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@bryanclark201Ай бұрын
Legend ❤
@ronniemoon574 жыл бұрын
Did y'all hear that? He said He was NOT a blues singer, not a Jazz singer, not a country singer. He was a SINGER...... PERIOD!!
@johncapo2843 Жыл бұрын
Ray "the bridge" Charles the only artist to date that bridged - blues, jazz ,big band, gospel, soul, pop into one meal for the soul
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
Ray was a low IQ racist, as evidenced by this interview. And Bob Costas proved that he is a lying left-wing democrat hack, NOT a journalist by any stretch.
@CYCLONE4499Ай бұрын
I gotta admit i never saw the the hype in Elvis either. Id rather listen to Ray Charles anyday.
@thebadloser5 жыл бұрын
The world will never see another Ray Charles - super-intelligent and one of the strongest, driven people I've ever read about. Modern people just couldn't cope with the shit he went through as a kid to get to where he got to.
@tomcooley37782 жыл бұрын
True Dat !
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
LMFAO What video did you watch? This interview PROVES that Rsy was a mentally disturbed pathological liar and racist. And you not understanding that, speaks volumes about your low IQ and overall mental state.
@KLUNKET5 жыл бұрын
It just doesn't get any better than Ray Charles. The man was as GOOD as GOOD gets PERIOD. Ray Charles said something once that I find to be the most profound comment about music that I have ever heard... When he recorded a Hank Williams song, someone said "why are you doing their music?" Meaning "white music"... and Ray said "If I like it, then it's MY MUSIC- Music is UNIVERSAL" . He was right.
@jmo53214.3 жыл бұрын
I'm late to the conversation, but nobody asked Elvis why he sang "their" music or danced the way "they" did... It was more convenient to ignore that blatant truth and simply fawn over a *socially acceptable* pop sensation. Music IS universal!!!
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
Ray just didn't like Elvis. Ray basically said Elvis is a culture vulture but he's doing a duet with Tom Jones on KZfaq. Jones, a guy from Wales, white breed, who copied the singing styles and butt shaking of blacks from records and TV. Yet not one word from Ray about Jones copying and being more successful than him. Elvis is raised in Shake Rag the historical black community. Lived with blacks and the music he's called a thief and Jones is not. Go figure.
@ducciocastelli7560 Жыл бұрын
Ray, arrivederci pal
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
@werwergtgtg Ray charles is a bitter angry racist and pathological liar Ray himself "stole" white country music. LMFAO Elvis's critically acclaimed recordings were DIVERSE. ELVIS'S soul depth and diversity is WELL DOCUMENTED. Ray charles is a low IQ mentally unstable sheep
@gailthigpen44494 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles have the most Beautiful musical voice a handsome man
@njva174204 жыл бұрын
He sounded like he had a throat full of sand.
@frankpavan78653 жыл бұрын
I am so glad in the 90"s I saw him in concert live. Never seen or heard a man with such a God given feel and voice. Thank God for Ray Charles.
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
Then you support and love racists. Because this video PROVES that Ray was a racist and pathological liar
@mplsmark222 Жыл бұрын
Ray Charles was a true original. We are lucky to have lived at a time we to got to see and hear his art. John Babtist is cut from the same cloth, Ray’s legacy lives on through his recordings and those he has influenced. RIP Mr Charles, you are dearly missed.
@flippindocks81835 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing voice.
@ronharris87994 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful. As I had the honor, and pleasure. Of having a one on one conversation, with Ray Charles. In I think 1969, while he waited to catch a plane. One Sunday morning, at the Tallahassee Municipal Airport. My memory is crystalized, to me. Ray Charles, and the woman that introduced us. I was an 18 y. o. College freshman, dropping someone off at the airport.which was very small then. And can't picture any other person, at that airport that morning. Really Grateful. Plus I was a fan of his since high school. Wow!!!
@louiswarde-jones24353 жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing!
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
Ray charles is a low IQ weak minded fool. A racist and a pathological liar.
@garyhillman4993 Жыл бұрын
Amazing piano player and can’t see a note !
@justinmurphy478010 ай бұрын
“Baby let me play with your poodle” 🐩🤣 Rest easy Mr. Ray Charles!!!
@joecoffee9862 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles' response to "Elvis was a talented guy" says it all.
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what it says. Elvis is a legend in his own right. Kinda sad to see Ray be too immature or just plain stubborn too see that.
@MstaMark2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBornnaked You're delusional and lost if you don't understand what he was saying. Elvis was a mimic.
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
@@MstaMark everyone is built upon the past. Literally every single person. Ray Charles didn’t invent anything new. He just had his style and his touch of originality on things that already existed. That’s how humanity and culture works. Elvis wasn’t a song writer, he was a performer. No one has ever claimed he was a song writer. I don’t understand the hate other than he was white and made “black” music popular and outshined black musicians for a while. Blame society, not Elvis. Plus, to have the opinion that Elvis brought nothing to the table is the delusional thing to believe. He was one of the greatest performers of all time. Period.
@depper2 жыл бұрын
@@MstaMark You are a mimic, Elvis was a pioneer. A forefather of modern Gospel, Rock and Roll, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and the blues. And even today's hip-hop artists and pop stars were heavily influenced. Shonka, Doja Cat, 3 Six Mafia, Beyonce, Prince, Freddie Mercury, Kanye West, Post Malone, Chamillionaire, and Offset of Migos have gone on record - making statements that they were influenced by Elvis.
@johnbarry29995 ай бұрын
Says nothing to me other than sour grapes.
@juliebell51584 жыл бұрын
His music still fascinate me ❤
@NevadaBoss Жыл бұрын
"There is only one, true, genius in the music business--and that would be Ray Charles"--Francis Albert Sinatra. Yes, indeed.
@kylegrishow9238 Жыл бұрын
although wut he said about elvis is proly true i still love elvis lol
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
Untrue what he said about Elvis. Ray claimed Jailhouse Rick was Big Mama’s song but it was written by 2 white guys specifically for Elvis. Elvis grew up in Shake Rag, the historical black community. He learned and was taught black music. Ray was a bit jealous of Elvis as he was with James Brown. According to Brown they had beef because Ray was envious of his strength, his youth and he was the closer when they toured together as a collective.
@dannyguillory894125 күн бұрын
Supposedly Elvis said that Fats Domino was the King of Rock N Roll, if he did I would have to agree or Chuck Berry!
@EstrayOne5 жыл бұрын
He is and will always be my musical hero
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
Elvis?
@BIGRODSIC2 жыл бұрын
Ray is saying what I’ve always thought
@depper2 жыл бұрын
And Ray took back what he said a few month later, he was uniformed by his handlers.
@srercrcr5 жыл бұрын
Bless you Ray. You did good.....
@BGTuyau8 ай бұрын
The Genius of Ray Charles. If anyone deserved toot their own horn, it was he -not that he ever needed to.
@414stakz5 жыл бұрын
Love Honor and Respect!!❤️💚🖤
@AAAASMAR Жыл бұрын
Messed up question Bob !
@1UTUBEUSERNAME2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. Awesome video.
@matthewthomas25814 жыл бұрын
Beyond a shadow of a doubt Ray Charles is the best and most talented musician of all time. ❤️🙏👍
@AAAASMAR Жыл бұрын
Stevie’s much better
@BabyGurlnJP3 жыл бұрын
The "wal" says it all for me regarding his Elvis comment.
@cansenuk3 жыл бұрын
wow if ever youtube gave me something it was this video, Thankyou uploader
@arijitsengupta97662 жыл бұрын
The more I hear and watch Ray Charles I am inspired to hear and watch more of him . That's how great he is. I got into his music very late , but it is better late than never.
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
Looks like you lack intelligence, then, Because this video PROVES that Ray charles was a bitter angry racist and pathological liar. He's mentally disturbed and brainwashed.
@OTL.podcasthost4 жыл бұрын
"Don't ask me no more about Elvis" 😂😂😂✊🏿
@timmy8412122 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles is a legend but so is Elvis. Kinda sad to see such an old man be too immature or stubborn to accept that.
@OTL.podcasthost2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBornnaked Elvis was legendary for stealing other people's music moves and charisma. Do your research my friend. Ray Charles isn't or wasn't stubborn. Elvis was only Elvis because white people didn't want to dance groove or accept Black musicians and artists back in those days. Again, do your research.
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
@@OTL.podcasthost I understand that you think you’re making a good point, but it’s just racism. Undermining Elvis’ amazing talent is somewhat acceptable coming from Ray Charles, but you?…my friend, Elvis was 100000x the human being you’ll ever be. Since you think you’re “educated” why don’t you think about the instruments used to create black American music. You know any good guitar makers back then from Africa? How about sax? Trumpet? Piano? Trombone? Drum kits? Cymbals? Microphones? PA systems? Ohhh you don’t know about any? What? Those are instruments invented and made by white folk? Did black Americans steal white music?? See how stupid and racist this argument is? Just please try to understand that humanity is a collaborative effort and it only reaches its best and highest points when collaboration is possible. Whites need blacks as much as blacks need whites and all down the line. We are all in this together. Try joining us.
@shotty21642 жыл бұрын
@@TheBornnaked Elvis was a thief and portrayed other people’s music as his own.
@moehammondmedia2 ай бұрын
🙂Costa: “Maybe some exceptions though. Elvis was a talented guy?” 😎Ray: “Welllllllll….Ah? OK.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@honey45honey196 жыл бұрын
One thing his daughter should have learned when she say she never had her daddy around to spend time with her is that it is one thing for sure is every man that has kids is not a father fugue, Ray did not mean to not be a dad, he just never had one to begin with. One thing about it he loved his kids and his wife... Tell me that you can see the way that Ray seen his life and his feelings... I loved him and he was before my time but he was also in my time.... R I P Mr Ray Charles Roberson...
@anyname6665 жыл бұрын
what a man
@southpark10293847565 жыл бұрын
Agree with Elvis statement.
@daphnerodriguez99802 жыл бұрын
REST 🌟🌈 LEGEND TRULY ICON RAY THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜,
@musyckman5 жыл бұрын
And I quote, "WELL....ah.... ok."
@Channel-cm7yc5 жыл бұрын
He told the truth and I liked it.. BAMM
@msevekali5 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of the interview 🤣😂
@MockeryManor5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆
@MichaelBurnz2 жыл бұрын
When he said "well ..." I knew he was bout to drop something lol
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
@@Channel-cm7yc No, he lied. He's a straight up racist.
@newmenewme-vi3mr5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with Ray Charles. His opinion of Elvis was spot on. Today we have the new Elvis; Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Justin Bieber etc. They studied our artists and culture only to produce a substandard version of soul. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that there aren't any white soul singers. Think about Michael McDonald, Teena Marie, Average White Band, etc... The difference is that they didn't attempt to mimic a style or sound. They just did what they did....
@ReddoFreddo4 жыл бұрын
I get what you mean, one group became popular because of a commercial effort to become popular, the others became popular because their music was so good it just happened to get popular. They didn't become popular because they're young, white, good looking and have an outstanding agent, but purely because their music was good. One group of white artists appreciates the art form, the other mimics the art form because it increases the chance of their song becoming a hit. That being said, many of the song writers that write for people like Justin Bieber are black, so they literally need a white boy for it to get popular.
@dwightlove37044 жыл бұрын
@@ReddoFreddo Justin Beiber owes his success in music to USHER they met when Beiber was very young.Teena Marie was helped by RICK JAMES and SMOKEY ROBINSON while she was with Motown.
@wildstyle2034 жыл бұрын
💯💯💯💯
@shoneast68803 жыл бұрын
"Our" what have u done lmao?
@njva174203 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles "studied our artists ...only to produce a "substandard' version of country music and others. Please stop this nonsense.
@veronicahislop83634 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles as a musician telling the truth clearly about Elvis
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
If Elvis was white breed I would agree but he grew up early on in Shake Rag the historical black community. His next door neighbors were black, black Church, black shanties, black music. These are his roots. He didn't copy or steal he learned, he was taught. Learned from blacks like BB King. Plus he had a white country influence as well. Now what I find telling is Ray is doing a duet with Tom Jones on KZfaq. Jones a white breed guy from Wales who copied black music from records. Yet not word about it from Ray. Why is Elvis put down by Ray and Tom Jones is not. Makes no sense. If you're interested watch the 2 part "Elvis & the black community" on KZfaq. There you will see BB King say, "they didn't make a mistake calling him the king."
@MajasMusicMine Жыл бұрын
B.B. King wrote, “Elvis didn’t steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he’d grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity.”
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
@@MajasMusicMine Facts
@veronicahislop8363 Жыл бұрын
@@MajasMusicMine So what. Everyone has a different opinion on this and all opinions are valid.
@williamk660510 ай бұрын
@@MajasMusicMineOne man’s opinion means what exactly? Elvis appropriated Black music and benefited from having pale skin. Period.
@Zellzify5 жыл бұрын
What an great interview indeed! Always makes me happy to hear what Ray has to say, he is so honest
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
He's a pathological liar and racist. The fact that you don't understand this reality, speaks volumes about your low IQ.
@martdavid846 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with his comments about Elvis.
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
David Martinez He was saying what black people have been saying for years Elvis was a beneficiary of a white person who helped him get wealthy from playing black music.
@dr.alexander70395 жыл бұрын
True and Michael Jackson even saw through the BS of Elvis being deemed the “King of Rock & Roll”. And the second Michael began to become more popular than Elvis, look at the way the white media treated Michael and tried to destroy his career. But they sure as hell won’t talk shit about white mega stars that stolen a lot from lesser known black musicians, ESPECIALLY Elvis.
@madero-jb5ri5 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to black music since I was a kid way before I ever heard an Elvis song but when I did listen to some of his songs I didn't see what the big deal about him was.
@dr.alexander70395 жыл бұрын
madero2025 I’m not gonna sit here and say that he was a bad singer but but for the media to treat him like he was a special singer is asinine to me when there were so many singers black and white, before and after Elvis that we’re much talented than him
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
@@dr.alexander7039 As stated before I Elvis was the beneficiary of a white person COLONEL TOM PARKER who helped him get rich quick listening to black music.
@chrishawkins65352 жыл бұрын
Ray's adorable
@hildaheard2185 Жыл бұрын
I love Elvis music, but Ray put it better than I have ever heard. It was sooo many others more talented, but never could get enough credit because of their skin color. Thanks Mr. Robinson! RIP😇
@marygbonhan Жыл бұрын
Yes and their were others much more talented than Ray. Ray knew them but never promoted them because he was threatened by them. He was highly jealous of James Brown. According to Brown Ray was jealous of him because he was young, strong and the closing act when they toured as a collective. Ray was saying negative things about Brown, like he did with Elvis, and Brown didn’t appreciate it. It was only after Brown had a man to man talk with Ray that ended the beef.
@emanx2225 жыл бұрын
I find it funny how so many people in the comments miss the point about what Ray said regarding Elvis. He never said he was a bad singer or a bad musician, nothing of the sort. All he said was, he wasn’t as big as people made him out to be. It’s so true, Elvis was a pretty boy that could sing and dance performing a style of music that wasn’t popularised by the mainstream media of the time. OF COURSE HE WOULD BLOW UP.. when you actually look at what Ray said, none of what he said was a lie and if you can point me to any proof to the contrary then I’m game to trade viewpoints
@tomjoad45515 жыл бұрын
People can't handle the truth. Instead, they want to make up lies and hold steadfastly to them. It's absolutely craziness. Everyone knows or should know that Elvis mimicked black people's dancing, singing, etc. However, he didn't have soul. He had what white people could tolerate. There are only a few songs I like by Elvis, but I don't believe he's the king of any-damned- thing. What sold his records, is what he copied and stole from black people. Period.
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the greatest ever.
@hotward20005 жыл бұрын
Frank Furfaro after he stole from others which was black culture
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
@@hotward2000 so is frank sinatra a theif because he never wrote songs?
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
@@hotward2000 in those days you had song writers and singers. Ottis sings would have never been hit sings or played in that time. Elvis paved the way so music wasnt color anymore. Ask keith richards!
@EBAYBONNIE4 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@skylinezAblaze5 жыл бұрын
exactly, King of what? Long Live Ray
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
Skylinez Elvis was the beneficiary of a historical lie created by others on his behalf
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
114 gold records ? Thats a king
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
I think allot of black people are jelous og elvis because he was so big and such a great singer/ preformer that they put so much effort to discredit him and try to compare singers that are much less on elvis level as a great vocalist like Michael jackson who cant touch elvis . ray who wrote great songs but not a great singer.
@dwightlove37044 жыл бұрын
@@frankfurfaro2165 MJ left Elvis in the dust when it comes to being a WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINER.I have never seen footage of Elvis performing outside the USA why not??????
@dwightlove37044 жыл бұрын
@@frankfurfaro2165 A movie is about to be made about ELVIS I want to see if this person who has signed up for playing your hero will get a OSCAR NOMINATION.
@donsterful5 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed about Ray, is he moves a lot.....full of life, and energy.
@the1theonly_princesseri9344 жыл бұрын
Frank Furfaro he was. Lol. He quit.
@locojazz57704 жыл бұрын
When you are blind you rely on a sense of feeling, smell, taste and sounds. Those senses 4 give more energetic vibes like how Ray Charles did. ☺️
@the_true_moe67153 жыл бұрын
@@frankfurfaro2165 with those other comments i saw from you, you probably were too.
@avionterria78552 жыл бұрын
@@locojazz5770 true
@saturnstar7182 жыл бұрын
That's withdrawal brother. Bless your innocent mind.
@sherikalang86623 жыл бұрын
He told the TRUTH about Elvis!
@mariogmajner65493 жыл бұрын
I don't know any Ray Charles songs.
@CooManTunes2 жыл бұрын
Only an ignorant racists truth. This video has a load of you ignorant, racist blacks. If you off yourself, it would help the world.
@sherikalang86622 жыл бұрын
@@CooManTunesYou NEED much prayer! Please do not comment on anything else I post. I will not further respond because you and your ignorance and self-hatred is not worth the caca on the bottom of my shoes! P.S. I will report you and block you!
@CooManTunes2 жыл бұрын
@@sherikalang8662 Pipe down, you ignorant racist. You know nothing about Elvis, or his importance to music history. All you can do is insult a great man, so in light of that, you don't deserve any respect.
@depper2 жыл бұрын
Except Ray lied through his choppers. Ray sold rights to two of his songs to Elvis. Elvis did not steal. Unless Ray's people lied to him and never gave him the money....
@Electricshrock2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Ray would have had a different response if he used The Beatles as an example rather than Elvis.
@shotty21642 жыл бұрын
The Beatles wrote their own music. Elvis store music and portrayed it as his own.
@danielj32305 жыл бұрын
Nobody has a right to speak of Elvis that way. Except Mr. Ray Charles Robinson. We miss you Ray.
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
Daniel J All of those musicians had the right to speak about Elvis.
@timmy8412123 жыл бұрын
Brother Ray definitely had some vital points. People who defend how things were run back then don't understand how hard it was for black musicians who performed similar to Elvis couldn't get what he got. Nothing to do with his talent, he definitely had that and he could cross over to R&B but black artists had to do twice more to cross over to pop...
@MentLeee2 жыл бұрын
Fuck Elvis, he was a copycat.
@RodneyRae2 жыл бұрын
I'll speak about that culture vulture Elvis any fucking way I please! Fuck you and him!!!
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
People who dislike Elvis tend to all be racists especially in this comment thread. They have this very black and white view of the world (pun intended). Elvis was one hell of a performer and the first bonafide rockstar. He played with soul and passion. He felt the weight of super stardom and never gave an uninspired performance. It’s too bad some people can’t see passed the color of his skin long enough to appreciate him.
@Popcorn_Kernel5 жыл бұрын
I agree with my comments
@rogeralvatrio74854 жыл бұрын
U
@phoenixphoenix11305 жыл бұрын
My favourite jazz singer Andrzej Zaucha
@arthro92596 жыл бұрын
i love what, Ray Charles had to say about, elvis. from 8:59 - 10:45
@millennialaviation6 жыл бұрын
Arthro92 He was 100% spot on. That's what white people do best, copy things from black people and call it revolutionary
@dwightlove37046 жыл бұрын
Applepie6 I have been trying to find this interview for yrs!!!! Yes he told the truth Elvis copied from us as did all other white artists.
@ashe0016 жыл бұрын
Oh please, Ray was talking nonsense. Yes, Elvis' style did in part come from Rhythm & Blues but also gospel and country. To dismiss him as lucky and a white copy cat is foolish. Jailhouse Rock was an original track by Elvis, and black men may have been moving but nobody did what Elvis did. Also, check out Ray Charles version of Blue Moon of Kentucky. Was he copying Bill Monroe? Nope, he did it the way Elvis originated it. So please Ray, shut the fuck up.
@dwightlove37046 жыл бұрын
ashe001 Then you did not see BOB COSTAS reaction afterward!!!!
@dwightlove37046 жыл бұрын
Applepie6 Yes he told the truth about Elvis and any other white artists they were copy cats and it started with Bill Haley when he did the remake of SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL from BIG JOE TURNER!!!!
@rlxkid215 жыл бұрын
Genius
@EricByrdTrio4 жыл бұрын
"Elvis was a talented guy"......"Well......ok!" LOVE IT
@bradhuskers6 ай бұрын
LMFAO This video proves that Ray charles was a pathological liar and racist.
@joemosely93832 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles in Buried in the Inglewood Cemetery in L.A.
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Elvis stole and mimicked the style/swagger from the likes of a Chuck Berry & Little Richard If not for them, he'd be a nobody I didn't believe he was that great anyway. "King of What?" He's grossly overrated
@fakeologist12 жыл бұрын
Do you have the Ray Charles interview on 60 minutes s37e04?
@19Reese874 жыл бұрын
''Elvis was a talented guy" Ray:...well, uh. Okay. 🤣🤣🤣
@timmy8412123 жыл бұрын
I like some of Elvis' stuff but that comment was hilarious. 😂😂😂
@edscmidt5193 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how much gain his mic had? I don’t know if he was blind but to the point he couldn’t see anything, only 10% or blind people can’t see anything; but he just moves so much that you’d think his mic would have to be real hot
@FRNKNSTNmusic3 жыл бұрын
Let Me Play w Your Poodle is my ringtone
@eric6693 жыл бұрын
Elvis would have been the first to agree with the Genius! I love both.
@GregBoernerMusic7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been searching for this honest, enlightening, fantastic interview since KZfaq came on the scene. Quite amazing that I just happened to look this morning and you had posted 3 days ago. Thanks again...GB
@epsvault27 жыл бұрын
sure thing, Greg! glad that worked out. i have a few things on my own youtube "wish list" that i hope to come across some day, too. thanks for checking out the vid!
@GregBoernerMusic7 жыл бұрын
Do you believe this to be the full interview? Was there another interview with Later/Bob Costas or is this the only one?
@epsvault27 жыл бұрын
couldn't tell ya. it's the only one i had on my old VHS tapes.
@GregBoernerMusic7 жыл бұрын
Understood.
@dwightlove37046 жыл бұрын
EP's Vault 2 Glad to see this I personally had been searching for eons to find it
@solowarrior114510 ай бұрын
White culture always has the ability to take black culture and infuse their people in it. In music it happens all the time. It’s a social engineering technique to control history. So years down the line you have people like bob costas telling a living legend like ray charles that Elvis was great. While Ray can give you the honest truth, he was a culture vulture. Ray was there, he has no reason to lie, he is a legend himself. While people still argue to this day that he is the king of Rock and roll. When he stole it like everything else the white American has done for the last 400 years. This isn’t a racial attack. But a factual statement.
@werwergtgtg10 ай бұрын
Sure black people are the creators but that doesn't mean a non black can't do it or add to it or make it better. Their are black martial arts masters in Japanese arts that added to it and some made it better. Black opera singers are breaking grounds. Plus 9 black classical composers changed the course of white classical music. Just because someone from another race or group, falls in love with the music or karate or whatever doesn't mean they can't do it and sometimes do it better. Plus Ray is wrong about the Jail House Rock being written for Willie Mae. It was written specifically for Elvis by two Jewish white boys. Elvis said during a Jet Magazine interview in 1957, it’s black music, I didn’t invent this music and I couldn’t sing as good as a black person. He called Fat Domino the true king of Rock-n-Roll. His musical hero’s were black and he never denied any of this.
@AbdiPianoChannel2 жыл бұрын
The only music devils ever owned is the classical music shit that no black person on earth can relate to it. Ray Charles was a legend and and brave honest man.
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
What? Brother what have you been smoking. There are a multitude of black opera singers, conductors you name it. Even Louis Farrakhan plays classical violin.
@IthacaPegasus Жыл бұрын
Another so called black man filled with hate.
@lizdoyle71584 жыл бұрын
ELVIS was loved by many people worldwide to them he was a real SUPERSTAR he gave them happy times 💖💖💖 Lots o f peope did not take to elvis they liked frank sinatra nat king cole johnny mathais Bing crosby andy williams ricky nelson johnny cash everly brothers ella fitzgerald sam cooke ray charles the list is endless who was the king who was the queen its a matter of opinion if you like an artist that lots of people dont its ok lots of people like opera n classical music jazz swing lots only lie pop music its cool Ray charles a superstar🌟 Elvis a SUPERSTAR ⭐ There is no king n no queen theres only people who sing dance play musical instruments to make us all feel good inside let the singer sing and the musician play were all listening yeh
@zyxmyk10 ай бұрын
i love ray but I don't understand why if Elvis sings a song by a black singer it''s cultural appropriation but if ray sings a song by hoagy carmichael, a white songwriter, it's not cultural appropriation. shouldn't it all just be interplay between the cultures and artistic freedom?
@jmo53214.3 жыл бұрын
That man said he's BUNK 😭😭😭 the world just wasn't ready for Ray Charles...
@danieleoduro38295 жыл бұрын
I think Elvis was more of a cover guy, he made songs popular
@timmy8412123 жыл бұрын
Think most of his biggest hits were originals. He did covers too, yes, but the ones he's known for - Hound Dog and maybe Suspicious Minds aside - were composed for him.
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
@@timmy841212 True. His biggest hits were originals
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles is a legend but so is Elvis. Kinda sad that Ray couldn’t mature enough to see that even at such an old age.
@SteveStockmalMusic5 жыл бұрын
4:40 Hallelujah Ray Glad he said it... And I AGREEEEEEEE 👻
@scsu50853 жыл бұрын
**** realty check........ Elvis was NOT an R&B artist, That was only a fraction of the genres he sang.... His first recordings were country, bluegrass, gospel, in addition to R&b....... The songs that first got him stardom were not recycled R&b songs (heartbreak hotel). Most were freshly written songs for him & his early movies. Even Hound Dog (first recorded by Big Mama Thorton) was written by white songwriters Lieber& Stoller, as they did for many blues artists Also compare what happened when Elvis did cover an R&B song, & compare to the original........ The originals were always slow, bluesy & ethnic, which was not appealing to the mass market & the dominant pop chart (Top40)..... it’s also NOT Elvis fault for being born into a segregated society. Elvis was the most inclusive, diverse artist you will find. The fact that he often outdid his contemporaries had little to do with Segregation, and more to do with his interpretation, superb vocals, and rocking instrumentation (see BB Kings comments... Jackie Wilson’s comments, Al Greens comment; and Mohammed Ali’s remarks,,,,, Check out all of his Sun Record recordings and compare with the original R&b versions....... Elvis versions was usually faster tempo, more energetic voice, and overall more polished product. Also note, ALL of the R&B he covered was **AFTER** the original R&B artist already had their own hit with the song. Elvis stole nothing, anymore than artists of color who themselves covered white songs. (Ie: Tina Turner/proud Mary etc) As for Elvis being the king, *statistically* he is. He could outdo country, bluegrass, pop, operatic, and R&B artists on their own turf. This is not based on sentiment, it’s based on his collective body of his work. When you factor-in the following music charts, he still holds the record for most successful artist: HitParade; Cashbox; Top40; Hot100; as well as his simultaneous hits on Country, pop, Adult contemporary, R&b, gospel and International charts Until he appeared on the scene, fighting prejudice and getting his music played on tv , radio, and movies, non traditional mainstream music did not get played. Check out James Browns remarks. After that point artists of color began having their songs played & appear on the Top 40 charts. This is no longer PC, but track chart progress and you’ll see they suddenly appear after Elvis bursting into the scene. Not saying country and blues weren’t morphing in the background beforehand, and other artists contributing, like Bill Haley, but no one did more for popularizing & getting acceptance of Rock than Elvis He is the most influential, significant, and popular artist of popular & Rock music in recorded history
@Iloveswedes5 жыл бұрын
Elvis... HA... I love Ray's response... Costas had a nerve... and Ray set him straight.
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
Elvis was second to none. He sang and looked better than anyone
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
llovedes Did you see the look on Costas face after the interview was over????
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
@@frankfurfaro2165 What about Jerry Lee Lewis,Bill Hailey they got started before Elvis!!!!!!! Why weren't they given the title of the KING OF ROCK-N-ROLL.If you really want to know who was King his name was LOUIS JORDAN.Elvis was the king of remakes.
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
@@dwightlove3704 Dwight the issue was nobody sang as good looked as good and sold as much. Elvis never liked that title and never thought as himsrlf as the king. He thought hecwssxam entertainer unlike m jackson calling radio stations telling djs they have to call him the king of pop.
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
Funny elvis was the first to jam pack msg in 1972 not ray
@depper Жыл бұрын
Ray "took back" what he said a few months later about Elvis, stating that he was misled by his handlers.
@reggielewis1893 Жыл бұрын
He was born In Albany ga
@RandallJT844 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic interview! RIP Ray Charles
@timmy8412122 жыл бұрын
Ray Charles was the most influential musician and singer in popular music. Definitely more influential than… that guy. 😂
@depper2 жыл бұрын
I dont see a long line of white people pissed off that Ray stole country music. Culture appropriation of white people? Of course not. He deeply appreciated white country music. Thats beautiful! Doesnt mean white people own country music or black people own R&B or pop music. Music does not have a color owner. It has pioneers over time, and white and black musicians spent hundreds of thousands of hours jamming to form Rock and Roll alone, and if Elvis didnt happen, black music might still be stuck in blues clubs in segregated neighborhoods for all we know because Elvis broke the segregation laws in Memphis and in the music business. Elvis could sing play and dance and was more influential to musicians in all three than Ray. I love Ray Charles' work, but Elvis was the greatest music entertainer that ever lived. Ray is definitely one of the all time greats tho. Without a doubt.
@werwergtgtg2 жыл бұрын
Ray was misinformed and backtracked his statements months later in Canada
@depper2 жыл бұрын
@@werwergtgtg I would like to see the report for that. I have a bit more respect for Ray he took it back in its entirety and if it is verifiable.
@IthacaPegasus Жыл бұрын
Really? More important than James Brown?
@nbabottomsup44165 жыл бұрын
Here from the Joe Budden Podcast episode 244... #doingresearch
@man2beast2 жыл бұрын
What's the song at 2:00 I can't find it anywhere
@epsvault22 жыл бұрын
"I'll Be Good To You" from Quincy Jones' 1989 album, "Back On The Block."
@Channel-cm7yc5 жыл бұрын
I still stop and listen whenever I hear Ray. Ray Charles was a musician... Can't say that about Elvis!!
@Andrew-eq8wx2 жыл бұрын
Why not Elvis?….
@Channel-cm7yc2 жыл бұрын
@@Andrew-eq8wx Elvis is very primitive musically to me. He just doesn’t do anything for me! Just like Metallica doesn’t do anything for me or snoop dog. It’s not a personal thing against those folks, it just their stuff doesn’t get it with me. It’s doesn’t move me!
@TheBornnaked2 жыл бұрын
@@Channel-cm7yc I think “primitive” should be replaced with “exciting”. You sound like a boring person which would make sense considering you don’t enjoy Elvis, Metallica, or snoop dog.
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
Even Chuck D changed his mind on lived and loved his 50s period. He said he had an appreciation and respect for black music than most blacks.
@seandeans12792 жыл бұрын
"WELL...uh..ok" If Ray said it, I'll take it as fact.
@depper2 жыл бұрын
Except Ray lied through his choppers. Ray sold rights to two of his songs to Elvis. Elvis did not steal. Unless Ray's people lied to him and never gave him the money....
@reycesarcarino4653 Жыл бұрын
@@depper well he's blind
@depper Жыл бұрын
@@reycesarcarino4653 Ray was blind in more ways than the obvious -- sadly.
@joe60962 жыл бұрын
I do not have any problem with Ray's comments about Elvis, and this is coming from someone who really likes a lot of his Sun and early RCA stuff. Ray wasn't wrong - Elvis just copied black music and got a completely different deal out of it because he's white. The proof to me is with What'd I Say. When you watch that clip from Viva Las Vegas where Elvis is shakin it with Ann Margaret, listen to his version closely. They increased the tempo of the song, changed the key to a higher C-major. It sounds like a pop-tart pop tune for innocent teenie bopers. Ray wrote that song intently to be an R&B/soul with a hint of blues in it. Which means laid back tempo and in the more bluesy E-minor. It sounds sexy, like it should be.
@CooManTunes2 жыл бұрын
Elvis' first worldwide hit was written by two white people. Now, go off yourself. Nobody has the right to be ignorant racists towards Elvis.
@werwergtgtg Жыл бұрын
Yeah but Elvis redid What'd I Say for his concerts in 69 and it was explosive! Not that toned down version in Viva Las Vegas. He did the same with Blue Suede Shoes. His 56 version had kick and balls to it. He redid it for the movie GI Blues and it was just a movie tone. It was blah
@babyjack97432 жыл бұрын
We may not ever get a Elvis film for this very reason
@IthacaPegasus Жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that.
@1UTUBEUSERNAME2 жыл бұрын
Interviewing Ray Charles and we're talking about Elvis??? WTF?
@KerkinWayno4 жыл бұрын
Bob “Pooty what the Hell are you talking about” 😂😂😂 Wadah Tay “oh Ok Pooty why didn’t you say so
@fuleffectbeats73433 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣
@ericpigg26895 жыл бұрын
Katie Couric has been waiting to speak to the manager since 1993.
@lonnylonso3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the footage of Elvis, knowing what we know now, he def looks like a watered down mockery
@Pankrah19854 жыл бұрын
🙏💫✨⭐️
@TrakouriJackson4 жыл бұрын
Godfrey brought me here
@robertschris824 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the full video of that Georgia performance at 11:00 ?
@alalducente5 жыл бұрын
he was always happy during interviews...
@mariorussotti49004 жыл бұрын
They are both gone. Elvis a lot longer and yet remembered every year and celebrated. Elvis was a class act.
@tonydir56735 жыл бұрын
Circa 1993
@ducciocastelli7560 Жыл бұрын
Probably the best Singer. Ever.
@IthacaPegasus Жыл бұрын
Who? Ray or Elvis?
@ducciocastelli7560 Жыл бұрын
@@IthacaPegasus Ray.
@IthacaPegasus Жыл бұрын
@@ducciocastelli7560 😂
@saavedraguitar626 Жыл бұрын
Can anyone help me figure out the song at 2:00
@epsvault2 Жыл бұрын
"I'll Be Good To You": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grKpppdmssm5aJs.html
@MelancoliaI5 жыл бұрын
Like it or not, Ray is right. Elvis was a more talented Pat Boone with better PR.
@jstarks1235 жыл бұрын
The ONLY thing that Elvis and Pat Boone had in common is that they were white. There is no comparison otherwise.
@bryandiaz70545 жыл бұрын
Elvis and Pat are like night and day, HUGE DIFFERENCE.
@CooManTunes2 жыл бұрын
@@jstarks123 You're trying to reason with ignorant racists, who will make ridiculous comparisons.
@SpcyYt4 жыл бұрын
8:58 So true and thanks for being honest
@toshacrooks29995 жыл бұрын
Hey grandpa.......
@njva174204 жыл бұрын
It was a shame to hear Charles downplay Presley and his influence on American music and culture. I enjoyed Charles's songs in the early '60s, but his time and influence were limited and more so than Presley's, regardless of those commenters below with their bigoted views. It was easy for Charles to take cheap shots at Presley, who was dead by that time. And shame on Bob Costas for not calling him on it.
@avionterria78552 жыл бұрын
It wasn't a cheap shot. It's an honest opinion from a musical genius. He was blind, so his hearing was more keen. Nothing about Elvis' voice was particularly special to him, he knew hundreds of guys that sound like him.
@terrythompson91625 жыл бұрын
Deep down elvis knew the truth obviously but eventually he started to believe his own hype one of the earliest industry plants lol
@frankfurfaro21655 жыл бұрын
Hype? He outsold evrryone. Michael jaclson was all hype
@kekethedon4 жыл бұрын
Frank Furfaro but mike outsold him too
@williamk660510 ай бұрын
@@frankfurfaro2165And? Vanilla Ice outsold everyone at one time.
@tcb7369 Жыл бұрын
Elvis is King! I don't believe he would talk about black artists the way Ray spoke about him! Elvis loved black artists and showed Respect! R.I.P Elvis 👑