Ray Charles
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, United States
- Died: June 10, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Active: 1930 - 2004
Biography
Often called "The Genius," Ray Charles was a pioneering American singer, songwriter, and pianist credited with the early development of soul music. Blind since childhood, he fused the raw passion of gospel with the secular themes of blues and R&B, crafting a revolutionary sound at #Atlantic Records# in the 1950s. His groundbreaking 1962 album, 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music', released on #ABC-Paramount#, shattered musical and racial barriers, bringing country music to a new, broader audience. With his uniquely raspy, soulful voice and masterful keyboard skills, Charles created a timeless legacy with hits like "What'd I Say," "Georgia on My Mind," and "I Can't Stop Loving You."
Genres
Ray Charles Discography
- Mess Around / Funny (But I Still Love You) (1953) - Single - rated 3.81/5
- I've Got a Woman / Come Back (1954) - Single - rated 3.84/5
- Hallelujah I Love Her So / What Would I Do Without You (1956) - Single - rated 3.85/5
- The Great Ray Charles (1957) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- Ray Charles (1957) - Album - rated 4.75/5
- Ray Charles at Newport (1958) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- Yes Indeed! (1958) - Compilation - rated 3.75/5
- The Genius of Ray Charles (1959) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- What'd I Say (1959) - Compilation - rated 3.74/5
- What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2) (1959) - Single - rated 4.08/5
- The Genius Hits the Road (1960) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Ray Charles in Person (1960) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Do the Twist With Ray Charles (1961) - Compilation - rated 4.09/5
- The Genius After Hours (1961) - Album - rated 4.01/5
- The Genius Sings the Blues (1961) - Compilation - rated 4.38/5
- Hit the Road Jack / The Danger Zone (1961) - Single - rated 3.9/5
- Dedicated to You (1961) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Genius + Soul = Jazz (1961) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volume Two (1962) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Greatest Hits (1962) - Compilation - rated 4/5
- Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul (1963) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Have a Smile With Me (1964) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- Sweet & Sour Tears (1964) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Crying Time (1966) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- The Spirit of Christmas (1985) - Album - rated 3.03/5
- The Birth of Soul (1991) - Compilation - rated 4.2/5
- The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959 - 1986 (1998) - Compilation
- Ultimate Hits Collection (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.89/5
- The Definitive Ray Charles (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.75/5
- Genius Loves Company (2004) - Album - rated 2.96/5
Members
- Ray Charles - primary artist
- Peter Doggett - liner notes
- Doug Sax - remastered by
- Robert Hadley - remastered by
- Terry Howard - remastered by