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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZCHARLES, Ray(b 13 Sep. '18, Chicago) Composer, arranger, conductor. Leader of Ray Charles Singers: 'easy listening' choral arrangements, many LPs '50--70s on several labels incl. Decca, MGM, Command. His smooth professionalism was in demand as mus. dir. of family TV shows, e.g. Perry Como in USA, Val Doonican UK. |