Listen to any cantor, any good hazan, sing and you can hear a little bit of Ray Charles going on.
“This land, which we have watered with our tears and our blood, is now our mother country, and we are well satisfied to stay where wisdom abounds and gospel is free.”
“I know there are, like, 12 rules for late night: a desk, a band. Will people take me seriously if I don't wear a tie?”