Just Between Us
Ray Charles · 1988
10 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of blues and gospel, infused with heartfelt emotion and Ray Charles's signature vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish I’d Never Loved You at All — This track captures the essence of heartache with its poignant lyrics and heartfelt delivery, showcasing Charles's emotional depth and vocal range.
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Nothing Like a Hundred Miles Start here — The opening track sets a reflective tone for the album, blending bluesy melodies with introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners seeking solace.
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Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off — A playful reinterpretation of the classic standard, this track highlights Charles's ability to infuse humor and charm into his performances while maintaining musical sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented reflections on love
- heartfelt storytelling through vocals
- late-night soulful introspection
- emotional honesty in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, consistent tempos
- seek cohesive album narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores personal themes with a contemporary sound, but lacks major commercial success.
- Themes
- longing and distance· heartbreak and regret· alienation in hometown
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Just Between Us came during a prolific phase for Ray Charles when he was embracing a more contemporary sound while still honoring his roots. This album followed the successful soundtrack to the film 'The Blues Brothers' in 1980 and was part of his late-career resurgence, showcasing his ability to adapt yet remain authentic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
- 1 Nothing Like a Hundred Miles Start here
- 2 I Wish I’d Never Loved You at All
- 3 Too Hard to Love You
- 4 Now I Don’t Believe That Anymore
- 5 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off
- 6 Stranger in My Home Town
- 7 Over the Top
- 8 I’d Walk a Little More for You
- 9 If That’s What’cha Want
- 10 Save the Bones for Henry Jones
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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