Ray

Ray-
A really well done biopic. The movie stayed engaging from the opening bus scene until the very last note of "Unchain my Heart" at the end of the credit roll. Here at the 'Cafe we have a saying: "I don't lead a PG13 life", well, neither did Ray. I am not sure, but am glad, they were able to slip this tale of adultery and drug use by the censors. It is a must see movie for everyone, and could be potentially inspirational to kids coming up. This movie takes "just do it" to all new levels.

The core of this great story is the man, and his music. The times, bad as they were, could not stop the force of will that was Ray Charles. The Friday ValisCafe radio broadcast was devoted to Ray. It opened with "What'd I Say", and aped the movies final track, "Unchain My Heart". The rest of the music was other artists recording in the spirit, if not the genre, that Ray did. That spirit is a Lust for Life that could not be quenched or extinguished. Even when Ray is singing the blues his power and constitution come through. All the drugs and discrimination could not dull the shine of this musical genius. See the movie. Buy a CD.