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Georgia - tribute to Ray Charles

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My tribute song to one of the greatest singers of all time ... Ray Charles. I don't own the rights to this music or the pictures... only my voice.

This was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930. Carmichael was an actor, performer, and popular songwriter - some of his other compositions include "Stardust" and "Winter Moon." Gorrell was a banker living in New York City, and he wrote the lyrics.

It's possible that this was written about a woman, not the state. Carmichael and Gorrell didn't live in Georgia, but Carmichael did have a sister named Georgia.

This was a #10 hit for a jazz saxophone player named Frankie Trumbauer in 1931. Many artists have recorded it over the years, including Louis Armstrong, James Brown (a Georgia native), Django Reinhardt, and Willie Nelson. Charles' version is by far the most famous.

Charles decided to record this song after his driver suggested it, since Ray kept singing it while riding in the car.

Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. His family moved to Florida when he was still a baby.

My tribute song to one of the greatest singers of all time ... Ray Charles. I don't own the rights to this music or the pictures... only my voice.
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