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My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical

My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. – Ray Charles

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Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory. – Ray Charles

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Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. – Ray Charles

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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

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