1-1: Mess Around () 1-2: It Should've Been Me () 1-3: I've Got A Woman () 1-4: This Little Girl Of Mine () 1-5: A Fool For You () 1-6: Drown In My Own Tears () 1-7: Leave My Woman Alone () 1-8: Hallelujah I Love Her So () 1-9: Lonely Avenue () 1-10: (Night Time Is) The Right Time () 1-11: What'd I Say (Parts 1 And 2) () 1-12: I Believe To My Soul () 1-13: I'm Movin' On () 1-14: Come Rain Or Come Shine () 1-15: Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying () 1-16: Sticks And Stones () 1-17: Georgia On My Mind () 1-18: Ruby () 1-19: One Mint Julep () 1-20: I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town () 1-21: Hit The Road Jack () 1-22: Unchain My Heart () 1-23: Baby It's Cold Outside () 1-24: At The Club () 2-1: I Can't Stop Loving You () 2-2: Born To Lose () 2-3: You Don't Know Me () 2-4: You Are My Sunshine () 2-5: Your Cheatin' Heart () 2-6: Take These Chains From My Heart () 2-7: Busted () 2-8: That Lucky Old Sun () 2-9: Crying Time () 2-10: Cincinnati Kid () 2-11: Let's Go Get Stoned () 2-12: I Don't Need No Doctor () 2-13: In The Heat Of The Night () 2-14: Yesterday () 2-15: Eleanor Rigby () 2-16: I Can Make It Thru' The Days () 2-17: Rainy Night In Georgia () 2-18: The Jealous Kind () 2-19: Shake Your Tailfeather () 2-20: Seven Spanish Angels () 2-21: I'll Be Good To You () 2-22: Imagine ()
Description:
"The Definitive Ray Charles" on CD is an essential anthology that captures the full spectrum of Ray Charles's genius, from his pioneering blend of rhythm & blues, gospel and jazz to his unforgettable soul and pop classics. Across this comprehensive collection, listeners encounter landmark recordings that defined modern popular music: raw, impassioned vocals, impeccably phrased piano lines, and arrangements that move effortlessly from church-like intensity to late-night club intimacy. Whether you are discovering Ray Charles for the first time or deepening an existing collection, this CD offers a carefully curated journey through his most influential and beloved songs, presenting a portrait of an artist who changed the sound of the 20th century.
The artist biography of Ray Charles is inseparable from the history of soul music itself. Blind from a young age, he forged a revolutionary style by merging gospel's emotional fervor with the swing of jazz and the grit of rhythm & blues, laying the groundwork for what would be called soul. His recordings transformed standards into personal statements and inspired generations of musicians across genres--from rock and pop to jazz and country. Over his long career, Ray Charles became a multiple GRAMMY winner, a fixture in the charts, and a symbol of artistic independence, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recognition as one of the most influential artists of all time. "The Definitive Ray Charles" underlines these achievements by collecting the key tracks that shaped his legacy.
The CD format ensures a consistent, high-quality listening experience, with the durability and clarity that collectors and audiophiles value. As a physical edition, it invites repeated listening from start to finish, allowing the sequencing to tell a musical story--from early breakthroughs to mature masterpieces.
Rhino, the manufacturer of this release, is renowned for its meticulous catalogue work and respect for musical heritage. Known for high-quality reissues, anthologies and box sets, Rhino has built a reputation for carefully curated tracklists, solid remastering standards and collector-friendly editions that honor both the artists and their audiences. With "The Definitive Ray Charles," Rhino applies this archival expertise to one of music's true icons, delivering a CD that aims to be both a definitive introduction and a long-term reference for fans of Ray Charles and classic soul.
Pop International
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