Who sang the original song hit road jack?

The original version of the song "Hit the Road Jack" was recorded by Ray Charles in 1961. It became one of his most iconic and successful hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and also topping the charts in several other countries. Charles' powerful vocals and the song's catchy rhythm and lyrics have made it a timeless classic and a staple of rhythm and blues and soul music.