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Hit The Road Jack (ver. 1) by Ray Charles - Piano Sheets and Free Sheet Music

  
About the Song
"Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by R&B artist Percy Mayfield and recorded by singer, pianist Ray Charles. It hit number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning on Monday, October 9, 1961. The song is ranked #377 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The opening bars are similar to Conjunto Casino's 1938 song Moliendo Cafe. Raymond Charles Robinson (September 23; 1930 June 10; 2004); known by his stage name Ray Charles; was an American pianist and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music; pop standards; and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song; an American anthem a classic; just as the man who sung it." Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business" and in 2004; Rolling Stone Magazine ranked.    Download this sheet!
About the Artist
Raymond Charles Robinson (September 23; 1930 June 10; 2004); known by his stage name Ray Charles; was an American pianist and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music; pop standards; and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song; an American anthem a classic; just as the man who sung it." Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business" and in 2004; Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Charles #10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.Raymond Charles Robinson was born in Albany; Georgia on September 23; 1930(1930-09-23). "Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by R&B artist Percy Mayfield and recorded by singer, pianist Ray Charles. It hit number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning on Monday, October 9, 1961. The song is ranked #377 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The opening bars are similar to Conjunto Casino's 1938 song Moliendo Cafe.Raymond Charles Robinson (September 23; 1930 June 10; 2004); known by his stage name Ray Charles; was an.
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