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  1. Phil Ramone, Grammy Award-Winning Producer and Engineer, Dies at 72

    Sat, 30 Mar 2013

    the year for his work on Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years," Billy Joel's "52nd Street," and Ray Charles ' "Genius Loves Company." Ramone was also a leader in digital recording, and produced what is regarded as the first

  2. The Man, The Message And The Moment

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

    Green's "Let's Stay Together," performed by Jennifer Hudson. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will dance to Ray Charles ' "I Can't Stop Loving You," performed by Jamie Foxx. Hudson and Foxx will perform the first dance song at each

  3. Want to Drive Safer? Switch the Radio to Coldplay

    Thu, 10 Jan 2013

    For instance the aptly named "Hit the Road, Jack" by Ray Charles made the group's list of 10 worst songs for driving Remind Me" - Nickelback 7. "Hit the Road, Jack" - Ray Charles 8. "Get Rhythm" - Johnny Cash 9. "Heartless

  4. 'Django Unchained' Decoded: Tarantino, DiCaprio, Foxx Say Film's Gory Plot Was 'Tough'

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    identity as a Grammy-winning musician and the Oscar-winning star of "Ray," the 2004 biopic about the legendary Ray Charles . "[Tarantino] looked at me and he says, 'But you got to be a slave,' and I went, 'What is that about

  5. Latin Grammys 2012: Celebs React To End Of The World

    Fri, 16 Nov 2012

    Juan Luis Guerra Carla Morrison Omara Portuondo Alejandro Jimenez Radiohead Ulises Hadjis Charly Garcia Duina del Mar Ray Charles Buena Vista Club My father Doctor Krapula Lila Downs Manu Chao Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Pablo Alboran Juanes Juan Luis

  6. Book Excerpt: 'Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson'

    Mon, 12 Nov 2012

    in 1971. The gamut ran from Kenny Rogers to Usher, and included such disparate talents as Destiny's Child, Ray Charles , Marc Anthony, Missy Elliot, Dionne Warwick, Yoko Ono, Gloria Estefan, Slash, and Whitney Houston. Samuel L

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  1. How Brazil's Caetano Veloso Went from Renegade to Musical Idol

    Mon, 12 Nov 2012

    highly produced, deeply intellectual albums that referred to his love for concrete poetry, his youthful admiration for Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, his attraction to Andy Warhol and a kind of transgender reinterpretation of Brazilian legend Carmen

  2. Bumping into stars makes fliers' trips unforgettable

    Mon, 24 Sep 2012

    the supply chain industry. Matos says he unexpectedly met sportscaster Dick Stockton, actor Gene Hackman and singer Ray Charles on other trips. Charles was "a gentleman in every sense of the word," says Matos, who sat one row ahead of the

  3. J Rome Wins First Season of ABC's 'Duets'

    Fri, 20 Jul 2012

    joined by John Legend on The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter," and Olivia Chisholm, who collaborated with Robin on Ray Charles ' "Fever." Kelly and Jennifer kicked off the show with a cover of The Eurythmics tune "Would I Lie to You?"

  4. Mitt Romney, Internet buzzkill: Why you won't click on this article

    Thu, 21 Jun 2012

    Jones,” which contains singles of her collaborations with everyone from the Foo Fighters to OutKast to Q-Tip to Ray Charles . It attracts listeners that might not want pure Jones. This is something Romney should look into. Maybe he should choose

  5. 'In Living Color' Cast: Where Are They Now?

    Wed, 25 Apr 2012

    sitcom before his film career began taking off in the late '90s. Foxx, now 44, won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles . He also has a thriving music career. Jennifer Lopez Undoubtedly the most famous former Fly Girl is Jennifer Lopez

  6. Coca-Cola, Spotify Partnership: Staying Hip, With Global Reach

    Wed, 18 Apr 2012

    said Emmanuel Seuge, head of global sports and entertainment marketing for Coca-Cola. Seuge mentioned the artist Ray Charles (though many people may remember Charles more for his appearances in Pepsi commercials). Coca-Cola has previously

  7. 'In Living Color' Cast: Where Are They Now?

    Wed, 4 Jan 2012

    sitcom before his film career began taking off in the late 90's. Foxx, now 44, won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles . He also has a thriving music career. Jennifer Lopez Undoubtedly the most famous former Fly Girl is Jennifer Lopez

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  1. Ray Charles : 'You Don't Know Me'

    Fri, 16 Jul 2010

    Ray Charles one of the greatest musicians of all time had a career many musicians give us an insight into the life of this legendary musician is ray charles ' eldest son Ray Charles Robinson junior. He's with his new memoir you don't know

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    Ray Charles one of the greatest musicians of all time had a career many musicians only dream -- but he had his share of ups and downs as well to say the least. Here to give us an insight into the life of this legendary musician is ray charles' eldest son Ray Charles Robinson junior. He's -- with his new memoir you don't know me here reflections of my father. Ray Charles Ray thanks for being with us thank you for having me Daniel and just -- we should put out that ray -- full name. Ray Charles Robinson and he actually shortened its during the middle of -- to the start of his music career. That's correct because sugary
    with this book is an important for you to. Get the real Ray Charles story out there to the world is that part of that motivation behind us. We I believe that there's a story before.
    that marriage. Being with him when he made a decision to be Ray Charles . Through all the trouble okay -- his life as a state. I felt. The continuing. Relationships in in the fears that he
  2. 'Django Unchained' Star Kerry Washington on Oscar-Nominated Film

    Tue, 26 Feb 2013

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  3. Nightline Playlist: The Fray

    Fri, 17 Aug 2007

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  4. Nightline Playlist: Marc Cohn

    Thu, 5 Aug 2010

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  5. The Life and Legacy of Quincy Jones

    Tue, 18 Nov 2008

    who's who in part in the music so much of mr. Charles Ray Charles is in this beautiful. Beautiful book and paying for types of music you know you go from in Frank Sinatra Ray Charles Barbara. Streisand. Michael Jackson and if it just

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    who in part in the music -- so much of mr. Charles Ray Charles is in this beautiful. Beautiful book and paying for their tribute. The Kennedy honors there. You know we're. Our
    types of music you know you go from in -- Frank Sinatra Ray Charles Barbara. Streisand. Michael Jackson and if it just took me by surprise win. Put what I originally said his record labels like
  6. The Man With the Midas Touch

    Thu, 20 Nov 2008

    hear your legacy your greatness. Is the breath of the different types of music you know you go from in Frank Sinatra Ray Charles Barbara. Streisand. Michael Jackson and it it just took me by surprise when. Originally said his record labels like

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  7. Celebrating Quincy Jones

    Thu, 20 Nov 2008

    soul to the innovators of jazz and rhythm and blues. particularly enjoyed many collaborations with lifelong friend. Ray Charles . There was some considered him too jazzy for the challenge. He even went on to produce the King of Pop him self

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    rhythm and blues. -- particularly enjoyed many collaborations with -- lifelong friend. Ray Charles . There was some considered him too jazzy for the challenge. He even went on to produce the King of Pop him self.
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  1. VIDEO: Ray Charles Robinson Jr. reveals the ups and downs of living with a legend.

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