Ray Charles' live performances of Georgia on My Mind reveal a highly improvised and emotional connection to the music. The artists sway in unison to the music.
The tradition of an improvised and idiosyncratic Georgia continued with interpretations by musical legends such as Van Morrison.
Emerging artists in popular music advance the Georgia tradition and introduce new elements, such as the blues harp. According to Vibe Magazine (Nov 2006), Taylor Hicks has received recognition from Ray Charles' estate for his devotion to Ray's musical genius. Hicks will be the first person permitted to use Ray's former studio to record a song of his choosing from Ray's extensive catalog. This video is from a mid-week, impromptu performance at a small club in Atlanta in Sep 2006.
Audio recordings from Hicks' live sets reveal a voice that is ideally suited for the phrasing and nuances of blues music. Hicks' vocals to Stevie Ray Vaughn's Texas Flood represent one of most distinctive ever recorded.
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