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The Genius Sings the Blues 1961

jazz, blues, soul, r&b 34 min 12 tracks Rhino Atlantic

The Genius Sings the Blues is an album by Ray Charles, released in October 1961 on Atlantic Records. The album was his last release for Atlantic, compiling twelve blues songs from various sessions during his tenure for the label.

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Tracks

1Early in the Morning2:48
2Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)2:56
3The Midnight Hour3:03
4Night Time Is the Right Time3:25
5Feelin’ Sad2:51
6Ray’s Blues2:54
7I’m Movin’ On2:14
8I Believe to My Soul3:02
9Nobody Cares2:41
10Mr. Charles Blues2:48
11Some Day Baby3:01
12I Wonder Who2:48

12 tracks, 34 minutes.

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Artist: Ray Charles
Label: Rhino Atlantic
Type: Album
Format: Digital Media
Country: XW

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