Ray Charles's bold reinterpretation of country standards as soul music outraged segregationist radio and went on to top the Billboard 200. "I Can't Stop Loving You" was the year's biggest single.
Ray Charles — Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
1962 album that broke the country-music color line.
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