Songs Written by Ray CharlesTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray". He lost his vision as a child, possibly due to glaucoma, and consequently wore dark glasses. Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ray Charles first charted in 1949 with Confession Blues.The artist placed 26 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 16 Top‑10s, 4 of which went to number‑one.