Show The famed R&B song, which was written by artist Percy Mayfield and recorded, of course, by the legendary American songwriter, Ray Charles, was a No. 1 hit in the United States upon its release in 1961. The tune also won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording and has gone on to become one of Charles’ longest-lasting hits. Written by Mayfield, who first recorded an a cappella rendition in 1960 as a demo to send to music executive Art Rupe, the track raised Charles’ eyebrows enough for him to get it on wax. Charles recorded it with The Raelettes vocalist Margie Hendrix backing him up.  Take a listen here before we keep going. (It’s so good!) Charles’ track hit the No. 1 spot for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning on October 9, 1961. Originally, the tune came out as the B-side to Charles’ single, “The Danger Zone.” Both were released in August 1961. Above all else, the track is just supremely catchy. It’s one of those songs that could be on the old game show, Name That Tune because, within the first two or three notes, it’s immediately recognizable. That descending blues piano line, one note after the other—you know what’s about to hit your eardrums. And then the horns come in, too, doubling the line. Chef’s kiss! For Charles, who died in 2004 at the age of 73, many decades after the song was released, the content of the track was too good to pass up. Long had he created a reputation for himself as a lover of all things, um … pleasurable. So, to write a song that calls that out and calls out his necessary departure was an admirable, self-aware move that helped secure his legend. While domestic arguments certainly aren’t the goal for any partnership, this song certainly is the anthem for them. The chorus, most often sung by women, begins: Hit the road Jack and don’t you come back Then Charles comes in: Old woman, old woman, don’t treat me so mean More chorus, and then Charles responds: Now baby, listen baby, don’t ya treat me this way The lead female voice sings: Then Charles: In the end, Charles, the singer, is not let back home. And the song ends with him begging and pleading for his chance to be let back in. It’s a cathartic tune and one that has lasted in the proverbial consciousness of American—and global song appreciators—for decades and should continue to do so for much more time come. ...but your activity and behavior on this website made us think that you are a bot.
"Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by the rhythm and blues singer Percy Mayfield and recorded by Ray Charles. The song was a US number 1 hit in 1961,[2] and won a Grammy award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording, becoming one of Charles' signature songs.[3] Background[edit]The song was written by Percy Mayfield, who first recorded in 1960 as an a cappella demo sent to music executive Art Rupe. It became famous after it was recorded by the singer-songwriter-pianist Ray Charles, with The Raelettes vocalist Margie Hendrix. Charles's recording hit number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning on Monday, October 9, 1961. "Hit the Road Jack" won a Grammy award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording. The song was number one on the R&B Sides chart for five weeks, thereby becoming Charles's sixth number-one on that chart. The song is ranked number 387 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The Chantels released an answer song, "Well, I Told You" which charted at No. 29.[4] The vocal sample and lyrics have been used in contemporary music.[5] Both remixes and covers have added a modern context to the original song. Charts and certifications[edit]The Stampeders version[edit]In 1976, Canadian band The Stampeders released a version of the song taken from their album Steamin' featuring DJ Wolfman Jack. The song reached No. 6 in Canada and No. 40 in the US.[15] Who has covered Hit the Road Jack?Versions. Where did Hit the Road Jack come from?R&B artist Percy Mayfield penned "Hit the Road, Jack," and it was first recorded in 1960 as an a cappella demo sent to Art Rupe, head of Specialty Records. It became famous after it was recorded by Charles with The Raelettes' Margie Hendrix.
Why did Ray Charles Write Hit the Road Jack?But Jack, you gotta go. This kiss-off anthem was written by Ray's good friend Percy Mayfield, an R&B singer who was badly disfigured in a car accident soon after he started performing.
How did Ray Charles go blind?Ray Charles did not lose his sight until he was about seven years old. Years later, doctors suggested that juvenile glaucoma had caused his blindness. But Charles always maintained that his visual impairment never hindered his career in any way.
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