This has to be one of the most heartfelt interpretations I have ever heard of this classic song. If it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you are probably not alive.
I cried whenever I listened to this music. May God bless the United States of America in spite of its flaws. Our people (African Americans) suffered a lot to ensure that this country (USA) remains the best on earth. Thank you brothers and sisters.
I absolutely LOVE me some Ray Charles. I'm told, as a very young child, i would sway back and forth to his music. But when you hear him do his rendition of America The Beautiful, brings tears to me eyes. You are missed sir !!!
One doesn't have to wonder what Ray Charles would say about the environment we find ourselves in this great country. While Ray Charles is a American treasure he is a role model the all the worlds people. Some people are just beyond great, the world loves Ray Charles and Ray Charles loved his country.
The one and only "Ray Charles" never be another, the good Lord willing, we will all hear Ray Charles play & sing his beautiful music once again...God Bless Y'all
my father used say our country has been particularly blessed w/ so many souls that were giants among men ... Mr. Ray Charles thank you for the reminder every time I hear this song!
AMERICA.What a strong& powerful rendition.Every one on GOD'S PLANET will be held accountable for their actions.JESUS,said,how can you say that you love me,which you have never seen,and hate your sisters&brothers that you see every day!!!!!! FATHER, Have Mercy on your none deserving people.Not One Is Worthy!!!!
I love how he always told a story about his drummer leading into this great song! It moves me every time I hear it! God Bless Every Person listening to this song. I don't care where you are from, America, south of the equator, or abroad, Thank You for partaking in something that means so much, to so many of us. What made him so great was the soul that he possessed, it came thru in his music, and in his voice. They just don't make them like Ray anymore. He was really something great!
It gives me goosebumps every time I listed to this song with Ray Charles singing. Particularly this time of the year. Friends, I wish you all a HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY, AND ALL THE BEST THIS COMING YEAR.
Nuff Respect to Ray Charles. Dispite all odds, he never gave up his Love For His Country and It's people's. His Spirit lives on forever. Respect to Brotha LyfeMuz.
I use to fall asleep to Rays music as a child (dad in the living room relaxing kicking back w/ his Schlitz back in the dayo)...'the Master'...wish he was still w/ us! R.I.P. Ray!
There are times and then there are TIMES. THIS IS ONE. God BLESSED US with this Man. May he Forever Rest in Peace. And may we be Graced again with his Perfection of this Song.
You are one of my favorite singers and one of the greatest of all time, Ray Charles. I am not American but your rendition always brings tears to my eyes. Someone said America is great because America is good and this patriotic song always reminds me that. Thanks very much for sharing this video.
I cannot listen to this without tears for thought of how many have sacrificed so much over the past 240+ years to ensure freedom. God bless our nation...protect and defend her from those who wish her destruction
When the choir started to sing i got chills. God nobody can sing this song better then ray Charles. god bless everyone and I hope everyone can try to have a good year
I am not an American ,but everytime I hear this song from Ray Charles it brings me chills as there is so much that is great about America.if only the American people had the vision of Ray Charles
Ray, you may have gone...to a home way above the clouds... but "We THANK YOU, for this awe and inspiring NEVER ENDING PATRIOTIC CONNECTION...no matter our age, religion,creed, sex, or colour.... You cause a heartpricked tear each time we share your JOYFUL PRESENTATION, and you cause a contagious connection that makes us jion you...each time the song is heard. Thank You and GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA.
Love this, brings tears to my eyes. I was surprised to see the audience. Some that have forgotten this moment. Love "America the Beautiful" by Ray Charles. No one does it better.
It this year 2020 soon ending....When I see this and hear this great song by a fantastic artist Ray Charles...Ladies and Gentlemen Brothers and Sisters of the World...America the Beautiful. May we all look forward to a better future for all the World.
I love this.. I love America and The flags, and everything About this beautiful country.....Dislike Trying to tear down n America, the flag, the statues, freedom, liberty 🗽....America God has shine his light on the, Praying Jesus don't take ur light of America, help us to keep u God in America....👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯💯
Wouldn’t it be great to have this same reunion and singing of this song today as a way of reuniting America. This was made in 1991 when we were much more united as a country and the race card was rarely seen as a way to divide America. R.I.P. brother Ray!
@@sarahgreenberg5000 Evil is having this brilliant and talented man performing for White audiences and having to enter the venues through the service entrance way into his 30’s. And not being able to even stay in the hotels he performed in after entertaining White folks. Save your sanctimony.
@@sarahgreenberg5000 To be fair, we didn't have a party that was completely co-opted and controlled by nakedly evil, explicitly anti-democracy, brazenly anti-American out-and-proud racists who would lose an election and spend the next year throwing one long -temper- trumper tantrum over having lost.
Ray Charles puts a foundation of music under America that is actually more noble and greater than America itself. Its an ironic twist... a blind man sees a potential more than those who can see.... but those who can see only use their eyes for sin.... it keeps going...
Watching this on December 7th, 2020 as we continue to deal with Covid 19. For me Ray's rendition of this song is very fitting for the day.While the year has been difficult, it doesn't compare to the horrors of the war that Pearl Harbor brought us into 79 years ago. Our American ancestors sacrificed, suffered and lost much during the Second World War. They also stepped up to the challenge and helped save the world from some of our darkest days. Today is a great day to again give thanks to our 'Greatest Generation'. We aren't a perfect country but we are a great country.
Ray Charles, everytime i hear you sing, i feel the cracks in my shattered heart healing themselves, thank you for your love and talent...you are missed here on earth, but forever in the hearts of the world
The genius insanely talented American treasure the legend Mr. Ray Charles!!! You & your amazing talent will never be forgotten. You left your mark on our ear & hearts!
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This world need to go back to these roots of true love for country and respect for each other
I do agree with you 💯 Hello Barbara how are you doing today!!
Nobody is more American than the great Ray Charles. What a beautiful man, RIP Ray, we love you.
There will never be another like him. That music came from hours soul and had such impact. Just one of kind
REGARDLESS TO HOW ONE MAY FEEL ABOUT AMERICA, ONE HAS TO ADMIT THAT THIS IS BEST EVER VERSION OF THIS SONG!!!!!!! RAY TOOK US TO CHURCH!!
Agreed 100%
How do you feel about America?
Amen! ❤
No one has ever done it better than Ray Charles. ❤
He surely did take us there!❤️🤍💙
We need this now! It is truly very important for this country to come together as ONE!
May 2, 2021 I'm still listening. No one can sing "America The Beautiful" with such heartfelt soul as Mr. Ray Charles. Brings me to tears. R.I.P.
Is really a great singer and He will never be forgotten 💯 Hello Michele how are you doing today!!!
Ray Charles OWNS this song…..please, no one else should even try….
This has to be one of the most heartfelt interpretations I have ever heard of this classic song. If it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you are probably not alive.
One of the greatest renditions of vocal music. RIP Ray.
Amen
Far from it
Ray put heart/soul in every song; even those great Country song renditions. Always listened to with appreciation of his renderings, thanks Ray.
There will never be another Ray Charles, he blessed us all with his God given gift. A true Icon!
YOU ARE MORE THAN RIGHT, MANY HAVE RECORDED THIS GREAT SONG BUT RAY IS SECOND TO NONE!
For sure 👍💜🇱🇷💙
What a gift!!! Only God can give. Praise God for who He is!!
Truth
@@bobbymoore5694 AMEN !!!
This brings me to tears every time I hear it.
Me as well. And to think of all the hatred he endured as a black man in the 40's 50's, and 60's and yet he LOVES America from his heart. Wow
I'd like to sing sing this live for years bow just as he would have.
Pense qu e era la unica !! Es una canción universal !!
I am not from America but every time I hear this song,it makes me love America this is like a national Anthem...
This is true love of America.
I come back to this over and over again. It's uplifting, especially in these times! 👍🏻
I cried whenever I listened to this music. May God bless the United States of America in spite of its flaws. Our people (African Americans) suffered a lot to ensure that this country (USA) remains the best on earth. Thank you brothers and sisters.
He was a true American Patriot!!!
This is a performance from the Ray Charles 50 Years in Show Business television special originally broadcast in 1991.
I absolutely LOVE me some Ray Charles. I'm told, as a very young child, i would sway back and forth to his music. But when you hear him do his rendition of America The Beautiful, brings tears to me eyes. You are missed sir !!!
One doesn't have to wonder what Ray Charles would say about the environment we find ourselves in this great country. While Ray Charles is a American treasure he is a role model the all the worlds people. Some people are just beyond great, the world loves Ray Charles and Ray Charles loved his country.
He brings us all back to where we are and how grateful we should all be . He can SEE better than most!
Is really a great legend and will never be forgotten 💯 Hello Brenda how are you doing today!!!
Ray was the only singer to do this version, lot of love for him
The voice of a truly gifted man lives on in our hearts.
this is one of the most phenomenal performances of this amazing patriotic song i've EVER HEARD
I'm grateful to have grown up listening to him and other greats of his era. Real music has now left us.
Gives me chills!!!!!!! Much love Ray!!!!!!! RIP!!!!
Hands down, my absolute favorite version of this song. No one performs this song like Ray. Gives me chills any time I hear it
These words mean more to me now than ever in my life. Thank you Ray Charles.
I’m in tears every time I hear this. America is the beautiful. Can’t no one put it like Ray
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The one and only "Ray Charles" never be another, the good Lord willing, we will all hear Ray Charles play & sing his beautiful music once again...God Bless Y'all
my father used say our country has been particularly blessed w/ so many souls that were giants among men ... Mr. Ray Charles thank you for the reminder every time I hear this song!
AMERICA.What a strong& powerful rendition.Every one on GOD'S PLANET will be held accountable for their actions.JESUS,said,how can you say that you love me,which you have never seen,and hate your sisters&brothers that you see every day!!!!!! FATHER, Have Mercy on your none deserving people.Not One Is Worthy!!!!
I love how he always told a story about his drummer leading into this great song! It moves me every time I hear it! God Bless Every Person listening to this song. I don't care where you are from, America, south of the equator, or abroad, Thank You for partaking in something that means so much, to so many of us. What made him so great was the soul that he possessed, it came thru in his music, and in his voice. They just don't make them like Ray anymore. He was really something great!
The most talented singer ever! With heart and soul!
It gives me goosebumps every time I listed to this song with Ray Charles singing. Particularly this time of the year. Friends, I wish you all a HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY, AND ALL THE BEST THIS COMING YEAR.
I love this take on a classic patriotic tune !! sing it Ray and Crew!! RIP Brother Ray!!
I don't know if this country at the moment deserves this soulful, heartfelt tribute
Having a hard time typing this through my tears of emotion. RIP Mr. Charles. RIP.
Oh. My. Amazing. God,. How. Grateful. I'm. A. American. Thank. You. Mr. Ray. Charles. For. Your. Amazing. Love. Of. America. Let. Your. Humanitarian. Love. Of. This. Great. Nation. Of. America. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
One PROUD to be an American... what beautifully RAW God Blessed TALENT... thank YOU Mr. Charles!!
Nuff Respect to Ray Charles. Dispite all odds, he never gave up his Love For His Country and It's people's.
His Spirit lives on forever.
Respect to Brotha LyfeMuz.
Only the late great Ray Charles himself could take that song to the upper level!
This song sums up what America was. What happened to us? It brings me to tears.
God Bless Ray!!!! One of our true real treasures!!!
I use to fall asleep to Rays music as a child (dad in the living room relaxing kicking back w/ his Schlitz back in the dayo)...'the Master'...wish he was still w/ us! R.I.P. Ray!
The first note...my gosh...no one can top this man's gifted voice.
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!♥️
Greatest version of all time, I will pissed if somebody put a dislike on here! But that shouldn't happen cause this guy was amazing!
There are times and then there are TIMES. THIS IS ONE. God BLESSED US with this Man. May he Forever Rest in Peace. And may we be Graced again with his Perfection of this Song.
Is really a great legend 🥺 Hello Susan how are you doing today!!!
Such a beautiful performance.
You are one of my favorite singers and one of the greatest of all time, Ray Charles. I am not American but your rendition always brings tears to my eyes. Someone said America is great because America is good and this patriotic song always reminds me that. Thanks very much for sharing this video.
Makes me cry everytime I hear Ray Charles sing this 🎵 song. No one sings it like he did ❤
He was a very blessed and talented man. No one sings this song as beautiful as he does. If this doesn't stir your soul, you need to check your pulse.
He is really a legend and will never be forgotten 💯 Hello Annie how are you doing today!!!
I cannot listen to this without tears for thought of how many have sacrificed
so much over the past 240+ years to ensure freedom.
God bless our nation...protect and defend her from those who wish her
destruction
His rendition always brings tears to my eyes💕
Same here 🥺 is songs really inspired me alot and He will never be forgotten 💯 Hello Alicia how are you doing today!!!
When the choir started to sing i got chills. God nobody can sing this song better then ray Charles. god bless everyone and I hope everyone can try to have a good year
Tony Bennett '91 yankees game. Different style. Ray got more jazz/funk.
Man! My heart.... My soul....The tears from my eyes...I cannot keep from shivering! God Bless You Ray!
That was wonderful, and the last scene showing the audience of a quick shot of Ray Charles Jr.
I am not an American ,but everytime I hear this song from Ray Charles it brings me chills as there is so much that is great about America.if only the American people had the vision of Ray Charles
Ray, you may have gone...to a home way above the clouds... but "We THANK YOU, for this awe and inspiring NEVER ENDING PATRIOTIC CONNECTION...no matter our age, religion,creed, sex, or colour.... You cause a heartpricked tear each time we share your JOYFUL PRESENTATION, and you cause a contagious connection that makes us jion you...each time the song is heard. Thank You and GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 what happened to our country so much pain, hate, racism and division Lord help us 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
When a girl who works for Home Depot wears a hat that says America was never great, she never new of Ray Charles,and many like him.
preach
SHE DIDN'T LIVE IN MY GENERATION.SHE'S PROBABLY IN 20'S
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When people talk about America is great, for many it was exactly that but for many it was not and never was.
@@josephjohnson1510 great comment
Happy 4th of July 2023. We miss you Brother Ray.
My fav rendition of all time. I was so fortunate to watch him many years ago. Long live Sir Ray Charles!
"Knowbody on the face of this planet does this song like Ray Charles"
No one sings this song like Ray! You ARE the king!
This man had REAL SOUL!
Love this, brings tears to my eyes. I was surprised to see the audience. Some that have forgotten this moment. Love "America the Beautiful" by Ray Charles. No one does it better.
Nobody will have ever a voice like ray he got tht voice from the heavens to bless us with hearing
It this year 2020 soon ending....When I see this and hear this great song by a fantastic artist Ray Charles...Ladies and Gentlemen Brothers and Sisters of the World...America the Beautiful. May we all look forward to a better future for all the World.
There will never be another Ray Charles. Sure miss his singing. God Bless America.
Amen
I love this.. I love America and The flags, and everything About this beautiful country.....Dislike Trying to tear down n America, the flag, the statues, freedom, liberty 🗽....America God has shine his light on the, Praying Jesus don't take ur light of America, help us to keep u God in America....👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯💯
With tears in my eyes "God bless America "love and peace to all...
Nobody sings it like "Ray" . . . NOBODY ! ! !
Wouldn’t it be great to have this same reunion and singing of this song today as a way of reuniting America. This was made in 1991 when we were much more united as a country and the race card was rarely seen as a way to divide America. R.I.P. brother Ray!
And people of one party weren't called "evil" by another party and said that "they hate their country."
Not a such thing as race card, but their is a such thing as bigots
Racism was always an issue for people experiencing it. The media and racists back then just kept it hidden.
@@sarahgreenberg5000 Evil is having this brilliant and talented man performing for White audiences and having to enter the venues through the service entrance way into his 30’s. And not being able to even stay in the hotels he performed in after entertaining White folks. Save your sanctimony.
@@sarahgreenberg5000 To be fair, we didn't have a party that was completely co-opted and controlled by nakedly evil, explicitly anti-democracy, brazenly anti-American out-and-proud racists who would lose an election and spend the next year throwing one long -temper- trumper tantrum over having lost.
The one and only Mr. Ray Charles just beautiful 🎵🎩🎩🎩🎩💯💯
Only in America could Ray soar like he did!
I think Ray Charles is the goat even Tevin Campbell was amazed how good he sang
You know, I'm not American, but I proudly call America "my home, sweet home". I love you, America!
AMERICA NEEDS THIS RIGHT NOW ❤🤍💙🇺🇲
Just bone chilling. Omg.
Absolutely Wonderful Amazing Speculator ❤
this is so cool... every time stevie and ray do something amazing with their vocals tevin's face lights up!! he has so much respect and love for them
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!
Amazing 🥺 Hello Melissa how are you doing today!!!
Am still listening in April 2023 !!! The best !!!
2024 here and I am in tears listen to Mr. Charles putting his heart and soul in this song. ❤️🤍💙🙏🏽
NOBODY.....BUT NOBODY......could do this one the way RAY could!
Rest In Peace Ray,you EARNED it!
Ray Charles puts a foundation of music under America that is actually more noble and greater than America itself. Its an ironic twist... a blind man sees a potential more than those who can see.... but those who can see only use their eyes for sin.... it keeps going...
What I can’t get over are the 83 people who disliked the video...what’s not to like about this video?!?? I need an answer...
Watching this on December 7th, 2020 as we continue to deal with Covid 19. For me Ray's rendition of this song is very fitting for the day.While the year has been difficult, it doesn't compare to the horrors of the war that Pearl Harbor brought us into 79 years ago. Our American ancestors sacrificed, suffered and lost much during the Second World War. They also stepped up to the challenge and helped save the world from some of our darkest days. Today is a great day to again give thanks to our 'Greatest Generation'.
We aren't a perfect country but we are a great country.
It can't get any better than this...!
There are just no words, it's brings u back to everything, that has rested in your heart.
America is so beautiful, why can't we just love it and everyone in it. This song by the Master Icon Ray should help lead us all in that direction.
The best redition by none other than Brother Ray.R.I.P.
I love Ray Charles style of music, and he is blessed . There will never be another Ray Charles. Peace and ❤ to you Ray.
Ray Charles did America the Beautiful like no one else could - what vocals - Rest in Peace, Brother Ray
Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder in the same room, I know that was a sight to see.
Ray Charles is and has always been a legend of an unforgettable unique singer and the legend of this singer's music has changed this 🌎 wold 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ray makes the America into soul and meaningful in new ways for all us Americans
(From Gwyn's husband Gavin) My number one in all the world - I'm crying now - thank you Ray.
I wish we could have this spirit again. The entertainers today act as if they hate our country and would never do this
Ray Charles, everytime i hear you sing, i feel the cracks in my shattered heart healing themselves, thank you for your love and talent...you are missed here on earth, but forever in the hearts of the world
A song that isn't about the country we live in here and now.
It's about the country we could have...one day...if we are worthy of it.
Who else was brought to tears ? I love this country ! Greatest country on earth ! God bless America 🇺🇸
Served 12 years US Army. Sad to see the state of America today . Such a beautiful country, I was ready to die for the dream America was.
Bless you for your service. America is still a great country. It shall be well with this great nation and her people.
The genius insanely talented American treasure the legend Mr. Ray Charles!!! You & your amazing talent will never be forgotten. You left your mark on our ear & hearts!
Maybe they should play this in schools today. Imagine the reaction. 😬. Way to go Ray.