The Blues Is Life
The blues isn't just music. It's a way of life, a way to express yourself.
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.
- Never Give Up — Ray Charles
I don't think of myself as disabled. I think of myself as a musician.
- Music Speaks to the Soul — Ray Charles
Real music doesn't speak to your ears alone, but to your soul.
- 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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