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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL by Ray Charles
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15 жыл бұрынFrom THE DICK CAVETT SHOW. September 18, 1972.
@whytho-1990 3 жыл бұрын
The sandlot scene with this song is one of my favorite scenes in film history
@Ana-nb8st 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Happy 4th of July!
@5.7moy 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@charlespurcell1865 3 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir.Wad just thinking about that flick
@markbarlow6313 3 жыл бұрын
I am literally watching Sandlot right now.. I'm 33 years old, but this song in that movie is a classic.. my childhood lol
@johnarowe9471 3 жыл бұрын
Yes really the only reason I know this song
@adamisaac4685 3 ай бұрын
This song just made me cry like a little baby. And I’m 50. I miss the way it used to feel in this country. When I was little it was so beautiful. And now it’s just…..
@donnakimmel3605 Ай бұрын
It is still beautiful, have faith in the American People!
@LazyIRanch Ай бұрын
I loved seeing Dick Cavett blinking back tears after that gorgeous rendition. Anyone not moved to tears by Brother Ray has no heart, or soul!
@JT-tb8lh Күн бұрын
The left destroys everything it touches
@andrewk6977 3 жыл бұрын
if only people would realize how grateful we should be for being able to live in America 🇺🇸
@Lord_Bibulous 3 жыл бұрын
Criticizing your country doesn't mean you don't love it or appreciate it. It means you know it can be better.
@jadecznnie Ай бұрын
Obesity everywhere, school shootings every day and you have to pay to go to the hospital 😂😂 thank god I’m not American!!!
@andrewflip 2 жыл бұрын
Firmly believe this version should be our national anthem.
@junesteding9891 2 жыл бұрын
I can't listen to this without tearing up. It is the most beautiful rendition of this song ever, in my opinion.
@Airfarts_ 2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@KJones-qs7ju 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Perfection!!!!
@margosample2769 Жыл бұрын
I'm crying now. My mom loved this. GOD PLEASE HELP US ALL. 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤🙏🙏
@KiraYoza Жыл бұрын
I’m not even American but as a teenager watching “The Sandlot” with my little brother over and over again and hearing this song I literally would find myself so happy it’s beautiful I’m now 27 rewatching sandlot on Disney plus and gotta say what a movie and what a song - FROM AN AUSSIE/KIWI
@davidvogel2909 Жыл бұрын
Glory be to God 🙏 Ray is in the house of the Lord ❣️ RIH
@crizzytyna 2 жыл бұрын
If you’re American and don’t get chills when you hear this, you my friend are not American
@bigrr64 6 ай бұрын
We all need to come Together As Americans. Stop listening to people that want to divide and conquer us. God Bless America all its beautiful people.
@barbaragaona7785 Ай бұрын
Amen! That is what the ones in power want to do, divide us. Let's not buy into it. God Bless the 🇺🇸 💪 ♥ 🙏
@ANCAK907 2 жыл бұрын
They don’t make artists like this anymore. Some people are immortal. RIP, Ray.
@constantk8780 Жыл бұрын
They do. However, most folks have their ideas of greatness wrapped up in the past and can't see the amazing talent around them. Let me assure you, if you met the next Ray Charles, you wouldn't know it till many years later.
@ukaszseifert728 Жыл бұрын
They sure do, problem is. every idiot with a computer and a micrphone can make songs now, so people with real talent have to go through heaps of garbage to get any attention
@JoelMMcKinney Жыл бұрын
Stop voting democrat fellow citizen.
@BoleDaPole Жыл бұрын
They do make em like this, except they sing in dark bar rooms instead of on MTV
@coleyb4416 Жыл бұрын
And never will 😢
@gustavogruber7841 5 жыл бұрын
This will always be the best rendition no matter what🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 RIP Ray a true American
@MrMaddox57 4 жыл бұрын
So true! The passion, the POWER
@RaymondYocum-uw5hd 4 жыл бұрын
TEX He’s still alive
@ronaldjackson4728 4 жыл бұрын
This best version just my opinion and different. version I also like
@patticolbath2926 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@tomcomiskey6350 4 жыл бұрын
@@RaymondYocum-uw5hd I always felt America should be our National Anthem ,Ray's.rendition let's get it going with a petition, and English as our National language! A Vietnam vet!
@lorihemphill8298 3 жыл бұрын
When a blind person can see how beautiful America is!!! Wake up!!!
@jj3164 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down, the best version ever sung about our beautiful Country!! It brings tears every time I hear it. God Bless.
@bterry19d1 3 жыл бұрын
If this doesn’t put chill bumps on you..check your pulse. This is so beautiful 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@cheryllee-owens1522 4 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear this song I feel the blood of my ancestors pumping through my veins! Lawdhamercy!!!!!
@starchamberstarpagestarede2601 4 жыл бұрын
Hybrid Europeans settlers are not American!! Never have been, Never will be!! only copper color people are Americans, the indigenous, aboriginals. Yessss Ray Charles did that💜
@chitowntiger1 4 жыл бұрын
I hear you Cheryl. It brings tears to my eyes.
@gabrielespana319 3 жыл бұрын
My ancestors weren't from this magnificent country but when I hear Ray singing I just get flooded with the spirit of my fellow Americans from all generations
@747-pilot 3 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielespana319 Most Americans' ancestors are not from America either (even the native Americans). Everyone came from somewhere (at some point in history). My parents migrated from India, back in the 80s. America is essentially an *_IDEA_* that was established by the founding fathers in 1776. And what an amazingly great experiment it turned out to be!! The greatest nation on earth!!
@AndrewVOdom 3 жыл бұрын
@@starchamberstarpagestarede2601 🤣👎 Way to miss the spirit of the song & country. 😎🇺🇸
@loboblue5441 3 жыл бұрын
If America is good enough for Ray Charles, she's good enough for me!
@rayman7712 3 жыл бұрын
Amen. AMEN!
@blackberrylady9265 3 жыл бұрын
I Totally Agrees 👌🏾👍🏾💯💯💯👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@anyaw340 3 жыл бұрын
@@Islandteacherwkbx Then there are those who think this country is good to everyone and that nothing needs to change - indeed, that we need to go back to the "good old days". Neither extreme is better than the other. The most patriotic people are those who recognize its flaws and want it to be better.
@jennmendoza2439 3 жыл бұрын
AMEN WELL SAID 🙏 🙌 👏
@GORF_EMPIRE 2 жыл бұрын
God shed His grace on Thee! That means we don't deserve it but we have it... let's do our best to keep it!
@halleleethegreathenderson 2 жыл бұрын
As a soldier who in the first gulf war this was my unit battle cry it kept us going, ray God bless you and thanks for your service and great music
@kingkoi6542 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you sir and thanks for the service!
@user-mu5ny1ks6t Жыл бұрын
Thank You for your service 🇺🇸
@patriotman9284 Жыл бұрын
Roger that!
@aframaco9491 7 ай бұрын
You thanked Ray with a small "r"???? Some thanks that is ! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!
@CandiceMMartinez 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service! God bless 🙏🏼
@leejmortimer Жыл бұрын
Some day this will be America’s national anthem - if we become worthy of it.
@tvmonte 4 жыл бұрын
We need Ray Charles' "America the Beautiful" in this turbulent time, now more than ever!
@rickbentley7331 4 жыл бұрын
Amein!
@bigballz5503 4 жыл бұрын
Ain't that the truth
@Bigfluffinfluff 4 жыл бұрын
what you said 😎
@sherryjanes5968 4 жыл бұрын
Amen
@kathywarpinski8876 4 жыл бұрын
The Biden campaign needs to grab this and play it non stop
@uzhanaeglover2636 3 жыл бұрын
They played this for us during my graduation from Air Force Basic Training. It was during our coining ceremony, officially proclaiming us Airmen of the Air Force. That was my favorite part. ❤️
@recessional5560 Жыл бұрын
Chair Force!
@brushstroke3733 Жыл бұрын
It's too bad those in charge have no consideration for the ideals of America or freedom. The gov'ment cares only about power and control, and unfortunately use the armed forces and justice departments as thugs for its own nefarious purposes. God bless you. I hope you get out soon.
@maya-rb6gp 4 ай бұрын
My memaw sang me this song every night since the I was a wee little baby in the womb... so yeah, I've been a true patriot for 58 years. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Ray Charles just stirs my syrup! I listen to him every morning and fantasize that I'm one of those pretty ladies in the pastel dresses... I go to his grave every fortnight to pray for his resurrection. May the lord bring our savior back!! 🇺🇸🦅
@jrlove6172 2 жыл бұрын
" The truest National Anthem!" ...thank you all for serving this beautiful country of people! GOD BLESSED!
@andregordon3169 4 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles an American treasure. Everyone should listen to this rendition and if doesn't touch your heart, you are not a true American
@MaureenErrant 4 жыл бұрын
I'm Canadian and this touches my heart.
@dnac1899 4 жыл бұрын
I tear up every time i hear this version of the song.
@lowkeyliberty7105 4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@xxjayy0xx466 4 жыл бұрын
it's not that deep😐
@greghammond3209 4 жыл бұрын
I just wonder what God continue to bless America
@jimedward8908 4 жыл бұрын
This song, sung by Ray Charles, has such new meaning to me given the climate of the U.S. right now. This is a National Treasure.
@agbook2007 Жыл бұрын
When he moved the verse traditionally second to the first… it was a message of truth to the time. Liberating strife at home. It is musical truth. And it is beautiful for its authentic depth of protest and gratitude at the same time. God bless him. ♥️
@JosueRodriguez-rp2up 3 жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July 2021 to everyone. I love this nation that not only adopted me as a Venezuelan and my family but has given me every opportunity to grow! I’m a home owner, business owner, and I can freely worship God every Sunday. I’m beyond grateful! God bless America! Land that I love.
@57rrg Жыл бұрын
God bless you!
@bloodwashedchild188 Жыл бұрын
God surely keep His hand upon you and your family,in Jesus name!
@surferpam1 Жыл бұрын
Good to have you with us, Josue!
@tanagerffolkes5180 Жыл бұрын
America was created by people like you, Sir. We are a nation of outcasts, and immigrants. People from every other land on Earth. But all, are Americans. Together, as one People. And that, is our true strength, and our pride. We're not perfect. Far from it. We are an ongoing experiment in Democracy. An experiment that will never end, but that with God's Grace, will continue, as we hand down our Nation to the next generation, with the admonishment to improve upon our labors, and create that, "more perfect Union".
@DaNFLboi Жыл бұрын
Happy forth this year though unity and brotherhood to sea to shining sea
@thatamandahenderson Ай бұрын
Happy birthday beautiful America, and all the beautiful people who live here!! 🇺🇸
@larryervin475 8 жыл бұрын
Nobody can sing America The Beatiful like Ray Charles.
@alexbaines6656 8 жыл бұрын
i totally agree. to me its not 4 july without america the beautiful. thankyou ray
@cokjones8371 6 жыл бұрын
You are sooo tight. Nobody sings anything like Ray.
@GARHYLT01 2 жыл бұрын
I’m an immigrant and whenever I hear this song I feel like enlisting…God bless America 🇺🇸
@kimolivieri6224 3 жыл бұрын
He sang this song the way a man would love a woman,brought tears to my eyes the passion and love for Country, Thank you Jesus!
@af8071 6 ай бұрын
EXCATLY!
@johnjasper5221 4 ай бұрын
I so wish more Americans felt this the way we all do.. I greatly miss these American times. I want to go back...
@danahaynes4506 7 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles singing AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (1972), Should have been our NATIONAL ANTHEM, every time I hear him sing this song the tears just automatically start rolling down my face, this song is spiritual, emotional, soul stirring and amazingly ever lasting.
@cragarminor4878 5 жыл бұрын
amen
@lesliesmith1797 5 жыл бұрын
@Milton Holley Your opinion but, you're greatly outnumbered however, in regards to those on this comment video who love this song.
@dwwilliams72 5 жыл бұрын
Nobody sings it like Ray sang it. No other version compares.
@marshallscattone6327 5 жыл бұрын
1 of a kind. America NEEDS another Ray..... Ray put heart and soul in this. His 1999 in Miami is a match for heart and soul. Those of us from that generation judged him, not by the color of his skin, but the content of his heart, soul, and spirit.
@rockyford3 5 жыл бұрын
Milton Holley I totally agree
@alexxx7080 5 жыл бұрын
“Don’t believe in your government, believe in your country”
@ThatOneNerd14 5 жыл бұрын
"Loyalty to my nation? Always. To my government? When they earn it." Forgot who said it, but it stuck with me.
@street_pisser 5 жыл бұрын
What makes America so incredible is the people within it, not the ones who govern them. The declaration of Independence is why, and the Constitution is how we keep Americans free from tyranny. If other countries were a democratic republic with a free market economy, we'd see them become almost as incredible as our country is. We can thank our founding fathers for developing the greatest place in the world.
@MrThefox3 5 жыл бұрын
Very profound statement , thank you for reminding me. Thomas Jefferson said the people would have rebel against they powers that from time to time. I think the time has come after partisan control and no real deal things getting cone. I was once a republican now I'm a independent voter. I don't care for present president , however I t respect the office that he holds.
@npc2071 5 жыл бұрын
Who or what is "your country"?
@steffietee740 5 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@CJ-cp1zw Жыл бұрын
No one has ever sang "America the Beautiful" like Ray Charles.
@dennisjensen6924 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Ray. Charles. God. Bless. Your. Everlasting. Love. Of. This. Continental. United. States. Of. America. Halalujah. Amen.
@danieloconnor1669 5 жыл бұрын
The man sings of the beauty of America. He's never seen it before but sings with such conviction, power and soul to make any man cry.
@ashleesidberry8406 4 жыл бұрын
Wow
@yolandacervantes6926 3 жыл бұрын
Now he's seeing America the beautiful, from above how beautiful is that?
@zombywoof1015 3 жыл бұрын
There's just some things that are inherently known. One doesn't need sight to see the beauty of this country. One only needs vision.
@katherinerichardson7108 3 жыл бұрын
This is a soulful church style. It's what we mean when we say he Sang that.
@AllergicToAshAndDust 2 жыл бұрын
I get your sentiment, but Ray Charles was not born blind. He had sight in his childhood.
@jfxpals108 4 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes. Powerful. Captures the greatness and the heartache and the agony and beauty of the entire package called America. Ray was such an immense talent.
@xavierdh2000 4 жыл бұрын
@Phil McCrevice Amen!
@gmsanders72 4 жыл бұрын
Well said! Spot on.
@2ballerina Жыл бұрын
God Bless this extraordinary country now and forever. May her light shine eternally...
@BoleDaPole Жыл бұрын
America's light is dwindling. It hasn't shined bright for over 30 years
@michaelharrison3602 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but always classed as a second class citizen because of his skin colour
@ernestt4969 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, I miss the days when America wasn’t so divided. We need more of this.
@agbook2007 Жыл бұрын
It was divided then… he sang coming out of a segregated south. And he sang above it. Class and beautiful truth. God bless him for it. ❤
@3121pati 10 ай бұрын
Ray Charles captures the love he has for America. Thanks for the GIFT!
@lakerlogic9538 7 жыл бұрын
An American legend singing an American classic.
@maribethstern8023 7 жыл бұрын
Bleed Lakers I could'nt have said it better! I was always in awe of this amazing man and his talent and I played this on the 4th and I continue to play him on Wkarma Radio, and I remain a fan
@paulcostelloe5345 5 жыл бұрын
Fucking old blind wanker singing a load of old crap.
@darrylbetts4304 4 жыл бұрын
My father said he's seen many lands but america. The land he only loves.
@EdMarkovichJD 4 жыл бұрын
"Let us hang together (America), or we shall all hang separately." B Franklin.
@psalms2346 4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@Ninjawwmmmmmmm 3 жыл бұрын
This song be hittin different now for some reason...
@Rufinoman 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Brit, but tonight I'm American.
@helenmayberry6010 4 жыл бұрын
He took us to church on this rendition...RIP🙏
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹
@sammyarrieta1280 7 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles is the only man who was able to make a piano cry. he was such a beast with it.
@gvalley07 Жыл бұрын
When he sings the line "I love you America"; tears immediately...Such beauty straight from his heart.
@MrKT410 Жыл бұрын
Another American Birthday. Another year listening to Ray Charle's version of America The Beautiful.
@shakeandjake_1 8 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles made love to America during this song
@jasoncain1575 8 жыл бұрын
No one will ever explain this better than that.
@josephna4403 5 жыл бұрын
The BEST rendition I've ever known...right from the heart!
@marilynstrachan8327 4 жыл бұрын
God bless Ray Charles RIP
@davidvogel2909 3 жыл бұрын
@@marilynstrachan8327 amen
@karenstuchlik6609 3 жыл бұрын
If a blind man can see it, feel it, hear it, reach for it...it's still real and relevant.
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🌹🌹
@waynerichardson7182 Жыл бұрын
We need to find this kind of passion for America again. No one can sing it better. Gives me chills and tears. USA!
@serenascott2987 6 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes. I'm soooooo proud to be am American. THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH.
@sylviaaguirre8114 4 жыл бұрын
God bless America, in God's eyes there is no distinction. We are all his children. I love America, may He have mercy on us.
@xavierdh2000 4 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@TheTELBOYTHEMAVERICK 3 жыл бұрын
after the UK! /
@illustriousleader8377 3 жыл бұрын
@Cryptic So you have no wish for mercy ?...you will regret such a wish as that is what you will get..No mercy for yourself.
@joesmith-jb4ls 6 жыл бұрын
Being a trucker for the past fifty-two years, I have enjoyed our Great Country and all her beauty
@2HRTS1LOVE 5 жыл бұрын
I bet. I married into the Navy, so I've lived in every corner and Hawaii, and driven coast to coast more than a few times. Once while 8 months pregnant, aka, Potties of America tour, because we just drove from one rest stop to the next, lol. It is an incredibly beautiful place, something different around the curve, and I know I'll never be more blessed than the day I was born an American.
@kimmiekardesh8514 2 жыл бұрын
I was an immigrant now proud to be American. Best country ever needs a little fix though. Pray to God to fix things for the best
@IH-oo3le 3 жыл бұрын
Ever time I hear this I feel like I'm just straight up sitt'n on the Lord's lap!
@NightDarkness18 8 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of this song ever.
@orionelenbaas7947 5 жыл бұрын
this is the original he made this song
@bigbodyruss7610 5 жыл бұрын
Orion Elenbaas you should listen to KODI Lee on America’s got talent
@mackgrout 5 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@Prestonwbradley 4 жыл бұрын
@@orionelenbaas7947 no he didn't it was written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1895
@Stevorific1 5 жыл бұрын
Still sounds great on July, 4th, 2019!
@leannsmreker3201 5 жыл бұрын
Sure does!
@stanleyapollon1318 5 жыл бұрын
AMEN!
@YTBR. 5 жыл бұрын
Only Ray could deliver this song so memorably and makes US ALL proud to be Americans! 🇺🇸
@Hunter2847 5 жыл бұрын
leann smreker & 5th
@jacobwetmore1694 5 жыл бұрын
Al C hey byb
@maryhall5955 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Ray for the great song. Job well done.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹
@melissamccoy8832 Жыл бұрын
This should be our national Anthem. Oh how I love it when the Raylettes being it home ! Jesus how Special Ray Charles was .. thank you for sharing him with us .
@ThompsonSmith207 8 ай бұрын
Hello Melissa " How are you doing today?
@boarias6794 4 жыл бұрын
Should be our national anthem! Best rendition that we will ever hear!
@hoopenhanger 8 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles, the original and the best. God Bless America, from Belfast, Ireland.
@jessisanchez8150 8 жыл бұрын
Sláinte
@kathymenard6983 8 жыл бұрын
From Canada too. ❤️
@edster69819 8 жыл бұрын
back at you from across the pond. Atlanta,GA
@1shoedog1 8 жыл бұрын
from NE Oregon
@highphlyer 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lisastrange6754 2 жыл бұрын
I wish more Americans had these lyrics in their hearts, and not in their malicious actions: less hate for others and more togetherness because of the love for OUR Country regardless of race, religion, or creed 🇺🇸
@ThompsonSmith207 8 ай бұрын
Hello Lisa How are you doing today?
@loisthiessen9134 7 ай бұрын
where has SWEET AMERICA gone?...so sad! Ray Charles sang the soul of it! Are we listening?
@mzaite 2 ай бұрын
Sold for quarterly profit growth.
@casperkasparov302 Жыл бұрын
When I get stressed for Our Country. I just listen to Ray Charles tell me everything is gonna be alright !
@MrKT410 3 жыл бұрын
I listen to this song every 4th of July without exception.
@michaelkrick3818 3 жыл бұрын
People destroying our cities don't realize what a great privelage it is to live in this great country. The land of the FREE because of the BRAVE. God bless AMERICA.
@mopbarker403 2 жыл бұрын
no one will ever sing this song like he does ❤
@stellaward Жыл бұрын
He is they best among the rest ❤
@olgataranchenko7480 Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@davidmmccardle4131 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@jasondotson 7 жыл бұрын
What a national treasure this man was.
@jasondotson 7 жыл бұрын
Crank this loudly through a nice hi-fi system and appreciate your freedoms and let's all ring in the New Year safely.
@dieudinajeanlouis7392 6 жыл бұрын
Jason Dotson he is blind 😔
@sharonj3797 5 жыл бұрын
@Milton Holley So he was an addict. His life doesn't matter?
@sharonj3797 5 жыл бұрын
@Milton Holley You need to learn punctuation and sentence structure.
@MoeFro78 5 жыл бұрын
Puts a tear in the eye... I think why can't the relationship between whites and blacks be as beautiful as the way Ray sang this
@chrisplumley65 4 жыл бұрын
We need more Americans like this RIGHT NOW!! What an American treasure!! I miss my beautiful America!! It's time to come together guys and stop the hate
@cappystrano1 3 жыл бұрын
Then it’s time to step up! What are you gonna do?
@trustory161 2 жыл бұрын
@@cappystrano1 pray man...pray. you got this now step up!
@cappystrano1 2 жыл бұрын
@@trustory161 I’m doin it
@trustory161 2 жыл бұрын
@@cappystrano1 so you know Christ is King. Good stay humble and continue to seek God
@thirdeye7611 2 жыл бұрын
Not everybody hates others.
@cloudlife6505 3 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah... R.I.P to all the True Americans that have paved the way 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🕊
@cynthiawadeson8843 2 жыл бұрын
A great rendition I always think of him as a man who chose his own path. He took a lot of heat for this song--. From whites because he was a black man choosing to do it his way not the traditional way and from blacks who called him Uncle Tom. I think maybe he saw himself as a singer/musician American first. Sure is how I see him. RIP
@brimax7770 3 жыл бұрын
God Bless America!!!I love you all especially my Americans let’s love upon each other!! Let Christ loves us!! Happy 4th !!!
@Ana-nb8st 3 жыл бұрын
Amen! Happy 4th of July 💙
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂
@TH-tk4ex 6 жыл бұрын
Blessed are those touch by this song. No matter race , creed , or religion.
@thomasferrusi1345 3 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@BennyBenedict95 9 жыл бұрын
There was only one night game a year. On the Fourth of July, the whole sky would brighten up with fireworks, giving us just enough light for a game. We played our best then because, I guess, we all felt like the big leaguers under the lights of some great stadium. Benny felt like that all the time. We all knew he was gonna go on to bigger and better games, because every time we stopped to watch the sky on those nights like regular kids, he was there to call us back. You see, for us, baseball was a game. But for Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, baseball was life.
@justjoshua0121 9 жыл бұрын
One of the best Narrations to one of the best moves ever. #sandlot
@adrieI 9 жыл бұрын
SANDLOT!!! Thank you to my friend that showed me one of the best movies on Earth.
@jupiter9099 9 жыл бұрын
**claps**
@Jonathan_Bradford 9 жыл бұрын
Yes. All kinds of yes.
@Luccimatic 9 жыл бұрын
You just flooded my mind with good childhood memories.
@latoijasnodgrass Жыл бұрын
A soul sturring rendition that is in a class all its own. Sooo much soul,church, and sincerity! Definitely tearing up! 😢 RIP to the "true genius" Ray Charles
@carolebrinkert7609 9 ай бұрын
I got to see Ray Charles in GR,MI. He was awesome, & we made hif feel at home.❤
@axelcordova8262 3 жыл бұрын
Happy July 4th to whoever reads this.
@psykicchimp8480 Жыл бұрын
As I get older, this song means more and more.
@Mr.Rocklight Жыл бұрын
Listening to the album by Ray Charles at home. America is Beautiful ❤️ because of Ray Charles. Thank you Charles for the love and talent.❤❤❤❤❤
@GlendaButlerAllen-iq5tr Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!! Tears in my eyes, goose bumps and every hair on my arms standing straight up... God Bless America 🇺🇸 We gotta stay awake for nobody knows the day or time... the Trumpet's gonna blow and the skies are gonna open wide. So keep your head up for Jesus is coming back, just like He said He would... Have a blessed 4th of July
@valeriesmith5780 Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is beautiful, and yes, Jesus already came back in the Person of Baha'u'llah.
@scottlaube2750 3 жыл бұрын
When I was younger, I had no idea what kind of talent I was able to witness. Ray is a legend.
@rickguerrero2282 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Charles songs this song like no one else. His soul is unmatched!
@leswalker2639 3 жыл бұрын
I don't believe I've ever heard of anyone else only Ray singing America the Beautiful. Every time I hear this song by Ray I feel the love of God and his grace upon me. America is the only chosen country other than Israel in the world, it is here for a reason. It is to be a righteous country. God has promised us if we would only remember Him and repent He would protect this nation . The United States is a nation under God and when that changes we will be destroyed as a nation. I believe we are in the beginning stages now.
@williamirvine9546 4 жыл бұрын
I'm on vacation. It's Americas b-day. GOT THIS BANGER ON REPEAT. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!
@emelle9705 2 жыл бұрын
This is my America. The one I grew up in, surrounded by friends, outside until the porch light came on, drinking from the hose, laughing, church, no fear cause we felt we could trust the election process and we were safe. I miss the simple life it was. It wasn’t always easy, but it was a good life. God, we need you now. Forgive us. Wrap us in your grace and rid us of this tyranny. Bless the people of Canada, Father.
@zaphodbeeblebrox2083 Жыл бұрын
A grateful nation misses you, Ray. Thank you for the joy you provided to us all.
@knighthawk3045 5 жыл бұрын
This should be our national anthem. Ray did it the best, gave this song a soul.
@panabklyn 6 жыл бұрын
African Americans have always loved the USA more than it loved them. Fought in all Wars Revolutionary, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam....etc. Look at the passion Ray Charles Ray Charles is singing!
@Dhope99 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bodyhealthsoul and all conservatives are saints lmao yeah right
@melanciafan 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bodyhealthsoul Blacks overwhelmingly vote Democratic but Democrats don't want black babies to be born. OKkkkk. I was blind but now I can see. Wow.
@nitroburner1838 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bodyhealthsoul no particular party ... just white people
@benwesley5260 4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t be about race but about the love a man has for his country. Regardless of what shit he ACTUALLY went through during those hard times, he still loves his country. THAT is what it is about. Standing for what you believe in, not what you are.
@BobbyL80123 4 жыл бұрын
Tell that to the Black Panthers.
@trevorwilkinson8647 2 жыл бұрын
This should be the National Anthem.
@Priestbokmei1 29 күн бұрын
NO DOUBT!!
@matulich77 Жыл бұрын
I love this version. " in school we use to sing it like this!" Got at my young girl heart. Back in a time where people loved their country. Now days is just sad. People priding themselves on all the wrong things. Selfish, angry and Godless and it shows everywhere. You are still a treasure Ray. I love you.
@sbenn6917 4 жыл бұрын
No electronics helping him sing. Great talent. RIP. A true legend.
@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with anyone who says this song AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL should be our national anthem. This is the best version that ever was.
@newplayer5433 4 жыл бұрын
You can't cancel Independence Day! America! God done shed his grace on theeeee! America 2020.
@zombywoof1015 3 жыл бұрын
2021 and beyond!
@blackberrylady9265 3 жыл бұрын
Yesssssssssss, Yesss, God shed his grace on the is what made it America 🇺🇸🙏🏾🙌🏾❤♥💙
@ronotis5372 Жыл бұрын
Love hearing Ray singing this beautiful rendition of America the Beautiful.
@sandymartin2904 3 жыл бұрын
Still a powerful rendition after all these years. GO RAY!
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹
@williamsfernando2052 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only on that loves😊😊the song but when last did you play it.
@shelliebooton9612 5 жыл бұрын
I love this version. No one did it better than Ray.
@davidcardenas475 10 жыл бұрын
If this doesn't give you goose bumps I WILL PRAY FOR YOU! God Bless America and God Bless Ray Charles RIP! Can I have an AMEN?
@modoc97405 10 жыл бұрын
Even if you do believe in a god, why would you think that this all-powerful being who created the universe would "bless" one nation, created by men, utilizing slave labor and the decimation of indigenous people, and not all of humanity. Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels.
@davidcardenas475 10 жыл бұрын
modoc97405 I don't know notin' bout notin'. Don't listen to me, listen to my Brother Mr Ray Charles.
@bjchit 10 жыл бұрын
modoc97405 Two things: one, do you have nothing better than to harass everybody who says God bless America, and two, this is a direct quote from John Adams: “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
@lucifer73 10 жыл бұрын
modoc97405 Paraphrasing George Carlin & quoting Samuel Johnson in one sentence. Sounds intellectual and academic but it isn't. All you know is what you've been told. Go think for yourself a while.
@williamcopes6392 2 жыл бұрын
You no when u here this song,u only wish for calm,and all Americans can just come together as 1.
@spinaxchin 2 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful rendition of an already beautiful song. The man could somehow turn gold into gold.
@OCD450 8 жыл бұрын
I dont care what anyone thinks. This is our national anthem!!!
@1950Missy 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!
@OCD450 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SquireHoggOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
It should be...
@Bentom86 8 жыл бұрын
If only we could all live by the rule of its lyrics & with Ray's magical voice in mind & heart.
@coasterdan51 7 жыл бұрын
Edward Manning, you are correct!
@kathleenmarkham4397 4 жыл бұрын
Splendid: we who love this version of America The Beautiful, salute Ray Charles for his tribute to our nation!
@bonniegrunwald570 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm so sorry to bug you with a text, it's just that I'm delighted to write you ...I would love to be friends with you🙂🙂🌹
@literallyshaking8019 3 жыл бұрын
This should be our national anthem. As grandiose and rousing as the Star Spangled Banner is, there’s something far more emotionally touching to the melody/lyrics in America the Beautiful.
@jessicawilliams1176 Ай бұрын
None like this! I love this song and I love his version even more. You just feel so good as you hear his voice and emotion. God bless America and Happy Independence Day/4th of July! ❤🤍💙🇺🇸🎆🎉
@bluefeatherlf7992 4 жыл бұрын
Ray sang his message and thank God we are still listening to him. Pass it on to your children.
@robertwilliams5151 6 жыл бұрын
No one ever did it better. Love you, Ray. RIP. Semper Fi
@leonardappling3836 5 жыл бұрын
Robert Williams 🇺🇸✌🏾
@bancroftgroves2021 4 жыл бұрын
Robert Williams amen 🙏
@terrilongoria67 4 жыл бұрын
Semper fi Raymond longoria 7/21/50 - 7/8/17
@user-cs7zp2zx2o Жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July my fellow Americans! I hope yall have had a great one! 🇺🇲 #happybirthdayamericathebeautiful
@cotiaratv3651 Жыл бұрын
I would love for this to be our new National Anthem. Who is with me?
@CandiceMMartinez 2 ай бұрын
Why not have two national anthems?
@barefootroofer 2 ай бұрын
We have one This is awesome though
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