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The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'
The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'

The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'

Date11/26/1984
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  • The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'
  • The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Genius: Ray Charles performed for a black tie audience at Metro Convention Centre last night and had them clapping along to his version fo 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'.
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