Ray Charles – Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters (2010)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 41:43 minutes | 817 MB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Concord Records
A treasure trove of newly discovered recordings, highlighted by a duet with fellow icon Johnny Cash (“Why Me Lord?”), Rare Genius was released by Concord Records in April 2010 to celebrate Charles’ 80th birthday (he would have turned 80 on September 23, 2010.
Culled from four decades worth of demos and other previously unreleased material, Rare Genius showcases the remarkable artistic vision, stylistic range and emotionally rich vocals that crafted Charles enduring legacy. An essential insight into one of the 20th Century’s greatest musical icons.
Ray would always get inside the meaning of a lyric and make the listener believe every word. His vocals carried incredible emotion and intensity, even on demo tapes. What we have here with Rare Genius is on par with some of his greatest works.
-John Burk, Concord Music Group Chief Creative Officer
Tracklist:
1. Ray Charles – Love’s Gonna Bite You Back (03:54)
2. Ray Charles – It Hurts to Be In Love (04:53)
3. Ray Charles – Wheel of Fortune (04:00)
4. Ray Charles – I’m Gonna Keep On Singin’ (05:30)
5. Ray Charles – There’ll Be Some Changes Made (04:04)
6. Ray Charles – Isn’t It Wonderful (04:13)
7. Ray Charles – I Don’t Want No One But You (04:20)
8. Ray Charles – A Little Bitty Tear (03:35)
9. Ray Charles – She’s Gone (03:11)
10. Ray Charles – Why Me Lord? (03:57)
