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Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks	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

12. Crazy Love - Features Van Morrison