"Sinatra called him the only genius in the business," said Bradley. "I would agree with that. Ray had a range, a 360 range that I don't think anybody ever had," said Jones. Charles took that ...

He can do any type of music, and at the same time he’s always true to himself ... There’s a reason they called Ray Charles “the Genius.” Think of how he reinvented country music in ...

Charles was a master of his particular style, and it is little wonder that Frank Sinatra once called him "The only true genius in show business." The stylistic variations Ray pursued over the ...

Legend has it that famed recording artist Billy Joel has said Ray Charles was more important than Elvis. To wit, Frank Sinatra called Charles at one point the “only true genius” in show business.

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An example from the last decade: Ray Charles, whose 2004 album Genius Loves Company was released ... but the judge says that isn’t exactly true. “After receiving termination notices, the ...

Genius Loves Company reached #1 ... Burk recalls, "Working with Ray Charles in making this album was a dream come true, especially when it became the most successful album of an incredible career.

“He is a singular example of musical genius ... said, “Ray Charles was a trailblazing artist whose influence knows no bounds, and Jon Batiste is a true reflection of that legacy.

I respected the genius ... What set him apart ... said he and others started out by imitating Charles. "Ray Charles was a true American original ... Ray Charles defined rhythm & blues, soul ...