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“I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind.”

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Ray Charles, born on September 23, 1930, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and significant contributions to the music industry, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of soul and blues music. more

“Now musing o'er the changing scene Farmers behind the tavern screen Collect; with elbows idly press'd On hob, reclines the corner's guest, Reading the news to mark again The bankrupt lists or price of grain. Puffing the while his red-tipt pipe He dreams o'er troubles nearly ripe, Yet, winter's leisure to regale, Hopes better times, and sips his ale.”

Dream Reading Behinds Trouble Scene News Red Mark Presses Winter Corners Screens Lists Farmers Guests Leisure Grain Pipe Ripe Elbows Musings Inns Ale Taverns

Author:John Clare

“Old noted oak! I saw thee in a mood Of vague indifference; and yet with me Thy memory, like thy fate, hath lingering stood For years, thou hermit, in the lonely sea Of grass that waves around thee!”

Years Memories Saws Fate Sea Lonely Wave Mood Thee Grass Indifference Vague Oaks Lingering Hermits

Book:Delphi Complete Works of John Clare (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of John Clare (Illustrated)

“How many times have you bought something thinking it would make you happy, and found it does not?”

Thinking Doe Found Revenge Make You Happy

Author:Gregg Easterbrook

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