Ray Charles Music

Looking for information on Ray Charles music. Why was his music innovating? What was different in his music? I am lookink for reviews from a musician point of view. I am talking about tempo, dynamics,musical form,organization of harmony.

How did Ray Charles influence the music industry? i am doing a project for school about ray charles and one of the questions i have to answer is how did he influence the music industry? i checked on google but couldn't find anything....

what is the form and style of ray charles music? This is for a paper, please use specifics. Thanks

What kind of music genre would you say Ray Charles- for mama is? Hi i was just listening to ray charles song for mama, and i think that its a very emotional and very beautiful song, and then i started to wonder now what kind of music genre would somebody put that in, i know its by ray charles, and that he makes many beautiful songs but what about this one, im not sure but if someone can give me some information on this matter or a website saying it i'd really appreciate it thanks!

Can anyone help me acquire a Ray Charles music album titled: Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music? I cannot obtain it anywhere in South African music shops

Awesome Music - Ray Charles Fans!? What is the discography for Ray Charles? Not including all the "greatest hits," etc. Just the main albums please?

Ray Charles invented and innovated soul music right? Hi ive researched ray charles, seen the movie, listened to his music, and ray charles was the first to do soul music right, because in the movie hes the first person to put gospel and r&b together so it makes sense, but what does anybody else have to say, i actually dont even know why im asking this question, i mean yes sam cooke, aretha franklin, michael jackson and j5, james brown, and many many others have tried at soul, changed it, and added things, but when it all comes down to the true inventor of the genre, its the one and only ray charles, i mean just listen to i got a woman, look on the internet, theyre all gonna say the same thing thing im telling you, and unless you know any true soul songs or artists before ray charles's time that actually made the genre, youvlet me know, and i will change my facts, thank you for your time and have a great monday!

R&B artist Ray Charles was a proponent of country music, True or False? R&B artist Ray Charles was a proponent of country music? True or False? This is my last question on my last Assignment, please help me finish it! I always give 5 stars!

Would you like songs of Nat King Cole if you enjoy Ray Charles? i got no great knowledge of music however my friend enjoys ray charles music and i have been told that ray charles is genius ..i want to gift him ray charles music and one of the staff in the store told me that he might even enjoy Nat king cole..do you think i should get his music too

ray charles?? i wanted to kno what problems did ray charles go through with his music NOT his personal life plzzz i need this for an essay due tomorrow BTW i didnt get to c RAY in my music class since i was sick and i dont want to rent the movie

Music from the heart soul and gut...Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis & Fats Domino...What's your groovin' song....? of the day? One that hits you in the heart soul and gut http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xe5w0_ray-charles-jerry-lee-lewis_music

Where Can I Find Ray Charles Sheet Music? Does any one know? I'm looking for "You are so Beautiful" and "What'd I Say" Thanks

How did Ray Charles' racial and class backgrounds affect his involvement in music?

If i like music artists like ray charles , stevie wonder...? i just recently got into ray charles, stevie wonder and billie holiday . So what other ppl sould i listen to that are like them ?

What "style" of music is Ray Charles known for? I was thinking the Blues but was told to dig deeper... What would you say?

Can anyone find "america the beautiful" the Ray Charles version on myspace music? For a profile song? please help i'm having the hardest time trying to find it nevermind, I found it under the band name "Ray America" if anyone else wants it

Okay, i enjoy kings of leon, ray charles, bon iver kinda music.? Okay, so kings of leon, are a favorite band, i also love fleet foxes, and bon iver, and things, ray charles, and james brown, im really into alternative, indie, and blues...and or a mix. So anyone, have any recomindations? =] im looking for some new stuff, not that i don't enjoy what im listening to but it's always good to have somethin' new.

Ray charles and the south/country music? What does Ray charles say about the south? I know Georgia on my mind is about the south, and I know he has done some country western. I'm sure some of his country western is about the south but I don't know those songs very well. Does anyone know any songs or lyrics by Ray Charles that mention anything about the south?

R&P: Who did Gospel music better, Elvis or Ray Charles? It is pretty well documented that Elvis not only did gospel music, but was heavily influenced by it, but I think too few people recognize that Ray Charles did that too. My question is, who do you think took that gospel influence and used it more effectively in their career, Elvis or Ray? Ray http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrd14PxaUco&feature=related Elvis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf0vJiyeLIo MQ: Considering I'm not a huge Elvis fan, this is a question to those of you that might know. I know Ray Charles' caught quite a bit of flak for singing gospel and profiting "off of the church", but what response did Elvis get for doing gospel? What are your feelings about that? MQ2: Ray Charles or Elvis? BQ: Ray Charles was caught and jailed for his drug addiction, which he later beat after being threatened for more serious jail time. Do you think Elvis would have lived longer had the same happened to him?

Appreciating Ray Charles for his contribution to country music. What Ray Charles song do you enjoy most? Take These Chains From My Heart (Hee Haw appearance) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ7Mbhl24NU Bye Bye Love You Don't Know Me Half as Much I Love You So Much It Hurts Just a Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long Way) Born to Lose Worried Mind It Makes No Difference Now You Win Again Careless Love I Can't Stop Loving You Hey, Good Lookin' You Are My Sunshine Here We Go Again That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven) And oh so many more....

Ray Charles...help!!!? Got some questions I need help with, please answer as many as you know. 1. What do you think is one of the major influences in Rays life? 2. What do you think is his inspiration for his music? 3. List at least 4 genres of music that Ray the movie covered. 4. Which piece in the film had a direct similarity to one of the pieces in the Beethoven movie? 5. Which genre of music in the film was the most controversial and why? 6. what other great musicians were mentioned in the movie? 7. How did the "hardships", "drugs" etc...affect his music? 8. If you had to describe Ray Charles in one word, what would it be and why? 9. Which period of music can you relate Ray Charles' music to the most and why? 10. Whats your favorite genre of Ray Charles music? Opinions? Anything is greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

How do u think ray charles could improve his music if he was in 2007?

Whose music do you prefer: Ray Charles or Louis Armstrong? I prefer Armstrong as well. His voice is one of a kind.

where does ray charles get his passion for writing music? Ray charles passion

Where can I find Ray Charles Chord Transcriptions online in Concert Key? Ray Charles, Sheet Music, Chords

Who is higher on the all time greats list, Ray Charles or Elvis Presley? I say ya gotta go with Ray. I just don't see how not to. Elvis was no "king of rock ' roll". Just a country singer with no soul. Ray Charles had a knack for being able to master all kinds of music and put some soul into it to boot.

if Ray Charles can play any type of music, does he play Alternative,GlamRock, New Wave, Punk, Electro, Grunge?

what was ray charles's influence on country music?

Music Madness! (3) Bob Dylan vs. (11) Ray Charles? Let's see who is the greatest Band or Artist of all time! Cast your votes for Music Madness - the single elimination championship. Your choice should be for who you feel personally is the best, not who is the most popular. The entire bracket can be viewed at www.AnthemDJ.com. Second Round - North Bracket Two teams that were somewhat mismatched with their opponents were able to shut them both out. It was a pathetic sight, but sometimes that happens in the tournament. Perhaps Jimmy Buffett and Audioslave will find better positions on the chart next time. For now, who is the ruler of the roost - The Genius or Zimmy? Make your choice now!

where can get sheet music for the alto saxaphone i need georgia on my mind by ray charles? not to download just to take a look at

who is you favorite music artist out of these two only Chubba Checker or Ray Charles? and tell me why you like them or dont

Did u like Ray Charles?? What was his best song, who else has music like Ray Charles???

where can i finf sheet music online ? hi i'm looking for sheet music but i can't find any websites. I DON'T want guitat tabs. i WANTS notes TREBLE CLEF. If you know of any site where i can find ray charles sheet music i'd be very grateful. Or anything song :)

What did Ray Charles do for the MusicIndustry? What did Ray Charles do for the Music Industry? (My english could be bad :) ) He did something very important i thought he "make" a new music kind but i dont really know (jazz, blues etc)

What specific genre would you classify Billie Holiday, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald? Yeah, yeah, jazz. But is there anything more specific? Any jazz enthusiasts are welcome to say whatever. It just feels awkward when I say things like "I like jazz" and people immediately think elevator music and sappy jazz groups playing over-modified versions of "fly me to the moon."

What decade were the singers Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, and Louis Armstrong from? I love their music, and I was just wondering what decade they're from?

Blues Brothers "Ray Music Exchange"... does it get better? I'm watching the BB and it's the Ray Charles Scene... Dang, does it get any better than that? What a freaking great movie.

Classic R&P fans: Have you ever seen this much talent on one stage? Ray Charles, Fats Domino & Jerry Lee Lewis? This video is phenomenal http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xe5w0_ray-charles-jerry-lee-lewis_music

whats the name of ray charles song from the movie ray? theres a song in the movie RAY that he sings with a female and shes just screamin BABY BABY its incredible and i cant find it please help music lovers whats the name of that song and whos he singing it with?

Do people who write the lyrics write the music? Ever wondered this? Do the musicians who write the lyrics write the beat or music? Example: Bob Dylan. Ray Charles. Michael Jackson. Elvis Presley. Did they write the amazing beats to their songs or did someone else help them ?

R&P: Could you recommend me some Ray Charles? I have the Greatest Hits by Ray, but I need more. I've become obsessed with his music lately, and I don't know where to go from here. Do you think you could hook me up with some songs, or albums to continue with? Obviously, try and avoid giving me his biggest hits, I already have those, but like, maybe some early albums or hidden gems? Thanks! MQ: Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder MQ2: Favorite Ray Charles song? BQ: Don't you hate waiting?

Who was the better singer and artist, Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder? there both contributionists to music and the world. it's just hard for me to say who's better

When did Ray Charles get Discovered? Im doing a project on him and i have the movie but i don't have time to watch it. I no ray played a bit of piano before he was 7 which is when he became blind. When did Ray become famous like people discovering him? liking his music?

Ray Charles Or Stevie Wonder? I grew up listening to both, along with a whole list of other artists (MJ,red hot chili peppers,aerosmith,James Brown,etc..) but ray and stevie have always been high up there on my list. I like stevies music a little bit more than Ray's but who do you prefer? R.I.P Ray Charles

What's a good book that contains Jazz sheet music for the piano? I'm a young pianist who has been playing for abut 7-8 years now. I'm looking for anything that has a sort of Bobby Darrin/Ray Charles feel to it. I'll even accept a book containing music from said artists, as long as its not something simple. I apologize for the tough question. I'm simply stuck on what to buy, since music books these days are so expensive.

Who is the best music artist? who is the best music artist. Ray Charles, T.I, lil Wayne, lil Boosie, Souji Boy{just kidding he sucks}, Linkin Park, System Of The Down, Jackie Chan, or Jhi-Ali

What's a good book that contains Jazz music for the piano? I'm a young pianist who has been playing for abut 7-8 years now. I'm looking for anything that has a sort of Bobby Darrin/Ray Charles feel to it. I'll even accept a book containing music from said artists, as long as its not something simple. I apologize for the tough question. I'm simply stuck on what to buy, since music books these days are so expensive.

who things we should have a legends category in music? ok, i think there needs to be like a category totaly based around the legends in music. like ray charles, jimi hendrix, the beetles, elvis, janis joplin, etc. it would be called the legends category, and it would rock!

What is the name of the happening in which an artist gets too deep into their own music? I think Jamie Foxx said the name of this when he was interviewing Ray Charles. I also hear that Thelonius Monk did this when he played. all I can remember is that the music will stop making sense to the listener but not the player.

Anyone else have an old soul when it comes to music? I'm 21 and I love The temptations, marvin gaye, ray charles, louis armstrong.. I could go on forever.. I'd rather listen to old music any day over new music.

What are some r&b songs that ray charles made? Hi im related to ray charles on my grandpas side, and i was wondering if he made any r&b songs that could listen to, because i want to be a singer too, and his voice has always fascinated and attracted to listening to him more, and now that i know were related i want to know more about him, i mean all i know is that, he created soul music, he crossed over into other genres, he played the piano and saxophone, he was unique with a unique voice, did movies, but i want to know right now if he did anything r&b, i know him and quincy jones were together like peanut butter and jelly, and all of his children and family, i know them all, and i just want to know some r&b songs of his thanks!

what d'i say sheet music by ray charles? I would like to play what d'i say by ray charles but i don't want to pay for sheet music. I would like to get the sheet music for free.

What do you consider as good music and what do you consider as bad tasteless music? I love Gavin Degraw, James Morrison, Howie Day and Alanis Morrisette. I also love to listen to oldies like Ray Charles and Bob Dylan. Do you think thats a good choice of music?

Who are some artists like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, etc.? Basically old kinda music like Frank Sinatra & stuff. Thanks<3

House S5E21 GEorgia on my mind piano music? Does anyone have the sheet piano music for the piece House plays at the end on episode 21 season 5? I've looked everywhere for the version he plays but can only find the Ray Charles one, is that the same? I'm sure the version House plays is different so does anyone please have it?

Can someone help me find music sheet or tabs for a solo? The song is "I Don't Need No Doctor" and it is by Ray Charles but I would perfer getting the John Mayer version. The solo part has a trumpet and saxaphone, thanks in advance!

Do you think musicians who are addicts would make music just as legendary if they were sober? Examples include: Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles. I really don't want to hear negative comments about them. It is just a question, so please answer it.

Who Created Soul Music? Now i know that soul has been a legendary genre that has been around for so long, and that has inspired so many artists and genres and im just wondering who created soul music, now if i can remember in the movie Ray didnt Ray Charles create soul music, because i remember how everybody got upset because he was combining r&b and gospel together, and i know thats what soul is but im still uncompletely sure so all i want to know is who is the official absolute definite person that created soul music? if you know the right answer please tell me and god bless.... hell no!!! who ever sea biscuit is is lying i was looking for someone to say ray carles because ive researched other websites and pages and music and the only real inventor is Ray Charles the harlem whatevers are just fakes.... im sorry but not to be rude or anything but i really think that the inventor of soul music was Ray Charles because if you understand what soul music is and if you have seen the movie ray then youd know that the REAL inventor was Ray charles

i need help with my music homework can someone help me plz? Ray Charles is considered the architect of soul music. True False Question 3 Ray Charles learned to play the piano, write songs, and read music at a school for the deaf and blind children. True False Question 4 While rock and roll became predominantly music played by and for whites, soul music has maintained a close relationship with the black community. True False Question 5 Though his music had a profound influence on later rock and roll musicioans, Ray Charles has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. True False

Why can't we respect the Masters in Classic Jazz and not stop at Ray Charles, Miles Davis. There are more!!! It seems only Ken Burns can capture the essence of the genre. All too many venues have either a bail of hay onstage or smashed guitars. No one will remember the 'Count' or the 'Duke' or Blakey or Tatum, Jamal or Garner. Our contribution to music, The Great American Song Book-Classic Jazz. Apparently no one is familiar with Classic Jazz or even cares that we aren't keeping it alive. Any comments as to why you believe this wonderful improvisational music is dying?

New music or old music? I was just noticing that there seems to be two types of people on Y!A: people who like newer music (My Chemical Romance,The Shins, 50 Cent, Rage Against The Machine, etc.) and people who like old music (Pink Floyd, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, The Rolling Stones, etc.) Which do you personally prefer? Whatever genre you like, do you like music that is more recent or older, and why?

Does anyone know the correct chords for Ray Charles' version of Georgia On My Mind? I've been searching, and found differet chords on different sites, and since I don't have a lot of experience in the sort of thing, it's kinda hard for me to tell which one is right where. Also, I'm (as of now) mainly a classical pianist; does anyone have any tips on writing / transposing a piano part for Georgia On My Mind to accompany a singer and strings?.. I've been trying my hand at improvising lately but am still not very good at music which isn't already written in front of me. I want something in the vein of the live versions you can find on youtube, such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thls_tMuFk, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NwQHEqkZpU. Thanks.

What is this song? It goes 'i got the music music da da da dada da...'? it sounds sort of..i dont know the genre.it came out about five six years ago. its not rap or rock. it reminds me of ray charles

why do people consider some music as bad? i mean like why are some people so against like oldies or rap or country, because when it comes down to it all music is awesome. it all influences what music is next and it all influences are lives and our culture. all music is important and all music is good. i mean what if we never heard janis joplin sing cause we refused to listen to that music or if ray charles wasn't allowed to sing, becuase we didn't like the music. our world would be so differnet. there are some people out there who flat out won't listen to country, but its made just as big of an impact as rock and roll. i mean what would the world be like without johnny cash. what really angers me is people who refuse to listen to oldies, because thats were our music now came from. why do you think some people are like this? are you like this? if so why? yea, but i still don't think you should totaly exclude a category cause you could really be missing something great. i difinatly have a favorite im not arguing that, i just think that people shouldn't exlude a certain type of music. im more getting at not even trying to listen to different music. like just saying, im never listening to country. thats what really bugs me. cause personaly im not a big fan of jazz but i still think its important and im not like oh it sucks.

Musc Madness! (6) Jimmy Buffett vs. (11) Ray Charles? Let's see who is the greatest Band or Artist of all time! Cast your votes for Music Madness - the single elimination championship. Your choice should be for who you feel personally is the best, not who is the most popular. The entire bracket can be viewed at www.AnthemDJ.com.

Where is the soul in music nowadays? Why is music so empty these days? What's happened to artists like Billie Holiday, or Ray Charles? I feel like music lacks the power it used to... Is it just me?

Who is the most influential person/group in each music genre? For me it's Pop: Michael Jackson or Madonna Jazz: Ray Charles or Loius Armstrong Soul: Bill Withers Rap: Tupac Shakur Gangsta Rap: N.W.A. Rock: The Beatles R&B: Usher Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Country: Rascal Flatts (don't know any country stars) Leave your choices & genres below

In comparison with soul music of the 1960s, doo-wop ? In comparison with soul music of the 1960s, doo-wop A. featured Ray Charles, James Brown and Sam Cooke. B. squelched the hard-driving beat. C. None of these answers are correct. D. was raw and exciting.

Best singers that use mainly the piano in there songs? I'm learning the piano and want to listen to music that has the piano as the main instrument. I don't want a list of classical music. I want stuff like Ray Charles, norah jones. I don't really know, thats why i'm asking this question. Just talented artist that play the piano. Please name all the best ones you can. If you got a hundred that you like let me know everyone. Thanks ahead of time.

What's with all the terrible music today? I've heard birds chirp and sing much better than some of the crap that "artists” are coming out with today. What happened to all the great musicians like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendirx, The Doors, Janis Joplin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Supremes, Ike and Tina, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin?? I know most of them are dead, but that doesn't mean that our ears should be cursed to hear nothing but noise!!!?? Why can’t people write better lyrics and music!? It's horrendous music and I'm sick of it. And please don't tell me not to listen to it because it's unavoidable!! Everywhere you go- you have to hear this terrible music. Nor is it my age because I'm only 24. So what's with the terrible music? Jena W, LOL!!!! Great answer!

Georgia on my mind piano sheet music? Does anyone know where I can get the sheet music for "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles for free? And without having to download any program or anything.

im addicted to buying music.what albums do i need to own? i like all types of music new and old, from chemical bros, prodigy and faithless to razorlight, ian brown and kasabian to mos def, snoop and pharrell to bob marley, ray charles and marvin gaye to bob dylan and rolling stones. want to know some MUST HAVE albums? beatles good answer, dunno about the other two though. got jack johnson and his other two as well

Have any Black solo artist won an American country music award? I know that the Supremes won as a group in 1975 but I was wondering if any solo artist has I was thinking of Ray Charles. I cant believe I forgot about Charlie my mother-in-laws all time favourite do you know of any girls that have even been nominated

Different types of Music jobs? well here's my situation. I'm 18 years old and lookin for a career. i curenntly attend college in pursuit of an engineering degree, but my hearts in music. I like playing music but i love music in general. Frank Sinatra to snopp and Ray Charles to George Strait, I love it all. Every artist and every genre brings something new to the table. Music is powerful, life without it would not be tolerable. So my question is what kinds of careers are out there. I mean besides the obvious music teacher or Dj. Anything woud help, thanks

Good jazz music with tenor sax and/or trombone? I'm looking for some good jazz music artists/songs that have good tenor sax and/or trombone parts. Making a personlized CD for a friend who likes stan getz, t monk, ray charles, louis armstrong, chet baker, and maynard ferguson, but wants to listen to artists other than them. Thanks for your help! God bless!

Is rap considered music? I honestly don't consider rap music. That's my opinion. My uncle used to work for Ray Charles before he died, and Ray used to say, "Can you play it on the piano?" I'm not so sure you can play rap on the piano. I just want to hear some opinions because I know someone might feel otherwise and I would like to know why.

"Seven Spanish Angels" sheet music? I've looked all over for the sheet music to "Seven Spanish Angels" by Willie Nelson and Ray Charles, but I cannot find any. I'd be fine with piano sheet music, but NO guitar tabs. I play clarinet, and my dad would like me to play this song for him. Any scans of music you already own would be great, but make sure it's treble clef, and the melody. Thanks.

Am I a racist for disliking some Black music, and liking some other Black music? The stuff that I can't stand is hip hop and rap. I think it is garbage. People like P'Diddy and Ludacris are the ones I can't stand. However I really like Jazz and Blues. Some of my favorite artist are Barry White, Ray Charles, and Otis Redding. Some people have accused me of being racist for not liking the "new" Black music.

What do you think about today's main manifestations of African American music? I mean, don't take me wrong but most of today's African American artists are not a whole lot compared to their antecedents. Great artists like Nina Simone, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklyn and others will be remembered for a long time for their brilliant art. But the Moneymaker song and others don't strike me as masterpiece. I am a great fan of African American culture and I admire the hip hop movement but it seems that the movement got lost on mid 90's and everything started to be about selling drugs, a*s and more drugs. Please share your opinions

Anyone want to send me free music for my birthday yesterday? I have an iPod that I found months ago. I tried to find the owner but was never able to. So, now it's legally mine. I would purchase music from iTunes but I don't have any credit cards or the $ to do so. If anyone has any music, not necessarily these songs, but anything from these artists that they can email me, please do: AC/DC - (Back in Black, Highway to Hell) The Clash - (London Calling) Maroon 5 - (Any of their Singles) Anything from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, etc. Paramore - (Misery Business) Beyonce - (Beautiful Liar) Michael Jackson - (Anything) Whitney Houson - (Anything) Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, John Legend. THE BEATLES - (Help, Can't Buy Me Love) Anything of the above or similar would be great. Thanks and God Bless. Also, if you don't want to, don't type any rude or offensive "answers" - I'm just looking for some helpful people who are willing to help. DO YOU KNOW ANY SITES THAT I CAN DOWNLOAD MUSIC FROM FOR FREE (NOT LIMEWIRE)

Why did we give up the good music ? Why did blacks give up the good music ? Let me start off by saying PLEASE don't call me racist, or generalizing and just answer the question. I'm black two of my favourite rappers were busta rhymes and ludacris... however as these guys are getting older, there's nothing to really replace them. All the more recent rappers rap about the same thing, to almost the same beat and the same music videos... So.. sometime when i was 10-11, i got into red hot chili peppers ( my brother bought the californication album ), and then there was linkin park, I had the first 2 albums. Then there is coldplay. My question is, why have mainstream black media, and quite frankly a lot of my friends too, given up on the good music that blacks used to make. What happened to Ray Charles, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and I dare say.. Michael Jackson (pedophile or not, the guy DID make good music ). All I can afford is an acoustic Guitar. So it really frustrates me to see so many of my ( more affluent ) friends, buying expensive keyboards, going to music school, learning scales and music theory.... and then try to make rap beats !!!! I think that we as a people, are trying to hard to identify ourself, and so too often get stuck in stereotypes. The three bands I mention above: Linkin Park RHCP & Coldplay All play very different styles of music, yet no one questions their "whiteness" So why does all mainstream, modern black music HAVE to be hip hop ? why can't we do something different ? YES I know I am generalizing, but this is pretty damn close to the truth. In response to these types of questions, people often mention, some underground jazz artists, or black rockers who you NEVER see on tv. But that's my point, the media only show a narrow spectrum of our musical capabilities. I mean geez, there is so much MORE we can do, than make rap beats !!!!

Music suggestions for me? I am a big fan of music. I also like a fairly wide variety. Though, I'm not really into the newer mainstream stuff. I despise rap (no offense meant) and the rock which is labeled "emo" (again, no offense meant). Here is a list of the musicians on my iTunes library. However, this list doesn't even compare to the bands/artists in my CD collection. But, if there is a band or artist that you think I may not have and think I would like, please say so! Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks! Here is what is on my iTunes library, to give you an idea of what I like: 13th Floor Elevators 38 Special Abigail Washburn ACDC Aerosmith Al Green The Alan Parsons Project Alice Cooper The Allman Brothers Band America And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead The Animals April Wine Aretha Franklin B.J. Thomas B.B. King Bachman Turner Overdrive Bad Company The Band The Barbarians The Beach Boys The Bears The Beatles Beethoven Big Head Todd & the Monsters Big Joe Turner Bill Haley and His Comets Bill Withers Billie Holiday Billy Idol Billy Joel The Black Crowes The Black Keys Black Oak Arkansas Black Sabbath Blind Faith Blind Lemon Jefferson Blondie Blood, Sweat and Tears Blue Cheer Blue Oyster Cult The Blue Van Blues Magoos The Blues Project Blues Travelers Bo Diddley Bob Dylan Bob Seger Bobby Darin Bon Jovi Boston Bright Eyes Bruce Springsteen Bryan Adams Buddy Holly Buena Vista Social Club Buffalo Springfield The Byrds Cake Canned Heat Captain Beefheart Carl Orff Carl Perkins Carlos Santana Carlos Varela Carly Simon Carole King The Cars The Castaways Cat Stevens The Chambers Brothers The Charlatans Charley Patton The Charlie Daniels Band Charlie Musselwhite Chicago Chris Robinson Chris Whitley Chuck Berry Cinderella Clarence Carter The Clash Clint Black Collective Soul Count Five Counting Crows Country Joe and the Fish Cream Creedence Clearwater Revival Crispian St. Peters Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Damn Yankees Dave Mathews Band David Allan Coe David Bowie David Lee Roth Davie Allan and the Arrows The Decemberists Deep Purple Def Leppard The Del-Vetts Delaney and Bonnie Derek and the Dominos Dire Straits Dolbie Grey Don McLean Donovan The Doobie Brothers The Doors Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show Dr. John Drive-By Truckers The Eagles The Easybeats Eddie Cochran Edgar Winter Group Edison Lighthouse Edvard Grieg The Electric Prunes Elliott Smith Elmore James Elton John Elvis Costello Elvis Presley Emerson, Lake and Palmer Eric Clapton Etta James The Everly Brothers The Fabulous Thunderbirds Fairport Convention Fats Domino Five Man Electrical Band The Flaming Lips The Flamingos Fleetwood Mac Foghat Frank Sinatra Free Gallery Gary Wright George Jones George Thorogood The Georgia Satellites Gil Scott-Heron Golden Earing Gordon Lightfoot Grand Funk Railroad Grateful Dead The Greencards The Guess Who Guillermo Portabales Guns N' Roses Hank Williams Sr. Harry Chapin Hawkwind Head East Heart The Highwaymen The Hollies The Hombres Howlin' Wolf Humble Pie Iggy Pop and the Stooges Iron Butterfly It's A Beautiful Day J. Geils Band J.J. Cale James Taylor Janis Joplin Jeff Beck Jeff Buckley Jefferson Airplane Jerry Lee Lewis Jethro Tull Jim Croce Jimi Hendrix Joan Baez Joan Jett Joe Cocker Joe Walsh John Cougar Mellencamp John Denver John Lee Hooker John Lennon John Mayall Johnny Cash Johnny Mathis Johnny Paycheck Johnny Winters Jon Butcher Axis Joni Mitchell Kaiser chiefs Kansas Kenny and the Kasuals King Crimson The Kingsmen The Kinks KISS The Knickerbockers The Leaves Led Zeppelin Leonard Cohen Little Barrie Little Feat Live Looking Glass Los Trio Matamoros Lou Reed Love The Lovin' Spoonful Lucinda Williams Lynyrd Skynyrd The Magicians The Mamas and the Papas Manfred Mann's Earth Band Maria McKee Marianne Faithfull Mark Knopfler Marvin Gaye Mason Williams MC5 Meatloaf Medeski, Martin and Wood Merle Haggard Mississippi John Hurt Moby Grape The Mojo Men The Moody Blues Mouse and the Traps The Move Muddy Waters Mungo Jerry The Music Explosion My Morning Jacket Nancy Wilson Nazareth Neil Diamond Neil Young Neutral Milk Hotel New Riders Of The Purple Sage Nick Drake Nickel Creek The Nightcrawlers Nirvana Norman Greenbaum Otis Redding Otis Williams Ozzy Osbourne The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Paul SImon The Penguins Percy Sledge Peter Frampton Peter, Paul and Mary Phil Collins Phish Pink Floyd The Pixies Poison The Pretty Things Pure Prairie League Queen Quicksilver Messenger Service R.E.M Radiohead The Ramones The Raspberries Ray Charles Red Rider The Remains Richard Thompson Rick Derringer The Righteous Brothers Robert Johnson Rod Stewart Rodrigo y Gabriela The Rolling Stones Rory Gallagher Rose Hill Drive Roy Orbison The Runaways Rush Sam Cooke Sammy Johns Sanford Townsend Band Scott McKenzie Seals and Crofts The Seeds The Shadows Of Knight The Shocking Blue Simon and Garfunkel Sir Douglas Quintet Skip James Slaughter Sly and the Family Stone The Smiths Smokey Robinson and the Miracles The Soft Machine Sopwith Camel Soul Asylum Soundteam Spencer Davis Group Spin Doctors Spirit The Standells The Staples Singers Stealers Wheel Steely Dan Steppenwolf Steve Earle Steve Miller Band Stevie Ray Vaughn Stevie Wonder Sting and the Police The Strangeloves Strawberry Alarm Clock Supertramp Sweet T-Bone Walker T-Rex Ted Nugent The Temptations Ten Years After Terry Jacks Them Thin Lizzy Three Dog Night Thunderclap Newman Todd Rundgren Tom Cochrane Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Waits Tommy James and the Shondells Tony Bennett Traveling Wilburys The Turtles Uriah Heep The Vagrants Van Halen Van Morrison The Velvet Underground Voxtrot The Wallflowers War Warren Zevon Waylon Jennings The Who Widespread Panic Wilco Willie Nelson Wilson Pickett The Yardbirds Yes Yo La Tengo The Zombies ZZ Top

I'm 17 and I like Old School music? Come on, I mean 17? Is it normal? Some of my favorite Old School artists include: 1.) The Spinners(especially "Love Don't Love Nobody") 2.) The Beatles 3.) The Temptations 4.) The Dells 5.) The Doors 6.) Beethoven(Classicals) 7.) The Village People 8.) Diana and the Surpremes 9.) Frank Sinatra 10.) Ray Charles Those are only a few. Just wanted to know if there were any other young people who liked music from back in the day.

Music Suggestions? Alright, i LOVE music along the lings of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Etta James, and Ray Charles. Any other musician suggestions along those lines? Also, any Cole Porter songs to reccomend?

Where can i find FREE sheet music for piano for artists like Ray Charles ? I buy his music i just feel that i shoulden't have to pay to play it

Any (obscure) music suggestions? I'm up for suggestions! I made a list of the music that is on my computer so you can get an idea of what I listen to. As you can tell, my music taste varies. However, I despise most of the popular bands (okay, ALL) bands of today. Also, keep in mind that I have many more artists on CD that isn't on my computer so they are not listed....so, try to be as obscure as possible. Thank you! 10 CC 13th Floor Elevators 38 Special The 5th Dimension A3 Abigail Washburn AC/DC Aerosmith Al Green Al Kooper Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Steve Stills The Alan Parsons Project Albert Hammond Alice Cooper The Allman Brothers Band Amazing Rhythm Aces The Amboy Dukes America Amos Lee And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead Andrew Bird The Animals Apollo Sunshine April Wine Artic Monkeys Aretha Franklin Arlo Guthrie Asia The Association Atomic Rooster Ayreon B.J. Thomas B.B. King Bachman Turner Overdrive Bad Company Badfinger The Band The Barbarians The Beach Boys The Bears The Beatles The Beau Brummels Beck Beethoven The Bellamy Brothers Ben Harper Big Bill Broonzy Big Head Todd and the Monsters Big Joe Turner and T-Bone Walker Big Mama Thornton Big Star Bill Haley and his Comets Bill Withers Billie Holiday Billy Idol Billy Joel The Black Crowes The Black Keys Black Oak Arkansas Black Sabbath Blackfield Blackfoot Blind Faith Blind Lemon Jefferson Blondie Blood, Sweat and Tears Blue Cheer Blue Oyster Cult The Blue Van Blues Image Blues Magoos The blues Project Blues Travelers Bo Diddley Bob Dylan Bob Marley Bob Seger Bob Welch Bob Wills Bobbie Gentry Bobby Darin Bon Jovi Boston Bread Brewer and Shipley Brian Eno Brian Hyland Bright Eyes Brothers Johnson Bruce Springsteen Bryan Adams Bubble Puppy The Buckinghams Buddy Guy Buddy Holly Buena Vista Social Club Buffalo Springfield The Buzzcocks The Byrds Cake Cal Smith Can Canned Heat Captain Beefheart Carl Orff Carl Perkins carlos Santana Carlos Varela Carly Simon The Cars The Castaways Cat Stevens Chad and Jeremy The Chambers Brothers The Charlatans Charley Patton The Charlie Daniels Band Charlie Musselwhite Chicago Chopin Chris Robinson Chris Whitley Chuck Berry Cinderella Clarence Carter The Clash Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen The Commodores Comus Confederate Railroad Count Five Country Joe and the Fish The Cowsills Crash Test Dummies The Crazy World Of Arthur brown Cream Creedence Clearwater Revival Crispian St. Peters Crosby, Stills, Nash and (Young) Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions Damn Yankees Danny O'Keefe Danzig David Allan Coe David Bowie David Gilmour Davie Allan and the Arrows The Decemberists Deep Purple Def Leppard The Del-Vetts Delaney and Bonnie Derek and the Dominos The Desert Rose Band Diana Ross and the Supremes The Dictators dion and the belmonts Dire Straits Dobie Grey Don McLean Donovan The Doobie Brothers The Doors Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show Dr. John Dream Theater Drive-By Truckers Dwight Yoakam The Eagles The Easybeats Eddie Cochran Edgar Winter Group Edison Lighthouse Edvard Grieg Electric Flag Electric Light Orchestra The Electric Prunes Elliott Smith Elmore James Elton John Elvis Costello Elvis Presley Emerson, Lake and Palmer Eric Clapton Eric Johnson Erin McKeown Etta James The Everly Brothers The Fabulous Thunderbirds The Faces Fair To Midland Fairport convention Fats Domino Fear Factory Firefall Five Man Electrical Band The Flaming Lips The Flamingos Fleetwood Mac The Flying Burrito Brothers Focus Foghat Foreigner Frank Sinatra Frank Zappa The Fratellis Fred Astaire Fred Neil Free Friends and Lovers Funkadelic Galler Garbage Gary HOey Gary Moore Gary Wright Genesis George Clinton George Jones George Thorogood The Georgia Satellites Gerry and the Pacemakers Gil Scott-Heron Blen Campbell Golden Earing Gordon Lightfoot Gram Parsons Grand Funk Railroad The Grassroots Grateful Dead The Greencards The Guess Who Guillermo Portabales Guns N' Roses H.P. Lovecraft Hank Williams Sr. Harper's Bizarre Harry Chapin Harry Nilsson Hawkwind Head East Heart Henry Mancini The Highwaymen The Hollies The Hombries The Housemartins Howlin' Wolf and Willie Dixon Humble Pie Ida Cox Iggy Pop and the Stoogs Igor Stravinsky Incredible String band INXS Iron Butterfly It's A Beautiful Day J. Geils Band J.J. Cale Jackie DeShannon Jackson Browne James Brown The James Gang James Taylor Janis Ian Janis JOplin Jeff Beck Jeff Buckley Jefferson Airplane Jethro Tull Jim Croce Jimi Hendrix Joan Baez Joan Jett Joe Bonamassa Joe Cocker Joe Satriani Joe Walsh John Cale John Cougar/Mellencamp John Denver John Fogerty John Lee Hooker John Lennon John Martyn John Mayall JohnPrine John Williams Johnny Cash Johnny Mathis Johnny Payecheck Johnny Thunders Johnny Winters Jon butcher Axis Jonathon Edwards Joni Mitchell Journey Judas Priest Judy Collins Kaiser Chiefs Kansas Kenny and the Kasuals King Crimson The Kingsmen The Kinks The Knickerbockers Kris Kristofferson Kyuss Larry Graham Laura Nyro Lead Belly The Leaves Led Zeppelin The Lemon Pipers Leo Sayer Leonard Cohen Little Barrie Little Feat Little River band Live Lobo Looking Glass Los Trio Matamoros Lou Reed Love The Lovin' Spoonful Lucinda Williams Lynyrd Skynyrd The Magicians The Mamas and the Papas Manfred Mann's Earth Band Maria McKee Marianne Faithful Mark Knopfler Marshall Tucker Band Marvin Gaye Mason Williams The Masters Apprentices Mathew Southern Comfort MC5 Meatloaf Medeski, Martin and Wood Megadeth Melanie Merle Haggard Merilee Rush and the Turnabouts Mike Oldfield Mississippi John Hurt Moby Grape Modest Mouse The Mojo Men Molly Hatchet The Monkees Montrose The Moody Blues Mott The Hoople Mouse and the Traps The Move Mr. Bungle Muddy Waters Mungo Jerry The Music Explosion My Morning Jacket Nancy Sinatra Nancy Wilson Nazareth Neil Diamond Neil Finn Neil Young Neutral Milk Hotel New Riders Of The Purple Sage The New Seekers New York Dolls The Nice Nick Drake Nickel Creek The Nightcrawlers Nine Inch Nails Nirvana Nitty Gritty Dirt band Norman Breenbaum Old Crow Medicine Show Oliver Opeth Otis Redding Otis Williams and the Charms Ozzy Osbourne The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Paul McCartney Paul SImon The Penguins Percy Sledge Peter and Gordon Peter Frampton Peter, Paul and mary Phil Collins Phil Ochs Phish Pilot Pink Floyd The Pixies PJ Harvey The Platters The Pogues Porcupine Tree The Pretenders The Pretty Things Procol Harum Psychedelic Furs Pure Prairie League Queen Quicksilver Messenger Service R.E.M Racer X Radiohead Ram Jam The Ramones The Rascals The Raspberries Ravi Shankar Ray Charles Red Rider The Remains REO Speedwagon The Replacements Richard Thompson Richie Havens Rick Drringer Rickie Lee Jones The Righteous Brothers Ringo Starr Robert Johnson Robert Palmer Rod Stewart Rodrigo Y Gabriela The Rolling Stones The Ronettes Rory Gallagher Rose Hill Drive Roxy Music Roy Orbison Rufus Wainwright The Runaways Rush Russell Morris Ry Cooder Sagittarius Sam Cooke Sammy Hagar Sammy Johns Sanford Townsend Band Scorpions Scott McKenzie Seals and Crofts The Seeds The Sex Pistols The Shadows Of Knight The Shocking Blue Sigur Ros Simon and Garfunkel Sir Douglas Quintet Skid Row Skip James Slaughter Sly and the Family Stone The Small Faces Smith The Smiths Smokey Robinson and the Miracles The Soft Machine The Sonics Sonny Boy Williamson Sopwith Camel Soul Survivors Sound Team Spencer Davis Group Spin Doctors Spirit Doctors Spirit Spiritualized SRC The Standells The Staples Singers Status Quo Stealers Wheel Steely Dan Steppenwolf Steve Earle Steve Miller Band Steve Morse Band Steve Vai Stevie Ray Vaughan Stevie Wonder Sting and the Police Stone Poneys The Stone Roses Strawberry Alarm clock Styx Supertramp Sweet Syd Barrett T-Bone Walker T-Rex Tavares Tchaikovsky The Teardrop Explodes Ted Nugent The Temptations Ten Years After Terry Jacks Them Thin Lizzy Three Dog Night Thunderclap Newman Tim Buckley Tim Hardin Todd Rundgren Tom Cochrane Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Waits Tommy James and the Shondells Tomorrow Toni Fisher Tony Bennett Tool Tori Amos Traffic The Tragically Hip Traveling Wilburys The Tremeloes The Troggs The Turtles The Twilights Uncle Tupelo Urge Overkill Uriah Heep The Vagrants Van Der Graaf Generator Van Halen Van Morrison Vanilla Fudge The Velvet Underground Voxtrot The Wallflowers War Warren Zevon Waylon Jennings The Who Widespread Panic Wilco William Elliott Whitmore Willie Nelson Wilson Pickett Wings Woody Guthrie The Yardbirds Yes Yngwie Malmsteen Yo La Tengo The Young Rascals The Youngbloods Zager and Evans The Zombies ZZ Top

Why do they call hip-hop music? Why is hip_hop consided music? I saw a movie on t.v last night called 8 mile with ememn. It showed him doing hip-hop while a bunch of idiots waved their arms and jumped around like a bunch of monkeys(how can you dance to that?) Its another idiot yelling curse words,and talking trash,to the beat of drums.lol.The worse ones are the fools that buy this garbage and make these so called singers millions.I saw a show on t.v that shows you these so called singers?cribs(homes in the english langague) They got mansions that cost millions,10 cars,swimming pools the size of football fields.(lol) these so called hip-hop artists must be laughing all the way to the bank everytime one of these fools buys their so called music. Real music is oprea,country,rock,classic,oldies ect. Good singers like the drifters,the beach boys,the temtations,patsey kline,dolly paton,nat king cole,the surpremes,ray charles ect.I know must of these artists are dead,but so is good music! Down with hip-hop,l

How many of you people like.....................................? How many of you like Ray Charles' country music recordings as much as I do. I think he could put more feeling into a country song than most white country singers. Seven Spanish Angels was one of his best,,(and my favorite) Al Downing was another black country music singer who could really put a lotta feeling into a country song. And then there is Charley Pride....one of the best but he could not put as much feeling into a song as Ray Charles or Al Downing.. Also, it seems as though Al Downing has dropped out of the country music picture. Does anyone know what happened to him. My favorite song by him was "Mr Jones".