Just discovered in 2021, the previously unreleased Ray Charles Live In Stockholm 1972, captures Charles at the height of his powers in one of his best live recordings ever. Recorded on a magical night in 1972, this set faithfully captures great moments and arrangements often heard in Rays live performances but rarely, if ever, on record. The evening begins with a rip-roaring rendition of Rays classic concert opener, Alexanders Ragtime Band followed by an electrifying Whatd I Say. Ray then delivers two more rarities, a gut-wrenching bluesy rendition of Ive Had My Fun followed by Games People Play, a number that features each of Rays legendary 1972 Raelettes. The set continues with Rays unique live arrangements of Dont Change On Me and I Cant Stop Loving You before closing with the hard-swinging band feature Marie followed by an extended 8-minute version of Ive Got A Woman that sees Ray riffing on his 1954 hit, building to a finale that brings the house down.
These recordings were only recently available exclusively on True Genius, a 6-CD limited edition box set released by Tangerine Records in 2021.
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SIDE A 1. Alexander's Ragtime Band 2. What'd I Say 3. I've Had My Fun 4. Raelettes Introduction 5. Games People Play SIDE B 1. Don't Change On Me 2. I Can't Stop Loving You 3. Marie 4. I've Got A Woman
Just discovered in 2021, the previously unreleased Ray Charles Live In Stockholm 1972, captures Charles at the height of his powers in one of his best live recordings ever. Recorded on a magical night in 1972, this set faithfully captures great moments and arrangements often heard in Rays live performances but rarely, if ever, on record. The evening begins with a rip-roaring rendition of Rays classic concert opener, Alexanders Ragtime Band followed by an electrifying Whatd I Say. Ray then delivers two more rarities, a gut-wrenching bluesy rendition of Ive Had My Fun followed by Games People Play, a number that features each of Rays legendary 1972 Raelettes. The set continues with Rays unique live arrangements of Dont Change On Me and I Cant Stop Loving You before closing with the hard-swinging band feature Marie followed by an extended 8-minute version of Ive Got A Woman that sees Ray riffing on his 1954 hit, building to a finale that brings the house down.
These recordings were only recently available exclusively on True Genius, a 6-CD limited edition box set released by Tangerine Records in 2021.
Out of stock? Get notified when this item is restocked.
SIDE A 1. Alexander's Ragtime Band 2. What'd I Say 3. I've Had My Fun 4. Raelettes Introduction 5. Games People Play SIDE B 1. Don't Change On Me 2. I Can't Stop Loving You 3. Marie 4. I've Got A Woman