Ray Charles and Betty Carter
Ray Charles · 1961
51 min · 15 tracks · country · jazz · R&B
A vibrant interplay of jazz and soul as Ray Charles and Betty Carter blend their distinct voices in intimate duets.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate duets for cozy nights
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant interplay of voices
- gradual emotional peaks throughout
- for romantic evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1961, Ray Charles was already an established star, having released multiple influential albums including 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music' in 1962. This collaboration with Betty Carter came during a period when he was exploring more jazz-oriented arrangements, showcasing his versatility beyond rhythm and blues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye 4:40
- 2 You and I 3:28
- 3 Intro: Goodbye / We’ll Be Together Again 3:20
- 4 People Will Say We’re in Love 2:53
- 5 Cocktails for Two 3:16
- 6 Side by Side 2:24
- 7 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 4:12
- 8 Together 1:35
- 9 For All We Know 3:44
- 10 Takes Two to Tango 3:25
- 11 Alone Together 4:47
- 12 Just You, Just Me 2:06
- 13 But on the Other Hand Baby 3:15
- 14 I Never See Maggie Alone 5:41
- 15 I Like to Hear It Sometime 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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