This rendition of “America the Beautiful” from one of our nation’s greatest singer-songwriters will pull at your heartstrings.
Often referred to by his nickname “The Genius,” this amazing singer pioneered the genre of soul music in the 1950s. He helped bridge the gap in the racial integration of country and pop music during the 1960s.
Blind by the age of 7, Charles developed his musical talents at a school specifically for blind or deaf African Americans. Listening and learning from great composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, Charles’ interest in playing the piano soon turned into a usable skill. He began to play at local events, school events, and his church.
The beautiful rendition of this song will transport you into a happier time and place, filled with the nostalgia of the past. With his iconic, soulful, and sombre delivery, this song takes a whole new meaning, an almost ironic approach in these turbulent times we live in, a hint of sadness with the joy and hope for a better tomorrow.
Take a couple minutes to listen to this song by one of our nation’s greatest singers, and you will certainly be taken back through the years.
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