James Ray

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.

In Case You Forgot - 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Study Sounds 017 - 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000000Z

No Stylist (Delux Edition) - 2022-06-24T00:00:00.000000Z

James Ray Greatest Hits - 2022-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Let's Go Latin - Vocal Group Harmonies - 2021-07-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Gospel Favourites from Ireland - 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Irish Gospel Favourites - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Caprice! The Story Behind Gerry Granahan's Caprice Label 1960 - 1963 - 2007-06-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Hands Across America 2007 Vol.1 - 2007-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

James Ray: I've Got My Mind On You - 1961-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

James Ray: I've Got My Mind On You - 1961-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I've Got My Mind Set On You / Do The Monkey (2026 Remaster) - 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000000Z

M & C Shuffle - 2020-11-20T00:00:00.000000Z

A Very Soulful Christmas - 2015-11-17T00:00:00.000000Z

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