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Ebony, Oct, 2004
RAY CHARLES graces his many fans and admirers with a wonderful recording of duets, most of which were recorded while he was ill. On GENIUS LOVES COMPANY (Concord Records), the late, great genius is joined by a host of other music legends, including B.B. King and Billy Preston on the bluesy, foot-stomping "Sinner's Prayers," Norah Jones on the sultry "Here We Go Again," and Gladys Knight, who teams with Charles on the upbeat and hopeful "Heaven Help Us All." Charles, who himself performed and recorded across music genres, demonstrates that versatility on this recording. Country star Bonnie Raitt joins him on the sorrowful "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind," while he teams with Natalie Cole on the pop-feverish "Fever," and Van Morrison on "Crazy Love." The well-loved and respected music man thoroughly entertains on most of the songs Throughout the recording, as he was in life, Charles is vibrant and his genius is crystal clear.
ray charles duets with natalie cole elton john norah jones b.b. king gladys knight diana krall johnny mathis michael mcdonald van morrison willie nelson bonnie raitt james taylor genius loves company
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