Friday, June 16, 2017

"Hit The Road Jack" #1 10/14/1961

Today's tune is a favorite at ballparks when an opposing pitcher is replaced, and at hockey games when an opposing player is sent to the penalty box. From October 1961, it's the second of three pop #1's for the Genius, Ray Charles. The female lead vocal is by Margie Hendricks, one of the Raelettes. It was said the way to become a Raelette was to, ummm, "let Ray." I'll "let" you connect the dots. A stripped down, really cool version.


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