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[clifton]

Ray Charles isn't the King Of Soul—he is SOUL—he is America—he's the greatest that ever was and will ever be. If America needs to come together, it should be over
the great Ray Charles. We should all be able to agree on that.

[hillbillydan]

Mr. Ray Charles is THE GOAT !!! He is sorely missed !!

[hibhibb]

I won't lie, I cried through this whole thing. I really miss the way our world used to be. It's sad how it has changed. God Shed His Grace on Thee.

[marleybob]

This World Series took place exactly seven weeks after 9/11 and had everything - The tattered and torn American flag recovered from the wreckage at Ground Zero, which had been used at funerals of fallen Port Authority police officers after the attacks, was flown over Yankee Stadium during the series. President Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch of Game 3 in Yankee Stadium, not far from Ground Zero where the ruins of the World Trade Center were still burning. He wore a Kevlar vest under an FDNY jacket for what would become arguably the most famous first pitch in history. That first pitch was symbolic. Bush walked to the pitcher's mound, alone, unescorted ... though snipers were stationed among the light and Secret Service agents were on the field. He didn't step forward to shorten the distance. He wound up and threw a strike and the crowd exploded in cheers and chants of "U-S-A!" The Yankees represented NY City and was a remarkable boost in morale for the fatigued city. Most importantly, there were questions at the time. Could you even play a game like this? The World Series was one of the most visible sporting events in the nation and baseball is literally "America's pastime." What better target would there be for another attack? Would it be safe? Security would be tight...but yes, it would be played. So what happened?? We had a World Series that is considered one of the greatest of all time (two extra-inning games and three late-inning comebacks). In the final game, the Yankees led in the ninth inning before the Diamondbacks staged a comeback against the greatest closer in MLB history, Mariano Rivera (the only player to ever be elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously), capped off by a walk-off, bases-loaded bloop single by Luis Gonzalez to clinch Arizona's championship victory in only their fourth season as a franchise.

[jamiemacdonald]

I have no idea how Ray was able to sing so far behind the melody. It's amazing. He's amazing. This was amazing. ❤🗽

[rf]

This makes me emotional, I miss him and his amazing voice!!! I remember listening to this live. Thanks for the reaction!!!

[bobhope]

Nobody and I mean nobody could sing it like he sung it. His performance of America has no equal

[spicerack]

No words to even say to convey what a masterful performance this was. For me, Ray Charles is in my Elite Club of Elvis, Al Green, James Brown, The BeeGees, KD Lang, Shirley Bassey. No particular order other than they're so talented it makes me ache. Glad I got to see them all when they were in their prime, it's the only good thing about being old.

[richardmodglin]

Ray Charles helped heal and unite a hurting nation that night right after 9-11.
Many in the crowd were in tears due to the fresh memories of the attack. You can feel it when watching.

[Darrends-qntp]

Ray Charles touched hearts, he brought joy, tears, and everything in between. I'm sitting here with a big grin and tears in my eyes. So much soul, there is a reason why this man was so loved.

[kevinwalsh]

Man of greatness. When he sings I tear up.

[StarGeezerTim]

This version brings the tears every time. Every. Time.

[jdgolf]

I watched a special about the recording of the "We are the World" song, and they had all the biggest stars. It was mentioned that nobody wanted to sing the part after Ray, because he was that good!

[TonyWithAVICE]

❤ Ray Charles ❤
Willie Nelson's best friend...

[jupin]

Mr. Ray Charles was and ever will be a national treasure. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[garyhamalainen]

I always found this song, this version by the great Ray Charles to be a tear when you think about it, he is pledging his love and appreciation for and when he was a young black boy growing up, you can be damn sure that America was not always an easy place to but he found a way and came to be an American treasure and inspired lots of people of all races in his time. God bless thanks for all you gave.

[scottNNJ]

This was very soon after 9/11, performed at Yankee Stadium; it was the first time after the terror attacks where a large crowd gathered in one place. His other performance (very popular on YouTube) is also legendary - and I love some of his ad-libs and his subtle lyric changes in there. You’ve got to listen to it!

[rim]

A true legend ! God truly blessed us when he brought this man into the world !! Once again a great reaction Britt

[michaelmorse]

Ray Charles was such a phenomenal artist. He could sing R&B blues country and they gave him a little static is recording artist and stuff when he started mixing a little country and with his music they didn’t like it but it was very very successful you one in a lifetime singer, he was just, whatever he did was just simply great

[skiptrace]

If you haven't heard it, check out Ray singing GEORGIA. Amazing! Also, another great soulful tune is RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA, by Brook Benton! Thanx for another great response, Britt! ❤😊❤🎉😊