My version of "Georgia" became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching.
Music`s been around a long time, and there`s going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it`s a big record, that`s the frosting on the cake, but music`s the main meal.
My version of "Georgia" became the state song of Georgia. That was a big thing for me, man. It really touched me. Here is a state that used to lynch people like me suddenly declaring my version of a song as its state song. That is touching.
