Topic: The Five Heartbeats

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93: Higher Infinite Power
1:39:13 - 1:42:37

93: Higher Infinite Power

Ray Charles, Gospel vs. Secular, The Five Heartbeats

Using a clip from the movie Ray, the hosts discuss the historical tension between church music and secular "devil's music." They describe the struggle of artists like Ray Charles, who faced backlash for using gospel chords in secular songs. The economic rivalry between the church and "juke joints" is also explored.