I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.

[Charles was highlighted early in the show with a performance by Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys, who played the song] Georgia on My Mind, ... Ray.

If I cannot fly, let me sing.

The recollection of how, when and where it all happened became vague as the lingering strains hung in the rafters of the studio. I wanted to shout back at it, Maybe I didn't write you, but I found you.

Ragtime was my lullaby.

I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late.