Monday, January 26, 2026

Sticks And Stones - Ray Charles

Sticks And Stones - Ray Charles
2:11
single, 1960
Written by Titus Turner

Backed by the Raelettes, Charles delivers this as a quasi-Latin boogie stomp not unsimilar to "Hit the Road, Jack."  The piano is bouncing, with an electric solo.  Charles growls, struts, and then, as the track races toward the fade, unleashes a raucous scream that would make Little Richard grin. It's tough, playful, and swaggering, the sound of Charles reminding everyone that he knew just what spin to put on a particular number.

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