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Genius Loves Company [Enhanced]

~ Ray Charles

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Audio CD (30 Aug 2004)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Enhanced
Label: Liberty
ASIN: B0002RUAII
Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Even as Ray Charles' heath waned, the consummate musician always managed to dazzle. Genius Loves Company would be his last studio album, but is a fitting legacy for his remarkable career. Charles recorded his last song for Genius Loves Company in March 2004. The CD of duets with old friends and lifelong admirers--including Norah Jones, Van Morrison, Diana Krall, Elton John, Willie Nelson, BB King and Gladys Knight--is a testament to the high regard in which the music world held him.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ray Sings Farewell To His Fans!, 10 Mar 2005

By	Jana L. Perskie "ceruleana" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I love the music on this CD, even though unavoidable sadness and nostalgia accompany my listening pleasure. I grew up to the sound of Ray Charles' voice, his songs...and absolutely loving them. Unfortunately, this album is not a sample of the artist at his best. It is obvious that he was ill and his voice has a strained, almost feeble quality at times. But even in his final studio album, Mr. Charles, "the genius," is better than most stylists/musicians at peak form.

Ray's sings 12 timeless favorites with younger performers, who have already established themselves as talents, as well as with some older pros. These duets give "Genius Loves Company" a funky, eclectic sound, and provoke the warm feeling that his legacy has been passed down to another generation. Some of the best cuts include: Charles' duet with B. B. King on "Sinner's Prayer." He plays a bluesy piano that goes straight back to his musical roots - fantastic! And with King along on blues guitar, it doesn't get much better! The sassy version of "Sweet Potato Pie" with James Taylor, and "Fever" with Natalie Cole are outstanding. He and Elton John do a soulful interpretation of the latter's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word."

"Genius Loves Company" makes no pretensions. It is an honest album, pleasing, laid-back and memorable because it is Ray Charles's farewell to his fans. I think it is a 'must have' for anyone who loves his music! Highly recommended!
JANA

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4.0 out of 5 stars New to Ray Charles, 29 Nov 2004

By	"kimbaysmidt" - See all my reviews

I bought this album primary for the duet with Diana Krall as I'm totally crazy about her music and I buy every thing she is into. As this is my first album with Ray Charles I must say I'm pretty impressed and I need more of Ray Charles too!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Does just what it says on the tin, 13 Sep 2004

By	M. Seymour "amikeseymour" (Europe) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Q magazine slated it as being predictable and a poor final bow out for Ray Charles. Predictable? Yes, in the sense of you know what to expect. All the songs are standards, the co-vocalists are all well known and deliver good performances. If you liked other Duets albums you'll like this. I did and I do.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Bought this for a friend. Came in good time and in excellent condition. thank you.

Published 13 days ago by N. E. BURDETT

4.0 out of 5 stars Flawed farewell to the genius
Don't get me wrong this is a very good album. However some of the vocal tracks by Ray are rather strained vocally and to some extent like Sinatra was on his 2 "duet" albums he is... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Mr. N. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock critics know nothing
While "Q" slagged this CD off you got the impression that it was not going to be their office listening or that anyone would actually buy it-unless Q staff get freebies. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Richard

4.0 out of 5 stars So, so good!
Apart from Ray Charles there are many fine performers and performances on this album - I particularly like the tracks with Norah Jones Diana Krall and Natalie Cole. Read more

Published 20 months ago by AfterTheEvent

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy tribute
I first heard the music of Ray Charles after watching the film "Ray". I had heard good reviews for this album and decided to plunge in. Read more

Published on 31 Jan 2007 by Physical Graffiti

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Inspiring
Truely amazing, every track on this cd is amazing. As i listened to it the first time i realised this would be a cd which would be played everyday. Very inspiring. Read more

Published on 11 Dec 2005 by H. Ngoff

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Ray
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous - a massive final tribute to the world, and a marvellous memory of a brilliant musician. Read more

Published on 5 Jun 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius
The late great Ray Charles recorded this album with a few of the artists he had always wanted to work with, including Elton John, B.B. Read more

Published on 28 Mar 2005 by stemayers1

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