A blues-infused classic, this 1961 Grammy-winning track is built around an infectious piano riff and an unforgettable back-and-forth between Ray Charles and The Raelettes.

The first song Charles ever recorded was called “The St. Pete Florida Blues,” and was inspired by his time in the Tampa Bay area.

Additional samplers will follow in the coming weeks, showcasing Ray’s works in the Jazz & Blues, Country and Classic Pop genres. Charles said it best when he described himself and his artistry.

American music legend Ray Charles, who virtually invented soul and made his mark on rock & roll, blues, country and jazz, died today at his home in Beverly Hills, California; he was seventy-three ...

After a brief record deal with Swing Time Records, Charles signed with Atlantic Records in 1952. His music drew from soul and blues, gospel and jazz, and Charles found success on both the R&B, pop ...