The Right Time

Ray Charles

About The Right Time

"Night Time Is the Right Time" or "The Right Time" is a rhythm and blues song recorded by American musician Nappy Brown in 1957. It draws on earlier blues songs and has inspired many subsequent versions, including hits by Ray Charles, Rufus and Carla, and James Brown.


Year:
2009
4:01
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You know the night time, darling
(night and day)
Is the right time
(night and day)
To be
(night and day)
With the one you love, now
(night and day)

Say now oh baby
(night and day)
When I come home baby, now
(night and day)
I wanna be with the one I love, now
(night and day)
You know what I'm thinking of
(night and day)

I know the night time
(night and day, oh)
Whoa, is the right time
(night and day, oh)
To be with the one you love, now
(night and day)
I said to be with the one you love
(night and day)

You know my mother, now
(night and day)
Had to die, now
(night and day)
Umm, and my father
(night and day)
Well he broke down and cry
(night and day)

Whoah! whoa baby
(night and day)
When I come home baby now
(night and day)
I want you to hold my hand
(night and day)
Yeah, tight as you can
(night and day)

I know the night time
(night and day, oh)
Whoah is the right time
(night and day, oh)
To be with the one you love
(night and day)
You know what I'm thinking of
(night and day)

Whoah! sing your song, Margie

Baby
(night and day)
Baby
(night and day)
Baby
(night and day)
Oh, Baby
(night and day)

Do I love you?
(night and day)
No one above you
(night and day)
Hold me tight
(night and day)
And make everything all right
(night and day)

Because the night time
(night and day)
Oh, is the right time
(night and day)
To be with the one you love now
(night and day)
Oh yeah
(night and day)

Tease me
(night and day)
Squeeze me
(night and day)
Leave me
(night and day)
Ah, don't leave me
(night and day)

Lawdy baby
(night and day)
Take my hand, now
(night and day)
I don't need
(night and day)
No other man
(night and day)

Because the night time
(night and day)
Ow, is the right time
(night and day)

To be with the one you love
(night and day)
Oh yeah
(night and day)

I said baby
(night and day)
Baby
(night and day)
Baby
(night and day)
Baby
(night and day)
Whoah! baby now
(night and day)

Oh come on baby
(night and day)
You know I want you by my side
(night and day)
I want you to keep
(night and day)
Oh keep me satisfied
(night and day)

I know the night time
(night and day)
Everyday is the right time
(night and day)
Yeah to be with the one you love now
(night and day)

Well you know it's all right

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American musician known as Ray Charles (to avoid confusion with champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.) He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.” more »

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Written by: James Oden, Roosevelt Sykes

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Right Time" is a song performed by Ray Charles, written by Lew Herman. Despite Charles's significant musical talent, he is not credited with writing this particular song.
Release Year
The song was initially released in 1959, a period commonly referred to as the golden age of rock 'n' roll.
Genre
Although Ray Charles is often associated with soul and R&B music, "The Right Time" also features elements of blues and jazz, showcasing his versatile musical style.
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song did well on the charts, reaching No.6 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album
"The Right Time" was featured on the album "The Genius Sings the Blues", illustrating the trend at the time for artists to release singles that would also appear on later albums.
Popularity
The song has held up over time and is still frequently played on classic soul and R&B radio stations.
Cover Versions
Many other artists have covered Ray Charles's "The Right Time," a testament to its enduring pop culture significance. Notable covers include those by Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
Live Performances
"The Right Time" was a staple of Ray Charles's live performances, often receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience.
Acknowledgement
Rolling Stone magazine listed "The Right Time" as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Legacy
Today, the song is regularly cited as one of the defining tracks of Charles's career, showcasing his unique musical blend of R&B and soul with a touch of blues and jazz.

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