Experience the unmistakable genius of Ray Charles with The Genius Hits The Road, a celebrated collection that showcases his irresistible blend of jazz, soul, and funk. Released in 1960, this album finds Charles traversing America’s musical landscape with sumptuous string arrangements, energetic brass, and his signature sandpapery vocals, accompanied by renowned saxophonists David “Fathead” Newman and Hank Crawford, as well as the soulful Raelettes.
This edition also features four bonus tracks recorded in later sessions, rounding out the album’s adventurous road-trip theme with highlights like “Hit The Road Jack” and a swinging take on “Blue Moon Of Kentucky.” Whether revisiting timeless classics like “Georgia On My Mind” or exploring new destinations, Charles delivers an infectious energy and emotional depth that continues to captivate listeners and audiophiles alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Vinyl Lovers (3)
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Alabamy Bound
A2. Georgia On My Mind
A3. Basin Street Blues
A4. Mississippi Mud
A5. Moonlight In Vermont
A6. New York's My Home
A7. I Wonder
A8. Sticks and Stones
B1. California, Here I Come
B2. Moon Over Miami
B3. Deep In The Heart Of Texas
B4. Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
B5. Blue Hawaii
B6. Chattanooga Choo-Choo
B7. Worried Life Blues
B8. Hit The Road Jack
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