Ed Masterman and Paul Redmond may not have received the face time of, say, The Raelettes, but they played a crucial role in the movie Ray. The question, written by Jimmy McCracklin, has a nice build up. Overview - Ray Charles, Live At Montreux 1997, features the master in action! A second line up of the Cookies emerged in 1961 and scored some hits (“Chains”) with material written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. The year is 1973. After all is said and done there is really only one and that’s Margie, Margie it’s you.”, Everything / Good treatment ~ LAMP 8002 (1954) Cross The Road Jack. Margie Hendrix still shines on Youtube videos of Ray Charles' early concerts where she is the most prominent Raelette, who is usually telling him to “hit the road” or words of a similar tenor. Margie pursued a solo career. ), producers wish to thank (as Senator Ken Hollis), producers wish to thank: secretary - Louisiana Economic Development, producers wish to thank: office of Economic Development, City of New Orleans, producers wish to thank: Laurel Valley Corporation, the producers wish to thank (as Mayor C. Ray Nagin), producers wish to thank (as David 'Fathead' Newman), producers wish to thank (as Chancellor Greg O'Brien), producers wish to thank (as Mrs. Della Bea Robinson), producers wish to thank (as Representative Steve Scalise), producers wish to thank: Louisiana Governor's Office Film and Television Development (as Mark S. Smith Esq. EFX Group, Inc. additional hair stylist (as Bettey Hammac), additional makeup artist (as Stacey Kelly). You can view additional information about each Ray actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. Margie was born 13 March 1935 in a small town called Register, which is near Statesboro (Georgia). The other side is a bluesy arrangement that does not sound too original to my ears. She sang, played piano and directed the local church choir. Play a NYC concert. Margie Hendrix is a well-known American rhythm & blues singer and also a founder of the Raelettes girl group (Back singing group of Ray Charles).. She was a daughter of Renzy Hendrix and Kattie born on 13 March 1935 in Georgia.. Ray Charles Margie Hendrix relationship grew stronger but the singer Ray was already married to his second wife Della Beatrice Robinson. Brother Ray’s in fine form and his kickin’ bigband—not to mention his Raelettes… Why didn't Ray act to save him? These tracks were both issued in Europe (French and German sleeves are pictured here), probably on the strength of sales of Joe Simon’s Monument 45s. R&B from the early sixties is quite hot today and when I play one of Margie’s records the response is always: “Great stuff, what is it?”. Margie signed with a major label and the Ray Charles connection should have yielded some exposure. Regina King commented in an interview, that there wasn’t much information for her to go on when preparing for the role. Tangerine released an odd album featuring both acts, both doing their own things: Souled Out, in 1971 (TRCS-1511). He speaks of her fondly and respectfully. Sweet soul music does not get much better than this. Menu. His long-suffering second wife, Della, was married to him for 22 years. Do right baby ~ SOUND STAGE 7, unissued at the time, but included on Charly UK LP CRB 1155 “Southern Soul Sisters” from 1987. key special effects makeup artist: K.N.B. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay and/or viewings of Ray. With Ray hooked on heroin and Margie keen on bottles of Bols this was a volatile partnership and there was a big argument around 1964. Along with Hackford, the film was also produced by Stuart Benjamin, Howard Ba… | By that time Margie Hendrix had long left and was busy touring as Raelette with Ray Charles. Nevertheless not all details in the movie are necessarily the stone truth and the picture we get is far from complete. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, supervising art director (as John E. Bucklin). A haunting track that sends chills up my spine. With “Tramp” Margie is entering Otis Redding territory and this is as enjoyable as Otis’ duet with Carla Thomas. This is by far Margie’s rarest 45 which may indicate that Mercury executives were ready to pull the plug. Jan 27, 2015 - The Raelettes, Background Singers for Ray Charles, circa 1964. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. The question / I call you lover but you ain’t nothing but a tramp ~ MERCURY 72673 (1967) Medium length film (30-60 minutes). Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. In the movie Ray has a party at his house when he is informed of her untimely death from a drug overdose. M argie Hendrix still shines on Youtube videos of Ray Charles' early concerts where she is the most prominent Raelette, who is usually telling him to “hit the road” or words of a similar tenor. 1. In the listings below I have ‘normalized’ the spelling of a few titles]. All four SS7 recordings are featured on the Charly comp CRB 1155 “Southern soul sisters” but only “Don’t destroy me” and “Mama’s recipe” made it to the Charly CD Box The Sound Stage 7 story. Tell the truth / Leave me if you want to ~ MERCURY 1-36653 (unissued) However, she is not singing on that record, which is identical to the Raelettes release on TRC 972 with Merry Clayton on lead. Now the hurt’s on you / I found my love ~ MERCURY 72484 (1965) She must have been around 18 when she moved north to Brooklyn, NY. Somebody else is gonna plough your field has self-conscious lyrics and fits in well with the other outstanding tracks on the Sound Stage 7 label. The first Mercury 45 was recorded in New York with orchestral arrangements by Teacho Wiltshire. As the longtime backing singers behind R&B immortal Ray Charles, the Raelettes deftly navigated the tightrope separating the sacred and the profane, infusing their gospel-inspired call-and-response vocals with a powerful eroticism that vaulted Charles to new levels of commercial and creative triumph. Somebody else is gonna plough your field. A Raelette On Ray Charles: Angela Workman Interview As a backup singer, Angela Workman was one of Weekend Edition host Liane Hansen's first music interviews. There is another unissued Mercury recording, consisting of a reworking of Ray Charles’ Tell the truth and the midtempo “Leave me if you want to” which were probably also recorded in Memphis. Ray is a 2004 American biographical film focusing on 30 years in the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. EFX Group, Inc. additional makeup artist (as Susan Spade), head hair stylist (as Joann Stafford-Chaney), special makeup effects artist (uncredited), post production supervisor (as Lisa Ann Dennis), additional key second assistant director (as Stephen LoNano), second unit director (as Raymond G. Prado), second second assistant director (as James Roque Jr.), first assistant director: second unit / second second assistant director, additional first assistant director / second assistant director, paint foreman: Los Angeles (as James Burkhart), painter: Los Angeles (as Michael Costello), assistant set decorator (as Tracey Doyle), art department production assistant (as Naomi Gattman), propmaker: New Orleans (as William S. Hickey), lead scenic: New Orleans (as David Kelsey), greensman: Los Angeles (as Sidney Lambert), art department researcher (as Janet Pett-Davies), painter: New Orleans (as Ronald W. Romanski), art department assistant (as Julie Terhark), on set painter: New Orleans (as Stephen Walters), art department production assistant (uncredited), portrait painter: Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington (uncredited), graphics production assistant (uncredited), property master: second unit (uncredited), second boom operator (as Scott LaRue) / utility sound (as Scott LaRue), first assistant sound editor (as Tony R. Negrete), audio playback operator (as Aaron G. Zeller), special effects coordinator: New Orleans (as Robert H. Cooper), assistant special effects (as Gerald Lajanuie), key set special effects (as Dave Nami) / special effects foreman, scanning and recording operator: Cinesite, scanning and recording coordinator: Cinesite, digital intermediate imaging specialist: Cinesite, visual effects producer (as Lisa Ann Dennis), restoration artist: Cinesite (as Hyurk 'Arkay' Hur), roto artist: Cinesite (as Kristine Kryttre), digital intermediate mastering producer: Cinesite, compositing supervisor: Cinesite (as Tom Smith), visual effects: Luma Pictures (uncredited), digital services supervisor: Cinesite (uncredited), visual effects supervisor: Luma Pictures (uncredited), digital asset manager: Cinesite (uncredited) / digital visual effects coordinator: Cinesite (uncredited), stunt double: Wilbur Brassfield (as David Nash), camera operator: "b" camera (as George Billinger) / steadicam operator (as George Billinger), best boy electrician (as Michael Bonnaud), theatrical stage lighting technician (as Keith M. Davis), dolly grip: Los Angeles (as Steve Guerrero), best boy rigging grip (as Michael McFadden), theatrical stage lighting technician (as Brian J. McKinnon), gaffer: second unit (as Michael McLaughlin), company electrician (as Erskine Mitchell), best boy grip: Los Angeles (as Ralph Scheer), company electrician (as Michael Schwartz), best boy grip (as Michael Smith) / key grip: second unit (as Michael Smith), additional second assistant camera (as Naomi Villanueva), first assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited), location casting assistant (as Janelle Cochran). Company Credits "San Francisco Bay blues"; "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, performed by Ella Fitzgerald, voc, with Andy Williams, voc. The second Mercury 45 was recorded in Chicago with involvement of Burgess Gardner and Andre Williams. motion picture | Made-for-TV series. | Ray Charles became blind at age 9, two years after witnessing the drowning death of his little brother. The spelling "Hendricks" is sometimes used. archive-Tanya-L-Edwards 11/16/2004. “Restless” and “One room paradise” must be recorded at American. Don’t take your good thing has Margie shouting over the top of her voice again over a midtempo backing from Memphis top musicians. This list of Ray actors includes any Ray actresses and all other actors from the film. Margie’s Memphis sessions go quite well. Let no one hold you / A lover’s blues ~ TANGERINE 940 (1964) (with the Vocals) The pair is best known for their production of the “Chuck Berry in Memphis” album that Mercury also released in 1967. Relevance. Ray Charles set up this label in LA after signing with ABC. In the movie, she’s played by current Scandal star Kerry Washington. Mercury released five 45s. Finally, the Ray script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles. Margie fully lives up to expectations though. He was quite successful in the pop market with “Georgia on my mind” and his modern sounds in country and western. 3. A small crowd of soul aficionados knows Margie Hendrix (sometimes spelled as "Hendricks") as a superb singer. Ray (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. margie hendrix was the lead singer in ray charles female group the raelettes, rumor has it she left the group due to her drinking. Related quizzes can be found here: Ray Quizzes There are 28 questions on this topic. With Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell. 2. This tune is highlighted in the 1989 movie The Dream Team played by Christopher Lloyd, Peter Boyle, and a mulleted Michael Keaton harmonize it in a van while they leave for a field trip as mental patients. EFX Group, Inc. special makeup effects office coordinator: K.N.B. In a memory that haunted his life, he stood nailed to the spot while the little boy drowned absurdly in a bath basin. location casting: Fincannon Associate, Inc. costume supervisor (as Winnie Brown-Willis), costume production assistant (as Cathy LaFrance), digital intermediate editor: Cinesite (as Kyle Devriendt), digital intermediate color assistant: Cinesite, digital intermediate production assistant: Cinesite, post-production coordinator (as Khadijah Salahuddin), digital intermediate assistant editor: Cinesite (as Dave Slaughter), colorist: dailies - visual effects (uncredited), assistant editor (segment "An American Story") (uncredited), digital intermediate producer (uncredited), location manager: New Orleans (as Dana Hanby), choral arranger / musician: piano solo / orchestrator / original score arranger / original score producer, musician: original and new recordings / musician: pianos, music engineer / music programmer / original score producer, score mixing assistant / score recording assistant, music coordinator: Ray Charles Enterprises (as Mark Fleming), assistant: Craig Armstrong / music co-coordinator, original score producer / score mixer / score recordist, executive in charge of music: Universal Pictures, music coordinator: New Orleans / trumpet instructor: Larenz Tate, musician: electric guitar (as Saul Hudson), executive in charge of music (uncredited), script supervisor: pre-timing (uncredited), picture car coordinator (as Anthony J. 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Miller), copyright: photo of Ray Charles from the album "Ray Charles: The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959-1986", craft service assistant (as Chance Tossone), second assistant accountant (as Ogie Udell), assistant: Mr. Hackford (as Wise Wolfe IV), second assistant accountant: post-production (uncredited), set production assistant: Los Angeles (uncredited), completion bond company representative (uncredited), office production assistant: additional photography (uncredited), development (uncredited) / marketing (uncredited), camera and electric department (uncredited), technical supervisor: preview (uncredited), additional production assistant (uncredited), producers wish to thank: First Bank and Trust, New Orleans, producers wish to thank: executive in the Arts and Entertainment Department, City of New Orleans, producers wish to thank: superintendent of Police for New Orleans Police Department, producers wish to thank: Ebeneezer Baptist Church (as Reverend Lois DeJean), producers wish to thank: New Orleans Office of Film and Video, producers wish to thank: mayor, City of Hammond, Louisiana (as Mayor Marian Foster), producers wish to thank (as Peter Funsten Esq. (Songs). The Ray Charles Orchestra & The Raelettes live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1980. Recorded 27th January 1981 at The Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, Canada. Beverly Lesure (partial), Susaye Greene, Rita Graham. The first Lamp recording can be heard on the Gold Dust 2001 CD “The Lamp records story Vol.1" from 1994. In 1967 Margie travels to Memphis where the next three Mercury 45s are recorded with orchestral arrangements by bandleader and producer Gene “Bowlegs” Miller. Of course, Ray Charles is on piano. Official Sites Roger Hawkins on drums in “Don’t take your good thing” suggests a Fame recording. Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930, to Bailey Robinson and Aretha Williams. The Cookies became the regular backup group of Ray Charles‘ Atlantic hits of the early sixties and under Margie’s leadership the first Raelettes were formed. Typical fifties R&B, no better or worse than other recordings from the same period but without an original twist. 1. EFX Group, Inc. additional makeup artist (as Lisa Lehman). Movies. La canción es un diálogo entre Ray Charles y The Raelettes, el coro femenino liderado por Marjorie Hendricks.. Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 -- June 10, 2004) was an American singer-songwriter and composer.- | I know, I know, I still need to get the cast names in there and I'll be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Accuracy: A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Margie’s first solo recording was in 1954 on the NY Lamp/ Aladdin label. Restless / On the right track ~ MERCURY 72701 (1967) “A lover’s blues” has a bitter side, Margie’s lead, and a sweet side when the chorus repeats the comforting “It’s all right”. "Games people play" by Joe South, performed by Ray Charles, The Raelettes, Andy Williams. Voila! Here I will detail Margie’s solo recordings. Baby starts off with a bluesy guitar after which Margie shouts, in a rather intimidating, even angry way. key special makeup effects lab technician: K.N.B. Answer Save. (Personnel On Camera). The Ray Charles Orchestra & The Raelettes live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1980 ... Jessie Mae Hemphill, James Son Thomas, Roosevelt Booba Barnes, Jack Johnson, Sam Carr, Frank Frost. Whatever the reason, the lack of commercial success has nothing to do with the quality of her recordings. Her rarest 45 “One room paradise” lists at 150 British pounds, well over $200, in a price guide. A lover’s blues is slow with the familiar call and answer structure of the Ray Charles songs of that time, now with Margie belting it out as lead singer. These Vocals had one other TRC 45 and later went on to form Friends of Distinction. Don’t destroy me / Jim Dandy ~ SOUND STAGE 7 2624 (1968) But apart from that there is very little information available on her, even in these days of internet and Google. Ray Trivia Questions & Answers : Movies Q-T This category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to Ray, as asked by users of FunTrivia.com. In the movie Ray has a party at his house when he is informed of her untimely death from a drug overdose. To avoid this, … For instance, Ray acknowledged twelve children that he had with ten different wives. “Packin’” moves at 100 mph speed and clocks in under 2 minutes, I am no expert but it sounds as almost too fast for dancing. The Reel Story: It's not easy to play a legend, but in the movie "Ray," Jamie Foxx seamlessly steps into the role of Ray Charles. special makeup effects supervisor: K.N.B. 2. Lv 4. On this blog, I have consistently chosen to go for the Raelettes spelling. She joins the Cookies, who became the Raelettes in 1958. Reviews were mostly positive and co-star Regina King was singled out for her performance as one of Ray’s paramours from the Raelettes. One room paradise / Don’t take your good thing ~ MERCURY 72734 (1967) Or as Ray Charles put it in a song: “My little Margie. In the movie we see her start off as a group member of the girl group the Cookies. The year is 1973. Ray Charles & David Ritz “Brother Ray” (1979) published by Macdonald and Jane’s. Dark Crystel. “I found my love” is an excellent cover of the Falcons’ original with Margie in top shape. Miller was long active as a session musician (Memphis horns) in both the Hi and Goldwax studios. “Don’t destroy me” is a pleasant midtempo song, “Jim Dandy” is an unexciting cover of Lavern Baker’s R&B tune. Ray played keyboards on all the Raelettes’ tunes. Release Dates Motion Picture (Form). 2 Answers. In segment (11.10.69) Peggy Lee. Filming & Production Only after the movie “Ray”, in which Regina King played her role in a soulful and convincing manner, the general audience learned about Margie’s life and work. The release is by Margie Hendrix and the Vocals. But apart from that there is very little information available on her, even in these days of internet … 2. Ray Charles moved to Los Angeles and switched from Atlantic to the major label ABC. This is so much better and gutsier than the better known version that the new Raelettes released on TRC a year earlier. Tom's sources for this page include Joel Dufour The Raelettes (Soul Bag 178) and I doubt they sold many copies. [The group was promoted with their name spelled in different ways: The Raelettes, The Raeletts, The Raelets, the Raylettes, etc. I’ve got your mama’s recipe / Somebody else is gonna plough your field ~ SOUND STAGE 7 2631 / MONUMENT 680025 (1969) (Songs). The Raelettes also toured with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in 1970 and 1971. See more ideas about ray charles, merry clayton, charles. The second 45 came out on Tangerine. After hearing the first few bars of the Memphis Horns on Restless you expect Otis to fill in. Marguerite Ray, the actress best known for portraying Mamie Johnson on the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” died on Nov. 18 at age 89. ), producers wish to thank: tourism sales manager, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Marjorie "Margie" Hendrix (March 13, 1935 – July 14, 1973) was an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her performances as a founder member and leader of the Raelettes, backing Ray Charles, the father of their child, Charles Wayne Hendrix. “On the right track” is again uptempo, great band, great voice, she wás on the right track. I Want To Thank You; It’s Almost Here Probably the only surviving photo of the three Raelettes who backed Ray in the late summer of 1968; f.l.t.r. It stars Jamie Foxx in the title role, along with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff and Regina King in supporting roles. RAY CHARLES and the RAELETTES - MARGIE HENDRIX and SEX ON THE ROAD TOURS. Baby / Packin’ up ~ MERCURY 72420 (1965) “Let no one hold you” is a nice dance record with flavors from the fifties, it reminds me of the Five Royales. 3. This 21-song 88-minute manifesto of soul is a tour-de-force of blues, jazz, R’n’B and pop like only The Genius himself can do it. As the movie details, Margie had a long-lasting affair with Ray and in 1959 their son Charles Wayne was born. Jan 27, 2016 - Explore Jeanine Hargrove's board "Mom" on Pinterest. While the new Raelettes were heading for a softer touch and smoother sound, Margie was going in the opposite direction. It is beyond me that none of these 45s ever charted. They are mentioned in a scene toward the end of the film. The assessment in the movie that Margie Hendrix was a main factor in Ray’s early career and personal life is probably correct and fits in with Ray’s own comments in his autobiography “Brother Ray”. Do right baby is most similar to the work of the other SS7 ladies like Ann Sexton and Ella Washington, it fits nicely on the Charly reissue LP “Southern soul sisters” but was never issued on a 45. It was recorded by singer-songwriter-pianist Ray Charles with the Raelettes vocalist Margie Hendricks. | No information on studios available but for “On the right track”, “The question” and “Tramp” Lynn-Lou or Sam Phillips’ studio is our best bet. 1971* – Album: Souled Out; Ike & Turner With The Raelettes . The independently produced film was co-produced and directed by Taylor Hackford, and written by James L. White from a story by Hackford and White. Directed by Taylor Hackford. Ray ‘discovered’ The Cookies* in … Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Ray Charles, piano, keyboards, vocal; The Raelettes, vocal; accompanied by The ITV Concert Orchestra (actually The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra). Ray Charles re-recorded the song titled “Cross The Road Jack” for a … Ray cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. From a 1969 article in Soul Illustrated. Production credits go to Boo Frazier (later at the Today/ Perception label) and country cat Roy Dea. Two years later the new Raelettes with Merry Clayton on lead released their version of “A lover’s blues” on TRC 976. The quality was outstanding. She combined small-stature with a big-voice in the tradition of the R&B singers Etta James, Big Maybelle, Ruth Brown and Lavern Baker. She is the reply voice to Ray Charles in songs like “The right track”, “Tell the truth” and especially “Hit the road Jack”. In 1968 Margie recorded again in Memphis, now in the American studios with Bergen White producing. The third Memphis 45 “One room paradise” is another cracker. The other side “I’ve got mama’s recipe” follows the same path. The Dutch Artone picture sleeve is included here because Margie is pictured on the left. Additional Metadata Formats METSXML Record