Fresh Air, Bobby Womack and Ray Charles - Terry Gross

Fresh Air, Bobby Womack and Ray Charles

By Terry Gross

  • Release Date: 2001-08-29
  • Genre: Arts & Entertainment
  • © 2001 WHYY-FM

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Summary : Fresh Air, Bobby Womack and Ray Charles

Rhythm and blues singer Bobby Womack and Ray Charles on this soul music edition of Fresh Air. Bobby Womack's R&B and pop hits include "It's All Over Now," "Lookin' For A Love," and "That's The Way I Feel About Cha." Womack began his career singing gospel with his brothers. They were discovered by Sam Cooke. Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. Charles created a new sound when he merged country, blues, R&B and gospel music. His hits include classics such as "I Got a Woman," "Unchain My Heart," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Ruby." He has won 12 Grammy Awards. (Original Broadcast Dates: October 19, 1998 and November 24, 1999)

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