A Message from the People is a studio album by Ray Charles released in 1972 on ABC Records. It was produced by Ray Charles himself and recorded at ABC Studios in Los Angeles, California.
The album has strong social and political content, with songs addressing themes such as racial equality and social justice. It includes covers of 'America the Beautiful' and 'Abraham, Martin and John', as well as original songs like 'Hey Mister'.
Considered one of Charles's most conscious albums, it reached number 52 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 9 on the R&B albums chart. The song 'America the Beautiful' became one of his most iconic performances.