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Ray Charles

What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man.

Ray Charles

Music

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Ray Charles highlights that his uniqueness comes from performing various music styles rather than sticking to just one genre. He compares himself to a versatile player who can handle many roles, showing his ability to blend jazz, blues, country, and more.

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