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The Genius Hits The Road is an LP by Ray Charles from 1960 released on the ABC-Paramount label.
About this album
The Genius Hits The Road is a sharp, stylish Ray Charles album that turns American geography into a compelling R&B statement. Issued in 1960, it brings his distinctive blend of gospel feel, jazz phrasing and soul warmth to songs associated with cities and states, with Georgia On My Mind standing out as one of his signature performances. Across the set, Charles and his band give familiar material fresh momentum, balancing blues grit, swing and pop polish. It is a concise example of how he could reshape standard repertoire into something personal, authoritative and commercially enduring.
Genre: Soul & Funk
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: Ray CharlesLabel: ABC-Paramount – ABC 335Format: LP, Album, MonoUnits: 1Country: USReleased: 1960Genre: Soul & FunkStyle: Rhythm & BluesA1 Alabamy Bound
A2 Georgia On My Mind
A3 Basin Street Blues
A4 Mississippi Mud
A5 Moonlight In Vermont
A6 New York'S My Home
B1 California, Here I Come
B2 Moon Over Miami
B3 Deep In The Heart Of Texas
B4 Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
B5 Blue Hawaii
B6 Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
- Description
- Release details
- Tracklist
-
The Genius Hits The Road is an LP by Ray Charles from 1960 released on the ABC-Paramount label.
About this album
The Genius Hits The Road is a sharp, stylish Ray Charles album that turns American geography into a compelling R&B statement. Issued in 1960, it brings his distinctive blend of gospel feel, jazz phrasing and soul warmth to songs associated with cities and states, with Georgia On My Mind standing out as one of his signature performances. Across the set, Charles and his band give familiar material fresh momentum, balancing blues grit, swing and pop polish. It is a concise example of how he could reshape standard repertoire into something personal, authoritative and commercially enduring.
Genre: Soul & Funk
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: Ray CharlesLabel: ABC-Paramount – ABC 335Format: LP, Album, MonoUnits: 1Country: USReleased: 1960Genre: Soul & FunkStyle: Rhythm & BluesA1 Alabamy Bound
A2 Georgia On My Mind
A3 Basin Street Blues
A4 Mississippi Mud
A5 Moonlight In Vermont
A6 New York'S My Home
B1 California, Here I Come
B2 Moon Over Miami
B3 Deep In The Heart Of Texas
B4 Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
B5 Blue Hawaii
B6 Chattanooga Choo-Choo
