Historical Artist Profile
Ray Charles
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1986
Biography & Overview
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray".
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
12 Charted Tracks
"Georgia On My Mind"
Entered Charts: 1960
#1 HIT
"I Can't Stop Loving You"
Entered Charts: 1962
#1 HIT
"You Don't Know Me"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #2
"Crying Time"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #6
"You Are My Sunshine"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #7
"One Mint Julep"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #8
"Take These Chains From My Heart"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #8
"Here We Go Again"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #15
"Together Again"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #19
"That Lucky Old Sun"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #20
"No One"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #21
"Yesterday"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
16 Charted Tracks
"I Can't Stop Loving You"
Entered Charts: 1962
#1 HIT
"Take These Chains From My Heart"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #5
"Hit The Road Jack"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #6
"You Don't Know Me"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #9
"Your Cheating Heart"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #13
"Busted"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #21
"Georgia On My Mind"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #24
"No One"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #35
"Eleanor Rigby"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #36
"Don'T Set Me Fe"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #37
"No-One To Cry To"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #38
"He We Go Again"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #38
"Makin' Whoopee"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #42
"Yesterday"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #44
"Together Again"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #48
"Cryin' Time"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #50