Hit The Road Jack Review
“Ray Charles is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians and performers to visit us on Earth.” Facebook · Jazz Improvisers · 4 years ago Legacy and Achievement
The song’s genius lies in its call-and-response dynamic. Ray Charles plays the "penniless" wanderer trying to smooth-talk his way back home, while Margie Hendrix and The Raelettes provide a wall of vocal fire that shuts him down at every turn. Hit the Road Jack
: The track won the 1962 Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording. “Ray Charles is undoubtedly one of the greatest