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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

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