1. A Fool For You
2. Drown In My Own Tears
3. See See Rider
4. The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
5. Ray's Blues
6. Honey Honey
7. A Bit Of Soul
8. What Do I Do Without You
9. Blues Before Sunrise
10. You'll Always Miss The Water (When The Well Runs Dry)
11. Leave My Woman Alone
12. Heartbreaker
13. Roll With Me Baby
14. Sinner's Prayer
15. Come Back Baby
16. Nobody Cares
17. I Wonder Who
18. Blackjack
19. Funny But I Still Love You
20. The Midnight Hour
Ray Charles was one of the most important and influential figures in the history of modern Blues, Soul and Rhythm & Blues, and this superb 20-track collection brings together a fine selection of his early recordings. From the soulful intensity of A Fool For You and Drown In My Own Tears to the raw Blues of Ray's Blues and Blackjack, these performances showcase the extraordinary voice, piano playing and musical personality that made Ray Charles a legend.
There's plenty here for both the newcomer and the seasoned collector, with See See Rider, The Sun's Gonna Shine Again, What Do I Do Without You, Leave My Woman Alone, Roll With Me Baby, Sinner's Prayer and Come Back Baby among the highlights. The collection also includes Funny But I Still Love You, Nobody Cares, I Wonder Who and The Midnight Hour, giving a broad taste of the Blues-rooted side of Ray Charles' remarkable early career.
With 20 original Ray Charles recordings gathered together on one affordable CD, Blues is an excellent introduction to the Blues foundations of one of the greatest voices and musicians of the twentieth century. A strong-value collection packed with essential performances from a true giant of American music.
