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Cast Software Vs Sonarika. Product Description Authors: Ray Charles; Norah Jones; Diana Krall; Elton John; Natalie Cole; Bonnie Raitt; Willie Nelson; Michael McDonald; B.B. King; Gladys Knight; Van Morrison; James Taylor; James 'J.

Taylor; Johnny 'Country' Mathis. Though Ray Charles, one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, was never in need of vocal assistance, he was no stranger to duets either (one of his finest records is a duet album with Betty Carter).

For as much of a musical giant as he was, Brother Ray knew how to share the spotlight, as evidenced by GENIUS LOVES COMPANY, his final project before his 2004 passing. In keeping with the eclectic nature of Charles's artistry, he partners with a wide assortment of performers here. Charles is joined by Elton John on a soulful exploration of the latter's 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,' and sidles up next to Willie Nelson for a haunting version of the Frank Sinatra hit 'It Was a Very Good Year,' made all the more poignant in retrospect by its posthumous nature. Rise Of Nations Patch 1.04.

Of course, it's not all bittersweet melancholy; Charles teams with Van Morrison for a jubilant soul/gospel reading of Van's MOONDANCE tune 'Crazy Love,' and the duet with James Taylor on the upbeat 'Sweet Potato Pie' is probably the sassiest, perkiest thing in which Taylor's ever been involved. GENIUS LOVES COMPANY is a swan song that fittingly finds the titular genius surrounded by friends from varied musical worlds, all of whom he's touched with his rare gift. Liner Note Authors: John Burk; David R. Personnel: Ray Charles (piano, keyboards); Ray Charles (vocals); B.B. Product Reviews Rolling Stone (p.141) - Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - 'A bittersweet duets record.[The album] features the veteran soul innovator crooning sweetly on several decades of standards.' Down Beat (p.66) - 3 stars out of 5 - '[G]entle pacing helps the encounters feel unforced and palpably intimate.' Living Blues (pp.48-50) - 'Charles himself is in fine, typically elastic voice throughout.'

Mojo (Publisher) (p.116) - 4 stars out of 5 - 'Thankfully, nobody disappoints.'