Genius on Rap
Greenbacks was written by Charles' musical director and trumpeteer Renald Richard and was first recorded and released by Ray Charles and His Band in 1955. It is hard to pinpoint why this song it is underrated and fallen to the wayside. The track certainly deserves much more attention. Greenbacks, that In 1955went to #5 on the US R&B charts, combines a punchy horn section with awesome early rap vocals. Rolling Magazine called him The Genius on rap.
Defintion of rap according to Ray Charles
The truth of the matter is, all rap is is talking to the beat.Greenbacks
As I was walking down the street last night
A pretty little girl came into sight
I bowed and smiled and asked her name
She said, “Hold it bud, I don’t play that game”
I reached in my pocket, and to her big surprise
There was Lincoln staring her dead in the eyes.
Source: Rate Your Music, Rolling Stone, Wikipedia
Source image: Wikipedia
