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Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.”
Rolling Stone ranked Charles number 10 on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" in 2004, and number two on their November 2008 list of "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In honoring Charles, Billy Joel noted: "This may sound like sacrilege, but I think Ray Charles was more important than Elvis Presley. I don't know if Ray was the architect of rock & roll, but he was certainly the first guy to do a lot of things . . . Who the hell ever put so many styles together and made it work?"
Most Popular Ray Charles Trailers
Total trailers found: 81
20 October 2008
The unforgettable Ray Charles swings and sings with the best of them in this finger-snapping live performance at the 1997 Montreux Jazz Festival.
18 May 1994
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary.
16 June 1980
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
13 November 2001
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson.
14 December 1995
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from the early days of rock and roll to the 90's.
22 February 2001
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 5
26 April 2023
Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests who come together to share their love for one of the most cherished comediennes in television history.
19 November 2022
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
23 November 1994
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
01 March 1962
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.
22 February 2001
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 5
19 January 2024
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
27 October 2022
An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations.
21 January 1986
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
11 May 1981
Lynda Carter's third musical TV special.
11 January 2022
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
24 May 1996
The evil Gen. Rancor has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele, also known as Agent WD-40.
16 June 2023
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.
27 May 1988
The life, career, and music of Irving Berlin are celebrated live on stage with musical performances.
10 December 2022
A collection of songs from the kings and queens of the keyboards, whose performances have captivated audiences over the decades and across a selection of the BBC’s best-loved music programmes.
04 October 2003
Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.
02 August 1967
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi.
18 February 1965
Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight.
26 October 1985
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants.
21 November 1990
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
05 October 1990
The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute.
13 September 1978
Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Disney’s Wonderful World, Walt Disney, The Disney Sunday Movie, The Magical World of Disney.
22 December 1965
Live performances by some of the top rock-and-roll acts of the mid 60s. Includes Ray Charles, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, and several more.
02 May 2007
This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records.
22 May 1993
Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.
27 January 2025
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
11 April 1998
The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997.
24 September 1980
John Schneider stars in a musical tribute to his home state of Georgia with guest stars Ray Charles l
21 October 1994
Ex-football star Mike Gambril meets Terry McKay on a flight to Sydney, which is forced to land on a small atoll.
28 January 1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
01 June 2006
Live performances from a television music show that aired late night on the NBC-TV network the U.S.
24 January 2025
A spectacular evening hosted by Nikos Aliagas to honor the legendary Dorothée, who shaped the childhood of millions in France.
09 July 1986
In 1986, Billy Joel released the album titled The Bridge on July 29th on Columbia Records. Go behind the scenes with Billy and learn about the songwriting and recording process behind the album.
23 June 2004
The authoritative documentary on Country Music's most influential figure.
07 December 1982
Andy Williams' Early New England Christmas
02 November 1989
Casey is the assistant of commodity trader Peter Oak, but wants to get a license herself. When the diabolic Nike appears and promises to make her successful by use of her supernatural abilities, Casey hesitantly accepts.
01 January 2014
Face Of Unity is the definitive Nelson Mandela documentary feature and first retrospective to be released since the president's death in late 2013.
01 January 2007
In the late 60s Glen Campbell had the world on a string or better yet strings. It was his smooth vocals and warm personality on his hits like Wichita Lineman and By the Time I Get to Phoenix that made him a country and cross-over star.
23 March 1984
Documentary profile of musician and producer Quincy Jones
03 February 2017
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.
13 March 1987
Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night.
02 November 1973
A mulitcultural musical potpourri, Barbra's fifth television spectacular is her most adventurous. Performing a startling array of new songs and classic hits, with genre-bending arrangements, Barbra Streisand.
01 January 2004
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century.
24 November 1977
A musical salute to The Beatles.
30 October 1983
A special celebrating Ray Charles' 40 years in show business, taped at the Cocoanut Grove club in LA in the early summer of 1983.
02 January 1979
The Voices of Jubilation present Ray Charles. Region 0 Ray Charles was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm & blues, and gospel.
31 August 2004
DVD that accompanied the CD release. Has behind the scenes and rehearsal footage.
26 May 2003
Country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson is joined on stage by some of the biggest names in music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert event to celebrate his 70th birthday.
20 March 2001
The name Ray Charles stands for superstar worldwide. He is an icon in the music world, has a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, a bronze bust enshrined in the Playboy Hall of Fame, and has received fifteen Grammys, the Kennedy Center Honor, and three National Medals of Arts.
24 August 2004
Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd.
09 April 2024
A dissatisfied young man creates a false identity to feel accepted. In trying to be someone he's not, he finds himself lost between reality and illusion, facing his own insecurities.
13 May 1994
Ray investigates the murder of a psychiatrist.
08 October 1968
On October 8th, 1968, Ray Charles, the Raelettes and accompanying musicians performed a televised concert at the Salle Playel, in Paris.
