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The Book of Ray

exposed to Ray Charles in 1965 at age seven, when my Grandpa Henry took me to Reno, Nevada, to see the Harrah’s Car Collection antique-car show, where a vintage 16-cylinder vehicle and other automotive delights awaited us. Before the show, we spent a day off in Reno, and Grandpa Henry, being responsible and loving, made sure I was okay to be dropped off at the casino’s Kiddie Theater while he played Blackjack

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