September 23rd – Ray Charles’ birthday. In 2013 there is 83 years since he was born.
Ray Charles – a phenomenal singer, arranger, songwriter, composer, musician.
Since he was young, he simply knew that music was his dream, life’s mission.
Charles integrated gospel, R&B, jazz, rock and roll, blues, country, pop and soul.
As innovative, brave, strong willed, persistent, he successfully achieved his goal.
Charles - an inventor, a pioneer of soul music, as he fused genres, he’d just dare.
Praising and imitating Nat King Cole, he learned, evolved, engaged in soul affair.
Ray was always motivated, curious about music and what he’d do to innovate.
As an eclectic, talented musician he made transformation, receiving highest rate.
Ray’s popularity had gradually grown for his vocal performance and composition.
He had achieved national & international acclaim, praise, admiration, recognition.
Ray’s vocal style included sounds of wail, scream, shout, glide, break, holler, shriek.
He knew to how to manage, balance, harness executed sounds - his signature trick.
Charles’ music had been known for rhythm, variety, vibrant dynamics, emotionality.
He was a perceptive, open minded, sensitive, expressive and versatile individuality.
Ray’s baritone ranging to 3 octaves conveyed songs’ message clearly and out loud,
Of which the genius, inventor of soul music had been particularly aware and proud.
September 23rd – birthday of Ray Charles, who’s legendary, universal, exceptional.
Ray was remembered as independent, skilled, well-rounded, talented professional.
Famous for his original songwriting, passionate performance, creative improvisation,
Ray Charles achieved triumph, made revolution in a music world, being its sensation.
Copyright©2013 Mila Alper
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