GENIUS LOVES COMPANY

YES INDEED! includes a Foreword by Bill Wyman plus a 20,000-word manuscript by Ray's friends and fellow musicians – including Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson – exclusive to this signed book.

Bill Wyman: 'Ray Charles is, for me, the greatest music icon of the 20th century' (from the Foreword).

Including previously unpublished text from Ray Charles himself, YES INDEED! provides first-hand testimony of both man and musician. The inspiring story highlights Ray's extraordinary musicianship, and the fierce intelligence that enabled him to overcome his blindness.

Ahmet Ertegun: 'I heard 'Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand' on the Swing Time label and I said, 'Oh my God, I wish we could have an artist like that...' So we bought his contract for $3000. I would have paid anything to get it.'

A Preface by the photo-journalist and Ray Charles Marketing Group archivist Janet Macoska, and an Introduction by Joe Adams himself, give the story behind the photographs and the friendship which led to them.

Finally, an essay by Ray Charles' friend and biographer, David Ritz, provides a personal insight into 'The Genius' and his musical and spiritual legacy. David has also signed 2,000 copies in the edition.

Quincy Jones: 'What meant most to him? Living every inch of his life to the fullest. I mean, wearing it out.'