2012 · USSACD
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab — UDSACD 2055
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"The Genius of Ray Charles" was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood between 1959 and 1960. The album was produced by Mitch Miller and engineered by leading Capitol technical staff. The sessions featured Ray Charles performing with orchestral arrangements and jazz ensembles, showcasing his versatility across multiple genres including jazz, blues, and standards. The recording utilized Capitol's advanced technical facilities available at the time, capturing Charles's distinctive vocal performances and his mastery of piano and organ. The album was released in 1961 and became one of Charles's most celebrated works, demonstrating his artistic range during a creatively prolific period.
Tracklist · 12 tracks
- 1Let the Good Times Roll2:54
- 2It Had to Be You2:45
- 3Alexander's Ragtime Band2:54
- 4Two Years of Torture3:26
- 5When Your Lover Has Gone2:52
- 6'Deed I Do2:28
- 7Just for a Thrill3:26
- 8You Won't Let Me Go3:22
- 9Tell Me You'll Wait for Me3:25
- 10Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'3:47
- 11Am I Blue3:40
- 12Come Rain or Come Shine3:39
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