Can’t Stop Loving You

American singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles was looked at as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred to be called “Brother Ray. He lost his vision as a child and often wore dark glasses. Ray Charles pioneered the soul music genre combing elements of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel into his music. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 73.

“Busted” is a 1962 song that was written by Harlan Howard. It was originally recorded by American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash with the Carter Family and featured on his album Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Ray Charles recorded the song and charted on the Billboard Hot 1000 chart. It is featured on his album Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul. In 1964 he won the Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording. A love version with the American country singer Willie Nelson was included in Charles’ 2005 duets album Genius & Friends.

“Drown in My Own Tears” is a song that was written by Henry Glover and best known when released as a single by Ray Charles in 1956. His recording featured his lead vocal and piano with instrumentation by session musicians. The song became his third number one single on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

“A Fool for You” is a bluesy proto-soul single that was written and recorded by Ray Charles, becoming his second number one R&B hit.

“Georgia on My Mind” is a 1930 song that was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell. Ray Charles recorded the song in 1960 for his album The Genius Hits the Road. His version became very popular. Since he was a native of the US state of Georgia in 1979 his version was designated the Official State Song of Georgia.

"I Can't Stop Loving You" is a popular song that was written by the American country musician Don Gibson and featured on his album Oh, Lonesome Me. In 1962, the song was recorded by Charles and featured on his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. His version went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. Charles even reached number one on the UK Singles chart.

"Night Time Is the Right Time" or "The Right Time" is a rhythm and blues song that was originally recorded by American musician Nappy Brown in 1957. Recorded by Charles, his version charted on the Billboard R&B and Hot 100 charts. It is featured on his 1960 album Ray Charles in Person. In the second season episode of the TV show “The Cosby Show” titled Happy Anniversary, the Huxtable family lip-syncs to Ray Charles’ version of this song.

"Seven Spanish Angels" is a song that was written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser. It was recorded by Charles as a duet with American country singer Willie Nelson. Released as a single in 1984, it became a hit. It is featured on his album Friendship.

Charles and Nelson split the verses, with Charles singing the first and Nelson the second; Charles sang the first and second choruses with Nelson joining for the outro. It was also included on Nelson's 1985 compilation album Half Nelson. The single spent one week on the country chart at number one.

“Unchain My Heart” is a song that was written by Bobby Sharp and recorded in 1961 by Ray Charles. It became a hit, and he was accompanied by his backup singers, the Raelettes. The song charted on the pop singles chart and went to number one on the R&B singles chart. It was the working title of Charles’ 2004 biopic Ray.