Ray Charles is the self-titled debut album from one of the most transformative figures in American music history, originally released in 1957 on Atlantic Records. Capturing Ray Charles at an early and electrifying stage of his career, the album stands as a cornerstone of his Atlantic-era catalog and a landmark recording in the development of soul and R&B.
Throughout the album, Charles demonstrates the extraordinary vocal and piano command that would define his legacy, blending blues, gospel, and R&B into something wholly his own. Tracks like the title cut pulse with a sense of urgency and playfulness, while "Mess Around" showcases Charles at his most exuberant, anchored by driving piano and sax. It is an essential listen for anyone wanting to experience the raw, unfiltered genius that made Ray Charles one of music's most enduring icons.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Atlantic
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Blues
- Release Date: 02/03/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Ain't That Love
A2. Drown In My Own Tears
A3. Come Back Baby
A4. Sinner's Prayer
A5. Funny (But I Still Love You)
A6. Losing Hand
A7. A Fool For You
B1. Hallelujah I Love Her So
B2. Mess Around
B3. This Little Girl Of Mine
B4. Mary Ann
B5. Greenbacks
B6. Don't You Know
B7. I Got A Woman
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