#226 | The Amazing Life Of Ray Charles

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His early life was full of tragedy and misfortune, but Ray
Charles never let this get in his way.


In this episode, we'll learn about how Ray Charles overcame
adversity to become one of the most loved musicians in American
history. 


The early life of Ray Charles: born to a teenage mother in an
institutionally racist country

Ray Charles: "Even compared to other blacks we were on the
bottom of the ladder looking up at everyone else. Nothing below
us except the ground"

The death of Ray Chales' younger brother

Going blind and being sent to a school for the blind

Learning to play the piano (while blind)

The death of his mother and moving to Jacksonville

Trying to make ends meet playing music

Copying the style of Nat King Cole

Deciding to move to Seattle

Making a name for himself in Seattle and meeting Quincy Jones

Getting his first record deal & "I Got A Woman"

Ray Charles' style: a combination of blues, jazz & gospel

Why Ray Charles was unpopular with many pastors

Ray Charles as an excellent businessman

Where his confidence comes from - “you’re blind, you ain’t
stupid”

Battling his heroin addiction

Ray Charles and women

Later life and legacy



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ray-charles


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