Ray Charles

1983 · Rhythm & Blues · Blue Vox

Switzerland · BV 12-LP

Credits

Written by: B.B. King, Jules Taub, Peter Chatman, Joe Josea, Chuck Willis, Harold Orlob, Howard Scott, Patrick Adams, Ray Charles

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