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1. Let The Good Times Roll
2. It Had To Be You
3. Alexander's Ragtime Band
4. Two Years Of Torture
5. When Your Lover Has Gone
6. Deed I Do
7. Just For A Thrill
8. You Won't Let Me Go
9. Tell Me You'll Wait For Me
10. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'
11. Am I Blue
12. Come Rain Or Come Shine
On his sixth studio album “The Genius Of Ray Charles”, released in 1959 by Atlantic Records, Ray Charles moved away for the first time from the soulful sound of his 1950s recordings, which blended jazz, gospel, and blues. Instead, this musical genius embraced swinging pop, enriched with tight big band arrangements and lush string sections. Focused, coherent, and masterfully performed, “The Genius Of Ray Charles” is rightly regarded today as an R&B classic.
His regular band, joined by musicians from the ensembles of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, including tenor saxophonists David “Fathead” Newman and Paul Gonsalves, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, and Quincy Jones—who arranged six tracks for chart success—create a virtuosic musical foundation that allows Charles’ unique voice to shine. Especially on ballads like “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Cryin’”, “Am I Blue”, and the magnificent “Come Rain Or Come Shine”, goosebumps are guaranteed.
With the Analogue Productions reissue of “The Genius Of Ray Charles” celebrating Atlantic Records’ 75th anniversary, you can now experience Ray Charles at his very best. Let The Good Times Roll!
