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    • Apr 28, 1987
    "Seven Spanish Angels" hitmaker Ray Charles tells a congressional subcommittee more money is needed for hearing research: "Most people take their hearing for granted. I can't"
    Nov 25, 1987
    "Planes, Trains And Automobiles" debuts in movie theaters, with Steve Martin and John Candy in starring roles. The soundtrack features Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris and Ray Charles, among others
    Nov 29, 1987
    The Oak Ridge Boys perform during the ABC-TV special "Las Vegas' 75th Birthday Party," hosted by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, with Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Engelbert Humperdinck, The McGuire Sisters, Jerry Lewis and Pia Zadora
    Mar 5, 1988
    The CBS special "Willie Nelson, Texas Style" debuts, with Nelson and Ray Charles teaming on "Milk Cow Blues." Other guests include Asleep At The Wheel and Bruce Hornsby & The Range. Nelson sings "On The Road Again," "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" and "South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)"
    May 11, 1988
    Willie Nelson sings "Blue Skies" at Carnegie Hall in New York as CBS shoots "Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration." The cast includes Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney. Berlin doesn't attend
    May 28, 1988
    Willie Nelson performs "Blue Skies" as CBS airs "Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration." The special also features Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and Ray Charles
    Nov 17, 1988
    Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles headline a globally televised concert in Rome to raise money for African child vaccinations. Also appearing: Little Richard, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, B.B. King and James Brown
    Mar 5, 1989
    Jerry Lee Lewis bangs out "Great Balls Of Fire" as Cinemax debuts "The Legends Of Rock 'N' Roll," a concert special that includes Ray Charles, B.B. King, Little Richard, James Brown, Bo Diddley and Fats Domino
    Dec 1, 1989
    The Chevy Chase picture "Christmas Vacation" appears in theaters. Gene Autry's "Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)" is featured, as are recordings by The Moonglows, Bing Crosby, Ray Charles and Mavis Staples
    Jan 7, 1990
    "You got the right one, baby": A Diet Pepsi ad featuring "Seven Spanish Angels" singer Ray Charles debuts during the NBC telecast of an NFL playoff game. Final results: Denver Broncos 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 23
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