It was released on October 29, 2004, by Universal Pictures. Along with Hackford, the film was also produced by Stuart Benjamin, Howard Baldwin and Karen Baldwin. It stars Jamie Foxx in the title role, along with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff and Regina King in supporting roles. White from a story by Hackford and White. The independently produced film was co-produced and directed by Taylor Hackford, and written by James L. I better say yes before you talk me out of my drawers.Ray is a 2004 American biographical musical drama film focusing on 30 years in the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. Well my mama taught me to take care of myself, honey. Brother Ray will take care of all of you, honey. How would you like to go on the road with me? You and Marlene been gamin' me since I got here. Is that what you been doing, Gossie, watchin' out for me? Is that why you get paid double what I do? Think about it! I mean, you need watchin' out for and he ain't got to time to look after you the way I been lookin' after you. He also said he'd put me on the road with Lowell Folsum and pay me three times as much as you been paying me.Īin't no way he's gonna put some blind man on the road. You see I saw Jack Lauderdale tonight and he gave me a $500.00 advance on my record. Oh, he'll record you, if we pay the freight. Yeah, it turns out the only hit Swingtime ever had was Open the Door, Richard which was a joke record. Just needs a little hot sauce, be perfect. Well, you don't need to be cooking anyway. Think about it, Marlene, what do I need the light for? Ray, what did I tell you about cooking in the dark? Are you trying to burn the house down? That's a b-flat, c-7th, scale it up and triple off the back end. More like a Pete Johnson kind of thing.Īh, c'mon, Q it's not that complicated. ![]() Yeah, it's not like I can read the lyrics. You kidding me, man? The man I learned the piano from was a stride player. Look we love the tenor of your voice, your vituosity, your energy. I signed you because I sensed something special in you not because you sound like Nate Cole or Charles Brown. Ray, I'm gonna tell you something and I don't want you to take it the wrong way. Fresh off the bus from Florida I give you Ray "Don't Call Me Sugar" Robinson. I got a special treat for all you satin dolls and I'm not talking about Oberon's big thunder. ![]() Well, this is the only audition you're gonna get, Puddin', so either get on up there or you and Gossie can haul your asses back down south.Īlright, Oberon, get up there and introduce him. Well, I, I'm not really prepared to do my thing, I mean, right now, tonight. He never told me his partner was a blind 'Bama boy.Īlright, 'Bama, why don't you get up there and show me what you got. Gossie been cattin' with one of my waitresses since he got here. Well, I gotta keep my eye on you city boys. I always knew Atlantic was bigger than Swingtime. Well, it looks like Jack Lauderdale's bad luck is my good fortune. What I will do is promise you five cents a record and pay you five cents a record. Man, I could promise you fifteen cents a record but you won't get it. What if I want to go to another company? There's a guy out there right now that's willing to pay me seven cents a record. When your name came up I jumped at the chance to work with you. You see it seems that Jack Lauderdale has found himself, shall we say, a little over extended and has had to unload some of his talent. Charles, my company, Atlantic Records, has just acquired your contract from Swingtime.
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