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The Birth of Soul
1991
Career Arc
Ray Charles's discography from 1946 to 2021
Full discography
Ray Charles's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
True Genius
2021
Rare Genius
2010
Original American Classics: Ray Charles
2008
The Legend Lives On
2008
Forever Gold: Ray Charles
2007
At the Olympia
2007
Everlasting Memories
2007
Ray Sings, Basie Swings
2006
Definitive Gold: Ray Charles
2006
Live at Montreux 1997
2006
Golden Legends: Ray Charles Live
2006
What'd I Say: In Concert
2006
Genius & Friends
2005
Pure Genius: Complete Atlantic Recordings 1952-1959
2005
In Concert: I Can't Stop Loving You
2005
50 Years in Music
2005
Ray Charles Live
2005
The Dick Cavett Show: Ray Charles Collection
2005
Anthology
2005
Genius Loves Company
2004
Ray
2004
Concert of November 22nd 2000 at the Olympia
2004
This Is Gold
2004
Ray Charles Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony
2004
Ô-Genio: Live in Brazil, 1963
2004
Angels Keep Watching Over Me
2004
Soul of the Holy Land: August 1973
2004
The Best of Ray Charles: Live
2004
Ray, Rare and Live
2003
Ray Charles in Concert
2003
Ray Charles Celebrates a Gospel Christmas with the Voices of Jubilation!
2003
Ray Charles with the Voices of Jubilation
2003
Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again
2002
Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival
2002
Times of Genius
2002
Genius of Soul Live
2002
In Concert
2001
Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection
1997
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1997
Strong Love Affair
1996
Live in Berlin, 1962
1996
It's a Blues Thing
1995
My World
1993
The World of Ray Charles
1993
Live 1991
1992
Evening with Ray Charles
1992
The Birth of Soul
1991
Would You Believe?
1990
Just Between Us
1988
From the Pages of My Mind
1986
The Spirit of Christmas
1985
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
1984
Friendship
1984
Wish You Were Here Tonight
1983
Ballad in Blue
1981
Brother Ray Is at It Again
1980
Ain't It So
1979
Love & Peace
1978
True to Life
1977
My Kind of Jazz Part 3
1975
Renaissance
1975
My Kind of Jazz, Part 3
1975
Come Live With Me
1974
Jazz Number II
1973
Through the Eyes of Love
1972
A Message from the People
1972
Volcanic Action of My Soul
1971
Love Country Style
1970
My Kind of Jazz
1970
The Best of Ray Charles
1970
Live
Blues
Live in Concert
A Man and His Soul
Ray Charles Anthology
Live at the Olympia 2000
America the Beautiful
Live in Japan
The Definitive Ray Charles
I'm All Yours Baby
1969
Doing His Thing
1969
A Portrait of Ray
1968
I'm All Yours Baby!
1968
Portrait of Ray
1968
Ray Charles Invites You to Listen
1967
Ray's Moods
1966
Crying Time
1966
Together Again
1965
Sweet & Sour Tears
1964
Have a Smile with Me
1964
Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul
1963
Greatest Hits
1962
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
1962
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volume Two
1962
Spotlight on Ray Charles
1962
Do the Twist! with Ray Charles
1961
The Genius After Hours
1961
The Genius Sings the Blues
1961
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
1961
Genius + Soul = Jazz
1961
Dedicated to You
1961
Soul Meeting
1961
The Genius Hits the Road
1960
Ray Charles in Person
1960
What'd I Say
1959
The Genius of Ray Charles
1959
Ray Charles at Newport
1958
Soul Brothers
1958
Yes Indeed!
1958
The Great Ray Charles
1957
Ray Charles
1957
Singles ()
Surrender to Love
2005
Baby Grand
1986
Seven Spanish Angels
1984
In the Heat of the Night
1967
I Don't Need No Doctor
1966
Let's Go Get Stoned
1966
Unchain My Heart
1961
Hit the Road Jack / The Danger Zone
1961
Georgia on My Mind / Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
1960
Ruby
1960
Talkin' 'bout You / What Kind of Man Are You
1958
Hallelujah I Love Her So / What Would I Do Without You
1956
Lonely Avenue
1956
Drown in My Own Tears
1956
Mary Ann
1956
A Fool for You
1955
This Little Girl of Mine
1955
I've Got a Woman / Come Back
1954
It Should've Been Me
1954
Mess Around
1953
Let the Good Times Roll
1946
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ray Charles sound like?
With a steady groove anchored in rhythmic piano riffs and rich vocal phrasing, his music pulses with both urgency and warmth, creating an environment that compels movement while evoking deep emotional resonance. Rooted in country and jazz. Start with Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.
What is the best Ray Charles album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" (1962). It's the most representative of what makes Ray Charles worth hearing.
Who is Ray Charles for?
If you're into country and jazz, Ray Charles is worth your time. With a steady groove anchored in rhythmic piano riffs and rich vocal phrasing, his music pulses with both urgency and warmth, creating an environment that compels movement while evoking deep emotional resonance.
How many albums does Ray Charles have?
Ray Charles has 132 releases in their discography, including 111 albums.
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