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“I never said I was a genius. I never said I was a cornerstone. I've never said I'm a legend in my own time. You never heard me say nothing like that.”

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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

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