{"product_id":"ray-charles-genius-loves-company","title":"Ray Charles – Genius Loves Company","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Charles – Genius Loves Company (2004) – CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubgenres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soul, Vocal Jazz, Adult Contemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concord Records \/ Hear Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenius Loves Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings Ray Charles together with an exceptional lineup of guest singers for a collection of duets spanning soul, jazz, blues, country, and pop. Originally released in 2004, Charles’ final studio album celebrates his musical range and the expressive voice that made him one of popular music’s most influential performers. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concord.com\/concord-albums\/ray-charlesvarious-artists-genius-loves-company\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003econcord.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest artists include Norah Jones, Elton John, B.B. King, Michael McDonald, Johnny Mathis, Bonnie Raitt, and James Taylor. Their contrasting voices give the album variety while keeping Charles at its center. The performances combine warm vocal exchanges with an approachable blend of musical styles, making this a rewarding listen for longtime Ray Charles fans and listeners discovering his work through these collaborations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album earned eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, cementing its place as a celebrated closing chapter in Charles’ recording career. This Ray Charles CD makes a fitting addition to a soul music collection, a vocal jazz shelf, or a collection of collaborative albums featuring influential singers across generations. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concord.com\/concord-albums\/ray-charlesvarious-artists-genius-loves-company\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003econcord.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photos carefully for the item’s exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Cat Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67627582161133,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6300\/2093\/files\/724511FA-629B-4A46-83D0-6BC8FBB9685F.jpg?v=1791006177","url":"https:\/\/bigcataudio.com\/products\/ray-charles-genius-loves-company","provider":"Big Cat Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}