This day has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

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dave weil wrote:
This day has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.


One of my most memorable music
moments: Wichita Jazz Festival
Outdoors Spring 1984
Sitting about 7th row on
the aisle listening to Ray
belt out "Georgia on my Mind",
grinning like he just won the
lotto, and rolling his head
side to side with a rhythm that
just soothed the soul.

RIP, Ray, you were one of a
kind.

Joe

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

"dave weil" wrote in message
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This day has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

Truly one of the most underappreciated musicians who ever lived.

"Michael McKelvy" wrote in message

"dave weil" wrote in message

This day has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

Truly one of the most underappreciated musicians who ever lived.


Yup. Right along Harry Nilsson. Amen.

dave weil a écrit :

This day has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

Is music from the soul what one calls "soul music" ?

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message
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This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime, was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

"Seabiscuit" wrote in message

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose of
plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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"Seabiscuit" wrote in message

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose
his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose
of
plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

Your tongue-in-cheek check-list just shed a beacon of light on the
situation. Thank you. On re-assessment, I've decided I'd rather have a
crowd of musicians, music lovers and audiophiles at my funeral than a crowd
of politicians any day. :-)

Seabiscuit wrote:


"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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"Seabiscuit" wrote in message

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose
his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose
of
plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

Your tongue-in-cheek check-list just shed a beacon of light on the
situation. Thank you. On re-assessment, I've decided I'd rather have a
crowd of musicians, music lovers and audiophiles at my funeral than a crowd
of politicians any day. :-)










Definitely a lot less somber and more creative too. Perhaps in the Big Easy?





Bruce J. Richman

Bruce J. Richman a écrit :
Seabiscuit wrote:



"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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"Seabiscuit" wrote in message

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,

was

a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose

his

golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years

left

that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose

of

plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

Your tongue-in-cheek check-list just shed a beacon of light on the
situation. Thank you. On re-assessment, I've decided I'd rather have a
crowd of musicians, music lovers and audiophiles at my funeral than a crowd
of politicians any day. :-)











Definitely a lot less somber and more creative too. Perhaps in the Big Easy?

What about a New Orleans' fanfare, a swinging parade ? )

Lionel wrote:


Bruce J. Richman a écrit :
Seabiscuit wrote:



"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
...

"Seabiscuit" wrote in message

"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,

was

a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose

his

golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years

left

that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose

of

plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

Your tongue-in-cheek check-list just shed a beacon of light on the
situation. Thank you. On re-assessment, I've decided I'd rather have a
crowd of musicians, music lovers and audiophiles at my funeral than a crowd
of politicians any day. :-)











Definitely a lot less somber and more creative too. Perhaps in the Big
Easy?

What about a New Orleans' fanfare, a swinging parade ? )








"The Big Easy" is American slang for New Orleans.


Bruce J. Richman

Bruce J. Richman a écrit :
Lionel wrote:



Bruce J. Richman a écrit :

Seabiscuit wrote:




"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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"Seabiscuit" wrote in message


"Marc Phillips" wrote in message

This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,

was


a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose

his


golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years

left


that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

True. But did Ray Charles defeat communism and bring equality, liberty and
fraternity to the teeming millions living in the totalitarian, godless,
savage societies behind the Iron Curtain?

Did he endorse the activities of Contras and Sandanistas in Nicaragua and
Guatamala in the name of democracy?

Did he arm Saddam Hussein to the teeth with weapons for the very purpose

of


plurality and promoting freedom and peace throughout the Middle East? I
think not my friend.

Therefore, it may be time to re-assess Charles's legacy. And Reagan's.

Your tongue-in-cheek check-list just shed a beacon of light on the
situation. Thank you. On re-assessment, I've decided I'd rather have a
crowd of musicians, music lovers and audiophiles at my funeral than a crowd
of politicians any day. :-)











Definitely a lot less somber and more creative too. Perhaps in the Big

Easy?

What about a New Orleans' fanfare, a swinging parade ? )









"The Big Easy" is American slang for New Orleans.

What a nice name...
Thank you for this interesting detail.

"Bruce J. Richman" wrote:

Definitely a lot less somber and more creative too. Perhaps in the Big
Easy?

A *PERFECT* choice!

You are so confused, why don't you go put some Ray Charles on and live in
your small world.
"Seabiscuit" wrote in message
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"Marc Phillips" wrote in message
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This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

LiteJazz53 wrote:


You are so confused, why don't you go put some Ray Charles on and live in
your small world.
"Seabiscuit" wrote in message
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"Marc Phillips" wrote in message
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This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.












That world (i.e. of those that admired and appreciated the talents of Ray
Charles) was/is a lot less confused, prejudiced, politically biased, and a lot
more objective than that supporting your presumed "hero".



Bruce J. Richman

"Seabiscuit" wrote in message
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"Marc Phillips" wrote in message
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This might be bigger than Reagan. RIP, Ray.

Boon

Might be????

Ray Charles, in his prime, was bigger than life. Reagan, in his prime,
was
a third-rate actor.

Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of the 2 most
influential in the 20th Century.

It was sad to see Ray Charles onstage in L.A. (where we saw Brian Setzer
together) a few years back - he didn't have his own band with him, was
attempting to do some major variations on his singing style for some old
favorite songs, which didn't work at all, and he was beginning to lose his
golden voice. It saddens me today to know that he only had a few years
left
that evening.

I miss him - Ray Charles, that is.

I miss both of them.

"Bruce J. Richman" wrote:

That world (i.e. of those that admired and appreciated the talents of Ray
Charles) was/is a lot less confused, prejudiced, politically biased, and a
lot
more objective than that supporting your presumed "hero".

Indeed. I was unfortunate enough to attend a Ray Charles concert at the
Greek Theater in L.A. at a time when he had clearly lost his magic, and
sadly had but a few years to live. My wife and I even left early because it
was so sad to see such a great musician in his decline. Had we known how
little time he had left we would have stayed for the entire performance out
of respect for the man.

Fortunately, I attended a Ray Charles concert in 1963 when he was in his
prime, in Connecticut, with his own orchestra + "the Ray Charles singers".
It was sold out for good reason - that house was 'rockin' that night!!!!
Bought my first Ray Charles album that night - his "Country Hits" album -
the one that included the then currently popular hit: "You don't know me",
among other classics like "Georgia".

Sadly, those who missed Charles singing "What'd I say" in their youth
probably ended up like the poster you're responding to, Dr. Richman. Ain't
got no rhythm, ain't got no class.

Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of the 2 most
influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all Democrats.

Air bags interfere with personal freedom.
- Ronald Reagan

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Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of the 2
most
influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all Democrats.

..

The 2 most tinfluential Presidents of the 20th Century were FDR and Ronald
Reagan. Both made profound changes in the world.

Air bags interfere with personal freedom.
- Ronald Reagan

When they are required by law, yes.

"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy - . net -
mardi 15 Juin 2004 04:42 wrote:


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Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of the
2
most
influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all Democrats.

.

The 2 most influential Presidents of the 20th Century were FDR and
Ronald
Reagan. Both made profound changes in the world.


You should say "the 2 most *US* influential presidents" this makes you
sound
a little bit less ridiculous.


I think the statement is valid whether or not the "U.S." is included or not.
YMMV.



Air bags interfere with personal freedom.
- Ronald Reagan

When they are required by law, yes.

"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy - -
mardi 15 Juin 2004 23:04 wrote:


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Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of
the
2
most
influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all
Democrats.

.

The 2 most influential Presidents of the 20th Century were FDR and
Ronald
Reagan. Both made profound changes in the world.


You should say "the 2 most *US* influential presidents" this makes you
sound
a little bit less ridiculous.


I think the statement is valid whether or not the "U.S." is included or
not. YMMV.

I think that you should have studied correctly history before to start
with
physic and cosmology. :-)

Gibberish noted.

If you have someone you think qualifies as influential, please say so,
preferably in English.

Michael McKelvy a écrit :
"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy - -
mardi 15 Juin 2004 23:04 wrote:


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Michael McKelvy -

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Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of

the

2

most

influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all
Democrats.


.

The 2 most influential Presidents of the 20th Century were FDR and

Ronald

Reagan. Both made profound changes in the world.


You should say "the 2 most *US* influential presidents" this makes you

sound

a little bit less ridiculous.


I think the statement is valid whether or not the "U.S." is included or
not. YMMV.

I think that you should have studied correctly history before to start

with

physic and cosmology. :-)


Gibberish noted.

If you have someone you think qualifies as influential, please say so,
preferably in English.

mÔron.

"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy a écrit :
"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy - -
mardi 15 Juin 2004 23:04 wrote:


"Lionel" wrote in message
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Michael McKelvy -

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- mardi 15 Juin 2004 04:42 wrote:


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gle.com...

Actually, in his prime reagan was a first rate President, one of

the

2

most

influential in the 20th Century.



The most influential Presidents in the 20th century were all
Democrats.


.

The 2 most influential Presidents of the 20th Century were FDR and

Ronald

Reagan. Both made profound changes in the world.


You should say "the 2 most *US* influential presidents" this makes you

sound

a little bit less ridiculous.


I think the statement is valid whether or not the "U.S." is included or
not. YMMV.

I think that you should have studied correctly history before to start

with

physic and cosmology. :-)


Gibberish noted.

If you have someone you think qualifies as influential, please say so,
preferably in English.

mÔron.

A vote for yourself is noted.

Thanks for proving your irrelevance.