James Ray (singer)

For other people named James Ray, see James Ray (disambiguation).

James Ray
Background information
Also known asLittle Jimmy Ray
Born
James Jay Raymond

1941 (1941)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died1963 (aged 22)
New York City, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, soul
InstrumentVocals
Years active1959–1963

James Ray (born James Jay Raymond, 1941 – c. May 1963) was an American R&B singer of the early 1960s best known for the hit single "If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody", which went to number 10 on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. He also recorded the original version of "Got My Mind Set on You", later a number-one hit for George Harrison.

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