Ray Charles - Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Amazon.com There are few absolutes in this world, but Ray Charles, an artist to whom hackneyed terms like "legend" and "genius" actually do apply, is one of them. So even if more intimate venues are usually preferable to cavernous concert halls like Montreux's, any Ray is good Ray. Filmed in 1997, the 18-song, 73-minute show features Charles's big band visiting very familiar ground ("Busted," "What'd I Say," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and, of course, "Georgia on My Mind"), along with some less obvious choices (a swinging rendition of the Oscar Peterson instrumental "Scotia Blues" and a very funky "Watch Them Dogs," featuring the Raelettes). DVD bonus features include a text bio and timeline, but the unquestioned highlight is the voiceover track by the man himself, in which he offers anecdotes from the past, insight into specific songs, and a healthy dose of humor and soul. Great stuff. --Sam Graham Product Description There are few absolutes in this world, but Ray Charles, an artist to whom hackneyed terms like legend and genius actually do apply, is one of them. So even if more intimate venues are usually preferable to cavernous concert halls like Montreux's, any Ray is good Ray. Filmed in 1997, the 18-song, 73-minute show features Charles's big band visiting very familiar ground ("Busted, "What'd I Say, "I Can't Stop Loving You, and, of course, "Georgia on My Mind"), along with some less obvious choices (a swinging rendition of the Oscar Peterson instrumental "Scotia Blues and a very funky "Watch Them Dogs, featuring the Raelettes). DVD bonus features include a text bio and timeline, but the unquestioned highlight is the voiceover track by the man himself, in which he offers anecdotes from the past, insight into specific songs, and a healthy dose of humor and soul. Great stuff. From the Back Cover Ray Charles, the "Genius of Soul," is the only musician in history who has been on top of the charts for five decades. "I was born with music inside me, that's the only explanation I know," says Ray Charles. Recognized by the music community as one of its leaders, he has influenced the entertainment industry for decades and torn down the walls between musical genres. Here is Ray at his best, in a superb live performance with his band and the Raelettes. Also included is an interview with Ray discussing the music he is performing in this program. Songs: I Don't Know, Ray Charles Opener, I'll Be Home, Busted, Georgia on My Mind, Mississippi Mud, Just for a Trail, You Made Me Love You, Angelina, Scotia Blues (Blues for Big Scotia), Song for You, Do It to Me Slow (Raelettes intro), Watch Them Dogs, Shadows of My Mind, Smack Dab in the Middle, I Can't Stop Loving You, People Will Say We're in Love, What'd I Say.
ASIN: B0000648YH
VSKU: DBV.B0000648YH.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ray Charles|Pioneer
Binding: Dvd
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