Thanks to Sonic Surprises whose version wouldn’t play here so I found other versions . . . . .
Ray Charles and The Raelettes - "Hit the Road Jack" (live on Brazilian TV in 1963)
Percy Mayfield wrote "Hit the Road Jack" and recorded it as an a capella demo in 1960. The song became a hit when Ray Charles recorded it with vocalist Margie Hendrix of The Raelettes
The demo that started it all You know Ray Charles’ version. But have you heard Percy Mayfield’s demo?
Stripped bare, sly as hell, and absolutely dripping with attitude.
The demo is the highlight for me — then Ray Charles comes roaring in and turns it into a classic.
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack (Rare Live Take) (1961)
My favourite version extended 7:32
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