Here We Go Again

Ray Charles

About Here We Go Again

"Here We Go Again" is a country music standard written by Don Lanier and Red Steagall that first became notable as a rhythm and blues single by Ray Charles from his 1967 album Ray Charles Invites You to Listen. It was produced by Joe Adams for ABC Records/Tangerine Records. To date, this version of the song has been the biggest commercial success, spending twelve consecutive weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 15. The most notable cover version is a duet by Charles and Norah Jones, which appeared on the 2004 album Genius Loves Company. This version has been the biggest critical success. After Genius Loves Company was released, "Here We Go Again" earned Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Collaboration at the 47th Grammy Awards in February 2005, posthumously for Charles, who died before the album's release. Another notable version by Nancy Sinatra charted for five weeks in 1969. Johnny Duncan charted the song on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks in 1972, while Roy Clark did so for seven weeks in 1982. 


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1998
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The worst that I've ever been hurt in my life
The first time I ever have wanted to die
Was the night when you told me
You loved someone else
And you asked me if I could forget

When I stop dreaming
That's when I'll stop loving you

You may teach the flowers to bloom in the snow
You may take a pebble and teach it to grow
You may teach all the raindrops to return to the clouds
But you can't teach my heart to forget

When I stop dreaming
That's when I'll stop loving you

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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: DERRICK BAKER, GIONVANBATTISTA GIORGILLI, JAMES GREGORY SCHEFFER, JOSH AUGUSTUS BURKE, SHENITA MOSES TEDRA, STEPHEN SINGER, STEVEN IRA II SCIPIO, TERRY STEVEN LEWIS, THEODORE PETER LUCAS

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11 facts about this song

Song origin
The song 'Here We Go Again' was originally written by Don Lanier and Red Steagall.
Cover and Collaboration
Willie Nelson and Norah Jones collaborated to perform a cover of this song on Willie's album, "Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles" as a tribute to Charles.
Ray Charles Version
The song is notably recognized by the version sung by Ray Charles on his 1967 album, 'Ray Charles Invites You to Listen'.
Grammy Award
Ray Charles’ version of the song featuring Norah Jones won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 2005.
Norah Jones' Recognition
The collaboration contributed significantly to Norah Jones' fame, as her performance with the legendary Ray Charles received wide international attention.
Genre
The song is often classified under the genre of 'blues' and 'country' due to the presence of instruments typically used in these genres. Ray Charles is also famed for his contributions to these genres.
Chart Performance
In 2005, 'Here We Go Again' charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 34, and also reached number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Posthumous Release
The collaboration between Ray Charles and Norah Jones was released after Ray Charles had passed away, making it part of his final, posthumous album 'Genius Loves Company'.
Willie Nelson's Version
Willie Nelson has performed the song several times throughout his career, often as part of his live performances.
Song Theme
The song typically discusses a theme of love and the cyclical nature of returning to a previous relationship, hence the repetition of the phrase 'Here we go again'.
Ray Charles Influence
The song is considered a classic example of Ray Charles' ability to cross genres and bring his unique style of soulful singing to diverse musical arrangements.

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