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Track Listings
| 1. Here We Go Again - Features Norah Jones |
| 2. Sweet Potato Pie - Features James Taylor |
| 3. You Don't Know Me - Features Diana Krall |
| 4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Features Elton John |
| 5. Fever - Features Natalie Cole |
| 6. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Features Bonnie Raitt |
| 7. It Was A Very Good Year - Features Willie Nelson |
| 8. Hey Girl - Features Michael McDonald |
| 9. Sinner's Prayer - Features B.B. King |
| 10. Heaven Help Us All - Features Gladys Knight |
| 11. Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Features Johnny Mathis |
| 12. Crazy Love - Features Van Morrison |
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The fact that Genius Loves Company will be Ray Charles's final new album inspires an unavoidable blue feeling. But it's also a happy reminder that the man spent the last months of his life at work. The overall effect of these dozen duets is not only autumnal, but smooth; Brother Ray is on point and cruising here. Fine moments abound--you can hear his delight even in the rather stiff company of Diana Krall and Natalie Cole. His voice sounds a bit frayed by ill health at times, but it also allows for great performances (the slyness behind the ache in his version of the old soul hit "Hey Girl" with Michael McDonald; a grand "Crazy Love" with Van Morrison). Potently, he and Gladys Knight also remind us of the continued timeliness of Stevie Wonder's "Heaven Help Us All." Its best moments make Company one more essential purchase for Ray Charles fans. --Rickey Wright
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"I've recorded with so many amazing artists in my career but never on a duets album of my own. I thought it was time to have some of the friends that I love & the artists that I admire come into my studio & sing with me live, the way we did it in the old days," explains Ray Charles on the genesis of Genius Loves Company. "All the guests brought their own magic to each song. That's what we wanted & that's exactly what we got." Ray's confidence is understandable. Genius Loves Company stands as a remarkable hallmark in a remarkable career. In his brilliant debut for Concord Records, Ray sings a dozen duets with a dazzling array of guest artists from virtually every genre, who have won a combined 79 GRAMMYr Awards. "We cover it all," Ray adds, "from country to R&B, pop, rock & blues. I've never let them put me in a little box, & this CD expresses that open feeling. A beautiful song is a beautiful song-and to sing with so many beautiful singers is a blessing from God."
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By FF
Format:Audio CD
The Sacd was received promptly and sealed properly. It was a great Christmas gift for my husband, who enjoyed listening to hit through the Christmas Holiday. Genius Loves Company (Sacd Ver
By B J Zaruk
Format:Audio CD
This CD had all the potential in the world when you look at the talent involved. What it amounted to was a hyper-engineered and overly orchestrated collection of songs. What a waste. I wanted to strip away the strings and hear the vocals. All except for 'It Was a Very Good Year', with Willie Nelson. That track should be removed completely - strings, vocals and all.
Format:Audio CD
One of the best duet records made today. I really enjoyed it!!!!
Well worth the price paid.
Well worth the price paid.
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Love at first sound
I do not own the CD but heard traks from it played on Jazz FM. Sounds really smooth. Felt like dancing to it but I was driving at the time.
Published on May 16 2008 by Orlando V. N. Demelo
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murder she wrote
i like tha song and all othe r related ones. I like reggae music too such as Glen washington's "my love"
Published on Sep 30 2004 by Haji Abdul
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