Actually, I read somewhere that Ray Charles' reply to all the hoopla
surrounding the incident was "A drunk man's words should never printed or
taken seriously" or something to that measure. So, as everyone has been
talking about taking a step back and analyzing what has been said or
thinking it over, Mr. Charles did just that and figured it was a slip of the
tongue.
Blair :)
NP, "Carey" the Mitchell
><< Mike wrote:
>
> >> It is said that Elvis Costello once said (or is alleged to have said)
>that
>Ray Charles was 'a blind ignorant nigger'. >>
>
>Wasn't Elvis drunk or on drugs when he said that? I think he was, and that
>he
>was so disgusted with his own behavior, he sought treatment shortly after
>this incident and has been alcohol/drug free ever since. If I am wrong, I
>am
>sure someone else has the facts.
>
>Also, I am pretty sure he said "jive-ass," not "blind ignorant." Or maybe
>he
>said both.
>
> --Bob
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