I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. – Ray Charles
My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. – Ray Charles
I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. – Ray Charles
My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. – Ray Charles
Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. – Ray Charles
Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory. – Ray Charles