One of the most romantic, heartbreaking songs of all time.....

The very definition "beautiful sadness". Goddamn I love Ray Charles' music. He was untouchable.

In the whole of the universe there will never ever be another Ray Charles.

This version is so pure and soulful, it hurts me. In the best of ways.

That first "And I can hardly speak" ahh just pure soul.

You know you're at legend status when live version sounds better than album version

The way he slows down the lyrics at the beginning. "You give ...your......hand..." Genius.

There's more emotion in the little cry at 2:30 than a million words. Ray Charles is the only one who can express something so vividly without words.

Legend!!!! Can anyone else do what this man's voice doe's to you??? There are no words!!

How does someone dislike this amount of perfection?

Perfect song, perfect execution. Damn I wish Ray were still here with us.

I came downstairs at 2:10 am, here in South Carolina, and this song just came into my mind and I started singing it. I had to "fire up" my laptop" so I could hear Ray Charles sing it the way it is suppose to be sang.

That voice, how can anybody not catch fire and slowly melt?

this song reminds me of a girl i met on a train. We were both hours from our destination, it was night time and we couldn't sleep. We talked til the sun came up. Describing our likes or dislikes, arguing our favorite movies and music..Laughing.. Even debating on life and love. She was amazing. When the train arrived at her stop we exited holding hands and shared a kiss... I was weightless. She asked me to stay, to not get back on that train. Ill never forget her

Ray captures the pain in the song - and I feel it so deeply.

In my opinion, Ray Charles, Elvis Pressley, and Johnny Cash are on a level by themselves when it comes to American Music, True American Legends and Treasures whose music shall live for enternity!

The greatest of the greats...and America's greatest musical gift to the world.

Those bluesy feels on piano , combined with the song's melody and words, make me melt.

One of the greatest voices ever in the genre! Man, but wouldn't it be cool to have a voice like that!? To be able to sing like that!? Damn.

NO ONE and I mean NO ONE cant do this song better then Ray

Heartbreaking and beautiful. A song that most people can listen to and think "Yup. I've been there. I know that feeling." Masterpiece!

I defy anyone who considers themselves human to listen to this performance without a lump in their throat. This is Ray's song, no one else could ever do it justice. The plaintiveness and the anguish are simply overwhelming. For me, this is one of the all-time top 100 songs/performances. Pure genius.

I heard this song while I was watching Groundhog Day on Tuesday. No one writes or performs anything close to the emotional quality of this anymore. Ray Charles is just amazing

Sad to admit, but I was born in 1955,which means I am 61 yrs old,...but that's not even the sad part(LOL!!)...the sad part is that only since the past year or so have I truly begun to appreciate such beautiful music!!! I've discovered that I LOVE orchestra and the "crooners" of blues and soul!!! I believe part of the reason was because my life had been so chaotic and stressful , that I never felt I had the time to just STOP and let my heart and soul absorb the BEAUTY that artists such as this had to offer. Then developed stage 3 breast cancer a couple of yrs ago (completely cancer free as of now!) and it certainly did STOP me and made me re-evaluate , not just MY life...but LIFE in general!! Talk about "Blessings in Disguises!!!"

I love this song so much , not everyone but a lot of ppl experiences what he's singing about

Priceless clip. I was lucky enough to see him live three times in London uk . So many 60s uk bands admit they were heavily influenced by him. He was a bit of a rascal with the girls but tell who sings better --- I think no one.

How can this song ever get a single thumbs down??? Goes to show some people don't have a clue on what good music is....What a lost generation of people these days.....

THIS IS HEAVENLY

This man was and always will be a true legend.Great voice great lyrics and truly great delivery

possibly the greatest love song ever written

You can only feel this through your soul. Thank you for sharing.

What a fabulous singer and song. Hey Jordan, you're loving the wrong woman. And thanks to whoever posted this video. I loved this song when I was a teenager, way, way back when.

Now this is REAL MUSIC! There will never be another classic n timeless artist like Ray Charles...

This changes with me from week to week, but right now I feel this is the best song ever! I love this live version - I don't miss the schmaltzy backing vocals of the original, but I do like the strings of that version. This is SOUL!!

If you do not like this, well, you and I - we cannot be friends!

I've been a lifelong sucker for this beautiful song, and Ray's versions have drawn me even closer to this song. Really love this live version as a counterpoint to his 'Modern Sounds' version. More personal and poignant, imo.

Beautiful selection. Ray Charles have some music worth listening to even now. It lives on with his talents he was Blessed with. Ray your presence may not be visible but your spirit lives on in your music. Thanks for sharing your precious life with us.

this song has always comforted me during troubled times.It speaks to the soul and says everything for every person that has ever loved someone and has to realise that the person they love is fake and just another in a long line of dissapointments. Cheers to great music and true blues

something always gets into my eyes, every time that i listen to this song

The Master at his best!!!

You give your hand to me And then you say, "Hello." And I can hardly speak, My heart is beating so. And anyone can tell You think you know me well. Well, you don't know me. (no you don't know me) No you don't know the one Who dreams of you at night; And longs to kiss your lips And longs to hold you tight Oh I'm just a friend. That's all I've ever been. Cause you don't know me. (no you don't know me) For I never knew the art of making love, Though my heart aches with love for you. Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by. A chance that you might love me too. (love me too) You give your hand to me, And then you say, "Goodbye." I watched you walk away, Beside the lucky guy Oh, you'll never ever know The one who loved you so. Well, you don't know me (For I never knew the art of making love, ) (Though my heart aches with love for you. ) Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by. A chance that you might love me too. (love me too) Oh, you give your hand to me, And then you say, "Goodbye." I watched you walk away, Beside the lucky guy Oh, you'll never ever know The one who loved you so. Well, you don't know me (you don't love me, you don't know me)

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Ray Charles the Master his entire life. This man can do more with one note than most performers can do with an entire song. Good when he was young, great when he was old. Only one "Genius". RC, "Brother Ray".

We might not have met, but the only guy who i can share my sorrows and agonies with, love you Ray your always in my heart!!

Love love love this song!!! Musical genius! R.I.P Mr. Charles

I think it's on Ray Charles 1963 - Live In Brazil. Everyone takes a back seat to Ray.

He’s never sang a song the same way again. Unbelievable he sings it the way it feels that very moment

To my mind this is Ray's most moving song. It tears me up every time I hear it. One of the all-time greats. RIP, King Ray.

My Mum and Dad's song, tears flow as I see them doing the creep around our living room, empty as they were decorating, floorboards, stripped wall paper ankle deep and so much love.

in the original vinyl, when he says "but you don't know me" for the first time in the song, it has a lot of power inside of it, and I think it really captures the essence of the song...its like, beautiful pain. ..."There is melancholy in the wind and sorrow in the grass" (Charles Kuralt).

Heart and soul on top of HEART AND SOUL .... jam on in heaven with the choir you inspired Ray !

A great song performed by a great musician. As Frank Sinatra once said: "There's only one genius in this business, and it's Ray Charles."

This song has an incredible amount of soul in it.

im 22old and say: this is music!!!!

Every time I listen to this song chills run down my spine and the tears are untameable.

An American Icon. Jon Kindley said it best "Perfect song, perfect execution. Damn I wish Ray were still here with us."

This song is purely classic. I cannot stop listening to it.

Man o man. Nothing else to say. R I P Sir Charles

Lo mejor que en años he podido escuchar.

Heard Brooks & Dunn sing this, so had to come & hear Mr. Ray Charles, the master of soul himself. -of course.

Thank you Ray. Thank you for all this beautiful music.

Ray Charles in Sao Paulo, Brazil '63 "Ô-Genio" A very rare 1963 performance in Sao Paulo/Brazil, recorded one day before his 33rd birthday on "Teatro Cultura Artística" at the "TV Excelsior". Beyond its historical significance, the video provides enormous pleasure.

Ray is the Name of the Man who wrote this song , The one who sung it , the one who was once alive in the flesh but always alive in our hearts and hopefully in Heaven. ..Ray Charles you still touch people with your music even ! still ! to this Day and that's a real accomplishment . You inspire me because that's how I want to impact the world too ....so , long after I'm gone they will remember me and I can still inspire and touch people's hearts even long after God takes me home . Peace and God Bless to All of you readers of this comment and to the rest of the world and to Ray Charles and family.

Live in São Paulo, Brazil - September 22, 1963 broadcasted by TV Excelsior and recorded one day before Ray's birthday

Makes a tear come to my eye

It sounds so effortless ♥️ I miss hearing this passion in music

This is the best version of this song yo! Ray you are missed my brother!!

You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye I watch you walk away Beside the lucky guy You'll never know The one who loves you so Because you don't know me. Now my heart is beating listening to this beautiful, and sad song.

One of the loveliest songs ever written, sung by one of the most wonderful musicians ever. Fabulous.

This song gives me chills. I just love it.

Ray's just summed up my life in a few lines haha! What a song, accept no imitations; this is how you do it.

The GREATEST👍🔥🔥👑

Ray, your take on this classic will aways move me, always.

Es solo alma y corazón 💖 te llega a lo más profundo del ser! Un grande!

The greatest of them all!!!! Sends shivers down my spine hearing this beautiful voice. You can't sing a song with more passion than this.

A really nice version. The bass player drops a clam on the second note!

Ray was the MAN. Nobody sings it like Ray. Wish I could have seen him live but so glad for You Tube videos.

Oh how I miss you Ray, the greatest of all time!!! God rest your incredible soul!

I saw Ray live at the Civic Center in ATL in 1968. It remains one of the greatest shows I have ever seen. He had the large orchestra and Raylettes and everyone was in awe of his incredible talent. I wont forget it. Later I bought "A MAn and His Soul." That remains one the great albums of all time, in my humble estimation.

this the best music. this man is a blessing from god.

This is what it's all about - what high art is all about - can't help rocking in my desk chair with tears welling up in my eyes.

On this day in 1962 {July 22nd} "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #56; and on September 2nd, 1962 it peaked at #2 {for 1 week} and spent 11 weeks on the Top 100... And on August 19th, 1962 it reached #1 {for 3 weeks} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart... The record's B-side, "Careless Love", also made the Top 100, it peaked at #60 and stayed on the chart for 4 weeks... The original version of the song by Eddy Arnold peaked at #10 in 1956 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart... Elvis' version reached #44 in 1967 on the Top 100, it was the record's B-side, and the A-side, "Big Boss Man", peaked at #38... In 1981 Mickey Gilley's covered version reached #1 {for 1 week} on September 13th on the Country Singles chart {#55 on the Top 100}... The week that Mr. Charles' version was at #2 on the Top 100, the #1 record was "Sheila" by Tommy Roe...

Love this song, and Ray sings it best.

I feel like this is the international romantic introverts anthem.

The greatest of all! Ray Charles is the spirit of music...my legend! Thank you for enlightening my life with your wonderful music. RIP...you'll be in our hearts for ever.

This, my friends, is music. Beautiful words with real feeling.

Ray's backup singers were perfect on I Can't Stop Loving You and Georgia, but they were the wrong 'sound' for this particular song. Their sound was more upbeat and cheerful than it should have been on this song. This is the type of song that needs a soulful, slow, serious sound rather than cheerfulness. This song is a man saying he loves a woman who doesn't realize that he loves her (happens to all of us!). She gives him a polite smile, her hand, and walks away with another man. She sees him in a harmless 'nice guy' way, and has no idea he's much 'deeper' than he appears - and that he loves her. Classic, beautiful, sad song that nails it for so-o-o many of us guys in life.

God Damn. Really you can't say anything else about how great this is.

I'm at an age when these emotions are memories. When I listen to this song they still hurt though.

My all time favourite from Ray, second Careless love..Bought the single 1962, the flip side was Careless love. Never got tired of them. Thanks Mr. Ray Charles. RIP PS. That was in Hamburg, also saw him life in the Star Club. It was tremendous, 30 Piece orchestra and the Ray lets. He also played Alto Saxophone in an instrumental, excellent musician, virtuoso on the piano. Will never be forgotten, his music will live on. Thanks for that !!!

This is the kind of song that makes people fall in love . Beautiful ♥

will ALWAYS be my favorite,,, our One Take Ray...

My dad once said "Ray Charles- he could play piano...... not much of a singer, though". I had to burst out laughing. "dad, I think a lot of people would disagree with you about that"

Such a beatiful and touching song... Ray C!!! is so fantastic on the piano ... thx

This generation of soul artists sang from the gut. What a great performance.

Sometimes a song and an artist hit you right where you live. I've loved this song for more than 50 years, and foolishly somehow never thought it would someday apply to my life. Well, boys and girls...bullseye.

I'm surprised more people haven't viewed this, it's a real gem!

Used to play this on juke box at Cindy's in Moseley, Birmingham - wonder where you all are now - Lou and everyone else.

Legend!!! This song still stirs up a certain part of my soul.