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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”.

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[Audio Only] Billy Joel Talks Working with Ray Charles appeared first on Witnify.

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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.

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Ray Charles: ‘There’s Only Two Kinds of Music: Good and Bad’ appeared first on Witnify.

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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.

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Ray Charles Discusses Drug Use on the Dick Cavett Show appeared first on Witnify.