Music Speaks to the Soul
Real music doesn't speak to your ears alone, but to your soul.
Ray Charles
American singer and pianist, soul music pioneer who overcame blindness through art.
All moments: Ray Charles
- The Reward in Music — Ray Charles
The reward isn't money. It's that your music touches people's hearts.
- The Blues Is Life — Ray Charles
The blues isn't just music. It's a way of life, a way to express yourself.
- Never Give Up — Ray Charles
I don't think of myself as disabled. I think of myself as a musician.
- Live Life and Learn — Ray Charles
You just have to live life and learn from your mistakes.
- Believe in Your Music — Ray Charles
Believe in yourself and in your music. That's what matters for success.
- Music Is the Universal Language — Ray Charles
Music is the universal language. It unites people regardless of origin.
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The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
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All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
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- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.