In this audio clip, Billy Joel discusses how Ray Charles was his favorite piano player/singer, and how he named his daughter for Alexa Ray, for this iconic performer. Billy Joel is a pianist and singer-songwriter best known for his song “Piano Man”.
An older Ray Charles gives an interview in 1999, touching upon issues such as the Civil Rights Movement, racial oppression, and even the difference between good and bad music.
Ray Charles discusses his drug addiction on the Dick Cavett show. He explains that making up your mind to quit is the first and most important step to overcoming any kind of addiction.