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" What'd I Say " (or " What I Say ") is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in June 1959. As a single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs.

Songfacts®: Charles said he got the idea for this song from "The sweet sounds of love." The call-and-response style was inspired by church music Charles grew up with. When the preacher said …

What'd I Say Lyrics: Hey mama, don't you treat me wrong / Come and love your daddy all night long / Alright now, hey hey, alright / See the girl with the diamond ring / She knows how to shake that

Sep 23, 2023 · Ray Charles never set out to write “What’d I Say,” his signature hit. He’d simply run out of songs one night, so he did what any jazz-trained musician would do: he made one up on the spot. …

Mar 7, 2025 · Amidst a cavalcade of tunes stands 'What'd I Say', a masterpiece by Ray Charles that not only redefined an era of music but also captured the elation and struggle within the American soul. …

Oct 1, 1999 · “What’d I Say” (or “What I Say”) is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in 1959. As a single divided...

Ray Charles’ “What’d I Say” isn’t just a song; it’s a seismic force that revolutionized the landscape of popular music, transcending genre boundaries and captivating audiences with its electrifying energy …

That would change with “What’d I Say,” a simmering, salacious track that’s carried by a jangling, Latin-tinged groove and a spicy call-and-response. A sensation on stage, “What’d I Say” retains its bright, …

Apr 1, 2010 · Ray Charles' iconic hit “ What’d I Say,” famous for its infectious call-and-response moans—is laid down on tape on this day in 1959, at the Atlantic Records studios in New York City.

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What'd I Say is an album by the American musician Ray Charles, released by Atlantic Records in late 1959. His sixth album since the debut Ray Charles in 1957, What'd I Say compiled a range of …

About What'd I Say "What'd I Say" (or "What I Say") is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in 1959. As a single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs. The …

What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2) Lyrics: Hey mama, don't you treat me wrong / Come and love your daddy all night long / All right now, hey, hey, all right / See the girl with the diamond ring / She ...

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