Ray Charles, Volume 2: Seven Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles

~ Release by Ray Charles (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD: In Person (1960) / The Genius Sings the Blues (1960)
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1The Right Time
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28), Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28) and The Raelettes (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
4:05
2What’d I Say
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28), Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28) and The Raelettes (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
live recording of:
What’d I Say (on 1959-05-28)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Mijac Music, MUAC Music, Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
4:22
3Yes Indeed!
recorded in:
Newport, Rhode Island, United States (on 1959-05-28)
alto saxophone:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28) and David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
baritone saxophone:
Hank Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Richie Goldberg (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
tenor saxophone:
David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and Lee Harper (trumpet player (Ray Charles)) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28), Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28) and The Raelettes (on 1959-05-28)
live cover recording of:
Yes Indeed (on 1959-05-28)
lyricist and composer:
Sy Oliver
2:36
4The Spirit-Feel
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
live recording of:
The Spirit-Feel (on 1959-05-28)
composer:
Milt Jackson
4:22
5Frenesi
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
live cover recording of:
Frenesí (on 1959-05-28)
lyricist and composer:
Alberto Domínguez
cover recording of:
Frenesí
lyricist and composer:
Alberto Domínguez
5:03
6Drown in My Own Tears
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28), Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28) and The Raelettes (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
live cover recording of:
Drown in My Own Tears (on 1959-05-28)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Glover
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee, Jay and Cee Music Corp., Jaycee Music and Trio Music Co., Inc.
6:24
7Tell The Truth
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-05-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-05-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-05-28)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28)
saxophone [tenor, alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-05-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-05-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-05-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-05-28), Marjorie Hendricks (on 1959-05-28) and The Raelettes (on 1959-05-28)
recorded at:
Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1959-05-28)
live cover recording of:
Tell the Truth (on 1959-05-28)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
3:36
8Early in the Mornin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-10-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Bennie Crawford (on 1958-10-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1958-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1958-10-28)
organ and piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1958-10-28)
tenor saxophone:
David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1958-10-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1958-10-28) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1958-10-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1958-10-28)
cover recording of:
Early in the Morning (on 1958-10-28)
writer:
Dallas Bartley, Leo Hickman and Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter)
publisher:
Cherio Corp.
12:46
9Hard Times (Nobody Knows Better Than I)
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States (on 1955-04-23)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Roosevelt Sheffield (on 1955-04-23)
drums (drum set):
William Peeples (on 1955-04-23)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
saxophone [alto, baritone sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
tenor saxophone:
Don Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1955-04-23) and Riley Webb (on 1955-04-23)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
recording of:
Hard Times (Nobody Knows Better Than I) (on 1955-04-23)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
32:54
10The Midnight Hour
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-09-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Dave McRae (US clarinetist & saxophonist) (on 1952-09-11)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1952-09-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-09-11)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1952-09-11)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1952-09-11)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1952-09-11)
trumpet:
Jesse Drakes (on 1952-09-11)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1952-09-11)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
cover recording of:
The Midnight Hour (on 1952-09-11)
lyricist and composer:
Sam Sweet
arranger:
Kris Johnson (trumpet)
42:59
11(Night Time Is) The Right Time
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer), Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Bennie "Hank" Crawford (on 1958-10-28)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1958-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Milt Turner (on 1958-10-28)
electric piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1958-10-28)
solo alto saxophone [alto sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1958-10-28)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1958-10-28) and Lee "Ricky" Harper" (Lee Harper, trumpet player (Ray Charles)) (on 1958-10-28)
background vocals:
The Raelettes (on 1958-10-28)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1958-10-28) and Margie Hendrix (on 1958-10-28)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1958-10-28)
cover recording of:
Night Time Is the Right Time (on 1958-10-28)
composer:
Lew Herman
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Planemar Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd. and Tro-Essex Music
3.53:22
12Feelin’ Sad
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1953-08-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone:
O'Neil Gerald (on 1953-08-18)
baritone saxophone:
Warren Bell (on 1953-08-18)
bass:
Lloyd Lambert (on 1953-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Oscar Moore (on 1953-08-18)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Tillman (on 1953-08-18)
trumpet:
Wallace Davenport (on 1953-08-18) and Frank Mitchell (trumpet) (on 1953-08-18)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-08-18)
cover recording of:
Feelin’ Sad (on 1953-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones)
12:49
13Ray’s Blues
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
recording of:
Ray’s Blues
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
32:53
14I’m Movin’ On
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-06-26)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-06-26)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-06-26)
saxophone [alto, baritone sax]:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-06-26)
tenor saxophone:
David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-06-26)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-06-26) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-06-26)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-06-26)
cover recording of:
I’m Moving On (on 1959-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Snow
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
12:11
15I Believe to My Soul
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-06-26)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1959-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Teagle Fleming (on 1959-06-26)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-06-26)
saxophone [alto, baritone sax]:
Bennie Crawford (on 1959-06-26)
tenor saxophone:
David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-06-26)
trumpet:
Marcus Belgrave (on 1959-06-26) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1959-06-26)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1959-06-26)
recording of:
I Believe to My Soul (on 1959-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
13:00
16Nobody Cares
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
recording of:
Nobody Cares
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
12:38
17Mr. Charles’ Blues
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
recording of:
Mr. Charles’ Blues
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
12:46
18Some Day Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-05-10)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-05-10)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-05-10)
recording of:
Some Day Baby (on 1953-05-10)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
3.752:59
19I Wonder Who
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
recording of:
I Wonder Who
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
2:46
2▶CD: Soul Meeting (1961) / The Genius After Hours (1961)
3▶CD: Dedicated to You (1961) / Genius + Soul = Jazz (1961)
4▶CD: Ray Charles and Betty Carter (1961) / Bonus Singles

Credits

Release group

includes:Dedicated to You
Genius + Soul = Jazz
In Person
Ray Charles and Betty Carter by Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) & Betty Carter
Soul Meeting by Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) & Milt Jackson
The Genius After Hours
The Genius Sings the Blues
part of:… Classic Albums (Real Gone Jazz) (order: 24)