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PeterK FishChip	I am kinda surprised by this news, but here it is. He will always be connected to movie music for remarkably gritty "Cincinnati Kid." Raw and full of soul. He has other movie songs, but this one's my favorite. Play a Ray Charles song today, will you?
posted 06-10-2004 01:26 PM PT (US)

Dylan Standard Userer	His lovely song "Ruby" was used to excellent and dreamy effect for a scene in Federico Fellini's film "Toby Dammit." For the original score, Nino Rota even used the melody from "Ruby" for a few of his cues (which were refreshing interpretations, especially in the orchestration). I listened to a lot of oldies as a kid and I remember always playing "Hit the Road Jack," and later on I always loved hearing "Ruby," lovely song. My condolences to his family and fans. Dylan [Message edited by Dylan on 06-10-2004]
posted 06-10-2004 02:02 PM PT (US)

Justin Standard Userer	May he rest in peace. Sad news indeed, but he will not be forgotten.
posted 06-10-2004 02:06 PM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Standard Userer	Rest in peace Ray. My condolences go out to his family and friends. [Message edited by Mark Olivarez on 06-10-2004]
posted 06-10-2004 02:30 PM PT (US)

Bond1965 Standard Userer	Don't forget "In The Heat of the Night" by Quincy Jones & Alan & Marilyn Bergman. I also love his version of "It's Crying Time" with Barbra Streisand. James [Message edited by Bond1965 on 06-10-2004]
posted 06-10-2004 02:59 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Standard Userer	I don't really know much by him, but his appearance in Blues Brothers comes to my mind. I'll have to watch that again soon.
posted 06-10-2004 04:38 PM PT (US)

scoreguy16 Standard Userer	It's sad that we lost a man with sooo much talent. Rest in peace Ray. Clayton
posted 06-10-2004 08:14 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	RIP to the master... --Brian NP: XI
posted 06-10-2004 11:13 PM PT (US)

Widescreen Standard Userer	Nobody could play "Georgia On My Mind" and make it classic like he could- maybe Willie Nelson, but Ray was the one who made it stick for me. Around the late 80's/early nineties, he had a great song release called "My Song", it was your standard love song given great credence by him. may have to get that.
posted 06-11-2004 05:58 AM PT (US)

Scorro Standard Userer	If ever there was a 'cool cat', smiling, soulful, piano man... it was Ray Charles. He was beautiful and he shall be missed. Farewell Ray... and God bless you.
posted 06-11-2004 03:30 PM PT (US)

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