The Singles Collection 1949-62 (CD) - Ray Charles Mother's Day In a career spanning half

In a career spanning half a century

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The Singles Collection 1949-62 (CD) - Ray Charles Mother's Day In a career spanning halfRay Charles was one of the most iconic and influential artists in the annals of pop as a singer, songwriter and pianist, and while he is considered one of the godfathers and great innovators of soul music, his work transcended the worlds of jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, rock 'n' roll and country and western as well. Afflicted by blindness, he turned to music in his early life, and began recording for the Swing Time label in 1949 as a member of The Maxim