2017 collection. His first earth-shaking fusions of R&B and gospel... The pop hits that rocketed him to stardom... 10 Ray Charles essentials: What'd I Say Pts. 1 & 2, I've Got a Woman, Hallelujah I Love Her So, What Kind of Man Are You, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying, Lonely Avenue and more! An Introduction To Ray Charles A music legend beyond compare, who almost single-handedly laid the groundwork for soul music, American artist Ray Charles proved his mastery with countless jazz, country, R&B, and pop masterpieces during a career that spanned seven decades. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Ray #10 on their list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and was voted #2 on their list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in November 2008.