My first time listening to Ray Charles perform America The Beautiful

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Komentáře • 111

  • @josephmallard9053
    @josephmallard9053 Před 12 dny +6

    I loved your reaction to the song America by Ray Charles. I used to sing it with my mother. May God bless you and your beautiful family. He is still in charge regardless of what people say and the evil we see around us. He will not forsake us. It is still a beautiful world.

    • @SebsDuran
      @SebsDuran  Před 7 dny

      Brother. This made my day. So much love to you. God bless this country.

  • @warrenburlingame1172
    @warrenburlingame1172 Před 19 dny +46

    If this song doesn't move you check you're pulse .You can never go wrong with Ray

  • @scottluvisi9941
    @scottluvisi9941 Před 18 dny +17

    To think that Ray went through all the racism and bullshit, band from performing in some places, and yet here he is singing about the wonderfulness about this county. He was able to see it, even though he was blind.

  • @candilumpkin1196
    @candilumpkin1196 Před 11 dny +6

    I don’t think ray ever sang a bad note. He is just amazing. My granddaddy played bass fiddle with him on a concert that came to our town. His player was sick and granddad got a call to play that night. Afterward he invited band to his home to jam. There are pics of me a little over a year old dancing next to ray while they played. 😂 he loved music and gave me my love of music of all kinds. But ray has always had a special place in my heart cuz my granddaddy just loved him and played his music so often around the house. It was the highlight of his career to play with him. Just that one show by accident

  • @daleb1279
    @daleb1279 Před 19 dny +21

    No one sings this like Ray Charles could.

  • @johnbrowne2170
    @johnbrowne2170 Před 19 dny +27

    He owns this song. Gives me chills and I'm Canadian.

  • @josephkondrat6478
    @josephkondrat6478 Před 19 dny +23

    Ray Charles was one of America's greatest singers.

  • @muronator52
    @muronator52 Před 18 dny +7

    The scene from "The Sandlot" with this song is one of my all-time favorite movie moments.

  • @beanyvinson4020
    @beanyvinson4020 Před 11 dny +3

    I sat here with chills and just broke down in tears hearing this. It's the most beautiful version I've ever heard. I love this country so much, but the things that are going on now break my heart. I thank God for being born in America. God bless you, and as always God bless America 🇺🇸 🤎

  • @mamalinhager
    @mamalinhager Před 19 dny +16

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ brings me to tears. Love our country so so much... and it is being torn asunder, by greedy, hateful, self-centered... elitists who only care about money and power. Ray really does this song justice... he is awesome.
    Thank you... may you and your beautiful family have a very happy 4th❤

  • @johnmccarthy7158
    @johnmccarthy7158 Před 19 dny +12

    AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL. You said that very well. I'm glad that you're here also. With all its flaws and blemishes, people are still drawn here for all different reasons.

    • @mp2557
      @mp2557 Před 17 dny

      Sorry but people are drawn to a lot of countries arround the world. When China took over HK, Canada was more popular to goto then the US.

  • @pilang6172
    @pilang6172 Před 19 dny +10

    Tomorrow is going to be one very special day. Celebrate it in the right way. Be thankful for all of the opportunities offered here, if you'll explore them. At this moment in this time, we are blessed beyond comprehension.

  • @user-yp3nf6un3e
    @user-yp3nf6un3e Před 19 dny +13

    Such a beautiful song!

  • @liveformybabies1190
    @liveformybabies1190 Před 18 dny +3

    Many years ago Ray Charles was in our town for a concert and contacted the choir my daughter was in to sing this song with him in concert. It was a thrilling time. He came to their rehearsal hall to practice with him.

  • @pilang6172
    @pilang6172 Před 19 dny +5

    I love Ray Charles, but this one throws me into a new realm. He did such a special job with this and it causes such love and hugs.

  • @susanworkman529
    @susanworkman529 Před 18 dny +3

    Happy 4th. If this song doesn't stir up the emotions of patriotism and pride then nothing will . No one sings it with more feeling than Ray.

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 Před 19 dny +4

    Before Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis and Bill Haley and the rockets, Ray was already a well established hit maker of rock and roll for years.

  • @hectorsmommy1717
    @hectorsmommy1717 Před 18 dny +3

    For those not familiar with all 4 verses (Charles starts out with verse 3):
    O beautiful for spacious skies,
    For amber waves of grain,
    For purple mountain majesties
    Above the fruited plain!
    America! America!
    God shed his grace on thee
    And crown thy good with brotherhood
    From sea to shining sea!
    O beautiful for pilgrim feet
    Whose stern, impassioned stress
    A thoroughfare for freedom beat
    Across the wilderness!
    America! America!
    God mend thine every flaw,
    Confirm thy soul in self-control,
    Thy liberty in law!
    O beautiful for heroes proved
    In liberating strife,
    Who more than self their country loved
    And mercy more than life!
    America! America!
    May God thy gold refine
    Till all success be nobleness
    And every gain divine!
    O beautiful for patriot dream
    That sees beyond the years
    Thine alabaster cities gleam
    Undimmed by human tears!
    America! America!
    God shed his grace on thee
    And crown thy good with brotherhood
    From sea to shining sea!

  • @scottlambert3337
    @scottlambert3337 Před dnem

    When Ray takes the entire world to church. Beautiful.

  • @colleenmonfross4283
    @colleenmonfross4283 Před 18 dny +2

    Gives me goose bumps every time I hear Ray sing this song. Many people have lobbied over the years to have this song become our National Anthem.

  • @bobby-ov9qn
    @bobby-ov9qn Před 19 dny +14

    This country has fallen so far in such a short time. We need to improve our country to the point it was when the Ray man sang this song.

  • @TexasMagnolia
    @TexasMagnolia Před 18 dny +2

    Ray Charles singing America The Beautiful is the one song that should receive the Ultimate Respect! No talking over!

  • @thebiscuitscraps
    @thebiscuitscraps Před 19 dny +7

    Thank you. Ray is one of my top 5 favorite male vocalists. ❤

  • @AP-gb3eh
    @AP-gb3eh Před 18 dny +1

    Ray had the voice ❤ Got to see him in a smallish club, he and The Rayettes were wonderful and so terribly charming

  • @CindyNavarro
    @CindyNavarro Před 19 dny +2

    This has been my favorite version of America the Beautiful for years.

  • @holliday0191
    @holliday0191 Před 17 dny

    Beautiful voice I was so lucky to see him so many times on TV. Him and Louie Armstrong God I miss real men and real voices.

  • @karenj3611
    @karenj3611 Před 18 dny +2

    No one did it better! Should be our National Anthem! RIP Ray

    • @jackknudson-rk1uv
      @jackknudson-rk1uv Před 15 dny

      Only trouble with that there's no one alive today who can sing it like this.

  • @sallymorehouse3179
    @sallymorehouse3179 Před 19 dny +6

    I'm so glad you reacted to this. Ray brings tears to my eyes every time I hear his amazing voice sing this song!! Happy 4th of July to you and your beautiful family Sebs!

  • @757optim
    @757optim Před 19 dny +3

    God bless America.

  • @terrimobley6067
    @terrimobley6067 Před 17 dny +1

    I'm crying like a baby!! Thank you for this .. Today!!

  • @Janesorensen84014
    @Janesorensen84014 Před 17 dny

    One of my all ti e favorites🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @mateomhedina
    @mateomhedina Před 19 dny +2

    Thanks for the update!

  • @luvL3e
    @luvL3e Před 18 dny +1

    Thank u 4 this. Always been my fav redintion. Just watched Rhe Star Spangled Banner like you neveer heard b4. Was crying then n this too. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! HAPPY 4TH TO ALL N EVERYONE!! SPREAD THE LOVE N PRIDE IN OUR GREAT< GREAT COUNTRY!!

  • @user-vl4fx5wf1q
    @user-vl4fx5wf1q Před 6 dny

    Beautiful, so beautiful and emotional!!😢😢❤❤

  • @barbarakitt5948
    @barbarakitt5948 Před 19 dny +1

    Chokes me up every time 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @karenvega7089
    @karenvega7089 Před 15 dny

    God Bless America!

  • @diannthomas5653
    @diannthomas5653 Před 17 dny

    I love that he starts with the hero verse. Beautiful rendition. Thanks for the reaction. Good job.

  • @markwatson450
    @markwatson450 Před 19 dny

    If you go to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado you will see what inspired this poem written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893. Music was added by Silias Pratt and revised in 1904. The summit allows a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mts. and you can feel how thin the air is. The visitor center sells donuts that are huge because they blow way up because the altitude! Great place to experience and you are not far from there - go ride the cog railway! Thanks!

  • @susanthompson8962
    @susanthompson8962 Před 13 dny

    I love the way Ray Charles sings America the Beautiful.

  • @billenright2788
    @billenright2788 Před 18 dny

    Stunning every time i hear it.

  • @jmat5857
    @jmat5857 Před 17 dny

    The video of Ray Charles playing this and singing is awesome!

  • @NativeTexan-fm5dy
    @NativeTexan-fm5dy Před 18 dny

    So glad you reacted to this. I had forgotten about this one. It's so beautiful, and a great way to start out Independence Day celebrations.

  • @tonydelapa1911
    @tonydelapa1911 Před 18 dny

    Welcome aboard as a citizen. I appreciate your reaction to this song, especially today. Nicely done.

  • @hackermusic3355
    @hackermusic3355 Před 16 dny

    It always amazed me how he could start throwing in adlibs and every one of them sound great.

  • @Skeeter123
    @Skeeter123 Před 18 dny

    God Bless America 🇺🇸 ❤ Happy July 4th 🎉

  • @elmarkothegreat
    @elmarkothegreat Před 18 dny

    Awesome reaction Sebs thanks for what you do

  • @paulaleckey1968
    @paulaleckey1968 Před 17 dny

    That is what this is all about!!

  • @MCMNasty2
    @MCMNasty2 Před 17 dny

    A true icon. ❤

  • @kylesummers1565
    @kylesummers1565 Před 18 dny

    Ray Charles was a VERY special human. Peace, Love!!

  • @billenright2788
    @billenright2788 Před 18 dny

    Love your emotions brother. Keepin it real.

  • @davidpost428
    @davidpost428 Před 17 dny

    Happy Fourth to you, my friend. Stay blessed!

  • @jackjohnson7714
    @jackjohnson7714 Před 18 dny

    The one you needed to show was him singing this song at the World Series right after 9/11 it was better than any other version he ever put out

  • @javavoicecafe6968
    @javavoicecafe6968 Před 17 dny

    A little late but... Another great song for the 4th, and the times we're in, generally... Paul Simon's American Tune with Rhiannon Giddens at the Newport Folk Festival. ⚖️🗽✊ Stay strong everyone!

  • @brendasloan6480
    @brendasloan6480 Před 19 dny

    Loved hearing this song tonight! Happy 4th to you and your family 🇺🇸

  • @sandyshoenberger2697
    @sandyshoenberger2697 Před 18 dny

    Beautiful song. Gives me chills every single time.
    Mark Levin plays this every Friday after his radio show.

  • @allenmike21
    @allenmike21 Před 18 dny

    the sandlot movie is what cones to mind when i hear this song

  • @garyf45garyf45
    @garyf45garyf45 Před 17 dny

    Incredible ❤🎉😢

  • @johnathanstruble1064
    @johnathanstruble1064 Před 19 dny

    The Genius of Ray Charles , the collection, two complication albums, should be required curriculum, in every arts and music class, let alone every private music Library..,.... Worldwide. ❤

  • @scottdonohue3379
    @scottdonohue3379 Před 19 dny

    Have a safe and happy Independence Day everyone!!
    Keep putting out the great videos Sebs!

  • @bertramfien1095
    @bertramfien1095 Před 19 dny

    A musical genius that makes you cry.

  • @johnathanstruble1064
    @johnathanstruble1064 Před 19 dny

    Happy Independence Day. ❤👏👍✌️

  • @user-mo6tz6oh9i
    @user-mo6tz6oh9i Před 18 dny

    I’m Proud to be an American.

  • @user-iq6io2wh1o
    @user-iq6io2wh1o Před 19 dny

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @philmortenson4547
    @philmortenson4547 Před 17 dny

    Thanks!

  • @katherinedinwiddie4526
    @katherinedinwiddie4526 Před 19 dny +3

    Love this! Would love to hear what you think about 7 Spanish 😇 Angels! With Willie they are fabulous!!

  • @suziQue
    @suziQue Před 19 dny

    Chills.. absolutely Beautiful 🎆

  • @alyssajennings3046
    @alyssajennings3046 Před 19 dny

    As a new country fan, you must react to Ray Charles and Willie Nelson singing 7 Spanish Angels!! It’s a classic and one of my favorite collaborations of all time! I know you will love it 😍

  • @jimmywilmore1881
    @jimmywilmore1881 Před 18 dny

    HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!🎇 I was hoping for a special Dan Vasc Star Spangled Banner reaction. I didn’t see that you have reacted to a must listen on the patriotic day!

  • @denanebergall5514
    @denanebergall5514 Před 19 dny +9

    Well, America was founded on Christian principles, even if people don't like to admit it these days. Happy Independence Day!

  • @nikonmark37814
    @nikonmark37814 Před 17 dny +1

    Seb, you need to watch the one he did after 9/11 at the World Series, it'll put tears in your eyes!

    • @michellehubbard7865
      @michellehubbard7865 Před 16 dny

      Yes amost I was just getting ready to share this,love from Virginia

  • @jorgeduran55
    @jorgeduran55 Před 19 dny

    Happy 4th of July to all of you!!!!!

  • @RC-fi8zw
    @RC-fi8zw Před 19 dny

    You are a good person bro! Happy 4th of July!

  • @dianadamann4661
    @dianadamann4661 Před 19 dny +1

    Tears😢

  • @michaellynch9550
    @michaellynch9550 Před 19 dny +1

    You’re awesome Sebs.

  • @byrontowles2018
    @byrontowles2018 Před 19 dny

    The sad, ironic part of it all, is that the most beautiful, spine-tingling versions of "America The Beautiful" & "The Star Spangled Banner" were sung by Ray Charles & Whitney Houston, both African Americans like myself, who still have not been able to fully realize the American dream. Maybe, before I pass on...

  • @teresamerkel7161
    @teresamerkel7161 Před 19 dny

    Happy 4th Sebs. America, America, God mend thine every flaw..... my favorite line as well.

  • @lenaburns
    @lenaburns Před 19 dny

    Great video.

  • @classicrocklady6288
    @classicrocklady6288 Před 18 dny

    Passed up a chance to see him once. Big regret. He passed shortly thereafter. Ever since, I have a bucket list to see. Have accomplished a few.
    Seeing three more Sunday night.
    Don't put it off.

  • @user-sm2pp3gm6k
    @user-sm2pp3gm6k Před 19 dny

    Welcome Sebs, to the Land of The Free and the Home of The Brave! Better late than never. My people have been here since 1620.

  • @ashleym585
    @ashleym585 Před 18 dny

    Just reminds me of Sandlot :)

  • @Roro_2324
    @Roro_2324 Před 17 dny

    For Benjamin baseball was life 🇺🇸

  • @CoastalNomad
    @CoastalNomad Před 19 dny

    Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day......

  • @Raggmopp-xl7yf
    @Raggmopp-xl7yf Před 18 dny

    Ray Charles America the Beautiful and Louis Armstrong's It's a Wonderful World are American icons. As much as mom's apple pie.

  • @sandramoore
    @sandramoore Před 18 dny

    I've got a few suggestions and they are: America sung by Waylon Jennings, Living in the Promise Land by Willie Nelson, They're Coming to America by Neil Diamond, and American Trilogy by Elvis.

    • @sandramoore
      @sandramoore Před 18 dny

      Also City of New Orleans sung by the Highwaymen.

  • @larrylucas1079
    @larrylucas1079 Před 17 dny

    Ray Charles sings this song better than anyone.

  • @thomassanchez-oo6sb
    @thomassanchez-oo6sb Před 19 dny

    Check out this song from 1980 Louisiana Superdome from Sugar Ray Leonard vs Roberto Duran2… 🥊

  • @Elsiesgotwhoppers
    @Elsiesgotwhoppers Před 19 dny

    OMG …A message from the people LP 1972. Doesn’t get better than this , an I’m British, Rule Britannia.

  • @elizabethbutterworth5822

    Do Coffey Anderson. Mr red white and blue and his new single, 4th of July.

  • @that44rdv4rk
    @that44rdv4rk Před 19 dny

    excellent choice.
    6:39 so, crown thy good with brotherhood?

  • @chrisyoung4654
    @chrisyoung4654 Před 18 dny

    Love you Sebs and your love of your adopted home! We can use more men like you immigrating to our melting pot!

  • @sassymess7111
    @sassymess7111 Před 8 dny

    You meed to react to the movie "The Sandlot".

  • @masonhewuse1885
    @masonhewuse1885 Před 18 dny

    you should listen to bass boat by zach bryan

  • @mikegazanchyan2423
    @mikegazanchyan2423 Před 18 dny

    Church

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před 17 dny

    Vote Orangeman, c'mon man?

  • @PrimoDaGho5t
    @PrimoDaGho5t Před 17 dny

    Sebs I sent a super Chat for Mitch Rossel "A Soldiers Memoir" are you still gonna do it

  • @user-mq7ih5yf7x
    @user-mq7ih5yf7x Před 19 dny

    As others have said, the early pilgrims fled England because of religious persecution and wanted to worship their God their way. Like our money says “In God We Trust”🎉🎉🎉

    • @rachelbrachman1510
      @rachelbrachman1510 Před 19 dny

      "In God We Trust " first appeared on 2 coins in 1884. It was made the national motto in 1956. Our founding fathers had nothing to do with this phrase. The original motto of the USA was "e pluribus unum" which means "of many, one".

  • @paulgyorok4412
    @paulgyorok4412 Před 18 dny

    I can't believe you haven't heard so many songs that are popular. As a musician you should of studied many of these songs.

  • @scsu5085
    @scsu5085 Před 17 dny

    .............Well, ok, it's better than the Jimi Hendrix one you just did, but I don't tend to like traditional American patriotic songs to be soulful. It gets to be more about the individual singing & vocal acrobats (I'm now thinking Whitney Houston), than the subject matter. But no disrespect is felt in this comment.

  • @gailvolm3862
    @gailvolm3862 Před 14 dny

    Too bad they no longer preform all the verses to this songs; like America The Beautiful, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner! They stopped singing them to shorten the song, but also to erase our God centered foundations. Look up the lyrics and you will be amazed.

  • @patwelch8187
    @patwelch8187 Před 19 dny

    WHAT is wrong with your neck??? wobbly and broken...