Ray Charles

Music American 1930 – 2004 104 quotes

An American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, often referred to as 'The Genius,' who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s.

Quotes by Ray Charles

In music, the passion is the message.

Aphorism

God gave me the talent, and I just work hard.

Interview 2000

Swing low, sweet chariot.

Song (Swing Low Sweet Chariot) 1959

I can't stop loving you.

Song (I Can't Stop Loving You) 1962

The road is rough, but the music smooths it out.

Personal reflection 1970

Busted, flat busted.

Song (Busted) 1963

Seven Spanish angels took another angel home.

Song (Seven Spanish Angels) 1984

Music is the universal language.

Speech 1980

I never look back; I look forward to the next note.

Interview 1995

Come rain or come shine.

Song (Come Rain or Come Shine) 1946

The genius of Ray Charles is that he crossed all boundaries.

Self-reflection

Don't you know, every night I cry myself to sleep.

Song (I'm a Fool to Care) 1961

Innovation in music comes from the heart, not the head.

Interview 1965

I've got news for you, baby.

Song (Leave My Woman Alone) 1959

The blues is everybody's business.

Autobiography 1978

One mint julep, and I'll feel alright.

Song (One Mint Julep) 1961

Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.

Personal reflection

Let's go get stoned.

Song (Let's Go Get Stoned) 1966

My baby don't stand no cheating.

Song (Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying) 1959

Music heals the soul.

Interview 2004