RIP Ray Charles

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2004-06-10 04:30pm

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CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2004-06-10 04:31pm

DAMN IT! He was a real badass, too.

RIP

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2004-06-10 04:32pm

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-06-10 04:40pm

This is terrible, I hope no one plays him singing Georgia On My Mind on the radio or news. I don't think I'd be able to hold back the tears.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2004-06-10 04:57pm

I was wondering how long before we lost this legend of music as well...

DocHorror · Post by **DocHorror** » 2004-06-10 05:46pm

Just saw it on ITN, this sucks. Rest in Peace.

The Aliens · Post by **The Aliens** » 2004-06-10 06:07pm

Just saw this on CBC. The man was a legend, and it seems time is catching up to some American icons. Rest in Peace.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2004-06-10 06:38pm

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that.

EmperorSolo51 · Post by **EmperorSolo51** » 2004-06-10 07:05pm

He was one of my favorite artists of all time. Right up there with the Beatles. My favorite song by him was his rendition of "America, The Beautiful". We will all surely miss as he is an influance to all generations of rock artists since the 60's.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 2004-06-10 08:26pm

God rest his soul.

Post by **Zaia** » 2004-06-10 10:31pm

*sighs*

Icehawk · Post by **Icehawk** » 2004-06-11 12:36am

Damn... Famous people just seem to be dropping like flies this last little while, first Richard biggs, then Reagan, now this...

kojikun · Post by **kojikun** » 2004-06-11 01:26am

Unfortunately, all the horrible musicians AREN'T dying. When the fuck is Britney Spears going to croak? In 50 years? 60? 70? Ever, with the progression of medical technology? Fucking fuck. The good ones are going and the bad ones are staying for EVER.

Mayabird · Post by **Mayabird** » 2004-06-11 01:50am

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2004-06-11 05:23am

More of an Off Topic news announcement than one that belongs in a political news forum. So I moved.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-06-11 06:47am

*drops a dime in the jukebox for old times sake.

Georgia, Georgia,
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

I'm say Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you

I said Georgia,
Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you

Georgia,
Georgia,
No peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

I said just an old sweet song,
Keeps Georgia on my mind

Rest in peace Ray.

18-Till-I-Die · Post by **18-Till-I-Die** » 2004-06-11 07:52am

God rest his soul.

He really was a great artist. My mom and grandma were huge fans, and i liked almost all of the songs by him i've heard, especially Georgia On My Mind. He'll be missed.

mauldooku · Post by **mauldooku** » 2004-06-11 12:42pm

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2004-06-12 01:22am

This has been a terribly depressing week. First Reagan, then Ray Charles. This rather sucks.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-06-12 01:28am

Rest In Peace.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2004-06-12 02:44am

We lost Johnny Cash recently, now Ray Charles. All the greats are leaving us.

Tranan · Post by **Tranan** » 2004-06-12 04:04pm

I miss him.
And Jon Lee Hooker.