Ray Charles, an Honoree himself from the previous year, performs Birth of the Blues as a tribute to 1987 Honoree Sammy Davis Jr. -- or as Ray calls him, "Mr. Wonderful." This all-out rendition of "Birth of the Blues" is accompanied by big band and orchestra pieces, and builds up to a big finish.

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

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