Genius & Friends
Ray Charles · 2005
57 min · 14 tracks · country · jazz · R&B
A heartfelt blend of soul, blues, and gospel featuring collaborative performances that highlight Ray Charles's timeless vocal charisma.
Why this album works
- Best for
- heartfelt emotional storytelling reflective listening moments warm, inviting vocal delivery
- Context
- When 'Genius & Friends' was released in 2005, Ray Charles was in a celebrated phase of his career following the commercial success of his 2004 album 'Genius Loves Company', which won eight Grammy Awards. This album features collaborations with various artists, showcasing Charles's enduring influence and ability to bridge generational gaps in music.
- If you like
- country, jazz, R&B
Genius & Friends is an album by Ray Charles, released in 2005. A heartfelt blend of soul, blues, and gospel featuring collaborative performances that highlight Ray Charles's timeless vocal charisma. 'Genius & Friends' is significant not just as a testament to Charles's legacy but also for its collaboration with contemporary artists, highlighting his impact on modern music. The album received positive reviews and contributed to the revival of interest in Charles's work during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Genius & Friends sound like?
A heartfelt blend of soul, blues, and gospel featuring collaborative performances that highlight Ray Charles's timeless vocal charisma. Rooted in country and jazz.
What makes Genius & Friends by Ray Charles notable?
'Genius & Friends' is significant not just as a testament to Charles's legacy but also for its collaboration with contemporary artists, highlighting his impact on modern music. The album received positive reviews and contributed to the revival of interest in Charles's work during the early 2000s. When 'Genius & Friends' was released in 2005, Ray Charles was in a celebrated phase of his career following the commercial success of his 2004 album 'Genius Loves Company', which won eight Grammy Awards. This album features collaborations with various artists, showcasing Charles's enduring influence and ability to bridge generational gaps in music.
Who is Genius & Friends for?
Genius & Friends works well if you're into heartfelt emotional storytelling, reflective listening moments and warm, inviting vocal delivery.
How many songs are on Genius & Friends?
Genius & Friends has 14 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All I Want To Do 4:00
- 2 You Are My Sunshine Standout 3:48
- 3 It All Goes By So Fast 5:07
- 4 You Were There 3:41
- 5 Imagine Standout 4:28
- 6 Compared To What Standout 3:42
- 7 Big Bad Love 3:45
- 8 I Will Be There 4:43
- 9 Blame It On The Sun 4:46
- 10 Touch 4:40
- 11 Shout 5:10
- 12 Surrender To Love 4:13
- 13 Busted (Live) 2:32
- 14 America The Beautiful 2:58
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