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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt emotional storytelling
- reflective listening moments
- warm, inviting vocal delivery
- long, immersive listening sessions
- live performance energy
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· Aretha Franklin
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 3:48
- 3 It All Goes By So Fast 5:07
- 4 You Were There 3:41
- 5 Imagine 4:28
- 6 Compared To What 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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