Loading

Receipt for payment for a recording session signed by Ray Charles

Swing Time Records, American, 1947 - 1953November 24, 1950

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Receipt for payment signed by Ray Charles, singer early in his career when he was only 20 years old. The receipt states that Ray Charles Robinson received from Swing Time Record Company payment of $82.50 for a recording session at Universal Studios on November 24, 1950. Charles joined Swing Time Records and under his own name "Ray Charles" to avoid being confused with boxer Sugar Ray Robinson) recorded two more R&B hits, "Baby, Let Me Hold Your Hand" (#5) in 1951 and "Kissa Me Baby" (#8) in 1952. The following year, Swing Time folded and Ahmet Ertegün signed him to Atlantic Records.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Receipt for payment for a recording session signed by Ray Charles
  • Creator: Swing Time Records, American, 1947 - 1953
  • Date Created: November 24, 1950
  • Physical Dimensions: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Rhythm and blues (Music), Business
  • Medium: ink on paper
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites