Ray Charles refused to be held back by his blindness and his never-ending ambition led him to musical stardom AND full creative freedom from his record company. The boys talk about picking the right cover songs, navigating the music scene in an unfamiliar town, and the insane business savvy of Ray.

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Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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