Believe in Your Music
Believe in yourself and in your music. That's what matters for success.
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.
- 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.
- Music Is the Universal Language — Ray Charles
Music is the universal language. It unites people regardless of origin.
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