Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind (The Orginal Song From The Albom)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 апр 2010
  • Ray Charles was born in Georgia and moved to Florida as a child. At the age of 5 he began losing his sight gradually, and by age 7 is completely blind. Florida, he studied at St. Augustine deaf and blind, where he first learned to play the piano. He then moved to Seattle, where he began to be published as a musician.
    Towards the end of 60's style and diversity to record the songs of rock and roll and pop. Since issued dozens of diverse and successful records, including songs he composed his own songs and performance of others. Ray Charles went on to appear in the 80s and 90s, until his death in 2004. This year was the biographical film "Ray, starring Jamie Foxx, who won the Oscar on the embodiment of Charles.
    Ray learned his life in various entanglements, especially Bahtamachrotho drugs and betrayals of his wife. Ray also worked for the struggle against racism in Achssarab appear in Georgia which was the separation of races, not the black spectators were allowed to enter the hall with those bricks. A few years later cherished him the state of Georgia when she became the song (written by Hoagy Bix Eviidrebak Carmyekel gained fame performing Ray Charles), "George Yeh my heart" (georgia on my mind) be counted official.
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Комментарии • 8 тыс.

  • @mariacinziagangarosa2585
    @mariacinziagangarosa2585 8 лет назад +1794

    6.6 million hits and the word "ALBUM" is still misspelled.

  • @franciscoibaneziii9386
    @franciscoibaneziii9386 4 года назад +3042

    This song makes me remember memories I never had

  • @joylannetter2451
    @joylannetter2451 3 года назад +2303

    My beloved mother is 89 and has Alzheimer's. Every time I play this for her, she says, "why does he keep calling me?"
    Other times when he says her name, Georgia, she says "yes yes yes. Here I am".
    Today she's whispering, "this is for me, isn't it.... Shhhhh". She's smiling and blushing as we play this 4 more tines. 🤗💖

    • @scottg4520
      @scottg4520 2 года назад +50

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover 2 года назад +22

      aaw

    • @danielrice7234
      @danielrice7234 2 года назад +46

      You are a great daughter! 💞

    • @jtmom1959
      @jtmom1959 2 года назад +54

      It is for her just for her you can let her know that that he's singing it directly into her heart and her soul. We're sending love to your mother and you and everyone you know and don't know

    • @allywegman8507
      @allywegman8507 2 года назад +11

      Beautiful

  • @wilfredtaika6894
    @wilfredtaika6894 Месяц назад +4

    Who is here in April 2024 ? Legendary Georgia

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 Месяц назад +1

      Take me back to the good old days especially when my mom and dad use to slow dance to Ray

  • @WNxMercy
    @WNxMercy 7 лет назад +7709

    Georgia is so lucky to have this as a state song, easily the best state song.

  • @johnnwizu639
    @johnnwizu639 8 лет назад +2015

    Sleep well brother Ray, you shall never be forgotten. What a man.

  • @tyrannosauruszeppelin2205
    @tyrannosauruszeppelin2205 3 месяца назад +24

    The low backing vocals, the augmented touches in the strings, the pure soul in his voice. Pure wistful beauty.

  • @neshajackson3358
    @neshajackson3358 2 года назад +185

    My uncle is I'm the hospital dying and this is all I can think about. My dad's name is George and he wanted my mom to name me Georgia. They didn't, but he called me it. Everytime he saw me he sung this song to me and as a kid I thought it was silly and cute, nowadays it touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes. ❤

    • @mosriteminioncause7741
      @mosriteminioncause7741 Год назад +6

      Nesha, Its a Beautiful song...And I hope a beautiful memory of your Uncle...God Bless You!

    • @PatternLand
      @PatternLand Год назад +5

      Sounds like you were suppose to be Georgia lol

  • @moniquereid100
    @moniquereid100 4 года назад +1738

    I shouldn’t be seeing any dislikes for this song, Ray Charles is a legend and his music brings you to another dimension. Rest easy Ray

    • @jonwilliams2793
      @jonwilliams2793 4 года назад +16

      Man that aint know lie best duet was ray and willie

    • @jonathankoontz4773
      @jonathankoontz4773 4 года назад +6

      Agreed 100%

    • @Crackatopia
      @Crackatopia 4 года назад +32

      Don’t worry he couldn’t see them either :)

    • @ermay3031
      @ermay3031 4 года назад +2

      New mexico new Mexico got new mexico on my mind

    • @BowserStrange
      @BowserStrange 4 года назад +12

      I shouldn't assume things but you know the pink elephants in the room with their one dimensional mindsets. They always going to hate or a bunch of people so just happened to misc-lick.

  • @glev1956
    @glev1956 5 лет назад +2194

    Born in Georgia. Adopted and then they named me Georgia. This song means more than one could imagine. Mom, I’m still looking for you... I don’t blame you and I cannot wait to meet you one day. I love you so much still.
    Love,
    Georgia Simone

    • @druewade7191
      @druewade7191 5 лет назад +78

      G Lev I hope you find her. Don’t give up and I’m sure you will. Praying for you

    • @MeredithHammett
      @MeredithHammett 5 лет назад +29

      😭💙🙏

    • @loulougaza777
      @loulougaza777 5 лет назад +12

      Have faith Xxx

    • @Lindalindali
      @Lindalindali 5 лет назад +22

      🙏 you'll meet her someday! ♥

    • @icecreampimpdeux
      @icecreampimpdeux 5 лет назад +29

      😢😭🤧 One of these days Georgia, stay strong sister

  • @briexisz
    @briexisz Год назад +170

    My grandma passed away and her name was Georgia. They played this during her funeral service and everyone was dead quite. It took me everything not to cry-

    • @rosaesthertorres6864
      @rosaesthertorres6864 Год назад +13

      why should you not cry ???!!

    • @GARAM1
      @GARAM1 11 месяцев назад +6

      Rest in peace Georgia

    • @sesmo_TheCryptid
      @sesmo_TheCryptid 8 месяцев назад

      It's been 9 months but hope ur doing okay. I bet granny georgia lived a fantastic life

    • @ironmike5840
      @ironmike5840 7 месяцев назад +3

      You’re strong. I cried like a baby when my grandmother died. Rest in peace Georgia

    • @caryptic6684
      @caryptic6684 4 месяца назад

      my grandmas name was Georgia too and she passed away in February of last year… I’m so sorry for your loss ❤

  • @darelldavis7610
    @darelldavis7610 2 года назад +77

    My mom played Ray Charles when I was a kid r.i.p. to her . I still play Ray Charles in 2022 and my daughter plays this song. His legacy will continue for generations to come.

  • @valendanewell5901
    @valendanewell5901 4 года назад +440

    NOBODY sings this song like RAY, he puts his whole SOUL into this it's so REMARKABLE!! 👍🏾

    • @rmc4091
      @rmc4091 4 года назад +12

      Not many people in history sing like Ray

    • @acadoe
      @acadoe 2 года назад +5

      He really does make you feel it. It is a special song and artist.

    • @luvrr28
      @luvrr28 Год назад +1

      @@rmc4091 i can sing like him

    • @rondeneef
      @rondeneef Год назад

      stevie wonder izz betta. .

    • @ChampChamp2024
      @ChampChamp2024 Год назад +2

      Jamie fox can lol Nah, this is a great performance from a legend

  • @PforProject
    @PforProject 4 года назад +1223

    I buried my grandfather today. This song was the first gift he gave to my grandmother on a cd. He was my best friend. This song played first on his funeral. Thank you for this upload.
    Grandpa, you'll always be my best friend. I love you

    • @Dashwages
      @Dashwages 4 года назад +26

      I’m sorry for you my grandfather past 8 months ago I’m still crying about it he was my best friend to he took me to school every day when I saw you comment I about cried because it made me think of my grandfather

    • @jessicareed1300
      @jessicareed1300 4 года назад +8

      Bless you...

    • @simplythere7749
      @simplythere7749 4 года назад +5

      Oh my i'm sorry for your loss :(

    • @Burger14
      @Burger14 4 года назад +1

      Speak ups my nigga

    • @Dyl_Cam
      @Dyl_Cam 3 года назад +3

      Much love bro, stay up. Im sure he's proud of you :)

  • @ranchosg9767
    @ranchosg9767 3 месяца назад +33

    2024🚨🚨🚨 who’s tap in

  • @joylannetter2451
    @joylannetter2451 2 года назад +18

    My dear Shorty is 90+ years now. I played this beautiful song for her about five times in a row and each time she looked around the house in surprise and saying, "yesss? Here I am. Where are you?" She's so Sweet and as sassy as it is for someone to have Alzheimer's I have to say it looks good on my mom. She's the sweetest, most content, and loving person I've ever known in my life. And yes her name is Georgia and she stays on my mind. I love 💕 you Shorty (her nickname since 1937)

  • @laurie-jadec.pouliot2505
    @laurie-jadec.pouliot2505 4 года назад +187

    My dad died on Feb 2019...I miss him so much...we used to listen this song and almost everytime he would start to cry because it reminded him about his sister that past away years ago...now im listening to it alone and i cry because i miss him....

    • @johnhill5361
      @johnhill5361 4 года назад +7

      Laurie-Jade C.Pouliot your dad’s sitting there listening with you brother. Keep your head up

    • @johnhill5361
      @johnhill5361 4 года назад +3

      Sister*** sorry

    • @laurie-jadec.pouliot2505
      @laurie-jadec.pouliot2505 4 года назад +1

      Thank you

    • @tgvonn3047
      @tgvonn3047 4 года назад +6

      Keep yo head up some of us never had chances to meet our fathers

    • @sophialorren6708
      @sophialorren6708 4 года назад +3

      May your father rest in peace ❤️😘

  • @truthbetold2309
    @truthbetold2309 4 года назад +300

    Not an American and I can say this song feels like home 😭❤️

    • @kvrma8893
      @kvrma8893 4 года назад +10

      Where u from

    • @ToniToni198
      @ToniToni198 3 года назад +6

      Where are you from? I feel that same way when I listen to Amy Winehouse!! 😘

    • @Frankcastlepunisher74
      @Frankcastlepunisher74 2 года назад +2

      Much love to you..

    • @Xbox_HonorGuard_Ra
      @Xbox_HonorGuard_Ra 2 года назад +6

      Georgia native here, you should see the people in the stadiums when this plays. Old couples and young slow dancing happens pretty often, a lot of people singing along as they sway, and soft smiles everywhere. Ray gave us a gift, and we cherish it.

    • @onyekachukwumukwumereije799
      @onyekachukwumukwumereije799 Год назад

      This song is magical.

  • @PrimalPink
    @PrimalPink 3 года назад +434

    Can't listen to this song without balling my eyes out. Everyone has a "Georgia"

    • @qqqmyes4509
      @qqqmyes4509 2 года назад +9

      Oh, Jade!

    • @yunusahmed2940
      @yunusahmed2940 2 года назад +7

      @@corduroy8405 Keep trucking soldier, you'll find her someday

    • @yunusahmed2940
      @yunusahmed2940 2 года назад +3

      @@corduroy8405 wow congrats man : )

    • @andremedlin8750
      @andremedlin8750 2 года назад

      Same here!

    • @themedievaltimesyt
      @themedievaltimesyt 2 года назад +11

      @@andremedlin8750 does no one know this is about the state Georgia?

  • @juliearmstrong3538
    @juliearmstrong3538 Год назад +29

    All Georgians have earned the right to listen to this beautiful song tonight. Thank you peaches for electing Rafael Warnock today!!

    • @OFOTCN
      @OFOTCN Год назад

      Beyond politics.

  • @tisser5716
    @tisser5716 5 лет назад +1817

    Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind. Just a beautiful song. Who is still listening in 2019?

  • @ctheconnectshun2246
    @ctheconnectshun2246 10 лет назад +22

    people of my generation need more music like this

    • @Catinbox123-ne4le
      @Catinbox123-ne4le 3 месяца назад +1

      1950's was a decade preceded by a TIME FAR different than the 1960's to TODAY. Truly, one of the LAST greatest generations, but a TOTALLY different time from today. SO different, even our youth.

  • @davebrown9685
    @davebrown9685 2 года назад +98

    A good friend of mine, named Georgia recently lost her battle with cancer. Heard this song today on pandora and didn’t realize how much of a trigger it would be. Love it, but damn you Ray Charles! 😩❤️

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 2 года назад +78

    I was blest to see him in concert in Central Park, ohhh so many decades ago. He closed the show with this song and got a huge, five minute ovation..I remember Ray wore a bright red jacket - played and sang like an angel. Incredible memory!

    • @christopheranderson3975
      @christopheranderson3975 2 года назад +1

      Ray is one of the gem when it comes to music. Are you a huge fan of his music ?

    • @jerrypark8395
      @jerrypark8395 2 года назад +2

      Hello Cynthia, I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

    • @heysilly1341
      @heysilly1341 3 месяца назад

      This is such a beautiful moment to share. Thank you ❤

  • @tjaigreen9705
    @tjaigreen9705 7 лет назад +725

    Sometimes when i close my eyes and listen to music like this 😏 it brings me back to an era i never knew...

  • @lindahamid4874
    @lindahamid4874 7 лет назад +105

    We saw him in one of his last performances. My husband said, "you don't have to understand English to understand the feeling Ray conveyed in this song. It's universal."

    • @jerrypark8395
      @jerrypark8395 2 года назад

      Hello Linda, I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

  • @JazzyJ0
    @JazzyJ0 6 месяцев назад +22

    I savor every note of this. His voice quality, very single intonation,, the piano, strings, this arrangement!. brings calm, peace, tears, amazement at his talent. I'm so thankful to be able to hear it every time.

  • @Celsius357
    @Celsius357 Год назад +9

    Il n’y a aucune comparaison possible avec cette musique, c’est juste un chef d’œuvre.

    • @joelle-jssimoen2002
      @joelle-jssimoen2002 Год назад +1

      Je suis d'accord avec vous, mais écoutez Mountain Man, vous serez surprise !!!!

  • @karensherlock6695
    @karensherlock6695 5 лет назад +444

    I've listened to Ray Charles all my life. I'm 73. They have all been inspirational and moving in my life. I'm a southerner, so I appreciate his southern music. But as I moved North, I found it comforting. He was a true musical artist.

    • @georgiagregory1222
      @georgiagregory1222 5 лет назад +4

      i'm a bama girl migrated north too!!! really appreciate ray...just listened to them that got by him awesome...btw 71yrs

    • @MalikaMalika-rl9vz
      @MalikaMalika-rl9vz 5 лет назад +3

      Sure you must Feel it more than me (From France ) he was and stay a great singer 😊

    • @christianbutler6866
      @christianbutler6866 5 лет назад +1

      Couldnt agree more! Im from Doerun Ga about 30 minutes from where Ray was born in Albany Ga. I now live in Denver and nothing takes you home like those old southern gems!

    • @mymymymy6
      @mymymymy6 5 лет назад

      Me 2 at 74

    • @hevendbf888
      @hevendbf888 4 года назад

      @@mymymymy6 me 3 at 95

  • @KatelynMMM
    @KatelynMMM 4 года назад +202

    born in atlanta and stayed in georgia until i was 21. now i live in georgia, the eastern european country. same name, but far away as hell. God i miss the open fields of horses, the rolling mountains , the run down gas stations, driving around athens with my first love, playing with my dogs in the chattahoochee. well.. an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

    • @kylarshay1267
      @kylarshay1267 4 года назад +7

      KatelynMMM brought a tear to my eye. Live in Savannah but go to Athens to see my Dawgs play every year. Sorry you’re missing out.

    • @gogichaishviligiorgi1595
      @gogichaishviligiorgi1595 4 года назад +10

      So you live in my country... I hope you will have a very great time here :)

    • @geraldseidel6484
      @geraldseidel6484 4 года назад +1

      good place to learn to wrestle well.

    • @Prod117
      @Prod117 4 года назад +1

      What beautiful memories my friend:)

    • @Thumper770
      @Thumper770 4 года назад

      Athens is nowhere near the Chattahoochee. ROFL

  • @seasonsstarsstudios
    @seasonsstarsstudios 2 года назад +72

    I love this song. I met him the Christmas before he died. I was 10 years old, but he’s the reason why I love jazz music.

  • @reyesdevorah2
    @reyesdevorah2 3 года назад +52

    How can anyone dislike this beautiful masterpiece? Rest in paradise Mr. Charles.

  • @kimduncan8603
    @kimduncan8603 4 года назад +328

    Thanks Mr Charles for given to us Georgians a state song we can be proud of. I love going to ball games when they play this and everyone sings it... it really bonds us together over our beautiful state. It’s a song we all know by heart. 🤗

    • @renadimmock5159
      @renadimmock5159 2 года назад +5

      They banned him from Georgia and had to give him back his Glory!! Grady baby

    • @doggo6471
      @doggo6471 2 года назад +3

      Lets go georgia!

    • @p.a.w.s7213
      @p.a.w.s7213 2 года назад +6

      Yes!!! Proud to be from Georgia :)

    • @aguselias8720
      @aguselias8720 2 года назад +1

      En realidad la letra se refiere a una mujer llamada georgia

    • @robertc8134
      @robertc8134 2 года назад +1

      My only experience in Georgia was at signal school in Ft. Gordon. That was 40-something years ago, and those days reappear magically every time I hear Ray's song. There. You just made a northerner cry.

  • @NoJoshinJoshy
    @NoJoshinJoshy 2 года назад +28

    Everytime I hear the vocals in the background singing "Georgia on my mind" I can't help but feel immense emotion that makes me cry

  • @daniellemurray3415
    @daniellemurray3415 2 года назад +33

    I named my newborn daughter Georgia and listening to this everyday while pregnant. Listening to this together every morning is our happy time ❤️

    • @Vidaleve19
      @Vidaleve19 9 месяцев назад +2

    • @Anarchist86ed
      @Anarchist86ed 7 месяцев назад +1

      My daughter is almost 8 months old and when she was just about wanting out, I caught her mother listening to this song and rubbing her tummy and singing along to it. She wanted to name her Georgia, but I vetoed that since we have a 50/50 agreement on raising her, and my 50% included naming her. She had Georgia on her mind, I wanted my darling Clementine. 🤣

  • @lauryliepolito52
    @lauryliepolito52 8 лет назад +310

    Georgia, Georgia
    The whole day through (the whole day through)
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
    I'm say Georgia, Georgia
    A song of you (a song of you)
    Comes as sweet and clear
    As moonlight through the pines
    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you
    I said Georgia, oh Georgia
    No peace I find (peace I find)
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you
    Woah, Georgia, Georgia
    No peace, no peace I find
    Just an old, sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
    I said just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind

    • @lauryliepolito52
      @lauryliepolito52 8 лет назад +10

      As a musician and lifelong fan of music it is interesting and useful for me personally to see the lyrics as music is clear to me while the words people use are often used in many different ways. It helps me remember the individual notes. What propose do you find in belittling people you do not even know? Forgive me for offending your exalted sense of importance that I do not share. Find your egregious need of attention and respect somewhere else . What an obnoxious and ignorant, creepy thing to bother saying Brent Weckstien.

    • @izereyaevans9563
      @izereyaevans9563 8 лет назад +1

      yes

    • @BrantWeckstein
      @BrantWeckstein 8 лет назад +2

      Laurylie Polito
      i wasnt offended lmao. my comment was very lighthearted

    • @sophia-pv3en
      @sophia-pv3en 7 лет назад +3

      ty

    • @vivaldixdofus9610
      @vivaldixdofus9610 7 лет назад +2

  • @karltopf1750
    @karltopf1750 8 лет назад +115

    His voice is incredible

    • @berkecalik3467
      @berkecalik3467 8 лет назад +14

      his piano skills too

    • @lonedruid1791
      @lonedruid1791 7 лет назад

      heroin is a hell of a drug, making musicians better since i dont even know

    • @hachouma23
      @hachouma23 7 лет назад

      Heard a solo of him with some synthesizer that made a vibraphone sound, it was incredible.

    • @D3athlyV1sag3
      @D3athlyV1sag3 7 лет назад +8

      Bro. He was blind too. And did Heroin. If you can still make dope music with those two things. Fuck man. You're a bloody legend.

    • @greggjohnson8063
      @greggjohnson8063 7 лет назад

      +D3athlyV1sag3 da heroin helps dude , doesn't hurt for music

  • @1978CHINOOK
    @1978CHINOOK 22 дня назад +2

    We need Musicians like Mr Charles. I wish we had more of him. His music, his voice, his piano, is timeless, Fighting working loving. This way Mr. Charles wanted it. R.I.P. Sir your music is timeless.

  • @rachelknightonline
    @rachelknightonline 2 года назад +45

    This man is the true embodiment of The American Dream.
    While Ray Charles was not a perfect man, the life he had is something that proves that you can make it to the top and be remembered and beloved by all even when you’re gone.
    Ray Charles Robinson was a little black boy who grew up on a sharecroppers plantation, born to a single mother, and lost his brother always feeling responsible for his death. Add to that he started losing his sight at an age where most of us should be learning to do basic math; and he very easily could and should have been one of the many dealt a cruel hand who fades away and is forgotten. And yet he overcame.
    A blind black kid left the plantation, with little to nothing but the clothes on his back, went to a school for the blind, and got an education and as the years went on he went on to have his highs and lows, but busted threw all the obstacles that came his way, and became one of the most LEGENDARY voices in ALL of music.

  • @timmyagnew4233
    @timmyagnew4233 8 лет назад +100

    RIP Dad I still love this song!

  • @johannacox9693
    @johannacox9693 8 лет назад +47

    My very very favourite song by Ray Charles. First heard it in the early 1060's and danced to it with my husband of over 50 years. beautiful......

    • @hecticwriter9173
      @hecticwriter9173 8 лет назад +1

      Miss you misspelled 1960 into making it 1060

    • @ETX53
      @ETX53 8 лет назад +27

      didn't know this was celtic music

    • @MrCyclejay1967
      @MrCyclejay1967 8 лет назад +11

      +Johanna Cox 1060? Damn you look good for your age. How do you do it? LOL.

    • @Montano76
      @Montano76 8 лет назад +1

      1060's Lol

    • @raymondfaron85
      @raymondfaron85 8 лет назад +2

      +Johanna Cox ....girl you are my best friend, I only hope that I can still be dancing a thousand years from now sweetheart.

  • @francespilley6524
    @francespilley6524 11 месяцев назад +14

    Still a classic soulful sound in 2023!! Won't ever get old! Love it 👍🏾♥️♥️♥️

  • @luvbasses5487
    @luvbasses5487 Год назад +13

    A unique feeling of absolute despair and euphoria happen to me, simultaneously- when I hear this song. You soul gets pulled and stretched in all kinds of directions! No one delivered it like Ray did…and likely no one ever will again.

  • @Hannahxox44
    @Hannahxox44 8 лет назад +10

    Had to play this as we drove into Georgia- saw the state sign: "We're glad Georgia's on your mind", perfect moment!

  • @rowanphillips3497
    @rowanphillips3497 7 лет назад +353

    This song is so beautiful and filled with emotion.

    • @jorjahorner6509
      @jorjahorner6509 7 лет назад +25

      Elizabeth Phillips its filled with emotion for me because my grandpa always sung it to me with my name being jorja (said as georgia) so im in love with this song

    • @jaysonadams4962
      @jaysonadams4962 6 лет назад +1

      He wrote this song because they banned him from there bcuz he refused to play for segregated audiences... Back then JIM CROW was alive and well.

    • @mireyavaldez8278
      @mireyavaldez8278 6 лет назад +1

      He is. The best

    • @carolinehines7629
      @carolinehines7629 5 лет назад

      Elizabeth Ludwig...you are Absolutely Right my love😍

  • @timesnewlogan2032
    @timesnewlogan2032 Год назад +8

    My father played this during a long drive, singing along and lulling me to sleep as a child. Years later, I did the same thing for my little brother.

  • @joylannetter2451
    @joylannetter2451 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thoughts of my sweet Shorty involuntarily entered all of me today. Five days from today, at 9:10am marks a year that she returned to Spirit 🙏🏾🕊️❤️. I miss my beautiful friend, Confidant, my Mother.
    This was your song, Ma and this one's for you, pretty lady. I Love and Miss you.
    February 22, 1932 - October 6, 2022
    RIP❤

  • @CarlosRocker42
    @CarlosRocker42 4 года назад +513

    when I was young and idiot, I used to be upset about these songs that my father likes to listen. But not so later I felt sorry, thank God, I realized how imbecile I was. These old songs are now part of my life, they formed my person as a man.

    • @BeavisT-800
      @BeavisT-800 4 года назад +22

      Me also, its funny isn't it? Now that we are older, we know better... Such naive yutes haha

    • @CNR666
      @CNR666 4 года назад +5

      Carlos Rocker same with me. I liked modern music as a kid, while my dad was a die hard Ray Charles fan.
      Now I’m a die hard fan. I listen to this and What’d I Say at least 30 times a week each. Old music is truly the best.

    • @exxillion
      @exxillion 4 года назад +3

      Krlh, olha quem achei aqui, alem de saber escolher bons momentos do nerdcast tem bom gosto musical HAHAHAH

    • @yahkenjudah12
      @yahkenjudah12 4 года назад +2

      Nice

    • @Mckids1000
      @Mckids1000 4 года назад +3

      Sounds like you're growing as a man. Congratulations!

  • @sheilalittleton7345
    @sheilalittleton7345 4 года назад +18

    When I first moved to New Orleans in 1979, I won 2 tickets to see Ray. Best music ever.

  • @adamzitsch9027
    @adamzitsch9027 3 месяца назад +2

    Ray is forever remarkable , he was blind yet could play piano like any other great pianist , and sang beautifully , his songs are great , RIP to Ray Charles

  • @GS-gq5is
    @GS-gq5is Год назад +8

    For those of us who once lived there, this song is always the sweetest welcome home.

  • @gersonryansumampong3125
    @gersonryansumampong3125 5 лет назад +226

    I've never been to Georgia but I can feel the soul in his voice. It pierces. I'm crying and I'm not even from Georgia. 😭💆🏻‍♂️

    • @1JamesMayToGoPlease
      @1JamesMayToGoPlease 5 лет назад +7

      Gerson: Word! I'm a freakin' Yank and I almost named my younger daughter Georgia because of this indescribably gorgeous song :)

    • @kikipaco7091
      @kikipaco7091 4 года назад

      i perfectly understand that #MAGIC

    • @colettegabbidon13
      @colettegabbidon13 4 года назад +2

      Ray wasn’t from Georgia either.

    • @annabarbara5395
      @annabarbara5395 4 года назад

      Same

    • @chrislangston547
      @chrislangston547 4 года назад

      Get those Kleenex's out friend, this will bring a tear to your eye from now on.

  • @MeetMeAtBobbieDs
    @MeetMeAtBobbieDs 8 лет назад +98

    MY HUSBAND WAS FROM GEORGIA AND HE LOVED THIS SONG. RIP JAMES E. AKINS.

    • @oscaar9003
      @oscaar9003 8 лет назад +8

      +Bobbie Radford May he rest in piece, Bobbie.

    • @jaylalawton8290
      @jaylalawton8290 8 лет назад +2

      My condolences. May he rest in peace.

    • @riccasharmaine7165
      @riccasharmaine7165 7 лет назад +1

      or R.I.P. ray charles robinson...i didnt even get to meet him :'(

    • @gghh-be6mz
      @gghh-be6mz 7 лет назад +1

      did your husband work for the government?

    • @javidfarah5748
      @javidfarah5748 7 лет назад +1

      Bobbie Radford (RIP)

  • @DarkKnight-yz2wg
    @DarkKnight-yz2wg 2 года назад +23

    Atlanta won the World Series and Georgia won the National Championship. All after Ahmaud Arbery’s passing. That state deserves it now more than ever.

  • @debrahawkins5475
    @debrahawkins5475 2 года назад +27

    The way Ray sings this song, it makes me want to change my name to Georgia!❤

  • @user-ti2xi9bd4u
    @user-ti2xi9bd4u 7 лет назад +56

    Why very songs of him have to be so freaking good. I can't stop listening now. Come on Ray!

    • @Aaaaaa2_3
      @Aaaaaa2_3 7 лет назад +1

      all of them are good

  • @robertperez357
    @robertperez357 4 года назад +182

    I'm Mexican, and I feel this song deep in my heart,
    It has the feeling of longing for the homeland. Any body who is a transplant
    Whether from Asia, Europe ,or south America will feel this
    Mr. Charles conveys this feeling beautifully

    • @kimcallaghan301
      @kimcallaghan301 4 года назад

      Well said x

    • @Vepkho2
      @Vepkho2 4 года назад

      robert perez thank you listening song about my country 🇬🇪

    • @mereannachristie3178
      @mereannachristie3178 4 года назад +1

      That was lovely to read peace and love to you dearie

    • @Krisliet
      @Krisliet 4 года назад

      Brazilian here. Youre absolutely right, this song has such an universal theme, os incredible.

  • @zavie3513
    @zavie3513 Год назад +27

    Traveling through Georgia today. The state introduced me to this wonderful song, and gosh am I glad to know it! What a legend that Ray Charles is, and how lucky Georgia is to have this beautiful song as their own!

    • @mosriteminioncause7741
      @mosriteminioncause7741 Год назад +2

      Funny about history - In 1961 Charles refused to perform at a concert that was segregated and was fined by an Atlanta court. Then on March 7, 1979 - The state of Georgia honored and issued a formal apology to Ray Charles and made it the state song that day.

    • @zavie3513
      @zavie3513 Год назад +1

      @@mosriteminioncause7741
      This is absolutely amazing :D

  • @toad4411
    @toad4411 3 года назад +24

    The fact he made songs 10x better then most modern day songs

  • @peterkeok9794
    @peterkeok9794 7 лет назад +330

    no one can sing better than him ... this is music...

    • @margaretgreen-stanford9500
      @margaretgreen-stanford9500 7 лет назад +5

      Gladys Knight & The Pips...

    • @mathisadam7172
      @mathisadam7172 7 лет назад +9

      Yeah this is music but many people sing or sang better than him..

    • @gsdsteve8825
      @gsdsteve8825 7 лет назад +12

      No, they didn't! Nobody has ever been able to communicate an emotion like the great Ray Charles!

    • @tyrikrice2446
      @tyrikrice2446 7 лет назад +1

      u must b white saying something like that

    • @nessrecords
      @nessrecords 7 лет назад +2

      Why does it have to be about color? It's just his opinion. This kind of talk is what perpetuates race issues.

  • @weehubbyable
    @weehubbyable 4 года назад +48

    Doesnt get much better than this folks what a voice what a talent.

  • @AD-sh3bq
    @AD-sh3bq 3 года назад +3

    My mother died in 2005 when I was 19. That was long before I had a family. When I watched Ray with them I cried like I was 19 all over again..the scenes between Ray Charles and his mother reminded me of my mother. This song hits the soul like no other.

  • @oliviahill8907
    @oliviahill8907 2 года назад +17

    I dedicate this song to my grandfather who just passed away he loved this song..he lived in Valdosta a small town in Georgia outside of Atlanta. Rip grandpa I love you so much🙏

    • @oliviahill8907
      @oliviahill8907 Год назад

      @The mysterious Miss X that's terrible I'm so sorry to hear that 🙏 I hope you find peace

    • @lalanyagray668
      @lalanyagray668 Год назад +1

      My condolences.😢

    • @alexx_smith8905
      @alexx_smith8905 Год назад +1

      Sorry to hear that, 229 📍🙏🏼

    • @goergianwolfcaucasian563
      @goergianwolfcaucasian563 Год назад

      not atlanta georgia country georgia

    • @oliviahill8907
      @oliviahill8907 Год назад +1

      @@goergianwolfcaucasian563 well that's why I wrote outside of Atlanta...

  • @bryansilva1531
    @bryansilva1531 8 лет назад +145

    still listening to this 👍👍👍

    • @victoryjohnson8559
      @victoryjohnson8559 8 лет назад +1

      M

    • @traviswalker741
      @traviswalker741 8 лет назад

      me too👍👍👍

    • @ariefraiser140
      @ariefraiser140 8 лет назад +3

      If this isn't the official Georgia state song someone needs to intoduce a state bill to correct this injustice.

    • @seandenny3026
      @seandenny3026 8 лет назад

      It's been our official song for decades. Best one out there in my opinion

    • @bobrihl9538
      @bobrihl9538 8 лет назад +7

      This is the official Georgia State Song. It was done about 20 years ago, Ray Charles performed it in front of a joint session of the state legislature, including the the Supreme Court, and they were rocking and swaying to the music. It was a joyful and tearful sight.

  • @timojissink4715
    @timojissink4715 8 лет назад +37

    And what a lovely Albom it is.

  • @sylvianechouitah4131
    @sylvianechouitah4131 3 года назад +5

    *Laissons nous transporter par le sublime RAY CHARLES dont la voix inimitable & apaisante nous fait rêver, c'est un pur bonheur, il est l'un des meilleurs interprètes de blues de sa génération, c'est pour cela qu'il restera inoubliable à jamais dans mon cœur* 💙 💙 💙 💙

  • @pauldouglas2577
    @pauldouglas2577 Год назад +4

    The power of music for all of us - here it is.

    • @joelle-jssimoen2002
      @joelle-jssimoen2002 Год назад

      You're right ,but listen to Mountain Man too I'm sure you'll love it !Have a great day ❤

  • @nbayungl7029
    @nbayungl7029 4 года назад +1549

    Who still listing in 2020

    • @jamespaolini9196
      @jamespaolini9196 4 года назад +6

      I hear this and I want to take my ass back to the most beautiful city in the great U S. Of A Savannah 😍

    • @carolspencer7871
      @carolspencer7871 4 года назад

      i ami

    • @your.girl.kelaiah
      @your.girl.kelaiah 4 года назад +2

      The old classics are my new classics!!!!

    • @deonpowell4482
      @deonpowell4482 4 года назад +6

      They can’t seem to write music like this anymore.

    • @anjabo8448
      @anjabo8448 4 года назад +1

      ME!!!

  • @maryathompson9774
    @maryathompson9774 9 лет назад +148

    My Mom just passed away May 29th, her name is Georgia! I will be playing this during her ashes scattering! I love this song and no one does it better than Ray Charles of course. It gives me goose bumps! I love you Ma! Georgia on my mind, forever!!

    • @earthhuman192
      @earthhuman192 9 лет назад +4

      That sounds amazingly beautiful, may you live a happy life.

    • @Vteckillah
      @Vteckillah 9 лет назад +4

      R.I.P Georgia

    • @ashgasparyan754
      @ashgasparyan754 8 лет назад +2

      May she rest in the heavens and live with you in your heart forever R.I.P

    • @robertgivens2643
      @robertgivens2643 8 лет назад

      I understand. I bet you try to hold back a tear or two. I as well lost my mother. Her name was Ann.

    • @JoostTamboer
      @JoostTamboer 8 лет назад

      It might be a while ago, still my prayers go out to you. Bless you and your mother!

  • @lisamarie0678
    @lisamarie0678 Год назад +6

    I've had this classic gem on my mind for awhile now. This song never gets old. Love this song. Long live Ray Charles's music. 😎💖

  • @leetledrummerboy
    @leetledrummerboy 3 года назад +11

    Why do I enjoy this song as if I'm 70?

  • @katydidmccarthy1278
    @katydidmccarthy1278 5 лет назад +30

    The irreplaceable Ray Charles. The state of Georgia must be so proud to have this great singer mention their name in such glorious words and heartfelt sound.

  • @scottfree4100
    @scottfree4100 5 лет назад +389

    Georgia, Georgia
    The whole day through
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
    I said Georgia
    Georgia
    A song of you
    Comes as sweet and clear
    As moonlight through the pines
    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you
    I said Georgia
    Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you
    Whoa, Georgia
    Georgia
    No peace, no peace I find
    Just this old, sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind
    I said just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind

    • @urijahyisrael188
      @urijahyisrael188 4 года назад +4

      This song is based on his Brother death

    • @fredericabussey8323
      @fredericabussey8323 4 года назад +3

      Hello, thanks for the words to the song. Compared to Arizona, Georgia is nothing splendid. It is just an old sweet song. Ray Charles said what Georgia has can be found in other places. Was he really from Georgia?

    • @Ratonyoutube
      @Ratonyoutube 4 года назад +1

      I'm in school chorus, and this is the song were doing.

    • @jamiehowell4052
      @jamiehowell4052 4 года назад +2

      I'm a born and raised Georgia boy. Georgia has a beauty all it's own. I guess that red Georgia clay gets in your blood. I couldn't think of living anywhere else. We have an unspoiled coast line, the foothills of the Appalachians, and flat farm land in the southern part of the state. And gentle rolling hills that separate it all. Really, to those who have never been here, I understand that you don't understand. This song is our State Song, and conveys the feelings of native born Georgians about being away, and longing to get home. Rest easy Ray! We'll see you in a little while!

    • @scottfree4100
      @scottfree4100 4 года назад +1

      ,@@urijahyisrael188 I'd heard the same, but that it was by that musician, writer name of Hoagy Carmichael, & Stuart Gorrell and that it was about his sister Georgia. Turns out, according to Wikipedia that: "It has been asserted that Hoagy Carmichael wrote the song about his sister, Georgia.[3] But Carmichael wrote in his second autobiography Sometimes I Wonder that saxophonist Frankie Trumbauer told him he should write a song about the state of Georgia. He jokingly volunteered the first two words, "Georgia, Georgia..." Just thought it was interesting.

  • @MATHOMPYAM
    @MATHOMPYAM 3 года назад +4

    The craziest thing about it ... he wasn't always blind .. this song was his memories from when he could see... beautiful... we named our daughter georgia then I found this song ... I work away alot so it hits home for me ... how beautiful it all can be ..

  • @abeltefera6247
    @abeltefera6247 Год назад +4

    This was my fathers facorite song because it reminded him of his mother which he could not visit when she died he was studying in slovenia (yugoslavia at that time) but before he got the news he felt a spirit wake him up and he always said that that was his mothers spirit saying goodbye. Now i know he can rest in peace with his mother. He passed away a day ago and i have been in pain every second since i got the news as i feel like i could’ve helped him by visiting him more often but i also feel happy because of the fact that his suffering ended (he was in a coma for a week) and that he can be at peace. He was the most positive person ever he always said nothing but positive things his smile always lit the room with joy and good feelings. I will never forget him and i shall always cherish the moments we spent together❤❤

    • @abeltefera6247
      @abeltefera6247 Год назад +1

      Also he always had so many plans that i wish we could’ve done together but i will try to continue his plans and countinue his legacy his life meant so much to me he achieved so many things in just one lifetime and i always inspired to be like him. He was always so humble and never boasted as he was the youngest one in the family. I feel bad for my younger brother (age 8) and mu younger sister (age 11) as they have to go through all of that sadness and grief at just those young ages. It is sad but sometimes you cant do stuff about things and i believe God chose this time as he saw all of the things my father has achieved and decided that my father deserved rest which he can enjoy with his mother in heaven ❤️🇪🇹❤️

  • @johndoe-mf4qj
    @johndoe-mf4qj 4 года назад +81

    Anyone here in 2021 still loving this song

  • @ianwhitehead4337
    @ianwhitehead4337 4 года назад +24

    This man's music will always remain truly timeless.

  • @mattwhitten4296
    @mattwhitten4296 Год назад +8

    As a Texan i gotta say what a song Georgia has!! Y'all should be proud

  • @francotter1199
    @francotter1199 2 года назад +25

    Beautiful song. I love my father for getting me into this music

  • @almagueralfonso
    @almagueralfonso 8 лет назад +48

    I am not from Georgia, I am not even from USA and this song really makes me got excited, I just could not imagine how you people from Georgia feels about it when listen this master piece

    • @AMGracing720
      @AMGracing720 8 лет назад +5

      +Alfonso Almaguer Im from georgia and lived here ever since. Makes me love it here.

    • @byronmeeks1118
      @byronmeeks1118 8 лет назад +4

      Being born in Georgia, I can tell you I'm very proud of this song.

    • @sephtermalay2742
      @sephtermalay2742 8 лет назад +4

      Born and raised in Ga! I love the midnight train to Georgia too!

    • @byronmeeks1118
      @byronmeeks1118 8 лет назад +6

      +Sephter Malay Have you ever seen the Laser Show at Stone Mountain? Back years ago they drew Ray Charles and played this. Just awesome.

    • @sephtermalay2742
      @sephtermalay2742 8 лет назад

      Byron Meeks
      Omg! I wish I could go to stone mountain (I'm a little young to travel on my own)! We always went to the places that were close like the Roosevelt state park or callaway gardens but nothing really exciting like that happens there!

  • @sylviabrooks5239
    @sylviabrooks5239 9 лет назад +31

    May this Master Artist RIP, as his great legacy in music, lives on!
    Thank you Ray Charles!!

  • @patd6428
    @patd6428 3 года назад +6

    The best feel good song of All time. Makes me proud to be from Georgia. Our state is blessed to have this song. 2020

  • @Saturdayz_In_The_Fall
    @Saturdayz_In_The_Fall Год назад +6

    From the State of Oklahoma, Congratulations GEORGIA on back to back National Championships!! Georgia is on my mind!

  • @minlee342
    @minlee342 4 года назад +166

    This song makes me cry softly like a rain when comes at midnight. smooth, soft but somewhat hard to express through emotion. Thank you Ray. i can get some cozy mood in this crazy night and thank you for helping me expressing my sadness which is in the deep of my mind. Thank you Ray, you re the legend of jazz. Miss you Ray.

  • @jamesf5311
    @jamesf5311 3 года назад +39

    Classic...R.I.P Ray Charles.

  • @rickyricardo7242
    @rickyricardo7242 2 года назад +6

    I call the 50s, 60s and 70s the three decades of music. It didn't get much better than that - and I lived it all! I've been practicing this song with my alto sax and recording over a backing track. I needed to hear Ray sing it again.

    • @SouthwesternEagle
      @SouthwesternEagle Год назад +1

      Don't forget the '80s. We had great soul and R&B in the 1980s too. :) Rock Steady by the Whispers comes to mind.

  • @obiwanobiwan13
    @obiwanobiwan13 9 месяцев назад +7

    *Just an Old Sweet Indictment Song...Georgia On My Miiiiind...*
    #HappyTrumpIndictmentDay Again, Everybody!

  • @robwheelut
    @robwheelut 4 года назад +76

    Ray Charles nailed this song..Its beauty is timeless

  • @matisyahuvarnish9958
    @matisyahuvarnish9958 4 года назад +419

    Who's still listening in Covid19??

    • @lennyschneider2525
      @lennyschneider2525 4 года назад +17

      Me u asshole but u ain't gon get a like for that

    • @1988TheHitman
      @1988TheHitman 4 года назад +6

      Lenny Schneider 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @francescobianchetti9833
      @francescobianchetti9833 4 года назад +1

      Me!!!! 😁😁😁

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 4 года назад +2

      Anytime someone says Georgia I think about that Georgia song. I hardly know absolutely anything about. I hear it in my head just fine tho. Me trying to describe it, to search for it tho? Not gonna happen anytime soon.

    • @msgeorgiaannettefranklin5493
      @msgeorgiaannettefranklin5493 4 года назад +4

      IM HERE🌈FRI.MAY 1,2020💙💚🔥❤🔥😇🙏🌞

  • @alexanderpanov4280
    @alexanderpanov4280 2 года назад +47

    Не исключено, что это - самое прекрасное из наследия великого Ray Charles.
    Алекс Панн.
    г. Уфа,
    Россия.

    • @christiansean2222
      @christiansean2222 2 года назад +6

      So cool foreigners half way across the globe can appreciate this

    • @ahobakabokenasu
      @ahobakabokenasu Год назад +1

      @@christiansean2222 during the Soviet Union days they used to have pirated versions of American music vinyls because western culture was under censorship. Music and culture is a beautiful thing.

  • @michellewestusa
    @michellewestusa 9 месяцев назад +10

    Thank you Georgia! You're on my mind! THANK YOU! PARTY TONIGHT!!

  • @ivycarroll4365
    @ivycarroll4365 4 года назад +41

    If you live in Georgia you know this song has so much meaning to you. It’s such an amazing tune. Whoever is listening to this I hope you keep Georgia on your mind.🍑

  • @angeliquemasson6009
    @angeliquemasson6009 4 года назад +42

    Cette chanson est toujours aussi magnifique et magique ! La voix de Ray toujours aussi envoûtante 🥰🥰

  • @murph3001
    @murph3001 2 года назад +2

    First listened to this when it first came out. Ray recorded many versions of this and he never sang them the same way . His magic on this studio version shines as bright as ever. I can truly say without a doubt Ray Charles made my life a better place to live. Thanks Ray you remain my hero.

  • @donaldgaming5467
    @donaldgaming5467 10 месяцев назад +2

    Ray was blind, yet he could see how beautiful his home state was.

  • @angelgaray1977
    @angelgaray1977 6 лет назад +18

    So much soul and life in the song. I'm Puertorican but this song makes feel so Georgian. Beautiful Georgia!!!

  • @roncooney3623
    @roncooney3623 10 лет назад +14

    The definitive version of a great song. No one
    tops Ray's version.

  • @aprestn
    @aprestn 2 года назад +4

    One of the most deeply felt and moving songs, with a voice like no one else. A masterpiece!

  • @widyatasya6278
    @widyatasya6278 2 года назад +2

    Kemarin malam anak saya menyanyikan lagu Georgia on My Mind bersama band nya di kampus, sehingga saya mencari lagu ini di you tube, ketemu channel ini, thank you

  • @brendaluna173
    @brendaluna173 8 лет назад +95

    Masterpiece

    • @KevinYiaile
      @KevinYiaile 8 лет назад +6

      Timeless music

    • @buggythomas3390
      @buggythomas3390 8 лет назад +6

      +Kevin Yiaile i mstill in elamentry school and people just listen to todays music they neeed tostart thinking og the past not prsent

    • @BrideofPFunk
      @BrideofPFunk 8 лет назад +5

      +buggy Thomas Listen to that voice. Perfection never dies.