Ray Charles

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Ray Charles

Born September 23, 1930 · Albany, Georgia, USA

Died June 10, 2004 · aged 73

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover succes…

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The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers · 1980
The Blues Brothers
★ 7.71980
MovieMusicComedy
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
In the Heat of the NightIn the Heat of the Night · 1967
In the Heat of the Night
★ 7.71967
MovieCrimeDrama
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
Spy HardSpy Hard · 1996
Spy Hard
★ 5.41996
MovieComedyAction
The evil Gen. Rancor has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele, also known as Agent WD-40. Rancor needs to obtain a computer circuit for the missile that he is planning to fire, so Steele teams up with Veronique Ukrinsky, a KGB agent whose father designed the chip. Together they try to locate the evil mastermind's headquarters, where Veronique's father and several other hostages are being held.
Blue's Big Musical MovieBlue's Big Musical Movie · 2000
Blue's Big Musical Movie
★ 8.32000
MovieFamilyMusic
Get ready for lots of musical fun in this first full-length movie based on the popular Nick Jr. TV series for preschoolers. Just as friendly cartoon pup Blue and her friends are ready for their big backyard music show, Tickety loses her voice... which means Blue needs a new singing partner! Where will she find one? Sit in your thinking chair, play along and see.
Ray Alexander: A Taste For JusticeRay Alexander: A Taste For Justice · 1994
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
★ 10.01994
MovieMysteryTV Movie
Ray investigates the murder of a psychiatrist.
Legends of Rock 'n' RollLegends of Rock 'n' Roll · 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
★ 9.01989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).
Lennon: A TributeLennon: A Tribute · 1990
Lennon: A Tribute
1990
MovieMusicDocumentary
JOHN LENNON was one of the most talented songwriters of our time. His music is as timeless and relevant today as it was a generation ago. His songs revolutionised our music and our culture. In this unique tribute to Lennon, over 23 of the world's greatest performers have allowed their own superb interpretations of these classic songs to be brought together for the first time. These memorable songs are intercut with rare archive footage of John Lennon and The Beatles, some from Yoko Ono's private collection. The result is the most stunning collection of talent ever featured on one video.
Cosmic RayCosmic Ray · 1962
Cosmic Ray
★ 6.41962
MovieMusicHistory
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.

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Legends of Rock 'n' RollLegends of Rock 'n' Roll · 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
★ 9.01989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).

Ray Charles