– A landmark jazz and pop blend often cited as one of his greatest.

Before 1957, Ray Charles had recorded for Swingtime, but his move to Atlantic Records marked a revolution. Producer Jerry Wexler gave Charles complete artistic freedom, leading to records that fused sacred and secular like never before.

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Ray Charles' music career began in the 1950s, performing in various bands and recording his first single, "Baby, Let Me Hold Your Hand," in 1955. However, it was his 1957 single, "What'd I Say," that catapulted him to fame. This groundbreaking song, which combined gospel and secular music, topped the Billboard charts and established Charles as a major force in the music industry.