- Here We Go Again
- Sweet Potato Pie
- You Don't Know Me
- Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
- Fever
- Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?
- It Was a Very Good Year
- Hey Girl
- Sinner's Prayer
- Heaven Help Us All
- Over the Rainbow
- Crazy Love
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Elton John Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Van Morrison Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Bonnie Raitt Primary Artist,Slide Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Natalie Cole Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
B.B. King Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Michael McDonald Primary Artist,Keyboards,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
James Taylor Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Johnny Mathis Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Gladys Knight Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Norah Jones Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Diana Krall Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Take 6 Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Willie Nelson Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Poncho Sanchez Primary Artist,Congas,Percussion,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Shawn Pelton Drums
Bashiri Johnson Percussion
David Hayes Guitar (Bass),Bass
Michael Bearden Keyboards
Jeff Mironov Guitar
Trey Henry Guitar (Bass),Bass,Contrabass
Danny Jacob Guitar
Charles Fearing Guitar
James Gadson Drums
Jim Keltner Drums
George Marinelli Guitar
Alan Pasqua Piano
Michael Thompson Guitar,Guitar
George Doering Guitar
Randy Waldman Piano,Keyboards
Michael Landau Guitar
Ray Brinker Drums
Tom Fowler Guitar (Bass),Bass,Violin
Irv Kramer Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Abraham Laboriel, Sr. Guitar (Bass),Bass
David Kilbride Violin
Yaroslav Kettner Violin
Karl Vincent Contrabass
Armen Ksajikian Cello
James Burney Choir/Chorus
Eleanore Choate Harp
James Gilstrap Choir/Chorus
Wallace Snow Percussion
David Boruff Saxophone
Clydene Jackson Edwards Choir/Chorus
Kenneth Scharf Trumpet
Kevan Toreh Cello
Mann Giordano Violin
Michael Beardon Keyboards
Mike Markman Violin
Robert Joseph Stone Trombone
Tim Pendergrass Director
Shanti Randall Viola
Brandon Fields Saxophone
Leanne Becknell Oboe
Bruce Fowler Trombone
Mark Converse Percussion
Darryl Phinnessee Choir/Chorus
Robert Berg Viola
Horia Moroaica Violin
Suzanna Giordano Viola,Violin
Dennis Molchan Violin
Ray Tischer Viola
Zheng Wang Violin
Franklyn D'Antonio Violin
Edmund Stein Violin
Gerry Hilera Violin
Alex Isles Trombone
Andrew Picken Viola
Edith Markman Violin
Charles Everett Violin
Scott Higgins Timpani
John Acevedo Viola
Joe Meyer French Horn
Vladimir Polimatidi Violin
Robert Sanders Trombone
Nick Grant Violin
North Wood Violin
Igor Pandurski Violin
Alicia Engley Violin
Sai Ly Acosta Violin
Patricia Skye French Horn
Fred Martin & the Levite Camp Choir/Chorus
Alan Ellsworth Violin
John West Choir/Chorus
Alwyn Wright Violin
Xiao Niu He Violin
Gary Grant Trumpet
Dale Spalding Harmonica
Steve Richards Cello
Dave Stone Contrabass
Nancy Roth Violin
Dave Walther Viola
Rev. Dave Boruff Saxophone
Richard Shaw Contrabass
Tony Banda Bass
Margaret Wooten Violin
David Stenske Viola,Violin
Anatoly Rosinsky Violin
Bob Shepard Saxophone
Clarissa Watkins Choir/Chorus
Amy Wickman Guerra Violin
Aminah Ofumbi Choir/Chorus
Martha Lippi Cello
Kathleen Robertson Violin
De'Ante Duckett Choir/Chorus
Irene Madison Choir/Chorus
Leslie Brown Katz Violin
Michelle Richards Violin
Tricia Lee Violin
Paul Manaster Violin
Kenneth Yerke Violin
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Fonzi Thornton Vocals
Greg Huckins Flute
Kevin Dorsey Choir/Chorus
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Viola
Joseph Stone Oboe,Horn (English)
Andrew Martin Trombone
Ronald Clark Violin
Rick Baptist Trumpet
Richard Todd French Horn
David Riddles Bassoon
Reginald Clews Violin
Briana Bandy Viola
Samuel Formicola Viola
Suzette Moriarty French Horn
Brian Benning Violin
Dynell Weber Violin
Songa Lee Violin
Charlie Morillas Trombone
Phillip Yao French Horn
Ed Persi Viola
Todor Pelev Violin
Carolyn Riley Viola
Robert Matsuda Violin
Yao Zhao Cello
Ronald Folsom Violin
Raymond Tischer Viola
Charles Boito Clarinet
John Mitchell Bassoon
John Krovoza Cello
Matt Holland Trumpet
Charles Pillow Sax (Tenor)
Martin Winning Sax (Tenor)
Kurt Snyder French Horn
Tom Saviano Saxophone
Alethea Mills Choir/Chorus
Kenneth Wild Contrabass
Chavonne Morris Choir/Chorus
Joe Heredia Trap Kit
Sheven Morris Choir/Chorus
Tim Christensen Contrabass
Berj Garabedian Violin
Dennis Farias Trumpet
Jennifer Walton Violin
Rudy Stein Cello
Janey Clewer Choir/Chorus
David Torres Piano,Music Direction
Jeff Kievit Trumpet
Walt Fowler Trumpet
Charlie Davis Trumpet
Jennifer Munday Violin
Johana Krejci Violin
Trevor Handy Cello
Irina Voloshina Violin
Shawn Mann Viola
Tony Kadleck Trumpet
Suzie Katayama Cello
Maria Newman Viola
Larry Hall Trumpet
George Ortiz Timbales
Kirstin Fife Violin
Scott Martin Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Rob Mathes Conductor
Rosemary Butler Choir/Chorus
Julie Rogers Violin
Pee Wee Ellis Sax (Tenor)
Vaneese Thomas Vocals
Tawatha Agee Vocals
Terry Woods Choir/Chorus
Steve Kujala Flute
Raymond Kobler Violin
Loren Turner Choir/Chorus
Timothy Landauer Cello
Stephanie Fife Cello
Donald Markese Clarinet
Bob McChesney Trombone
Larry Corbett Cello
Armen Garabedian Violin
Daphne Chen Violin
Clarence McDonald Piano
Fred Wesley Trombone
Sal Vasquez Tres,Bongos,Guitar,Percussion
Serafin Aguilar Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Francisco Torres Trombone
John Acosta Cello
Joel Derouin Violin
Wayne Bergeron Trumpet
Herbert Waltl Audio Production,Producer,Associate Producer
Terry Howard Audio Production,Engineer,Producer
Phil Ramone Audio Production,Producer
John Burk Audio Production,Producer,Executive Producer
Tim Pendergrass Camera Operator,Editing
Elizabeth Goettcher Video Producer
Ted White Mixing Assistant
Dennis Shirley Photography
Joe McGuire Copyist
John Harris Engineer
Ronald Miller Composer
Brian Benison Copyist
Jay Spears Assistant Engineer
Lee Reisch Pro-Tools,Assistant Engineer
Mike Eleopoloulos Assistant Engineer
Noel Johanson Audio Engineer,Camera Operator
Ron Guerro Technical Assistance
Robert Hadley Mastering
Keith Gretlein Assistant Engineer
Al Schmitt Mixing,Engineer,String Engineer
Greg Dennen Assistant Engineer
Jill Dell'Abate Production Coordination
Ken Gruberman Copyist
Victor Vanacore Arranger
Larry Sanchez Equipment Technician
Jim Cassell Associate Producer
David Vanacore Score Assistance
Jaime Sickora Assistant Engineer
Steve Granitz Photography
Bill Kaylor Assistant Engineer
Hardi Kamsani Assistant Engineer
Jeff Hamor Lighting,Camera Operator
Mark Fleming Engineer
Don Lanier Composer
Ken Desantis Assistant Engineer
Frank Micelotta Photography
Glen Barros Executive Producer
Casey Phariss Assistant Engineer
Nick Reiber Editing
Michael Caulfield Photography
Andrew Felluss Assistant Engineer
Eddy Arnold Composer
Joe Soldo Contractor
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Ervin Drake Composer
Ron Miller Composer
Poncho Sanchez Duet,Producer
Norah Jones Duet
Bernie Taupin Composer
Red Steagall Composer
Randy Waldman Arranger,Rhythm Arrangements
Michael McDonald Duet
David Blumberg Arranger,String Arrangements
Willie Nelson Duet
Gerry Goffin Composer
Carole King Composer
Joel Moss Engineer
Dorsey Burnette Composer
David Torres Associate Producer
Doug Sax Mastering
James Taylor Duet,Composer
Steve Deutsch Digital Editing
Steve Genewick Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Elton John Duet,Composer
Diana Krall Duet
Peter Doell Mastering
Lloyd Glenn Composer
Ron Davis Mixing,Engineer
Ronald Dean Miller Composer
Lowell Fulson Composer
Van Morrison Duet,Composer
Pete Karam Engineer
Darrell Thorp Assistant Engineer
Seth Presant Pro-Tools,Engineer
Teddy Powell Composer
Gladys Knight Duet
Ray Charles Composer
Micheal Smotherman Composer
Michael Vaccaro Contractor
Joel Singer Assistant Engineer
B.B. King Duet
Harold Arlen Composer
Bobby Sharp Composer
Natalie Cole Duet
Billy Burnette Composer
Bonnie Raitt Duet
Cindy Walker Composer
Clarence McDonald Arranger
Take 6 Arranger,Producer
Ed Thacker Engineer
Eddie Cooley Composer
Russell Steagall Composer
John Davenport Composer
John Jennings Photography
Robert Fernandez Engineer
Johnny Mathis Duet
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Overview
Genius Loves Company is the last studio album Ray Charles completed before his death in June 2004. Prior to this, the last studio album he released was Strong Love Affair in 1996, which was a stab at modern pop, filled with new songs and given an adult contemporary sheen. It was not one of his most distinctive efforts, even when judged against his latter-day albums, and it disappeared not long after its release. Charles left Warner and, years later, signed with Concord, who released Genius Loves Company, which had a decidedly different approach than the all-modern Strong Love Affair. As the title acknowledges with a wink, this is a duets album, which may be a little commonplace as far as latter-day superstar albums go but is still a step up from his previous studio album since it puts Ray Charles in a comfortable, relaxed situation that plays to his strengths. Instead of trying to put Charles in a modern setting, producers John Burk and Phil Ramone (Burk helmed seven of the album's tracks, Ramone is responsible for the other five, and their work fits together seamlessly) go for a clean retro setting with a few guitars, synths, and a rhythm section, occasionally dressing it with an orchestra or some strings. In other words, apart from the glistening production, it's not far removed from any of Charles' crossover records from the '60s, and he's also given a strong set of songs, largely familiar pop classics, from "Fever" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" and "Crazy Love." His duet partners are fairly predictable -- classy newcomers like Norah Jones and Diana Krall, but also old stalwarts like Elton John, B.B. King, Johnny Mathis, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and the ubiquitous Willie Nelson (who has never sounded older than he does here on "It Was a Very Good Year") -- but they're also reliable, never overshadowing Ray yet never shrinking in his shadow either; in short, it sounds more like a real duets album than most superstar duet records. The end result is modest, friendly, laid-back, and pleasing, one that remains faithful to Charles' music while sounding relatively fresh. It may not be weighty enough to be a career-capping masterpiece, but it's sweet enough to be an appropriate final album -- which is far more than can be said of Strong Love Affair, or any of the other albums he cut in the '80s or '90s for that matter. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Product Details
Release Date: | 08/31/2004 |
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Label: | Concord / Concord/Hear |
UPC: | 0013431224822 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Ray Charles Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,KeyboardsElton John Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Van Morrison Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Bonnie Raitt Primary Artist,Slide Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Natalie Cole Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
B.B. King Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Michael McDonald Primary Artist,Keyboards,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
James Taylor Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Johnny Mathis Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Gladys Knight Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Norah Jones Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Diana Krall Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Take 6 Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Willie Nelson Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Poncho Sanchez Primary Artist,Congas,Percussion,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Shawn Pelton Drums
Bashiri Johnson Percussion
David Hayes Guitar (Bass),Bass
Michael Bearden Keyboards
Jeff Mironov Guitar
Trey Henry Guitar (Bass),Bass,Contrabass
Danny Jacob Guitar
Charles Fearing Guitar
James Gadson Drums
Jim Keltner Drums
George Marinelli Guitar
Alan Pasqua Piano
Michael Thompson Guitar,Guitar
George Doering Guitar
Randy Waldman Piano,Keyboards
Michael Landau Guitar
Ray Brinker Drums
Tom Fowler Guitar (Bass),Bass,Violin
Irv Kramer Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Abraham Laboriel, Sr. Guitar (Bass),Bass
David Kilbride Violin
Yaroslav Kettner Violin
Karl Vincent Contrabass
Armen Ksajikian Cello
James Burney Choir/Chorus
Eleanore Choate Harp
James Gilstrap Choir/Chorus
Wallace Snow Percussion
David Boruff Saxophone
Clydene Jackson Edwards Choir/Chorus
Kenneth Scharf Trumpet
Kevan Toreh Cello
Mann Giordano Violin
Michael Beardon Keyboards
Mike Markman Violin
Robert Joseph Stone Trombone
Tim Pendergrass Director
Shanti Randall Viola
Brandon Fields Saxophone
Leanne Becknell Oboe
Bruce Fowler Trombone
Mark Converse Percussion
Darryl Phinnessee Choir/Chorus
Robert Berg Viola
Horia Moroaica Violin
Suzanna Giordano Viola,Violin
Dennis Molchan Violin
Ray Tischer Viola
Zheng Wang Violin
Franklyn D'Antonio Violin
Edmund Stein Violin
Gerry Hilera Violin
Alex Isles Trombone
Andrew Picken Viola
Edith Markman Violin
Charles Everett Violin
Scott Higgins Timpani
John Acevedo Viola
Joe Meyer French Horn
Vladimir Polimatidi Violin
Robert Sanders Trombone
Nick Grant Violin
North Wood Violin
Igor Pandurski Violin
Alicia Engley Violin
Sai Ly Acosta Violin
Patricia Skye French Horn
Fred Martin & the Levite Camp Choir/Chorus
Alan Ellsworth Violin
John West Choir/Chorus
Alwyn Wright Violin
Xiao Niu He Violin
Gary Grant Trumpet
Dale Spalding Harmonica
Steve Richards Cello
Dave Stone Contrabass
Nancy Roth Violin
Dave Walther Viola
Rev. Dave Boruff Saxophone
Richard Shaw Contrabass
Tony Banda Bass
Margaret Wooten Violin
David Stenske Viola,Violin
Anatoly Rosinsky Violin
Bob Shepard Saxophone
Clarissa Watkins Choir/Chorus
Amy Wickman Guerra Violin
Aminah Ofumbi Choir/Chorus
Martha Lippi Cello
Kathleen Robertson Violin
De'Ante Duckett Choir/Chorus
Irene Madison Choir/Chorus
Leslie Brown Katz Violin
Michelle Richards Violin
Tricia Lee Violin
Paul Manaster Violin
Kenneth Yerke Violin
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Fonzi Thornton Vocals
Greg Huckins Flute
Kevin Dorsey Choir/Chorus
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Viola
Joseph Stone Oboe,Horn (English)
Andrew Martin Trombone
Ronald Clark Violin
Rick Baptist Trumpet
Richard Todd French Horn
David Riddles Bassoon
Reginald Clews Violin
Briana Bandy Viola
Samuel Formicola Viola
Suzette Moriarty French Horn
Brian Benning Violin
Dynell Weber Violin
Songa Lee Violin
Charlie Morillas Trombone
Phillip Yao French Horn
Ed Persi Viola
Todor Pelev Violin
Carolyn Riley Viola
Robert Matsuda Violin
Yao Zhao Cello
Ronald Folsom Violin
Raymond Tischer Viola
Charles Boito Clarinet
John Mitchell Bassoon
John Krovoza Cello
Matt Holland Trumpet
Charles Pillow Sax (Tenor)
Martin Winning Sax (Tenor)
Kurt Snyder French Horn
Tom Saviano Saxophone
Alethea Mills Choir/Chorus
Kenneth Wild Contrabass
Chavonne Morris Choir/Chorus
Joe Heredia Trap Kit
Sheven Morris Choir/Chorus
Tim Christensen Contrabass
Berj Garabedian Violin
Dennis Farias Trumpet
Jennifer Walton Violin
Rudy Stein Cello
Janey Clewer Choir/Chorus
David Torres Piano,Music Direction
Jeff Kievit Trumpet
Walt Fowler Trumpet
Charlie Davis Trumpet
Jennifer Munday Violin
Johana Krejci Violin
Trevor Handy Cello
Irina Voloshina Violin
Shawn Mann Viola
Tony Kadleck Trumpet
Suzie Katayama Cello
Maria Newman Viola
Larry Hall Trumpet
George Ortiz Timbales
Kirstin Fife Violin
Scott Martin Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Rob Mathes Conductor
Rosemary Butler Choir/Chorus
Julie Rogers Violin
Pee Wee Ellis Sax (Tenor)
Vaneese Thomas Vocals
Tawatha Agee Vocals
Terry Woods Choir/Chorus
Steve Kujala Flute
Raymond Kobler Violin
Loren Turner Choir/Chorus
Timothy Landauer Cello
Stephanie Fife Cello
Donald Markese Clarinet
Bob McChesney Trombone
Larry Corbett Cello
Armen Garabedian Violin
Daphne Chen Violin
Clarence McDonald Piano
Fred Wesley Trombone
Sal Vasquez Tres,Bongos,Guitar,Percussion
Serafin Aguilar Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Francisco Torres Trombone
John Acosta Cello
Joel Derouin Violin
Wayne Bergeron Trumpet
Technical Credits
Don Mizell Audio Production,ProducerHerbert Waltl Audio Production,Producer,Associate Producer
Terry Howard Audio Production,Engineer,Producer
Phil Ramone Audio Production,Producer
John Burk Audio Production,Producer,Executive Producer
Tim Pendergrass Camera Operator,Editing
Elizabeth Goettcher Video Producer
Ted White Mixing Assistant
Dennis Shirley Photography
Joe McGuire Copyist
John Harris Engineer
Ronald Miller Composer
Brian Benison Copyist
Jay Spears Assistant Engineer
Lee Reisch Pro-Tools,Assistant Engineer
Mike Eleopoloulos Assistant Engineer
Noel Johanson Audio Engineer,Camera Operator
Ron Guerro Technical Assistance
Robert Hadley Mastering
Keith Gretlein Assistant Engineer
Al Schmitt Mixing,Engineer,String Engineer
Greg Dennen Assistant Engineer
Jill Dell'Abate Production Coordination
Ken Gruberman Copyist
Victor Vanacore Arranger
Larry Sanchez Equipment Technician
Jim Cassell Associate Producer
David Vanacore Score Assistance
Jaime Sickora Assistant Engineer
Steve Granitz Photography
Bill Kaylor Assistant Engineer
Hardi Kamsani Assistant Engineer
Jeff Hamor Lighting,Camera Operator
Mark Fleming Engineer
Don Lanier Composer
Ken Desantis Assistant Engineer
Frank Micelotta Photography
Glen Barros Executive Producer
Casey Phariss Assistant Engineer
Nick Reiber Editing
Michael Caulfield Photography
Andrew Felluss Assistant Engineer
Eddy Arnold Composer
Joe Soldo Contractor
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Ervin Drake Composer
Ron Miller Composer
Poncho Sanchez Duet,Producer
Norah Jones Duet
Bernie Taupin Composer
Red Steagall Composer
Randy Waldman Arranger,Rhythm Arrangements
Michael McDonald Duet
David Blumberg Arranger,String Arrangements
Willie Nelson Duet
Gerry Goffin Composer
Carole King Composer
Joel Moss Engineer
Dorsey Burnette Composer
David Torres Associate Producer
Doug Sax Mastering
James Taylor Duet,Composer
Steve Deutsch Digital Editing
Steve Genewick Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Elton John Duet,Composer
Diana Krall Duet
Peter Doell Mastering
Lloyd Glenn Composer
Ron Davis Mixing,Engineer
Ronald Dean Miller Composer
Lowell Fulson Composer
Van Morrison Duet,Composer
Pete Karam Engineer
Darrell Thorp Assistant Engineer
Seth Presant Pro-Tools,Engineer
Teddy Powell Composer
Gladys Knight Duet
Ray Charles Composer
Micheal Smotherman Composer
Michael Vaccaro Contractor
Joel Singer Assistant Engineer
B.B. King Duet
Harold Arlen Composer
Bobby Sharp Composer
Natalie Cole Duet
Billy Burnette Composer
Bonnie Raitt Duet
Cindy Walker Composer
Clarence McDonald Arranger
Take 6 Arranger,Producer
Ed Thacker Engineer
Eddie Cooley Composer
Russell Steagall Composer
John Davenport Composer
John Jennings Photography
Robert Fernandez Engineer
Johnny Mathis Duet
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