Ray by Original Soundtrack (CD, Oct-2004, Atlantic USA)

Ray, the biopic movie of Ray Charles, is said to be one of the movie highlights of 1994. Even if the movie didn't live up to the hype, this soundtrack is about as close as it gets to a "must have" for all soul music aficionados. Thankfully, the record company hasn't gone down the suicidal route of either commissioning re-recordings or assuming that just because Jamie Foxx is a dead ringer for Charles, he can sing like him too. Instead they asked Ray Charles himself to choose the material before his death, resulting in a 17-track collection that spans his career from the early club scene of the early 50s to the arena tours of the mid-70s. Even though all the best-known songs are here ('Georgia on My Mind', 'Hit the Road Jack', etc.), it's not quite a complete collection on his greatest hits - it's too short for that. It is, however, the perfect introduction for anyone who's aware of Charles's legendary reputation and would like to know what all the fuss is about. It's quite frankly...sublime stuff.

Ray Charles is a music legend, and anyone would be is awe to hear such a wonderous musician. I decided to purchase the Sound track "Ray" because I was very moved by the motion picture that depicted this man's life and is accomplishmnets. This purchase is one that I am still very glad that I made. I use the CD everyday!.. Thank you:)

Amazing! Fantastic example of Ray Charles's talents. I believe everyone should own a copy of this disc. This is my second copy, my children lost the first and I just HAD to replace it.

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If you like Ray Charles music, then this is the CD you need. It includes a load of his most popular songs. This is the song track used in the biographical film on his life. The music is from original recordings.This CD is full of easy listening songs you want to get up and move around to.

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Blessed Event when you " Do the RAY ".

Listen, smell, taste and touch this CD.
Good listening at Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and with your tasty dessert
dish laying down next to you in the XXX bed baby.

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