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4.8 out of 5.0 stars 12 Ratings (11 Reviews)

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    Ray = Genius; Company = mixed reviews

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 6, 2004 | 11 out of 11 found this Genius Loves Company review helpful

    Pros: BB, Natalie, Bonnie, Van, Gladys, Billy Preston

    Cons: Diana Krall (sorry!), producer and orchestral arranger

    I can understand why Ray picked some of these people - I'd want to sing with them or their songs myself. But some of them are a very bad match. I didn't even recognize Diana Krall, who I like very much. She sounded terrible. But when he&#...39;s wailing with B.B King, Natalie Cole or Gladys Knight, he's in fine form. "Crazy Love" with Van Morrison is almost better than the original, which is saying a lot!I have to fault the orchestral arranger of this album with his over-the-top backup which would serve better in a movie. The songs that just have a rhythm section (featuring the fabulous Billy Preston on Hammond organ) are far superior.Worth a buy, but if you aren't already into Ray Charles yet, go get one of his real albums, like "Late in the Evening." Read more Less

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    Excellent CD.

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 3, 2004 | 6 out of 7 found this Genius Loves Company review helpful

    Pros: Truly The Best Collection of Duets.

    Cons: Nothing Negative.

    I just brought Ray Charles' final recordings and his collaboration with artists from Norah Jones to B.B. King are very good. I even let my brother listen to it and he enjoyed it as much as I did. This cd is a tribute to a man whose career spans 6... decades and broken musical bondaries and influenced countless artists.I definitely recommend this cd to anyone who loves real music and prefers quality to quantity. Read more Less

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    It doesn't take a genius to love this record!

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 8, 2004 | 3 out of 3 found this Genius Loves Company review helpful

    Pros: An exquisite farewell from a musical giant.

    Cons: There won't be a sequel.

    Few artists have had as profound an effect on music as Ray Charles, the man who is credited with the invention of what is now know as modern soul music. The overused "Duets" concept could have been a disaster in lesser hands, but Brother Ra...y elevates everyone's game on this affair. Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones shine, Natalie Cole simmers, Gladys Knight sways, Van Morrison swaggers. Even the weakest duets (Michael McDonald, Johhny Mathis) withstand repeated listenings due to Brother Ray's presence. A great ride from start to finish. A must own for ALL Ray Charles fans and a good introduction for those haven't yet had an epiphany. Read more Less

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    Awesome Farewell

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 1, 2004 | 2 out of 3 found this Genius Loves Company review helpful

    Pros: Jones and Morrison

    Cons: couple of the artists chosen not in Charles' class

    Tremendous final effort - if this is the first Ray Charles record youve purchased it will cause you to buy many more. Be warned.

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    Great CD

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 11, 2004 | 1 out of 1 found this Genius Loves Company review helpful

    Pros: Fantistic

    Cons: None

    This Genius of Love is actually just that it is a wonderful cd.

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    Always Great Stuff

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 18, 2004

    Pros: Very good match-ups

    Cons: Over Produced

    I bought this cd as soon as it was available and must say I was not disappointed. The first record I bought when I was a kid (far away and long ago), was a 45, remember those? It was "What'd I say", which I completely wore out.I could t...ell that Brother Ray was not in good health, especially when the song required a vocal sustain, I feel that they punched it up with violins and such to distract the listener.That being said, It should be an addition to every Ray Charles fan! Read more Less

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    A fitting title

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 17, 2004

    Pros: C'mon ...it's Ray Charles

    Cons: Some duets sound efforted

    Not every duet can come out great, but...

    God is love
    Love is blind
    Ray Charles is blind
    So...
    Ray Charles is God

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    out of this world

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 10, 2004

    Pros: Ray Charles, Nora Jones, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Elton John, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt,Willie Nelson,Micheal McDonald, B.B. King, Gladys Knight, Johnny Mathis, Van Morrison

    Cons: not long enough

    You don't listen to this CD, you feel it.Sweet Potato Pie, makes you smile from ear to ear. Sorry seems to be the hardest word, moves you. Crazy Love excites you. Do i ever cross your mind makes you wonder. Sinner's Prayer, well BB King and R...ay Charles... enough said. Fever... WOW... Heaven Help us all, makes you want to stand up and join a chior. It was a very good year, orchestra brings it all together, Over the rainbow, better then the original,so sothing. Here we go again, ray knew it was genius from the start. Hey girl, just a pretty song. You can feel each emotion of each song right down to your bones... it's whats genius about it... it's also whats genius about Mr. Charles himself! They're the best of the best, singing with someone who can sing with each one of them...remarkable! Read more Less

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    Ray Charles

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 30, 2004

    Pros: Wonderful vocal combinations/timeless songs

    Cons: Only bad part is he's gone now

    Often when something is good as it gets, I use the expression "Ray Charles!" He is the real meaning of Soulful Music to me.

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    Pure genius!!!!!!!

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 29, 2004

    Pros: Every track esp JT, Bonnie's and VAN's!

    Cons: could live w/o Elton ....but hey

    can't always get what you want...the duetwith Willie and Norah doesn't suck either- get this cd NOW dont wait, you won't stop listening to it

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