[Dixielandjazz] Ray Charles' first recording

[Hal Vickery]

I think you have the wrong Ray Charles.  I think the Ray Charles on the
Gordon Jenkins recording was probably the man who was also the vocal
director for Perry Como (the Ray Charles Singers). 

Ray Charles (the R&B performer) made his first recording on the Swingtime
label around 1950-51.  At any rate, his first hit, "Baby Let Me Hold Your
Hand" was released in '51.

Hal

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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Ray Charles' first recording

Only slightly OKOM, but on April 13, 1954 Louis Armstrong made four sides
with Gordon Jenkins' Choir and Orchestra. In the 10 strong choir a singer by
the name of Ray Charles is named. The well-known Ray Charles was 21 years
old at the time. The first track at this session was "Bye And Bye". Could
this be the first recording the famous Ray Charles made?

Regards

Bob Smith
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