartinmdp
    @editorialmartinmdp 6 лет назад +3

    The best Blues in life! Thanks a lot Ray!

  • @TheHeartoftheMusic1
    @TheHeartoftheMusic1 11 лет назад +2

    I got to see Ray in Atlanta, with the full review including the Rayletts.
    What a time it was, when you could hear Ray or Elvis for $20.00 Elton John and Joe Cocker,for $6.00.
    A lot of bad things happened during the 60s an early 70s, but the music,was the best.
    Every generation has their art and their artists, but I believe that when the smoke clears this song and so many others from the time "Darlin do I ever cross your mind",will be the next great american songbook.

  • @darcybrummett7004
    @darcybrummett7004 7 лет назад +2

    I usually prefer the original, but the way Ray sings this is awesome!

  • @arronjoseph1212
    @arronjoseph1212 6 лет назад

    Nothing more I can say but, here I go lots of towns lots of women good times bad times, but the music kept me me alive ,, God Bless you Ray

  • @andydepaule3296
    @andydepaule3296 3 года назад +2

    Two greats, Ray Charles with Buddy Emmons on the Pedal Steel Guitar.

    • @AdKe1955
      @AdKe1955 2 года назад +1

      Unmistakingly Emmons :)

  • @rauldelgado2326
    @rauldelgado2326 3 года назад

    Humpy has a new version, however, I was a kid when I heard this beautiful song with Mr. Ray Charles...RIP...Ray and Engelberts wife

  • @LaMarraPSmith
    @LaMarraPSmith 6 лет назад +7

    RAY CHARLES ONE OF THE GREATS😁👍👍👍👊

  • @midorca2009
    @midorca2009 3 года назад +1

    the best of the world with stevie wonder from morrocco

  • @badboybaldy1
    @badboybaldy1 13 лет назад +1

    why does this man make me have tears ? what a sweet man ....bless out to all & you ray ....

  • @rhondareneewall
    @rhondareneewall 15 лет назад +2

    if you ever loved someone this is the song to give!!!

  • @dogao55
    @dogao55 6 лет назад +7

    Que voz, que música... que artista...

  • @kennedymanda237
    @kennedymanda237 7 лет назад +7

    Thats Golden Voice!

  • @t.nissabyneway3351
    @t.nissabyneway3351 6 лет назад +11

    Its beautiful song i love it 👍

  • @MrBribass
    @MrBribass 7 лет назад +21

    that pedal steel then Rays voice perfection

  • @amunford1
    @amunford1 14 лет назад +1

    This song is FANTASTICAL!!

  • @ashleystar9780
    @ashleystar9780 6 лет назад

    Will miss you down here Ms Franklin thank you!

  • @vickiewupdafox5965
    @vickiewupdafox5965 7 лет назад +4

    Great song. I love the Chuck Willis and Jerry Lee Lewis versions too which are excellent too and listening to them, I said this HAS to be a Ray Charles song too. Thankfully, I found out it is and Ray does it excellent.

  • @junesnipe2439
    @junesnipe2439 7 лет назад +13

    a time when people had no problem confessing love

  • @samk5487
    @samk5487 4 года назад

    No one compares with you Ray.

  • @rolf2able8724
    @rolf2able8724 6 лет назад +1

    great music...cool...thats the way, who ever you are

  • @josephphaladi8228
    @josephphaladi8228 6 лет назад +5

    no body baby, what a magic

  • @stroke4711
    @stroke4711 10 лет назад +2

    Clarence Gatemouth Brown's version on which he plays a fiddle solo is my favourite version. Even though Ray is one of my all time favourite singers.

  • @marrriiee
    @marrriiee 9 лет назад +30

    This is music 🙏

  • @theautumnalcyclist7629
    @theautumnalcyclist7629 4 месяца назад

    And then there was Ray 🎵♥️

  • @skyebird3933
    @skyebird3933 Год назад

    Like his singing. 😊

  • @JayckeobRLDavis
    @JayckeobRLDavis 5 лет назад +1

    NOW THIS WAS MUSIC!!! 2108 November 21s.

  • @eleazhar
    @eleazhar 13 лет назад +6

    THE ONE AND ONLY .........RAAAAYYYY CHAAAARLESSS!!!!!!!! thanks for the upload !

    • @mositochaka6270
      @mositochaka6270 5 лет назад

      Download

    • @juliawalkerthompson8498
      @juliawalkerthompson8498 4 года назад

      Must fall in love after hearing this song🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🙉🙊🙈
      Like Chuck Willis version also😘🤗

  • @hellofriend1716
    @hellofriend1716 6 лет назад

    Best music ever, just saying and I am just 17, music today garbage all do respect just wanted to make that clear

  • @RitaMalikfour
    @RitaMalikfour 6 лет назад +1

    This song puts me in the loving mood

  • @yvonnestoppels1389
    @yvonnestoppels1389 5 лет назад

    Nobodyelse but you...wow...great song

  • @MsPokerjo
    @MsPokerjo 14 лет назад +1

    damn a FINE tune, wot more can i say

  • @bambangbodijonosatiogroho8921
    @bambangbodijonosatiogroho8921 6 лет назад +4

    good..so good..

  • @tommygirl860
    @tommygirl860 Год назад

    No one compares...

  • @maurodessy6323
    @maurodessy6323 6 лет назад

    WONDERFUL...

  • @songbuff61
    @songbuff61 10 месяцев назад

    Like I said before and I finally saw it on youtube recently ..Ray has an even better version of this song on.....RUclips.

  • @alicejean4879
    @alicejean4879 Год назад +1

  • @tjcolatrella943
    @tjcolatrella943 6 лет назад +2

    Saint Ray.!

  • @user-xv9qb4pu3l
    @user-xv9qb4pu3l 7 лет назад +1

    눈가에 물기를 머물 때 즐겨 듣습니다

  • @bilianakararaeva6859
    @bilianakararaeva6859 7 лет назад

    Happy Birthday, LEGEND!!!!

  • @Bluesrainbluesrainbow
    @Bluesrainbluesrainbow 6 лет назад +1

    wonderfull!!

  • @KristinHyoMee
    @KristinHyoMee 14 лет назад

    this is such a beautiful song. Taj Mahal did a great job on a remake of this song.

  • @RitaMalikfour
    @RitaMalikfour 6 лет назад +1

    Oh my I think I’m in love

  • @cuppajoe1
    @cuppajoe1 11 лет назад

    Ray rocks it. Chuck Willis owns it.

  • @josephphaladi8228
    @josephphaladi8228 6 лет назад

    importance of faithfulness in love,just say how much u fell in to.

  • @jamesavery9581
    @jamesavery9581 10 лет назад +2

    You should hear Conway Twitty rock this song.I love his version.

  • @hellofriend1716
    @hellofriend1716 4 года назад

    I love you Sierra 🌹you and i forever

  • @beverleywright8998
    @beverleywright8998 8 лет назад

    So good!

  • @tonyduncan8249
    @tonyduncan8249 6 лет назад

    Great.. WoW

  • @rickdudeprovo
    @rickdudeprovo 3 года назад

    So good

  • @raymondoakford8357
    @raymondoakford8357 5 лет назад

    can anyone name me an artist who comes close to Ray's genius,,,,,, no thought not.

  • @devilinme72
    @devilinme72 7 лет назад

    Genius!

  • @Denorification
    @Denorification 12 лет назад

    Music...Real stuff

  • @SeraphinaDine3339
    @SeraphinaDine3339 7 лет назад +1

    Taj Mahal's version is superb 💗

  • @fleursdepeau256
    @fleursdepeau256 5 лет назад

    why are you beautiful and you sing well why

  • @eyoung2289
    @eyoung2289 7 лет назад +2

    Great music..Ray could lay down some tunes;

  • @printer878
    @printer878 5 лет назад +1

    still the genius.

  • @vickiewupdafox5965
    @vickiewupdafox5965 7 лет назад +1

    Lovely song. Chuck Willis wrote and did it first, and Ray along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Clarence Brown and others did great versions.

  • @korstina55
    @korstina55 8 лет назад

    so man good versions , I started with Percy sledge , but its an awesome song , and done by no AMTEUR but all great singers , either Ray , Conway or others

  • @edieputt7225
    @edieputt7225 6 лет назад

    awesome Ray , but painful to.

  • @FmcaSLa
    @FmcaSLa 12 лет назад

    lo mas grande....

  • @jaretcarter5824
    @jaretcarter5824 4 года назад

    Best

  • @pd2287
    @pd2287 7 лет назад

    We all have different taste in music and there are many versions out there to this song . The two I prefer is Millie Small's and Percy Sledge

    • @ralphbeckles5578
      @ralphbeckles5578 6 лет назад

      I first heard the Millie Small cover back in 1960.

  • @salleysalley
    @salleysalley 15 лет назад

    great

  • @ONLYthroughTHECROSS
    @ONLYthroughTHECROSS 13 лет назад +4

    Darling ....I'm Living Just for You ... forever ... to feel your lips
    on mine ....I want you close to me that's all I know ....
    ..... nobody else will ever do ... we will live~laugh~love~pray
    together as long as we both shall live .....yours always ....Sherri

  • @RitaMalikfour
    @RitaMalikfour 6 лет назад +6

    We need more Sam Cooke and ray charles

  • @THEMOJOMANsince1959
    @THEMOJOMANsince1959 14 лет назад

    @fayeroe1009 It's Chuck Willis and I'm sure glad there are others that remember Chuck Willis. He wrote many other songs before his un-timely death. "CLOSE YOUR EYES" by the Five Keys ESPECIALLY

  • @maurodessy6323
    @maurodessy6323 4 года назад

    versione definitiva del brano

  • @curtisfelix1107
    @curtisfelix1107 6 лет назад

    Curtis felix proper proper music

  • @terencemorales9644
    @terencemorales9644 8 лет назад +1

    Another great version done by Wanda Jackson. Should check it out.

    • @Jairfons
      @Jairfons 8 лет назад

      And The Animals...

  • @songbuff61
    @songbuff61 15 лет назад

    Anyone out ther Have the other Version which sounded even more Country/Blues

  • @strandwolf
    @strandwolf 10 лет назад +4

    As long as different versions are being proffered, might I mention the Eric Burdon and The Animals' rendition? No? Okay.

    • @frydensbek
      @frydensbek 8 лет назад

      +strandwolf im gonna look it up

    • @frydensbek
      @frydensbek 8 лет назад

      +henrik jensen it sucks in my ears

    • @Jairfons
      @Jairfons 8 лет назад +1

      Just The Animals, 1966: "Animalism".

    • @edieputt7225
      @edieputt7225 7 лет назад +2

      still thrills me. there will never be another Ray.!!!

  • @elstongunn1385
    @elstongunn1385 5 лет назад

    Eric Burdon of the Animals did a great version of this song:)

  • @kingkeefage
    @kingkeefage 10 лет назад +5

    Percy Sledge.

    • @kingkeefage
      @kingkeefage 8 лет назад +2

      The Animals sound lazy like they don't care most of the time, and Chuck sounds like he was singing a song he didn't know how to feel or one that someone else explained to him. Not knocking your preference, but Percy Sledge... the man was heart wrenching, heartbreaking soul in every breath. It doesn't always matter which came first, or who wrote it. Take it easy, man.

    • @robertbearden1803
      @robertbearden1803 6 лет назад

      Good Night 💤🌙
      😊 Sweet Dream
      🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

  • @songbuff61
    @songbuff61 15 лет назад

    M
    y guess at this point is that RUclips doesn't always allow the posting of some original releases!

  • @carmencanzius8900
    @carmencanzius8900 5 лет назад +1

    Nobody else will do

  • @HobelRosier
    @HobelRosier 4 года назад

    I have no idea

  • @ladyinabag1
    @ladyinabag1 10 лет назад +2

    Where is Chuck Willis!!

  • @marioduran284
    @marioduran284 6 лет назад

    Sometimes they just don’t get it

  • @tjcolatrella943
    @tjcolatrella943 7 лет назад

    I wonder who was playing guitar on this..?

    • @jopjopjop
      @jopjopjop 7 лет назад

      Me too. It kind of sounds like Johnny Guitar Watson.

  • @songbuff61
    @songbuff61 15 лет назад

    Ray had a different original version with more prominent background music

  • @storerauen
    @storerauen 14 лет назад

    What am I living for? I really wonder.

  • @RitaMalikfour
    @RitaMalikfour 6 лет назад

    Sad he cheated so many times, there is a whole school of ray Charles jr s snd same with Sam Cooke, couldn’t keep his pants up , they both broke their wife’s heart , Sam wax killed, ray died of old age , sadly missed, I love them both but Sam was so sexy

  • @robertbearden1803
    @robertbearden1803 6 лет назад

    😅

    • @robertbearden1803
      @robertbearden1803 6 лет назад +1

      I'm lost some just want to listen to some music☁😊☁☁😊☁😁☁
      ☁😊☁☁😊☁☁☁
      ☁😊😊😊😊☁😊☁
      ☁😊☁☁😊☁😊☁
      ☁😊☁☁😊☁😊☁

  • @sirronald69
    @sirronald69 13 лет назад

    *****