Ray Charles

10 musicians who overcame profound personal tragedy to make beautiful music

10 musicians who overcame profound personal tragedy to make beautiful music

“We are hardwired for transcendence.”

Mar 30, 2023

The advice Dean Ween gives to new guitarists

The two “safety records” that Dean Ween can always count on

Essential.

Dec 25, 2022

How Ray Charles overpowered his disability to become a pilot

How Ray Charles overpowered his disability to become a pilot

Insipiring.

Nov 15, 2022

45 years on from the Eagles album 'Hotel California'

The Eagles song inspired by Ray Charles

Western.

Oct 24, 2022

The one song to skip on each album by The Beatles

The two Beatles songs inspired by Ray Charles

The influence of Ray Charles.

Sep 22, 2022

JIMI HENDRIX in his dressing room at the Saville Theatre, London, in June 1967.

How two rock and roll legends helped give Jimi Hendrix his big break

A leg up the ladder.

Jul 14, 2022

The moment Jamie Foxx won over Ray Charles

The moment Jamie Foxx won over Ray Charles

It’s a strong performance.

Jun 18, 2022

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan live in Los Angeles July 1974

Playlist: Relive Donal Fagen of Steely Dan spinning his favourite records in a DJ set

A waltz through history.

Apr 6, 2022

JOHN BELUSHI, ARETHA FRANKLIN, DAN AYKROYD, THE BLUES BROTHERS,

Revisit the moment Aretha Franklin stole the show during ‘The Blues Brothers’

She sang very well,

Mar 20, 2022

Why George Harrison disliked Ray Charles’ cover of a classic Beatles song

He had form, he had character, he had bite.

Feb 15, 2022

One of Bob Dylan's favourite British bands is an odd choice

Bob Dylan’s favourite songs about money

A wide selection.

Jan 1, 2022

Betty Carter Ray Charles

Remembering Betty Carter and Ray Charles ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ cover

Remembering the iconic Christmas classic cover.

Dec 2, 2021