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Ray Charles
In the Heat of the Night
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That Kendrick track carries the credit of a 1967 song Quincy Jones recorded first and Ray Charles also sang, so one of rap's longest songs runs straight back to Brother Ray. Put the two side by side and listen.
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Written by Quincy Jones, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman.
First recorded by Quincy Jones in 1967.
Also recorded by Hank Crawford (1968), Nancy Wilson (1967), Quincy Jones (1967).
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Kendrick Lamar's "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" carries the writing credit of "In the Heat of the Night." Which singer recorded that earlier song in 1967?Ray Charles
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