After his unexpected death, Ray charles left 60 years of his time on his record label, making timeless music, with mixture of jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, and rock ’n‘ roll.
There was something very memorable about his unforgettable performances, he truely inspired alot of modern ... Read review
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A review by gudheart on Genius Loves Company [SACD] - Ray Charles September 12th, 2004
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Definitely a cut above the rest
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Thought-provoking
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Mixed
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After his unexpected death, Ray charles left 60 years of his time on his record label, making timeless music, with mixture of jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, and rock ’n‘ roll.
There was something very memorable about his unforgettable performances, he truely inspired alot of modern artists with his music.
This new released album is duet album...every song is a duet with the worlds hottest soul/jazz singers: Nelson, Norah Jones, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt and many more.
it has to be said that he does shine the most with his duets, for example of a very heart moving duet is "Here We Go Again" feat the new shining talent Nora Jones, a soul beat ballad, a beautifull romantic recreation.
The duet with James Taylor "Sweet Potato" which shifts into neo-soul sounds, with gitar riffs and the very unmissable saxaphone.
"You dont know me", is a great orchestra set piece, with the piano sounds...smoothing the atmosphere. This song features Diana Krall and is a good album track.
The suprising element in this album is the song that features Elton John!, yep you heard right...i wouldnt consider elton to be producing the same style of music as Ray Charles...But however the track does actually work suprisingly well, the song is "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word", reminding those those who forgot how soulful elton is, or can be.
The impressive Natalie Cole also stars along side ray charles in "Fever". This is a bit of a faster paste jazzy track.
Nelson and Ray on Sinatra's "It Was a Very Good Year," also a great recreation, great vocal arrangment...a great song. This song really makes your heart stop for a second!.
The great BB Also features in "Sinner's Prayer", the best blues brothers coming really makes this track lift to a whole other level, great master piece.
Gladys Knight, Johnny Mathis and Van Morrison also contribute on this album, making it a must buy for any blues fan, especially ray charles fans.
Tracklisting:
1. Here We Go Again - Features Norah Jones
2. Sweet Potato Pie - Features James Taylor
3. You Don't Know Me - Features Diana Krall
4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Features Elton John
5. Fever - Features Natalie Cole
6. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Features Bonnie Raitt
7. It Was A Very Good Year - Features Willie Nelson
8. Hey Girl - Features Michael McDonald
9. Sinner's Prayer - Features B.B. King
10. Heaven Help Us All - Features Gladys Knight
11. Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Features Johnny Mathis
Advantages: the master on it's best Disadvantages: to be the rael best of Ray Charles
...a thought sparkles Ray Charles genius and the magic of is guests. Ray’s voice it's in a terrific shape even with is age and his long disease, lets say that it is not as strong as it used to be but that way to put emotion and sentiment into his music is still there.
The songs are great...actually they are real classics...I remember to ear his voice for the first time in "You don't know" on his original track and I really loved it, a and it ... ...voice of B. B. King and "heaven helps us all" with Stevie Wonder.
When you reunite classics like these ones; friends with superb talent; great interpretations with the genius of Ray Charles, it’s with out a thought an adventure not to lose...
And to think it was his last one.... ...
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10.02.2005
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Genius sorely missed Review ofGenius Loves Company [SACD] - Ray Charlesby
Matt.Blundell
Advantages: Its Ray Charles Disadvantages: Its not the real Ray Charles
...the man was a musical Genius of this there is no doubt at all. Genuis is a far too frequently used word these days with very few deserving of the accolade.
So Genius loves company, how does it measure up? Its a nice album of duets featuring the great man and some of todays other musicians.
It is a nice album with some very nice tracks but it doesn't give a good representation of Ray at his finest. The best three tracks for my money were:
Here ... ...don't know me - Featuring Diana Krall
Genius Love Company is definately worth owning if just for these three tracks.
If you would like to experience Ray Charles i would recommend that you purchase The Definitive Ray Charles double CD a much more complete picture of the man. ...
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Label / Distributor: Liberty / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Engineer: Terry Howard; Ed Thacker; Joel Moss
Producer: John Burk; Phil Ramone; Terry Howar
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Format: Performer
EAN: 724386355522
Catalogue Number: 8635552
Additional notes
Album Notes: Final album from the late R&B giant. As the title suggests, this is a duets album, pairing Charles with a succession of contemporary artists and more established figures to perform a collection of well-known pop standards. A clean, simple production job and tasteful, uncluttered backing lets the songs - and the voices - do the talking.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Here We Go Again - Charles, Ray & Norah Jones
2.: Sweet Potato Pie - Charles, Ray & James Taylor
3.: You Don't Know Me - Charles, Ray & Diana Krall
4.: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Charles, Ray & Elton John
5.: Fever - Charles, Ray & Natalie Cole
6.: Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Charles, Ray & Bonnie Raitt
7.: It Was A Very Good Year - Charles, Ray & Willie Nelson
8.: Hey Girl - Charles, Ray & Michael McDonald
9.: Sinner's Prayer - Charles, Ray & B.B. King
10.: Heaven Help Us All - Charles, Ray & Gladys Knight
11.: Over The Rainbow - Charles, Ray & Johnny Mathis
12.: Crazy Love - Charles, Ray & Van Morrison
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