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Martha |
12/03/2003��08:26:11�EST
Singer Ray Charles Recovers From Surgery
Ray Charles is recovering in his Beverly Hills home after undergoing a hip replacement last week.
"I feel terrific and am so thankful to the good Lord that all is going well for me," Charles said in a statement Tuesday. "I can't wait to get back on the road, which is my second home."
Acute discomfort in his left hip forced the 73-year-old singer in August to cancel his remaining 2003 tour dates. It was the first time Charles had canceled a tour in 53 years.
Charles is undergoing physical therapy and expects to start a national tour again in March, spokesman Jerry Digney said.
While hospitalized in November, Charles donated $1 million to Dillard University in New Orleans for the creation of a program about black culture. He's also been working on a duets album at his private studio, Digney said.
Charles, who was 7 years old when he lost his eyesight, has won 13 Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement award. He also was one of the original inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
He's recorded classic songs such as "I Got a Woman," "What'd I Say" and "Georgia on My Mind."
A movie based on his life story, "Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Story," starring Jamie Foxx, recently finished filming.
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jb |
I love his version of 'America". Considering all the horrors we have done to people of color, it's amazing that he can sing it with such passion. |
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nankerphelge |
He is such a class act!
I remember he was on SNL once, and someone (Bill Murray) was asking him if he'd seen some movie...and he says with that smile "No, I didn't see that one"
He was great in the Blues Brothers movie too as the pawn broker! |
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Ten Thousand Motels |
I saw him on The Nanny last night or the night before.
(I try not to miss The Nanny.....now SHE'S A CLASS ACT)
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glencar |
I've always loved "A Song For You" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside" which he did with Betty Carter. I hope he recovers quickly. |
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jb |
I find the Nanny very sexy. |
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glencar |
Now she's doing Gap ads. |
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Ten Thousand Motels |
quote: glencar wrote:
Now she's doing Gap ads.
I don't care. How much do they cost?
That girl is going a long way. Mick ought to be hittin' on her. He's earned it. Or Angus...Sink the Pink!!!!! I think Angus has seen it all by now though. But....Drinkthedrink!!!!! |
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Monkey Woman |
Ray is great. And he's had a hard enough life, especially when he began. I wish him good health and a prompt recovery. |
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SHINE A LIGHT |
blessings and all good things to Mr. Ray Charles. a class act. |