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.
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 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.
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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 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
Superb performance and having his Soul come right out and put it all in display. I would listen to his records over and over gain and would drive my cousin crazy we shared a room when we were teenagers. I am in my late (70s) and when I hear him singing I am a teenager again. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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!
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
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!!
Yes so true 🙏🙏🙏 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲
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!❤️🤍💙
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
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 !!!
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….
Nobody sings it like Ray!! ❤🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
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.
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 !!
No one sing this song like RAY CHARLES, SHOULD BE PLAYED every 4th of July on every TV station.
We need this now! It is truly very important for this country to come together as ONE!
I come back to this over and over again. It's uplifting, especially in these times! 👍🏻
😢 EVERYTIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG I CRY 😢,I THINK ABOUT MY ANCESTORS
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 don't know if this country at the moment deserves this soulful, heartfelt tribute
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 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 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!!!
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.
This is a performance from the Ray Charles 50 Years in Show Business television special originally broadcast in 1991.
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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Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder in the same room, I know that was a sight to see.
Smdh...YOU need Prayers
@@jsoup4999 lmao I didn't mean it like that
I'm grateful to have grown up listening to him and other greats of his era. Real music has now left us.
He was a true American Patriot!!!
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.
Ray was the only singer to do this version, lot of love for him
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!
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!
Only in America could Ray soar like he did!
this is one of the most phenomenal performances of this amazing patriotic song i've EVER HEARD
The voice of a truly gifted man lives on in our hearts.
Hands down, my absolute favorite version of this song. No one performs this song like Ray. Gives me chills any time I hear it
Gives me chills!!!!!!! Much love Ray!!!!!!! RIP!!!!
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
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
martin corbett Testify
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
Having a hard time typing this through my tears of emotion. RIP Mr. Charles. RIP.
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 love this take on a classic patriotic tune !! sing it Ray and Crew!! RIP Brother Ray!!
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.
The most talented singer ever! With heart and soul!
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.
Only the late great Ray Charles himself could take that song to the upper level!
The first note...my gosh...no one can top this man's gifted voice.
Who else was brought to tears ? I love this country ! Greatest country on earth ! God bless America 🇺🇸
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!!!
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!!!
Nobody will have ever a voice like ray he got tht voice from the heavens to bless us with hearing
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 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!
That was wonderful, and the last scene showing the audience of a quick shot of Ray Charles Jr.
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!
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.
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.
This man had REAL SOUL!
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...
One PROUD to be an American... what beautifully RAW God Blessed TALENT... thank YOU Mr. Charles!!
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...
There will never be another Ray Charles. Sure miss his singing. God Bless America.
Amen
Such a beautiful performance.
Makes me cry everytime I hear Ray Charles sing this 🎵 song. No one sings it like he did ❤
NOBODY.....BUT NOBODY......could do this one the way RAY could!
Rest In Peace Ray,you EARNED it!
Man! My heart.... My soul....The tears from my eyes...I cannot keep from shivering! God Bless You Ray!
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
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.
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
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.
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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
God Bless Ray!!!! One of our true real treasures!!!
Can you REALLY call yourself an American if this DOESN'T move you to tears?!
My fav rendition of all time. I was so fortunate to watch him many years ago. Long live Sir Ray Charles!
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!♥️
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!
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 sings it like "Ray" . . . NOBODY ! ! !
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 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
No one sings this song like Ray! You ARE the king!
Ray Charles, can't be beat. He does it with grace
💕❤💕❤🙏🏽(🎤 THANK ❤️ GOD ❤ FOR❤ ALWAYS ❤️🙏🏽LOVING ❤ AMERICA❤ And ❤️MAN ).🙏💕❤️💕 AMEN.💕❤️💕
Ray makes the America into soul and meaningful in new ways for all us Americans
I love Ray Charles style of music, and he is blessed . There will never be another Ray Charles. Peace and ❤ to you Ray.
just a great song and honestly the best rendition listen to this just about ever night makes you feel good all over!
"Knowbody on the face of this planet does this song like Ray Charles"
I wish Ray would have been able to see all those musicians around him.
He could... take in the words and you will feel him see.
The best redition by none other than Brother Ray.R.I.P.
Loved his hey hey hey @ the end.truly a pioneer and no one can sing it like he did.
it just doesnt get too much better man..so good..such quality. this is his song.
The genius of Ray Charles!
Ray Charles did America the Beautiful like no one else could - what vocals - Rest in Peace, Brother Ray
Superb performance and having his Soul come right out and put it all in display. I would listen to his records over and over gain and would drive my cousin crazy we shared a room when we were teenagers. I am in my late (70s) and when I hear him singing I am a teenager again. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
There are many performers who can sing this song, but there's no one who can sing it the way Ray Charles sings it.
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.
Happy 4th of July 2023. We miss you Brother Ray.
It never gets old, it’s as if I were hearing it for the first time...God Bless America...
The greatest American artist EVER!
Remove the word American and you've got the truth.
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!
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 Man! Best rendition ever.