The great RAY is gone
Posted by: Geoff P on 10 June 2004
But will always be remembered.
Ray Charles was timeless in his popularity and that voice had so much feeling it could vitalize the dullest of songs.
In particular such unforgettable numbers as
Georgia
Makin' Whoopee
What did I say
Will always be definitively his
geoff
Listening every day planning to "not fade away"
Ray Charles was timeless in his popularity and that voice had so much feeling it could vitalize the dullest of songs.
In particular such unforgettable numbers as
Georgia
Makin' Whoopee
What did I say
Will always be definitively his
geoff
Listening every day planning to "not fade away"
Posted on: 10 June 2004 by Mike Hughes
RIP.
No doubt plenty will be written but the bottom line was that he was a pivotal figure in 20th century music and should be remembered for that above all else. He took quite some flak for it too!
No doubt plenty will be written but the bottom line was that he was a pivotal figure in 20th century music and should be remembered for that above all else. He took quite some flak for it too!
Posted on: 14 June 2004 by fred simon
I'm kind of baffled that his passing has received so little attention in this forum.
He was one of the undisputed giants of all music, of all time. Human musical expression just doesn't get any better than Ray Charles.
Long may he wave.
He was one of the undisputed giants of all music, of all time. Human musical expression just doesn't get any better than Ray Charles.
Long may he wave.
Posted on: 14 June 2004 by Bhoyo
Fred:
We've all been too caught up in Euro 2004 to listen to music.
I've been meaning to explore Ray Charles' music for a long time, but don't want to get a greatest hits/boxed set. Which albums would you recommend for starters?
Regards,
Davie
We've all been too caught up in Euro 2004 to listen to music.
I've been meaning to explore Ray Charles' music for a long time, but don't want to get a greatest hits/boxed set. Which albums would you recommend for starters?
Regards,
Davie
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by John C
Truely the greatest . Almost all of the Atlantic albums are indispensable but the box set "Birth of Soul" is a must for anyones collection. I also highly recommend Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music a revulutionary musical statement.
John
John
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by Mike Hughes
Can I echo the recommendation of John C? Absolutely spot on. One of the best box sets I ever bought. Liable to encourage mindless bouncing around the lounge though on occasions!!!
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by jayd
quote:
I'm kind of baffled that his passing has received so little attention in this forum.
I'm actually shattered by his passing... not even sure how to express it. My earliest music memories are of Ray Charles being played, and I've never known a world without him and his music.
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by fred simon
quote:
Originally posted by John C:
Truely the greatest . Almost all of the Atlantic albums are indispensable but the box set "Birth of Soul" is a must for anyones collection. I also highly recommend Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music a revulutionary musical statement.
John
What John said.
Ray's entire musical life was a revolutionary statement in his unconditional embrace of all human musical expression, regardless of genre, free of classism. It's an essential lesson far too many -- both listeners and musicians -- have still yet to learn.
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by P
You can't help but respect the passing of a true great but like others here I'd love to know the quintessential stand alone Lp to own (box sets notwithstanding)
A bit like BB King really. A true innovator who inspired a generation but I'm blowed if I can think of a definitive "must have" LP (even though the opening lines to Indianola Mississippi Seeds "Nobody Loves me but my mother - and she could be jiving me too" I've always felt that tingle up the spine from)
Anyone?
P
A bit like BB King really. A true innovator who inspired a generation but I'm blowed if I can think of a definitive "must have" LP (even though the opening lines to Indianola Mississippi Seeds "Nobody Loves me but my mother - and she could be jiving me too" I've always felt that tingle up the spine from)
Anyone?
P
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by Geoff P
P
I am sure people can list and list in asnwer to your question there are so many great recordings.
My personal choice to own is "GENIUS + SOUL= JAZZ"
It has some defining tracks such as:
- I've got news for you
- Moanin
- One mint Julep
- Birth of the blues
I have it on CD which includes some numbers from another session called "Genius Hits The Road" such as
- Alabamy bound
- Basin street blues
On the disc it claims it was "digitally rebalanced for CD" by Ray himself. Probably not easy to come by exactly as is, issued by Dunhill Compact Classics, but a similar re-issue is with some different tracks on it is listed here:
http://store.artistdirect.com/store/artist/album/0,,271263,00.html?src=search
regards
GEOFF
Listening every day planning to "not fade away"
I am sure people can list and list in asnwer to your question there are so many great recordings.
My personal choice to own is "GENIUS + SOUL= JAZZ"
It has some defining tracks such as:
- I've got news for you
- Moanin
- One mint Julep
- Birth of the blues
I have it on CD which includes some numbers from another session called "Genius Hits The Road" such as
- Alabamy bound
- Basin street blues
On the disc it claims it was "digitally rebalanced for CD" by Ray himself. Probably not easy to come by exactly as is, issued by Dunhill Compact Classics, but a similar re-issue is with some different tracks on it is listed here:
http://store.artistdirect.com/store/artist/album/0,,271263,00.html?src=search
regards
GEOFF
Listening every day planning to "not fade away"
Posted on: 15 June 2004 by P
Thanks Geoff. Nice One. Much appreciated.
Quincy Jones too?
Sounds good.
P
Quincy Jones too?
Sounds good.
P