Ray Charles
publication date: Saturday, February 19, 2005 (part of Round XXIV)
category: Music
clue: I never miss a round when it's over. With this Georgian on our minds, it's time to hit the road, Jack.
explanation: The clue plays with the titles of Charles's hit songs "Mess Around," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Hit the Road, Jack." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Lori Lancaster, Aaron Fischer, Chris McKinnon, Mihai Rusu, Michael Paul Cote, Jackie Mason, E. M., Christine Marie Doiron, Anthony Lewis, Lori S., Phyllis Joy, Dave Stoppenhagen, Derrek White, Marc Kelley, Scott Smart, and Kevin Laudadio
player landmarks: This was the first goo solved by Russ Wilhelm, Aaron Shurtleff, and Derrek White. This was the last goo solved by Kevin Laudadio.
trivia: This goo was originally created for an "Oscars Week" that would coincide with the 2004 Academy Awards, but the timing of the end of Round XXIV did not permit a themed week.