02 February 2012

"You Don't Know Me" sung by Ray Charles


"You Don't Know Me" was written and released 56 years ago.  Since then it's been recorded by hundreds of top artists.  I listened to a half-dozen covers last night and finally decided I liked the Ray Charles' rendition best.

(Reposted for Groundhog Day 2012. This year I like the Willie Nelson version better.)

6 comments:

  1. PeteFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    The John Legend version he sang as a bar mitzvah entertainer on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm is also very good:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Q09IOTEXQ

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  2. titanciaFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I'm probably biased because he's a favorite in general, but I love Michael Buble's version of this song. There was a point at which I'd listen to it on repeat non stop a couple years ago.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Did you end up appreciating the movie, Stan? It's one of my favorites.

    Jim in Maine

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    1. MinnesotastanFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Hi, Jim. Yes, I did like it and was watching it for a second time. I rate it a 4+ (tops) on the records I keep.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Norah Jones version is good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2_9Rkk4f_g

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  5. WBRFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Because I sing in a Barbershop Chorus, I want to enter this version in the nominations:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ_zYDS27Tw

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