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[Audio Only] Billy Joel Talks Working with Ray Charles

  By Morgan Birck • May 8, 2014 Uncategorized
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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”.

Tagged   Arts and Culture, Billy Joel, People, Piano Man, Piano Music, Ray Charles
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Ray Charles: ‘There’s Only Two Kinds of Music: Good and Bad’

  By Sarah Dejak • April 4, 2014 Uncategorized
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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.

Tagged   Arts and Culture, Ray Charles
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Ray Charles Discusses Drug Use on the Dick Cavett Show

  By Sarah Dejak • April 4, 2014 Uncategorized
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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.

Tagged   Arts and Culture, Blues, Jazz, Ray Charles, Soul Music
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