The Ray Charles You are My Sunshine song was released in 1962 on his album “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volume 2“. Ray Charles recorded “You Are My Sunshine” at the Capitol Studios in New York on September 5, 1962.
Watch the performance of Ray Charles live in Sao Paulo, Brazil 1963 with The Raelets & Margie Hendrix below. Charles had a six-year-long affair with Margie Hendrix (one of the original Raelettes) and in 1959 they had a son, Charles Wayne.
Ray Charles You are My Sunshine Live
On January 30, 1940, “You Are My Sunshine” was copyrighted by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell, and published by Southern Music Publishing
Ray Charles You are My Sunshine Lyrics
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
Oh I dreamed I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
Do you know that I hung my
Oh my head and I cried
Oh you are my sunshine, my only sunshine
Girl, you make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never never never know, how much I love you
But don’t you to take my sunshine away
You told me once, dear, that you really loved me
And no one else could ever come between
But not you’ve left me and you love another
And you have shattered all my dreams
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never never never know dear, how much I love you
But don’t you to take
If you love me
If you need me
If you want me
I don’t want you to take
I don’t want you to take
My sunshine away
The legendary Ray Charles passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California, of complications resulting from liver failure on June 10, 2004, at the age of 73. His rich legacy of music will always live one. He left an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond. His innovative style, powerful voice, and ability to transcend genres made him a true musical pioneer. Despite facing adversity, Charles’ determination and passion for music propelled him to unimaginable heights. His contribution to the cultural landscape and his influence on future generations of musicians cannot be overstated. Ray Charles will forever be remembered as an icon, whose soulful melodies continue to inspire and move people across the globe.
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