On this day in music history: October 9, 1961 - Hit The Road Jack - TopicsExpress

On this day in music history: October 9, 1961 - Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks, also topping the R&B singles chart for 5 weeks. Written by Percy Mayfield, it is the sixth R&B chart topper and second number one single on the pop singles chart for the Albany, GA born musician nicknamed The Genius. The song is originally recorded by Mayfield himself as an acapella demo, sending it to Specialty Records executive and producer Art Rupe. The songwriter will then play the song for his friend Ray Charles who likes it immediately and agrees to record it. The track is recorded at Bell Sound Studios in New York City on July 5, 1961, and features Charles duetting with Margie Hendrix of Charles female background vocal trio The Raelettes. Released as a single in August of 1961, Hit The Road Jack is an immediate smash. Entering the Hot 100 at #55 on September 11, 1961, it will rocket to the top of the chart five weeks later. The single will win Charles a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance in 1962.

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