Ray Charles Georgia On My Mind Online
: Legend says Ray Charles was inspired to record the song after singing it in a taxi across New York at the driver's suggestion.
: Debate long existed over whether the "Georgia" in the lyrics referred to the U.S. state or Carmichael’s sister; Carmichael eventually confirmed it was about the state. Ray Charles Georgia On My Mind
: The song was written in 1930 by composer Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Stuart Gorrell . : Legend says Ray Charles was inspired to
Ray Charles’ 1960 rendition of transformed a 1930s jazz standard into a soulful masterpiece that eventually became the official state song of Georgia . Released on his album The Genius Hits the Road , the track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the most culturally significant recordings in American history. Origins and Early History : The song was written in 1930 by
