Ray Charles Georgia On My — Mind

: Legend says Ray Charles was inspired to record the song after singing it in a taxi across New York at the driver's suggestion.

: Debate long existed over whether the "Georgia" in the lyrics referred to the U.S. state or Carmichael’s sister; Carmichael eventually confirmed it was about the state. Ray Charles Georgia On My Mind

: The song was written in 1930 by composer Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Stuart Gorrell . : Legend says Ray Charles was inspired to