IIn this interactive post, we celebrate the musical legend Ray Charles with a carefully curated selection of his 12 greatest hits. Each icon you see alongside this spirited photo of Mr. Charles is a gateway to one of his masterful creations. From the energetic rhythms of "What'd I Say" to the raw emotion of "Georgia on My Mind," experience the boundless energy and passion of Ray Charles' music. Whether you're a devoted follower or discovering his brilliance for the first time, this journey through his greatest hits will have your toes tapping and a big smile at his happy songs. The full list of songs can be found under the image.
Instructions: Click on the icons to reveal a video. Click on the video to start the song. When you're done or if you want to stop the video, click it to stop and then click the icon to make that video disappear so you can select another.
Song list (From upper left):
1. I Got a Woman
2. Hit the Road Jack
3. Mess Around
4. Unchain My Heart
5. Georgia On My Mind
6. The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
7. What'd I Say
8. You Don't Know Me
9. Busted
10. Cryin' Time
11. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
12. Let the Good Times Roll
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