Before his career kicked into high gear with the #6 smash in 1959, "What'd I Say", Ray Charles did a rousing version of "Mess Around" in 1953. It didn't chart, but has become a classic nonetheless. The tune was also famously featured in a memorable scene from the 80s movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
"Mess Around" by Ray Charles
Ray Charles (aka The Genius) was one of the biggest superstars of the 60s, ranking at #3 for the decade according to Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles. The same book also ranked him as the 18th most successful artist of all-time.
Before his career kicked into high gear with the #6 smash in 1959, "What'd I Say", Ray Charles did a rousing version of "Mess Around" in 1953. It didn't chart, but has become a classic nonetheless. The tune was also famously featured in a memorable scene from the 80s movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Before his career kicked into high gear with the #6 smash in 1959, "What'd I Say", Ray Charles did a rousing version of "Mess Around" in 1953. It didn't chart, but has become a classic nonetheless. The tune was also famously featured in a memorable scene from the 80s movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
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