Mary Ann
Ray Charles
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Well now, oh Mary Ann Well you sure look fine Well, oh oh now I could love you all the time Well, now oh Mary Ann I said baby, don't ya know Well now, oh oh baby Don't ya know Don't ya know baby That I love you so Oh well oh oh I'm gonna talk about it, hmmm... Easy! Oooh... Oooh, Mary Ann Can I take you home tonight Oh baby, yeah, yeah Can I take you home tonight If you let me baby I'll make everything alright Oh well oh oh I've got a feeling. Hmmm...
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Mary Ann" is a song that falls under the genres of R&B, Soul, and Blues.
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Release DateThis song was released in 1956.
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Album Information"Mary Ann" is a part of the album "The Great Ray Charles".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 5 on Billboard's Best Selling R&B singles chart.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song "Mary Ann" is approximately 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Song CompositionSimilar to many songs by Ray Charles, "Mary Ann" showcases his emotive voice accompanied by his remarkable piano skills.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was one of the commercial successes for Ray Charles which established him as a mainstream artist.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Mary Ann." For instance, the Canadian band "The Band" included a live cover of the song on their 1972 live album "Rock of Ages".
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AwardAlthough “Mary Ann” did not win any specific awards, Ray Charles in general is an award-winning artist with many of his songs critically acclaimed.
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Recording LocationThe song was likely recorded at Atlantic Studios, as this was where Ray Charles recorded most of his material during the mid-1950s.
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Cultural ImpactAlthough not his biggest hit, "Mary Ann" contributed to Ray Charles' recognition as a pioneering figure in soul music.
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