Ray Charles is a great musician musician. He produced many great songs, and given that he's blind it only makes it more impressive. Along with his songs are a couple of other iconic American songs.
Hallelujah I Love Her So (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWGG6MdGdlg#)
Mess Around (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqz876VkwwY#)
I Got A Woman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrd14PxaUco#)
Georgia On My Mind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFDmKGTq9Cw#)
What A Wonderful World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5TwT69i1lU#)
Superstition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFuCYNx-1g#)