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Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!
A classic of the soul and R&B canon!
Timeless American music includes 12 must-have songs from Charles peak era
Hybrid Mono SACD
Mastered by Bernie Grundman direct to DSD from the original analog master tape
Genius doesnt even begin to describe the greatness of 1961 collection The Genius Sings the Blues. Comprised of a dozen songs Ray Charles made between 1952 and 1960, the collection was released in 1961 by Atlantic Records to counter the singers migration to rival ABC Paramount.
What Atlantic originally underestimated is that the album contained many of Charles greatest works, all unified by their bluesy emotions and stirring arrangements. A classic of the soul and R&B canon, The Genius Sings the Blues is a snapshot of the evolution of timeless American music captured by the pianists indelible rhythmic pace, gospel roots, jazz backgrounds, and Southern-styled accents.
The cover tunes here Early In The Mornin, The Midnight Hour, Im Movin On, Feelin Sad, The Right Time are wonderful. But its Charles own, self-penned blues that steal the spotlight: Rays Blues, I Believe To My Soul, Nobody Cares, Mr. Charles Blues, Some Day Baby, and I Wonder Who.
The Genius Sings the Blues is a must-have for any Ray Charles fan, offering a raw and electrifying showcase of Charles ability to convey pain and joy simultaneously. His legendary piano playing is front and center, with bluesy riffs and rolling chords that define Rays unique style. With a rich backing band, including soulful horns and grooving rhythms, the album delivers an authentic and deeply felt blues experience. Its a testament to the soul of a true musical pioneer.
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