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Live

Ray Charles

71 min · 16 tracks · country · jazz · R&B

A vibrant showcase of Ray Charles' dynamic fusion of gospel, blues, and rhythm and blues in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of live energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic moments of vocal power
  • engaging call-and-response interactions
  • for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek tightly structured albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1964, 'Live' captures Ray Charles at the height of his commercial success following his groundbreaking albums like 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music'. This album not only solidified his status as a crossover artist but also showcased his live performance prowess during a period when he was reshaping popular music with his unique sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· Aretha Franklin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hot Rod 3:43
  • 2 Blues Waltz 6:28
  • 3 In a Little Spanish Town 3:53
  • 4 Sherry 4:35
  • 5 The Right Time 4:04
  • 6 A Fool for You 6:48
  • 7 I Got a Woman 6:24
  • 8 Talkin’ ’bout You 4:31
  • 9 Swanee River Rock 2:11
  • 10 Yes Indeed! 2:29
  • 11 The Right Time 3:50
  • 12 Frenesi 5:01
  • 13 The Spirit‐Feel 4:14
  • 14 Tell the Truth 3:11
  • 15 Drown in My Own Tears 6:10
  • 16 What’d I Say 4:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata