“Music’s been around a long time, and there’s going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it’s a big record, that’s the frosting on the cake, but music’s the main meal.Ray Charles
“Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.Ray Charles
“What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man.Ray Charles
“What is soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room.Ray Charles