10 songs of Ray Charles' Greatest Hits in my opinion

1st Hit: Hit the Road Jack (1961)

Hit the Road Jack Cover

Written by Percy Mayfield, “Hit the Road Jack” is one of Ray Charles’s signature songs. Released in 1961, it won a Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording. Its unforgettable call-and-response chorus and driving rhythm made it a classic R&B anthem.

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