| Condition | Sealed |
| Manufacturer | USA |
| Format |
SACD, Hybrid, Mono, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered |
| Date of release |
1961/2010 |
| Barcode | 821797204965 |
This 1961 collection features 12 must-have songs from Charles' heyday. Mobile Fidelity has corrected the audio errors that were common to previous versions. You will not find a disc with better Ray Charles sound.
Genius doesn't even begin to describe the greatness of The Genius Sings the Blues. A collection of a dozen songs by Ray Charles, created between 1952 and 1960, was released in 1961 by Atlantic Records to counter the singer's move to rival ABC Paramount. Atlantic initially underestimated the fact that the album contained many of Charles' greatest works, united by bluesy emotions and exciting arrangements. A classic of the soul and R&B canon, The Genius Sings the Blues is a timeless snapshot of the evolution of American music, captured by the pianist in a steady rhythmic tempo, gospel roots, jazz background and southern style accents. And it has never sounded so good.
