Ray Charles and Jamie Foxx - Stepping Into The Part (2004)

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  • Promotional featurette for the movie Ray (2004).
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  • @nathan1507
    @nathan1507 Před 5 měsíci +717

    Having Ray says "The boy got it" about you is an achievement that's worth to be carved on your tombstone.

    • @louisotieno4712
      @louisotieno4712 Před 3 měsíci +9

      Damn Straight You're spot On RIGHT

    • @frankcastle1216
      @frankcastle1216 Před měsícem +4

      Jamie Foxx has got to be the most talented man on Earth!!!

    • @Julia-ck4oo
      @Julia-ck4oo Před 5 dny

      Jamie Foxx NAILED Ray Charles ( to a 'T')

  • @gubilasco9022
    @gubilasco9022 Před 2 lety +3794

    Jamie Foxx won best actor at the Oscars for his performance in the movie 'Ray'. He deserved it for sure.

    • @mzTayTay17
      @mzTayTay17 Před 2 lety +14

      Thanks for comment because I was trying to remember did he win an award😉 He won a Oscar🥳 yes he did deserve that✅💯💯💯

    • @lshepherd6137
      @lshepherd6137 Před rokem +23

      What an honor to be in the presence of Ray Charles. I knew the minute I viewed the movie that it was an award winning movie

    • @mortezapasiani346
      @mortezapasiani346 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@lshepherd6137 Absolutely was an honor , RIP great legend ❤

    • @Jearbearjenkins
      @Jearbearjenkins Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@lshepherd6137the movie was a bit too fast paced for my liking. He met and then was ostracised from people in 4 minutes at times. Literally just rewatched it. Another thing was they made a big deal about Ray refusing to play in front of a segregated audience in Georgia and said how he got an award and pardon in 1979 because of it. But also fail to mention that Ray then went to Sun City in South Africa in 1981 and played infront of an entirely segregated audience in a country with the worst racial segregation laws ever. So… that’s a bit of a swing and a miss there.

    • @NewNosey
      @NewNosey Před 10 měsíci +2

      He deserved it. Best acting job ever.

  • @kirbysmith8236
    @kirbysmith8236 Před 2 lety +3373

    Jamie was trying to be cool about being around Ray but I know he was shy and nervous about being around Ray Charles the legend.

    • @thunder_thighs26
      @thunder_thighs26 Před rokem +44

      Yasss.... I hope he at least shared some precious moments with Ray.

    • @Tone2K
      @Tone2K Před rokem +75

      Damn. How long you known Jamie?

    • @itslounatiq
      @itslounatiq Před rokem +25

      Oh, was you there?

    • @YoungHusalahTrucking
      @YoungHusalahTrucking Před 10 měsíci +15

      How u know he isn’t naturally cool & calm

    • @alkaseltzer84
      @alkaseltzer84 Před 10 měsíci +4

      ​@@YoungHusalahTruckingcorrect

  • @joshuadoughty
    @joshuadoughty Před 9 měsíci +879

    There will never be a movie about a musician that could surpass Jamie’s portrayal of Ray.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

    • @doyouwantacigaretteroberts3308
      @doyouwantacigaretteroberts3308 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Great story, great music, great acting and loads of soul.
      Love it

    • @melaninmagiq1781
      @melaninmagiq1781 Před 6 měsíci +34

      Chadwick Boseman’s James brown was quite close but nowhere near as soulful

    • @zeandiaz1791
      @zeandiaz1791 Před 5 měsíci +3

      *Rocketman enters the chat*

    • @disrupttherabbit
      @disrupttherabbit Před 5 měsíci +6

      Walk the line was pretty good. Joaquin was great as johnny cash.

  • @tombranch2261
    @tombranch2261 Před 8 měsíci +460

    Ray Charles joy was infectious, when he yells out "he got it" and lit up the room with that smile, man it was a sight to behold.

    • @forevergoo
      @forevergoo Před 4 měsíci +2

      Especially since he gotta a bright yellow smile lol

    • @TweakBoy89
      @TweakBoy89 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Poor choice of words...

    • @drkkwrld5197
      @drkkwrld5197 Před 2 měsíci +1

      He couldn’t behold the sight but you right

    • @deadbrothers8348
      @deadbrothers8348 Před 22 dny +1

      Ray was probably pretty high also

    • @AfricaGeo
      @AfricaGeo Před 15 dny +1

      I felt it 🎉

  • @lovereadlearnahomeschooljo656
    @lovereadlearnahomeschooljo656 Před 2 měsíci +30

    For Ray’s SON to say sometimes Jamie tricked my mind is crazy!

  • @Wh4L205
    @Wh4L205 Před 2 lety +1274

    He truly truly gave Jamie foxx his blessings. Look how close he was to him. Touching him was basically Ray visualizing Jamie doing a great job on his biopic. Especially after they played the piano together

    • @ducciocastelli7560
      @ducciocastelli7560 Před 10 měsíci +36

      Indeed...magic...he Said it at First.."let's play the blues before talking.
      Look at his smile just after two bars

    • @frankcastle1216
      @frankcastle1216 Před měsícem +1

      Jamie Foxx is absolutely amazingly TALENTED!!!!! It is insane how much talent that man has!!!!!

  • @aishau5782
    @aishau5782 Před 2 lety +1784

    Ray Charles, a true legend...Jamie Fox captured the talent, the spirit, the Man!

  • @jackdavidson2205
    @jackdavidson2205 Před 9 měsíci +265

    This is why Jamie Foxx transcends most artists today. Not only is he immensely talented, but he keeps it authentic. This makes you FEEL his performances.

  • @nickskaggs9466
    @nickskaggs9466 Před rokem +55

    To have ray charles say “ I love to hear you sing” you know you’re really HIM, holy I would’ve freaked the hell out

    • @locadisa
      @locadisa Před 3 měsíci +4

      I enjoyed hearing Quincy Jones...one of his good friends for life say that sometimes he could not tell the difference. Jaime was born to play Ray in this movie just like Denzel was born to play Malcom X.

  • @yvonnewitherspoon846
    @yvonnewitherspoon846 Před 2 lety +459

    Jamie really became Mr. Charles on screen and within himself, I believe, truly believe I felt and saw that. Two talented and gifted men 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵

  • @Hurricane0721
    @Hurricane0721 Před rokem +633

    Jamie Foxx gave one of the finest acting performances I’ve ever seen in Ray! When I watched that movie at times I actually thought that Jamie Foxx was the real Ray Charles. That’s the hallmark of some really fantastic acting.

    • @openyoureyes4799
      @openyoureyes4799 Před 9 měsíci +8

      To find out that Jamie was a trained pianist was amazing!

    • @cameron_0022
      @cameron_0022 Před 8 měsíci +8

      Did you know that all the songs except for 5 were actually performed by Ray Charles? Those 5 were actually sung Jamie Foxx

    • @ricky15913
      @ricky15913 Před 7 měsíci +1

      You couldn’t have said that better.

  • @thefiles2501
    @thefiles2501 Před 3 měsíci +6

    "I was blind for about 12 to 14 hours a day" holy shit that's commitment right there

  • @MrBmic
    @MrBmic Před 8 měsíci +49

    After the movie ended, I turned to my friend and said, they might as well give Jamie the Oscar now. He had Ray down pat so good, it was scary.

  • @joshuabrooks4907
    @joshuabrooks4907 Před 5 měsíci +92

    It's almost like Ray knew he was in the twilight of his life, and wanted to leave us with something good to remember him by.
    Also, who else thinks that Jamie should star in a movie about Stevie Wonder next?

    • @DarkLxzarus
      @DarkLxzarus Před 3 měsíci +5

      He probably did considering how old he was at this point

    • @saturnsabyss
      @saturnsabyss Před 2 měsíci

      He definitely did. I read that he arranged to have lunch with all of his kids 2 years prior to tell them he would leave them X amount of money because he knew he was dying.

  • @novalove4790
    @novalove4790 Před 8 měsíci +86

    Dare I say, Jamie Foxx did the best at playing a real life person. It didn't feel like a parody, but he truly honored this man with his performance... My God. We need to appreciate this man more.

    • @jordanbabcock9349
      @jordanbabcock9349 Před 5 měsíci

      It didn't feel like a parody cuz it wasn't a joke...LOL

    • @novalove4790
      @novalove4790 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jordanbabcock9349 there are some people that have played real people and it looks like a joke on the screen when it's not supposed to be. I.e. when Viola Davis played Michelle Obama, and countless other terrible biopics.

    • @thatruth8888
      @thatruth8888 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Facts ❤

    • @warrensabastienanderson
      @warrensabastienanderson Před 5 měsíci

      @@novalove4790 they did Viola wrong for that film, because in hindsight Michelle really did exactly that often and just as exaggerated too. I think seeing someone else do it made it too obvious and so it became undesirable. Also, Jamie grew up parodying, so it really helped him to nail this role.

    • @BlackBaudelaire
      @BlackBaudelaire Před 3 měsíci

      Will Smith and Chadwick Boseman did a hell of a job on a couple movies

  • @bderrick4944
    @bderrick4944 Před 9 měsíci +59

    He was the perfect guy for that role, great actor, great impression, looked just like him, same height, and even knew how to play the piano

  • @rafasilvio8194
    @rafasilvio8194 Před 7 měsíci +76

    Ray was one of the most charismatic geniuses ever existed... We miss you so much Mr. Charles!!!

  • @Blue2crows
    @Blue2crows Před 10 měsíci +395

    Jamie, praying for your recovery. You did a excellent job playing Ray.

    • @pandroidigital
      @pandroidigital Před 6 měsíci +2

      AN excellent...

    • @Blackmambama
      @Blackmambama Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yo that profile pic is killing me rn 🤣😂😂😂

    • @Blue2crows
      @Blue2crows Před 3 měsíci

      @@Blackmambama little Richard look alike. Shaved the mustache

  • @virgotendencies653
    @virgotendencies653 Před 11 měsíci +287

    Man! I remember this movie’s release and it sent Jamie into the stratosphere. Then he dropped that album and sampled Ray Charles. All the stars aligned!!

  • @jaycekibler1897
    @jaycekibler1897 Před 5 měsíci +7

    had to pause the video halfway through.....jamie said he couldnt see for 12-14 hours a day!!!! i dare anyone to try that and see how it goes. you will lose your mind. mad props to him for going through this for the movie. he really put everything into this role

  • @frankinsaneandmyrrh1202
    @frankinsaneandmyrrh1202 Před rokem +40

    when I saw the film, I didn't see Jamie Foxx. I saw Ray Charles. incredible.

  • @kaii231
    @kaii231 Před 4 měsíci +22

    Jamie was born to play that role

  • @michaelteter
    @michaelteter Před 7 měsíci +34

    It's not just how absolutely amazing Jamie Foxx was for this, but also how much incredible joy Ray Charles showed when he was working with Jamie.

  • @woverby1963
    @woverby1963 Před 7 měsíci +75

    I had no idea Jamie played piano, i just know he absolutely KILLED it in the movie. Ray Charles is a GIANT in music and Jamie pulled it off so so well. I loved loved loved this movie. This is such a cool video to see them meeting and jamming .

    • @mrzhyphy1510
      @mrzhyphy1510 Před 6 měsíci +2

      he used to play and sing on his show in the 90s.. he played a Jingle writer

    • @DeTAYL.
      @DeTAYL. Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@mrzhyphy1510I think he recorded an album in the 90s too. I remember he had a single called “Infatuation”.

    • @justinlong5589
      @justinlong5589 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Go look at the Jamie Foxx show he did in the 90s he always sang and played the piano!!

    • @Zphidrummer
      @Zphidrummer Před 3 měsíci +1

      He did most of his stand ups with a piano. He'd be playing and telling jokes at the same time. He knew how to really paint a picture. Pure talent.

    • @locadisa
      @locadisa Před 3 měsíci

      I wished that the late Billy Preston was alive to see this movie.

  • @GAB8407
    @GAB8407 Před 2 lety +78

    🎙Jamie was born for this!!!👏🏽

  • @andlivingG
    @andlivingG Před rokem +96

    Ray seemed so happy. You can't not manufacture him. Then, Jamie did an Outstanding job. Oscar, Oscar, Oscar. Ray would be so proud and was. This was beautiful.

  • @user-nt6fy2jr3u
    @user-nt6fy2jr3u Před rokem +147

    I seriously think Jamie Foxx is the most talented person of our time, I mean, is there anything this man can’t do? I’m not religious but his talents are truly god given. Amazing and underrated actor.

    • @JohnRapheal7
      @JohnRapheal7 Před 8 měsíci +8

      Singer, piano player, Gifted Actor, amazing comedian, and his impressions are top notch. Couldn't agree with you more

    • @MarkJackson-od3fi
      @MarkJackson-od3fi Před 8 měsíci +1

      *of all time

    • @dthomas9230
      @dthomas9230 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@JohnRapheal7 Staying away from the old and current Ray before knowing the young Ray was key and took discipline, to avoid Ray when invited, but he knew how to establish order within his role.

  • @KingJaymo2k11
    @KingJaymo2k11 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Jamie’s portrayal was masterful…Like you could get lost in the movie and forget that it was Jamie and not Mr Charles

  • @tiffanykane8716
    @tiffanykane8716 Před 7 měsíci +11

    My Dad LOVED this movie. He was a huge Ray Charles fan. ❤

  • @clicheguevara5282
    @clicheguevara5282 Před 2 lety +38

    “Playing the blues with Ray Charles.. I mean C’MON.”

  • @ntk789
    @ntk789 Před měsícem +13

    Jamie was classic in this film, Couldn't find a better actor to play Ray. Well done.

  • @fisaac1130
    @fisaac1130 Před 8 měsíci +8

    GLORY TO GOD FOR Jamie Foxx's performance...it was so real that you couldnt tell that Jamie wasnt Ray. Thats true acting. I believe God used Jamie to show us all a different perspective of how persistence repeatition and perseverance plays a great role in staying anchored and overcoming tough obstacles in which that was Rays whole life. IJN Amen

  • @charlesvallas7790
    @charlesvallas7790 Před 9 měsíci +63

    Watching Jamie perform the way he did was transcendent, it was like rebirthing the gift of Ray Charles to the public in a way no other actor could ever do. From everything to the mannerisms to the voice. It just is simply superb and stunning. And what a way to homage to an absolute immortalized legend of Ray Charles

  • @dallasbell6156
    @dallasbell6156 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Jamie Foxx is arguably the greatest entertainer of all time.

  • @jojom6657
    @jojom6657 Před rokem +119

    Ray was so authentic, so true, just displayed pure joy for Jamie's genius. This is do beautiful to watch.

    • @locadisa
      @locadisa Před 3 měsíci

      Looks like Ray gave him a hard time at first and Jaime was lost... but it looked like Ray came around quick when he realized that Jaime could keep up.

  • @makaveli3189
    @makaveli3189 Před 10 měsíci +25

    Crazy this was 21 years ago now. Ray Charles was one of the most talented men god created. Rest easy ray 🕊️

    • @ChrissyRedd37
      @ChrissyRedd37 Před 8 měsíci

      The movie was released October 2004. 19 years ago

  • @tombranch2261
    @tombranch2261 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Ray charles joy was amazing, he lit up a room with that smile.

  • @simpleandeasyguitar
    @simpleandeasyguitar Před 3 měsíci +7

    I love the way Mr. Charles call Jamie Fox Boy at the start of this clip it reminds me of my Grandfather... its a Southern thing.

  • @janicemontgomery5680
    @janicemontgomery5680 Před 21 dnem +1

    Jamie captured the essence of Ray Charles as Denzel captured the essence of Malcom X in that movie. Jamie was Ray and Denzel was Malcom X. The two men possess some of the greatest talents in the history of movies 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @d-boogiewitdagoodies5849
    @d-boogiewitdagoodies5849 Před 8 měsíci +1

    "This may sound like sacrilege, but I think Ray Charles was more important than Elvis Presley".
    -Billy Joel

  • @TRaceR743
    @TRaceR743 Před 10 měsíci +28

    Jamie is like a human Cameleon... He can copy voices and body language like never seen before.

    • @R0m0n3
      @R0m0n3 Před 9 měsíci +1

      A chameleon even.

  • @MickF04
    @MickF04 Před 8 měsíci +72

    Jamie worked hard on this role, and it must have been painful for him to have Ray pass away before the film was released. I'm not sure if the filming was completed before Ray's passing, but if it wasn't, it had to have been real tough to concentrate on finishing his scenes. A truly amazing performance about an amazing talent.

    • @EriPages
      @EriPages Před 5 měsíci +1

      Damn.

    • @nebraskamomma
      @nebraskamomma Před měsícem

      Filming wrapped and Ray saw a full rough cut of the film before it was released/he passed and loved it

  • @jshxdx2886
    @jshxdx2886 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Jamie Fox amazing actor
    This made me Emotional 😢
    Love Ray Charles, blind black man in 1940s not easy

  • @folarinosibodu
    @folarinosibodu Před 5 měsíci +5

    Them standing side by side is like seeing before and after, older and younger. So perfect.

  • @minister2658
    @minister2658 Před 2 lety +28

    I miss Ray Charles 😪🙏🏾💞

    • @person3538
      @person3538 Před rokem +2

      He is the greatest artist of all time ❤️

  • @makaisonn7030
    @makaisonn7030 Před 2 lety +125

    My respect for Jamie's acting skills and dedication went up about 3 fold. I know this man from booty calls. Bunz has come a long way

    • @mariahyohannes
      @mariahyohannes Před 2 lety +9

      That movie title threw me off a bit at first 😂

    • @his_gurl3791
      @his_gurl3791 Před rokem +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😂😂😂😂

    • @annicewoodard9141
      @annicewoodard9141 Před rokem +1

      😂🤣

    • @riskiitalk704
      @riskiitalk704 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Yes!!! The casting director did their big one, but Jamie Foxx took this to another level!!!

    • @pwallace5359
      @pwallace5359 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yes! He blew me away with that Ray. I still like his booty call movies too.😂

  • @sugarsmacks250
    @sugarsmacks250 Před 2 lety +90

    Ray is one of my favorite bio pics Jamie literally became Ray it was amazing to see and be able to watch this movie with my late dear grandma who grew up listening to Ray Charles! Great job Jamie and long live Ray Charles 🙏🏾🦾

    • @ayndowney9401
      @ayndowney9401 Před 10 měsíci +1

      This was Great, it was an amazing time, it transformed Jamie similarly to the transformation of Denzel Washington in the movie Malcolm X phenomenal 😊❤😂🎉

  • @delldolo9048
    @delldolo9048 Před 9 měsíci +5

    This is gold 🔥🔥🔥

  • @terracottaneemtree6697
    @terracottaneemtree6697 Před 2 lety +40

    I haven't seen Ray Charles in ages - and Jaimee Fox is always fun to watch! 😁

  • @yvonnewitherspoon846
    @yvonnewitherspoon846 Před 2 lety +92

    My dad was a huge and loyal fan of his when I was a young girl. Because of this movie and Jamie's talent, I too became a fan of the late Mr. Ray Charles Robinson 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽 aka Ray Charles RIP

    • @Meshiaaa13
      @Meshiaaa13 Před 7 měsíci

      I literally just became a fan after watching Ray for the 100 time! Watching it as an adult hit so different!

  • @tiaflies
    @tiaflies Před měsícem +3

    Jamie is a fantastic actor!

  • @ramonmora9315
    @ramonmora9315 Před 8 měsíci +3

    A newspaper critic, after being overwhelmed by Jamie's performance wrote, "giving Jamie Foxx an oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles is too small an award."

  • @OnlyGamingClips
    @OnlyGamingClips Před 10 měsíci +152

    One of the greatest musicians ever is Ray Charles, he wrote so many hit songs, and watching him play is incredible. He totally feels his music.

  • @kyoungbutta
    @kyoungbutta Před 9 měsíci +4

    man ray charles on that pianno !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Sijan.G
    @Sijan.G Před 7 měsíci +1

    comin back to this every once in a while is a tradition `i guess lol

  • @markstewart8171
    @markstewart8171 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Damn man that is amazing how Jamie did that role

  • @jamaalcurry8990
    @jamaalcurry8990 Před měsícem +2

    Jamie was born for this role. Impressions, singing, classical piano etc. a little too perfect

  • @diannedavis7660
    @diannedavis7660 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I had idea what Jamie had to do to prepare for this movie. He's a genius and amazing. He definitely itely deserved the oscar

  • @marquewallace
    @marquewallace Před 10 měsíci +59

    Oh my God I've watched this movie RAY over and over again and i still can't get over how real, authentic Jamie personified this the character of the great Ray Charles. One of the best movie bios I've ever seen absolutely love it.

  • @ariesluv
    @ariesluv Před měsícem +2

    Jamie is truly talented.

  • @ramoloii
    @ramoloii Před 7 měsíci +2

    9:18 they were so synchronised 🔥

  • @LeeLee19901
    @LeeLee19901 Před 9 měsíci +6

    2 legends!

  • @timothym.salley3602
    @timothym.salley3602 Před 2 lety +60

    Yes he knocked it out of the park in that role a true professional actor with superb skills.

  • @ezekielgriffin5085
    @ezekielgriffin5085 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Ray having the time of his life love to see it

  • @user-ub2bl5np1z
    @user-ub2bl5np1z Před 5 měsíci +3

    If you ever wonder.. if acting is easy than it looks.. just think of Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles.. the amount of skill that went into that Role is honestly unlike any other..

  • @himynameissmoothE
    @himynameissmoothE Před 6 měsíci +3

    I’m so blessed to be born in the generation to know about Jamie fox and Ray Charles.

  • @jamaalcurry8990
    @jamaalcurry8990 Před měsícem +1

    Im glad he knew that he was loved by the people, immortalized with this film

  • @vgbondarev
    @vgbondarev Před 5 měsíci +4

    We lost so much when Ray died.

  • @kevingreen342
    @kevingreen342 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles in that movie is amazing.
    Jamie has these incredible abilities that gave him the ability to portray Ray Charles so accurately, it's just amazing. You forget you're watching Jamie Foxx and not Ray Charles.

  • @BikenoTopo
    @BikenoTopo Před 6 měsíci +5

    wow, i was born in august 2002, i love Ray

  • @timothym.salley3602
    @timothym.salley3602 Před 10 měsíci +26

    Yes Sir he nailed that performance in the movie Ray , I got lost in his acting and actually thought he was Ray Charles , that's just how good he played that role , kudos to Jamie Foxx.

  • @lusandabodlo6167
    @lusandabodlo6167 Před 22 dny

    The fact that Ray himself approved Jamie as him,speaks volumes. Jamie did a perfect performance. I watched this movie many times and it still get me emotional and I somehow believe his Ray though I know his Jamie. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Nour7aouz
    @Nour7aouz Před 7 měsíci +3

    Jamie has and always will me my main man! His performance as ray captivated me.. I’d forget it was Jamie once in a while. I love love love that movie, ray, and Jamie!! 💕

  • @TheBlack343
    @TheBlack343 Před měsícem +5

    Jamie Fox is such amazing actor. The ability to transfer through so many different roles is just amazing.

  • @jeffstrang4330
    @jeffstrang4330 Před 8 měsíci

    ...it's really sad that Ray Charles never got to see the movie about him.

  • @monto39
    @monto39 Před 4 měsíci +14

    The footage of Ray Charles playing behind Jamie Fox's basic blues pattern is INCREDIBLE! There's a lot of his recordings, but not a lot of him just sitting solo at the piano improvising like that. He died just before the release of this film - the recording he made of Drown In My Own Tears for this is some of the best I've ever heard him play. He channeled blues piano - as if he gave it birth. I'm damn glad I got to see him play live before he died
    I can remember the excitement I had hearing this movie was being made. It's one of my all time favorites. The footage of him playing the Chitling Circuit w/Lowell Fulsom is worth the ticket alone. There aren't enough movies that cover the R&B era before rock and roll

  • @kendawyatt3219
    @kendawyatt3219 Před 28 dny

    I think Ray knew Jamie was gonna do his Story justice. He had the talent and love for music that would portray his life story with compassion. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @christopherwalker4256
    @christopherwalker4256 Před 4 měsíci +2

    They needed to create a whole new award for Jamie in this role. Like a platinum oscar. Unreal

  • @teresarussell7588
    @teresarussell7588 Před měsícem +1

    Jamie Foxx killed it he played that part like a champ no other actor could ever play the legendary Ray Charles as well as what Jamie did ❤

  • @timterrible6616
    @timterrible6616 Před 8 měsíci +1

    That moment when he stands up and said he got it!

  • @derekgonzalez9512
    @derekgonzalez9512 Před měsícem +3

    Legend..........I watch the movie "Ray" every time it comes on TV. Jamie Foxx, did a amazing job, of portraying Ray Charles. In my opinion, NO OTHER ACTOR, could've done it better.

  • @J.B24
    @J.B24 Před 5 dny

    Everybody did a great job in this movie. Jamie's playing makes his portrayal of Ray Charles believable. As soon as this movie started I believed him.

  • @mattganote3137
    @mattganote3137 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Watching Ray as Jamie starts nailing it is enough to make a grown man cry...

  • @george8136
    @george8136 Před 2 lety +15

    Ray Charles Is the G.O.A.T

  • @supermansinger2771
    @supermansinger2771 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Jamie morhafucka Jones Foxx….. we are so blessed to have Jamie Foxx

  • @tmann7064
    @tmann7064 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Jamie Foxx BECAME RAY CHARLES! It was amazing, one of my favorite biopics

  • @aaronisom9192
    @aaronisom9192 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Jamie Foxx is a great actor and doesn't get recognized for it enough

  • @rogerbarker2231
    @rogerbarker2231 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I LOVE HOW EXCITED RAY GETS!!!

  • @Super_Chief
    @Super_Chief Před 4 měsíci +2

    If you ever saw the movie “Ray”, which is Ray Charles’ biography, you already know this, but back when Ray was starting out (in Georgia) he played keyboard in some pretty questionable places, was doing heroin, and was considered to be a troublemaker by the State of Georgia. Finally, the State of Georgia told Ray Charles he was not welcome in their state anymore and forced him to leave. Years later, Ray got his act together, got off heroin, and in 1960 recorded Georgia on My Mind. Then, in 1979, the State of Georgia issued Ray Charles a formal apology for kicking him out of the state, invited him to play at the state legislature (this video), and presented him with a plaque stating they were making Georgia on My Mind the official state song of Georgia. I guess Ray showed them who was boss in the end. 😉

  • @jamaalcurry8990
    @jamaalcurry8990 Před měsícem +1

    Ray Charles was a Musical Genius

  • @WhatstrendingEA
    @WhatstrendingEA Před 11 měsíci +6

    Jammie foxx Deserved that Oscar .He surely did

  • @carolmadden1152
    @carolmadden1152 Před 2 lety +37

    The greatest Genius of Soul! My man, RAY CHARLES!!

  • @moneymagnetmedia
    @moneymagnetmedia Před měsícem +2

    What a gift of joy, respect and an honor to share between two artists.

  • @IN-tm8mw
    @IN-tm8mw Před 2 lety +12

    Ray Charles was always a household name when i was growing up in the late 80s. I remember his name and music before i knew anything else.

  • @jamescaylor6864
    @jamescaylor6864 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Ray Charles will never be forgotten the state of Georgia will always remember Ray Charles no matter what

  • @blackdiamond306
    @blackdiamond306 Před 2 lety +13

    I don't know what Jamie Fox got paid but he should have made more money in this movie than any actor ever have made in history in one particular movie 🤔❓

  • @funnylookingfoetus
    @funnylookingfoetus Před 9 měsíci +21

    Jamie nailed it. Playing Ray, and meeting the legend... Dang that is just awesome.

  • @jordanmccarter409
    @jordanmccarter409 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Such a great movie

  • @tinacombee8072
    @tinacombee8072 Před měsícem +2

    Jaime has always put his all into everything