Though most people probably know already, Usher is an American singer, songwriter, actor and dancer.
He has attained nine US Hot 100 number-one singles. As a result of his talents, he was also invited to perform at the White House!
In the video he sings “Georgia on My Mind,” a song originally recorded by Ray Charles. Usher did justice to this song and performed a quality take on it that deserves to be heard.
As this clip proves, Usher has some depth beyond his equally amazing R&B and pop work.
This version of the song is sung well and Usher does an exquisite job.
He proved why he’s considered to be one of the most talented artists of the younger generation. This has already been a very popular song loved by many, but this cover reminds you of its beauty. Just as Ray Charles intended, it makes us want to visit the State of Georgia (if you haven’t already(. The musical arrangement of this song is very good, and it has everything a musical piece needs to have.
As fans know, Usher’s voice is always on point.
This video is beautiful for many reasons.
Usher completely gave his respects to the legacy of Ray Charles. He brought elegance and talent with him on the stage and the whole performance was very classy. The obvious thing is that no one can take away this song from Ray Charles, but Usher doesn’t try to do that—instead, he sings from the heart and does a great cover without trying to imitate anything.
The modesty of the performance is what shines through the most!
This performance brings a lot of nostalgia with it because it’s sung with a lot of passion. It portrays Ray Charles as a legend he truly was.
The orchestra did a really nice job as well.
Usher and the orchestra all came together to remind us of the quality of American music this country has.
Background singers also made the effort to make this performance memorable. In all, it was clear the audience enjoyed it and the whole video makes you feel joyful. What’s even more impressive is how poised they were performing in front of so many accomplished guests.
This video was uploaded on YouTube in 2016.
Usher’s performance in this video is part of the “Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House” performance.
It was a whole evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House. The evening was dedicated to the legacy of iconic singer, songwriter, musician and composer Ray Charles. The night was star-studded as well, as Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett and The Band Perry also performed that evening.
The concert broadcast premiered in 2016 on PBS stations nationwide.
This video was uploaded on YouTube in 2016 and has been viewed more than 2 million times. It only proves that people are happy to explore the rich roots of blues music. We can only agree and say that American music has a unique spirit that can be endlessly explored and experimented with. The program embraced all kinds of music performances, but Usher’s was definitely a highlight.
Be sure to check out the entire thing in the link below!
Please SHARE this with your friends and family.
