Ray's Blues

1. Roll With Me Baby

2. Sun's Gonna Shine Again

3. Jumpin' in the Morning

4. Midnight Hour

5. It Should've Been Me

6. Heartbreaker

7. Sinner's Prayer

8. Mess Around

9. Losing Hand

10. Funny (But I Still Love You)

11. Feelin' Sad

12. I Wonder Who

13. Don't You Know

14. Ray's Blues

15. Noboby Cares

16. Mr. Charles' Blues

17. Blackjack

18. I Got a Woman

19. Come Back Baby

20. Greenbacks

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Average customer rating: also good for soundtracks Earth-shattering Calm Excellent Ray LaMontagne Of Course

Trouble Ray LaMontagne Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Till the Sun Turns Black Amos Lee Lost & Found Supply And Demand O ASIN: B0002S947K Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. Trouble
2. Shelter
3. Hold You In My Arms
4. Narrow Escape
5. Burn
6. Forever My Friend
7. Hannah
8. How Come
9. Jolene
10. All The Wild Horses

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Some singer/songwriters (think Paul Westerberg and Elliott Smith) develop their world-weariness through the unforgiving trials of passing years and the heart-breaking grind of the music business. Others (Van Morrison, Neil Young) seem to have sprung from out of nowhere with the fully formed soul of a life well-lived. Ray LaMontagne belongs with the latter. On this, his debut, LaMontagne has crafted a handful of quietly devastating meditations on life and love--and delivered them with a raspy vocal all his own. The simple, mournful lyrics of "Burn," "Shelter" and the title track recall a Hank Williams ballad, and the reserved production by alt-country/americana genius Ethan Johns (the Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon) make this a great disc for smoky Saturday nights, and rainy Sunday mornings. --Ben Heege

Customer Reviews:

also good for soundtracks.......2007-07-19

I know I've heard tracks from this record used on TV shows, and there's a good reason for that. Ray LaMontagne has a husky yet listenable voice, articulate lyrics, and a range of melodies. Taylor Hicks would do well to try to emulate his idol further.

Earth-shattering Calm.......2007-06-03

This album is soulful, deep and thick. His voice will melt your worries away.

Excellent.......2007-05-20

Buy this album! I received this album as a gift for my birthday and it has stayed in my CD player since. This is easily the best album I have in my collection and will continue to liten to it over and over and over again. You will not be disappointed if you want to hear great music.

Ray LaMontagne.......2007-04-10

Great songwriter and music! If you have a soul you will like this CD.

Of Course.......2007-03-09

An absolutely great sound to this relaxing artist... of course it is a 5.

Average customer rating: This CD could be all you need... Routine roundup Not the best "Greatest Hits" album for SRV Good, But Not Worthy of Stevie Ray Vaughn Nice Compilation

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Greatest Hits Stevie Ray Vaughan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2 The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Texas Flood The Sky Is Crying ZZ Top - Greatest Hits ASIN: B000002AOU Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

1. Taxman
2. Texas Flood
3. The House Is Rockin'
4. Pride And Joy
5. Tightrope
6. Little Wing
7. Crossfire
8. Change It
9. Cold Shot
10. Couldn't Stand The Weather
11. Life Without You

Customer Reviews:

This CD could be all you need..........2007-05-19

I read another review that pretty much hit the mark. If you are not real heavy into SRV, this is a great CD to have. It has all his stuff you've heard on the radio plus a few other tasty cuts. On the other hand, there are a lot of really smokin tunes that are missing from this short collection. It's like a teaser - when it's over, you'll wish there was a disc number two.

Routine roundup .......2007-04-27

Okay, if you're starting a fan off, you'd want them to hear examples of Stevie's stunning guitar. Makes sense, right? That's the guy's claim to fame, after all. And yet they miss out on a few of his best solos. Where's Rivera Paradise? Where's Lenny? Where's Things (That) I Used to Do? Wheres Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love? Love Struck Baby? Testify? Wall of Denial? Let Me Love You Baby? Or, if you want a bit of acoustic SRV, how about Life By the Drop? If you're looking for just Stevie's best known songs, this does contain Texas Flood, Pride and Joy, Couldn't Stand the Weather, Cold Shot, Life Without You and the cover of Little Wing. But this was a blown opprotunity to present the definitive Stevie Ray Vaughan overview. Stick to Essential if you're a newcomer, since it contains most of this album plus most the above tracks.

Not the best "Greatest Hits" album for SRV.......2007-03-02

Was a fan for many years of this man, and was extremely devastated upon his sudden death in the mid eighties. An artist such as SRV has many great songs as well as lesser-known gems. I like the songs on this album but the bad thing is that it is not remastered. For the money you cannot go wrong, but for a little more you can get a better compilation than this one, which came out in 1995. Groovy sounds and of course the Blues mystique is what you get here. Features hits like Taxman and one of my favorites in "Couldn't stand the weather". If you can pick up the 2002 release "The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble" then that is a better purchase in my opinion. Other great songs include "Pride and Joy" and the fun rocker "The House is rockin". The best thing for this artist would be to present fans with a boxed set that included all of the singles as well as some live performances. If you are new to SRV then this is not a bad place to start.

Good, But Not Worthy of Stevie Ray Vaughn.......2007-01-10

It's a shame that such an excellent artist is so under-represented in this compilation.

Nice Compilation.......2006-10-07

Of course with any Greatest Hits compilation by any artist, people are going to fuss about songs left out and/or included. I think everyone will agree that every song on here deserves its place, though personally I think that omitting "Look at Little Sister" and "Love Struck Baby" leaves a big vacuum. Still, this CD does what it intends to do: showcases the absolutely uncanny talent of SRV. The man plays with more than just a feel for the guitar, he plays like he's channeling a higher spirit. All you have to do is take one listen to "Little Wing" where he fleshes out the Hendrix' tune, runs with it, and makes it his own.
I'd recommend this CD to someone who isn't all that familiar with SRV and wants to just jump in where the waters fine, or to anyone who wants a plum (tho compact) compilation. (Another plus is the pamphlet which gives great insight to each song by those who know.)

Average customer rating: Take this Genius with you In the December of His Life Genius Album It's Genius! Genius loves company a hit with us

Genius Loves Company Ray Charles Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ray!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection The Girl In The Other Room Feels Like Home Come Away with Me ASIN: B0002F7I9Y Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

1. Here We Go Again - Features Norah Jones
2. Sweet Potato Pie - Features James Taylor
3. You Don't Know Me - Features Diana Krall
4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Features Elton John
5. Fever - Features Natalie Cole
6. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Features Bonnie Raitt
7. It Was A Very Good Year - Features Willie Nelson
8. Hey Girl - Features Michael McDonald
9. Sinner's Prayer - Features B.B. King
10. Heaven Help Us All - Features Gladys Knight
11. Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Features Johnny Mathis
12. Crazy Love - Features Van Morrison

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The fact that Genius Loves Company will be Ray Charles's final new album inspires an unavoidable blue feeling. But it's also a happy reminder that the man spent the last months of his life at work doing what he loved. The overall effect of these dozen duets is autumnal and smooth. Brother Ray is on point and cruising here. Fine moments abound--you can hear his delight even in the rather stiff company of Diana Krall and Natalie Cole. His voice sounds a bit frayed by ill health at times, but it also allows for great performances like the slyness behind the ache in his version of the old soul hit "Hey Girl" with Michael McDonald and a grand "Crazy Love" with Van Morrison. Potently, he and Gladys Knight remind us of the continued timeliness of Stevie Wonder's "Heaven Help Us All." Its best moments make Company one more essential purchase for Ray Charles fans. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Take this Genius with you.......2007-07-16

Good music, great talent. Norah Jones, James Taylor, B.B. King! with past and current stars this CD is totally enjoyable. Willie Nelson's set is my favorite and I can't forget to mention Diana Krall.

In the December of His Life.......2007-06-05

When I was a kid, I was privileged to grow up with great music always playing in the house. From my grandfather I inherited a love for classical, and for country when it was still "country and western." From my dad, though, I inherited my appreciation for Ray Charles.

At the time, I was listening to a lot of soul, like Smokey Robinson and Otis Redding, and rock, like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. After hearing a record of "What'd I Say" and "Hit the Road Jack," I asked my father what kind of music that was. "That's Ray Charles," he told me. I told him I wanted to know what kind of music he was playing. He gave me the same answer.

It took me a while to understand what he was getting at. Charles's music was beyond category; it was his own invention, completely and utterly sui generis.

Take, for instance, his now-classic arrangement of "America the Beautiful." My grade school music teacher actually thought I was unpatriotic because I couldn't stand the standard version of the song. But it wasn't the words I had a problem with--only the juvenile, sing-song meter: I thought the song wasn't fit to be representing my country. Years later, after I left the Army, I saw Charles on television performing "America the Beautiful" before a baseball game. Using a gospel rhythm on his piano and singing off the backbeat, he transformed it into something so magnificently inspired that he made it all his own--and one of my all-time favorites. I guess that's why he's called, not "a genius," but "The Genius."

Charles died in 2004 at the age of seventy-three. His last work, Genius Loves Company, an album of duets, was a labor of love by an incomparable artist who knew his days were numbered. It was in the tradition of other famous duet releases, beginning in 1991 with Natalie Cole's Unforgettable: With Love--the remarkable album featuring studio-engineered duets with her deceased father, Nat King Cole--and followed by star-studded duet albums from Frank Sinatra (1993) and Tony Bennett (Playin' with My Friends, 2001).

Genius Loves Company opens strong, with Charles's country/blues hit from the 1960s, "Here We Go Again"--this time a collaboration with Grammy-winning newcomer Norah Jones. There's a cover with Diana Krall of Eddy Arnold's country classic "You Don't Know Me," which Charles also recorded in 1962. On this take, the lyrics are parsed at just the right points, letting Krall's satiny vocals work off Charles's gravelly blues. For a duet with Willie Nelson on the Sinatra classic "It Was a Very Good Year," the two old-timers barely sing, but rather narrate the lyrics, much like Jimmy Durante, or Walter Huston in his performance of "September Song." On "Sinner's Prayer" B.B. King is along for the ride with his beloved Lucille. With King's scorching guitar work a perfect counterpoint to the staccato rhythms of Ray's chords, and Billy Preston backing up on the Hammond organ, this is the album's strongest cut. A finger-snapping rendition of "Fever" with Natalie Cole and an a cappella gospel take on "Crazy Love" with Van Morrison round out this solid effort.

Although Charles passed away before Genius Loves Company was released, he must have known that he was going out on top. While recording the album, he worked with director Taylor Hackford and actor Jamie Foxx on the biopic of his life story, Ray. At the 2005 Grammy awards Genius Loves Company walked off with all the important trophies, and Foxx took home the best actor Academy Award for his uncanny portrayal of the legendary musician.

Okay, it's a cliché, but it's still true: Ray Charles may be gone, but his music will be with us forever.

Genius Album.......2007-05-25

Ray Charles by himself is genius, but to pair up with some of musics most distinguished artists and provide listeners with a variety of soulful and beautiful music is simply fantastic. The opening track is a great start with Norah Jones. Though I am not much of a country fan the Willie Nelson Duet gives me shivers from its great color and depth. I love all of the tracks and often will grab my partner and dance to the tracks because it is so great!

This is actually my second time purchasing this CD because I had to give it to someone who I new would love the music.

It's Genius!.......2007-03-24

This CD is fantastic and I love the duets of old favorites being given a
new "flavor" by Ray Charles and friends. It's soothing music, and yet it
energizes.

Genius loves company a hit with us.......2007-01-29

Both of us love this Ray Charles CD. We enjoy all the tracks! Each track is a duet with a different performer, and they're all great!

Average customer rating: Can't get much better than this a bargin The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Introducing Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. Great Artist...Spotty Selections...Unexpected

The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stevie Ray Vaughan - Greatest Hits Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2 The Sky Is Crying Texas Flood In Session ASIN: B00006L3J4 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Shake for Me (live)
2. Rude Mood (live)
3. Love Struck Baby
4. Pride and Joy
5. Texas Flood
6. Mary Had a Little Lamb
7. Lenny
8. Scuttle Buttin'
9. Couldn't Stand the Weather
10. The Things That I Used to Do
11. Cold Shot
12. Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place in Town)
13. Give Me Back My Wig
14. Empty Arms
15. The Sky Is Crying (live)
16. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) (live)

Tracks:

1. Say What!
2. Look at Little Sister
3. Change It
4. Come On (Pt. III)
5. Life Without You
6. Little Wing
7. Willie the Wimp (live)
8. Superstition (live)
9. Leave My Girl Alone - (live)
10. The House Is Rockin'
11. Crossfire
12. Tightrope
13. Wall of Denial
14. Riviera Paradise
15. Telephone Song - The Vaughan Brothers
16. Long Way From Home - The Vaughan Brothers
17. Life By the Drop

Customer Reviews:

Can't get much better than this.......2007-07-09

Purists will decry missing songs, but you can't complain about this collection of great songs. Stevie and DT have a timeless quality to their music that lets you listen to them over and over and not get tired of it. If you've only heard a few of their songs on the radio, you owe it to yourself to try the others -- you won't regret it.

a bargin.......2007-05-17

The album is exactly what I expected from the artist simply awesome. The vocals and strings are soulful. You'll listen to it over and over.

The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble.......2007-05-14

Too much Stevie Ray for me. I loved Crossfire but not much more will make my playlists unless I open a rib joint and play hm for background. The quality of recording could have also been better

Introducing Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble........2007-04-28

I think this is a very thorough Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble CD, spanning Stevie's entire career. Every song is good, including many studio hits and fan favorites, as well as a few live cuts. My personal favorites are: "Love Struck Baby", "Pride & Joy", "Mary Had A Little Lamb", "Scuttle Buttin'", "Couldn't Stand The Weather", "Cold Shot", "Empty Arms", "Say What!", "Life Without You", "Little Wing", "Leave My Girl Alone", "The House Is Rockin'", "Crossfire", "Tightrope", "Wall Of Denial", "Riviera Paradise", "Telephone Song", and "Long Way From Home". There are a few others that I would have liked to have on here, but I think that these tunes are "essential", timeless classics, effectively showcasing Stevie's talent and charisma, and are a good start for someone new to his music.

Great Artist...Spotty Selections...Unexpected.......2006-12-29

Stevie Ray...What can one say? Wow, Awesome, and a legend before his time.
I have debated with so many the precise presence, sheer volume Stevie emitted from his guitar, through his soul. Yes there are many great guitarits. Clapton, Hendrix, Page...just to name a few. What Stevie brought was electrifying and still very personal. He was in a class of his own. So why this review? I have been listening to Stevie for quite some time. I own most of his records. (CD) I even purchased his single-disc "Greatest Hits." I was relatively happy to have his biggest hits on one convenient disc. So one day I'm in Target, out of the corner of my eye I notice this beaming CD...(drumroll) "The Essential"...I almost fell over, seriously. See, I own a few "Essential" CD's: Dylan, Billy Joel, ELO...So obviously when I saw this I thought I was purchasing a gold mine...

While it does contain great work, why the need to include so many "live"
versions? Bottom line? If I want a live set, I'll buy a live set. This could've been a great, blown-away 2-disc set. It is great for picking the selections that should've been on his single disc, to transfer to your iPod...

Average customer rating: The best compilation on the market. Sherry Soul Money Well Spent Ray Charles Ultimate Collection

Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection Ray Charles Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Genius Loves Company The Very Best of Ray Charles Ray!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music Ray (Widescreen Edition) ASIN: B00000I72B Release Date: 1999-03-16

Tracks:

1. Mess Around
2. I've Got A Woman
3. A Fool For You
4. Greenbacks
5. Drown In My Own Tears
6. Hallelujah I Love Her So
7. Lonely Avenue
8. Ain't That Love
9. (Night Time Is) The Right Time
10. What'd I Say Parts I & II
11. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'
12. Them That Got
13. Sticks And Stones
14. Georgia On My Mind
15. Ruby
16. One Mint Julep
17. I've Got News For You

Tracks:

1. Hit The Road Jack
2. Unchain My Heart
3. But On The Other Hand Baby
4. Hide 'Nor Hair
5. At The Club
6. I Can't Stop Loving You
7. You Don't Know Me
8. You Are My Sunshine
9. Don't Set Me Free
10. Take These Chains From My Heart
11. No One
12. Busted
13. Crying Time
14. Together Again
15. Let's Go Get Stoned
16. Yesterday
17. America The Beautiful
18. Seven Spanish Angels
19. I'll Be Good To You

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This double CD collects not only Brother Ray's best-known '50s and '60s singles, but some choice semi-obscurities (the 1953 jump blues "Mess Around," his 1959 cover of Louis Jordan's "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'") that earn their places next to "What'd I Say" and "I Can't Stop Loving You." The man's originality and infectious feeling bleed through on each of these 36 tracks, whether he's transforming "One Mint Julep" or "America the Beautiful" or collaborating (separately) with Willie Nelson and Chaka Khan. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

The best compilation on the market........2007-01-27

Other than Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection 5-disc boxed set, "Ultimate Hits Collection" is easily the best Ray Charles compilation on the market. Its 36 tracks cover the years 1953-1989. It may be pricey, but you get a 50-page booklet, two individual jewel cases and an attractive slipcase. This set covers the ABC years as well, so Rhino probably had to shell out some big bucks to license those tracks. I'm glad they included "Mess Around", one of Ray's earliest hits, but I would've like to have seen 1993's "A Song For You" here as well.

Sherry.......2007-01-18

"Great CD. Would highly recommend. It's a great collection of all the hits. Other CD have a variation of songs, but if you want one with all hits, this is the one for you.

Soul .......2007-01-10

This collection contains Ray Charles' greatest hits. Among the favorites are 'What'd I Say' , 'Georgia on my mind' 'Ruby' 'Hallelujah I just love her so'. For me what is important is those songs which I have heard over and over again, and which the re-hearing of brings pleasure in. It is not important to me that all the songs have that quality. In fact even with the best people, like Ray Charles it is only a small portion of the total work which plays again and again in the mind.
Ray Charles had incredible soul and feeling. And it is that feeling which makes his music so moving and enjoyable.

Money Well Spent.......2006-09-16

I chose this collection for its wide range of Ray's career hits. Some of which I had never heard before, like "Mess Around." This was before the film was released of course. All time favorites of mine include, "What'd I Say" "One Mint Julep" "Night Time Is The Right Time" and "Hit The Road Jack." A true American Icon, Ray's genius continues through his recordings, for they are timeless. Not much else missing on this one.

Ray Charles Ultimate Collection.......2006-08-15

Very good album......can't say enough about it. Ray had such style in his music....I can listen to it over and over.

Average customer rating: good project Oustanding Quality and Great Album What this album is like Great songs, but too repetitive Modern Day Blues Classic

Texas Flood Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Couldn't Stand the Weather In Step The Sky Is Crying Soul to Soul Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2 ASIN: B00000ICN5 Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Love Struck Baby
2. Pride And Joy
3. Texas Flood
4. Tell Me
5. Testify
6. Rude Mood
7. Mary Had A Little Lamb
8. Dirty Pool
9. I'm Crying
10. Lenny
11. SRV Speaks - (previously unreleased)
12. Tin Pan Alley - (previously unreleased)
13. Testify - (previously unreleased, live)
14. Mary Had A Little Lamb - (previously unreleased, live)
15. Wham - (previously unreleased, live)

Amazon.com essential recording

This legendary 1983 debut by the fallen torchbearer of the '80s-'90s blues revival sounds even more dramatic in its remixed and expanded edition. Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar and vocals are a bit brighter and more present on this 14-track CD. And the newly included bonus numbers (an incendiary studio version of the slow blues "Tin Pan Alley" that was left off the original release, and live takes of "Testify," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and the instrumental "Wham!" from a 1983 Hollywood concert) illuminate the raw soul and passion that propelled his artistry even when he was under the spell of drug addiction. Texas Flood captures Vaughan as rockin' blues purist, paying tribute in his inspired six-string diction to his influences Larry Davis (who wrote the title track), Buddy Guy, Albert King, and Jimi Hendrix. His own contemplative "Lenny," a tribute to his wife at the time, also suggests a jazz-fueled complexity that would infuse his later work. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

good project.......2007-05-15

Steve Ray Vaughan one of the best blues guitarrist in the world, in this album ,Texas Flood , with three live performances as bonus tracks with Chris Layton on drums, Testify live version is unreal great guitar play very well played,there is not question about it he was good.
I strongly recomend this album for anyone .

Oustanding Quality and Great Album.......2007-01-25

For an SACD, this fills the room with one of SRV's best albums.

What this album is like.......2006-11-27

The liner notes of this CD quote a 1981 spectator of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's live show: "It was like church."

That's exactly what it was like. I used to say it was "like a religion," some 25 years ago, for me to show up an hour early at Fitzgerald's in Houston, to be first in line when the club opened and get a table right in front of SRV's microphone. What I remember most vividly is his hands on his guitar. He didn't schmooze his audience; he didn't have much patter. Stevie Ray expressed himself through his fingers, and he poured out his soul.

I think he knew very well that one night, my hand was regularly moving in my purse because I was starting and stopping a tape recorder. According to SRV, he was then stuck in a recording contract with someone who would release neither an album nor him from the contract. I listened to that bootleg frequently between his live appearances. (Don't ask: I no longer have it and wouldn't copy it if I did.)

Thus I can "Testify" that the cuts on this first album faithfully replicate the sound of his performance of these songs. Nothing is added - there are only bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton ably anchoring SRV's guitar - and nothing is taken away. If the trio required more than one recording for each of these tracks, it was only to choose among SRV's brilliant improvisations.

The liner notes from the follow-up album, COULDN'T STAND THE WEATHER, emphasize SRV's macho appearance as this Texan blasted away a New York City audience. "Macho" is not what SRV was like. He had a slight build. He was soft-spoken. The last cut on the original issue of TEXAS FLOOD, a tribute to SRV's wife, is exquisitely tender, the opposite of macho - in front of God and everyone! SRV played not to impose himself on his listeners but to persuade. Which is ultimately much more powerful.

I learned only from the liner notes for the TEXAS FLOOD reissue that SRV is credited with igniting the 1980s blues revival. That's what a prophet is for, isn't it?

Great songs, but too repetitive.......2006-11-10

Like Berry, many of the tracks on this album sound alike.

That said, it's classic.

Modern Day Blues Classic.......2006-10-17

This is one of the finest blues albums to be produced in the past 25 years. Right off the bat from the blistering 'Testify' to the classic 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' to the closing jazz influenced 'Lenny' you know this album is going to be something special. SRV & TD are found here as a trio and you would be hard pressed to find a tighter band. This album is a little more striped down and more bluesy then SRV latter works. This and 'In Sessions' with Albert King are probably Stevie's best blues albums.

Average customer rating: Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music Ray's C&W RAY COULD DO IT "ALL" Don't be turned away by the title Broke the Rules and Reinvented Them

Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music Ray Charles Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Red Headed Stranger Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection Standards The Genius of Ray Charles The Very Best of Ray Charles ASIN: B0000032B4 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Bye Bye Love
2. You Don't Know Me
3. Half As Much
4. I Love You So Much It Hurts
5. Just A Little Lovin'
6. Born To Lose
7. Worried Mind
8. It Makes No Difference Now
9. You Win Again
10. Careless Love
11. I Can't Stop Loving You
12. Hey, Good Lookin'
13. You Are My Sunshine
14. Here We Go Again
15. That Lucky Old Sun

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Ray Charles is the Genius of Soul, but he's always had a bit of country boy in him, too. Between playing hillbilly piano when he was a kid and landing several duets on the country charts in the '80s, Charles released this 1962 classic, taking 12 country standards and proving that great songs can remain great, no matter what the setting. Behind blaring brass and thrilling strings, Brother Ray transforms "Hey, Good Lookin'" and "Bye Bye Love" into big-band swing; "You Win Again" into the Nashville Sound; and "I Love You So Much It Hurts" into the most elegant of pop. "I Can't Stop Loving You" was the big hit, but everything else here is just as timeless and beautiful. --David Cantwell

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Ray broke barriers. In the '50s he invented soul by mixing the sacred and profane of black music: R & B and gospel. In 1962 he went completely crazy, interpreting classic country. It was one of his finest moments. From the start the record is an oddity. A big band pumps, female background singers rip through a chorus of "Bye Bye Love," and Ray brings high energy to the Everly Bros. teeny-bop lyrics. Some songs suffer from syrupy choir and string arrangements, but Ray is always there to set things straight. He gives country some funk, and erases, for a day, all questions of black and white. --Steve Tignor

Customer Reviews:

Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music.......2007-03-16

Can anyone say anything negative about Ray Charles? Not me either. A fine recording.

Ray's C&W.......2007-01-10

This is one of Ray's best. He brings his special brand of jazz, r&b to country-western. If you like Ray Charles, or Country-Western music, you should own this CD.

RAY COULD DO IT "ALL".......2007-01-10

I mean ALL!! He did Country & Western just as good - or should I say better - than the Country/Western Singers!! The "High Priest" (as he was known in the 60's)...no matter what he sang....He did it BETTER than the REST!! Sad to lose him - May He Rest In Peace!! I can hear him now... in Heaven's Choir!!

Don't be turned away by the title.......2006-06-16

One of my favorite albums (and all-time favorite album titles). Enjoyable even if you are not a fan of country and western music. Ray Charles performs these songs with his own unique style and sound (IMHO - most, if not all, of Ray's performances are superior to the originals).

Broke the Rules and Reinvented Them.......2006-04-24

When Ray Charles moved from Atlantic to ABC, the label expected to get a big selling R&B artist with enough appeal to cross over to pop audiences. Ray at first complied to this narrow view of him and his talents. He started at ABC with big R&B hits as Unchain my Heart. He felt he owed it to the label to give them what they expected. They had just given him an unprecedented contract in which he would keep the rights over his masters and gave him complete artistic freedom. Ray knew his time would come. Soon he made his wish known he wanted to record a record with Country tunes. This idea was met with great apprehension. This doubt in the concept was not without grounds. The R&B world and the country world were at the time still very separate entities. Black artist playing white music was not done in the record industry. Ray went ahead and broke the rules, succeeding marvelously, just as he did when he mixed R&B and Gospel a few years prior.

Yet the record itself is not strictly a crossing between R&B and Country. Ray chose the Big Band approach to the songs. His take of Country was more the classic American Songbook view. Ray was not new to Jazz, having recorded in the medium before. Back at Atlantic he worked with parts of the Basie Orchestra and Quincy Jones on Jazz Standards. So he felt quite at ease here. He wasn't new to Country either. He'd grown up with the Grand Ole Opry shows on the radio and allegedly worked as a piano played in Hill Billy bands down south. His comfort with both styles shines through on this record. Here Charles reworks Hank Williams and Don Gibson classics as You Win Again and I Can't Stop Loving You and creates new rules in the process.

A couple years down the line the mixture of Black and White music would become very common. Record labels as Stax and Hi Records in Memphis build there house styles around in it. Fame studios would excel in it. When Ray dropped this gem on the market it hit like a bomb. Modern Sounds became one of his biggest selling records ever and artistically one of his most compelling.

Average customer rating: The Very Best of Ray Charles Best of Ray Charles love it! The Very Best of Ray Charles Women, the good and the bad

The Very Best of Ray Charles Ray Charles Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Icons | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Genius Loves Company Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music Ray!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack James Brown - 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! ASIN: B00004R5ZP Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. I've Got A Woman
2. A Fool For You
3. Drown In My Own Tears
4. Hallelujah I Love Her So
5. (Night Time Is) The Right Time
6. What'd I Say Parts I & II
7. Sticks And Stones
8. Georgia On My Mind
9. One Mind Julep
10. Hit The Road Jack
11. Unchain My Heart
12. I Can't Stop Loving You
13. You Are My Sunshine
14. Busted
15. Let's Go Get Stoned
16. Seven Spanish Angels

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Hard as it is to go wrong when shopping for a Brother Ray package, some career-spanning compilations bundle the decades better than others. Count this one, true to its title, among the very best. The track sequencing is straight-up chronological, opening with 1954's groundbreaking blues and gospel mingling "I've Got a Woman." From there it charges through the late-'50s Atlantic era, rounding up classic singles like "Hallelujah (I Love Her So)," "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," and "What'd I Say." By the time the disc lands us in the '60s, the Genius has saddled up to explore his country side, turning in such popular-music-altering hits as "Georgia on My Mind" and "I Can't Stop Loving You." A final cut jumps into the '80s for the Willie Nelson duet "Seven Spanish Angels," leaving the listener with a solid--and deeply satisfying--sense of Charles' bold artistic wanderings. All that's missing is his soul-dunked rendition of "America the Beautiful." -Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

The Very Best of Ray Charles.......2007-05-13

I was very satisfied with the product and service.

Best of Ray Charles.......2006-11-11

OK recording. Overall flat sound quality (perhaps the time that it was recorded), but, overall OK.

love it!.......2006-10-29

after watching the movie, RAY, I bought this cd and just love it. it made me smile.... and some songs made me dance!

The Very Best of Ray Charles.......2006-07-30

I bought it as a gift, not my kind of music.

Women, the good and the bad.......2005-10-22

Great CD for those who love blues and Ray Charles who has a bit of rock `n roll. All the songs somehow relate to women, heartbreak and good times. Cheaper than the Starbucks edition or Ray cd.

Average customer rating: Unbelievably soulful Rockin From Head to Toe Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Outstanding!!!! RICK "SHAQ" GOLDSTEIN SAYS THIS IS THE GREATEST ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR CD EVER MADE!

In Session Albert King , and Stevie Ray Vaughn Manufacturer: Stax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Chicago Blues | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: King of the Blues Guitar Blues The Very Best of Albert King The Sky Is Crying In Step ASIN: B00000JTB2 Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

1. Call It Stormy Monday
2. Old Times
3. Pride And Joy
4. Ask Me No Questions
5. Pep Talk
6. Blues At Sunrise
7. Turn It Over
8. Overall Junction
9. Match Box Blues
10. Who Is Stevie?
11. Don't Lie To Me

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Recorded for a television program of the same name back in 1983, In Session bills itself as the only known recording of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King, who was Vaughan's idol and mentor, playing together. That leads to some heavy expectations, which fortunately aren't disappointed, at least if you aren't expecting the customary over-the-top performances Vaughan was famous for. His playing here is much more laid-back and controlled, which is actually a recommendation--the stylistic similarities between teacher and student are that much more pronounced. The songs are mostly King concert staples, with the exception of "Pride and Joy"; highlights include the T-Bone Walker classic "Call It Stormy Monday" and one of King's own, "Overall Junction," which features some excellent guitar solo work. The snippets of recorded conversation between songs are interesting curiosities as well. --Genevieve Williams

Album Description

Originally recorded for Canadian television. The two blues g uitar legends jam on 'Stormy Monday', 'Don't lie To Me' and 'Pride and Joy'. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievably soulful.......2007-04-03

If you like high energy electric blues, buy this CD. If you like Stevie or Albert, buy this CD. If you are alive and breathing and want a better life, buy this CD.

Rockin From Head to Toe.......2007-03-18

If you LOVE Stevie Ray, then you'll love him even more on this CD with Albert King. The two of them together = Electric. A must have for your blues collection.

Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughn........2007-01-24

This Cd was sugested to me when i purchased Jimmy hendricks Blues and I have found it to be better than the original CD I ordered.Thankyou very much Good Job.

Outstanding!!!!.......2007-01-22

To have the opportunty to hear Albert King and Stevie Ray play together was incredible. Just sit back, listen to them play off one another and soak it all in. When you are through do it again.

RICK "SHAQ" GOLDSTEIN SAYS THIS IS THE GREATEST ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR CD EVER MADE!.......2007-01-16

I have been dedicated to electric blues guitar music for over twenty years now, and I spend at least 25% of all my free time, investigating and searching for electric blues music. I can say uncategorically, that this is the greatest electric blues album ever made!! It is the King and Prince of blues live. Some people play the guitar and touch the strings. Albert and Stevie "bend" the strings! As great as the music and singing is, the live "banter" between the two should be in the blues hall of fame. If you really know the history of the electric blues, you'd know that, Albert was, to put it mildly, cantankerous to work with. He once threw his drummer off the stage in the middle of a concert for messing up notes. But, Stevie, showed so much respect, and reverence to his idol, that Albert, had a ball, during the recording, and told him how glad he was that Stevie came to play with him. After listening to this CD, you will find it hard to find anything that comes close to it. With all my heart, I guarantee, that any person, who really likes electric blues guitar, will love this album, like no other. If I were allowed to put my phone# or EMAIL address in this review, I would have every one of you, who read this, and listened to me, and bought this CD, and was happy with it call me, and I'd never be lonely again!!!

Average customer rating: SRV Review The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2 An awesome display... Best introductory SRV Blues Done Right

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2 Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stevie Ray Vaughan - Greatest Hits The Sky Is Crying In Step Couldn't Stand the Weather Texas Flood ASIN: B00000ICN8 Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Love Struck Baby
2. Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up On Your Love
3. Scuttle Buttin'
4. Wall Of Denial
5. Lenny
6. Superstition - (live)
7. Empty Arms
8. Riviera Paradise
9. Look At Little Sister
10. Willie The Wimp - (live)
11. Pipeline (from "Back To The Beach")
12. Shake For Me - (live)
13. Leave My Girl Alone - (live)
14. Telephone Song
15. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)
16. Life By The Drop

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The real deal is that this is not so much a hits package as a hyped collection of songs that made the charts, album tracks, and rarities like Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pipeline" duet with surf-rock king Dick Dale. (At least SRV completists no longer have to buy the God-awful Back to the Beach soundtrack.) Blending blues classics, rockers, and instrumentals was a signature of Vaughan's sets, but it doesn't work for these 16 tunes. Lesser numbers like "Empty Arms," "Shake for Me," and "Wall of Denial" seem filler between thrillers like "Telephone Song," "Scuttle Buttin'," and a version of "Leave My Girl Alone" that had been available only on a promotional CD. Remember, Vaughan's recording career lasted seven years--too short a time to merit two hits discs. Yet his guitar acrobatics and gut-deep vocal testimonials are never less than satisfying. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

SRV Review.......2007-02-08

Well, I guess if your a real fan of SRV, then you will love this. I am new to his music, and although he is obviously an accomplished muso, it was not quite what I wanted. It has not sold me on him, but he does have a couple of good tracks. Maybe just not for me.I will not purchase any more SRV if this is representative of his work

The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2.......2007-01-10

Very fine collection of SRV's work. Highly recommend

An awesome display..........2006-11-11

If you are a fan this is a great compilation! The last two tracks, Voodoo Chile and Life by the Drop, are worth the price of admission.
Warning! There are so many notes and cool sounds flying out of Voodoo Chile that you may be injured. Enjoy!

Best introductory SRV.......2006-10-06

If you are new to SRV and looking for a great sample of his best work, this is the album for you. Selections are among the most intense blues ever to burn from SRV's guitar. The recording quality is top notch - including the live cuts.

Blues Done Right.......2005-12-07

Stevie Ray Vaughan was getting better by the year,never playing the same song quite the same way twice.He was the best of his kind.King of texas blues.Mr.Vaughan came to a tragic ending in a plane crash after fighting a life threatning drug addiction.Such an abrupt end for such an amazing person.

Two greatist hits were then released.This is Vol.2 you'd assume to get lackluster songs not quite as big as the glowing presence of Vol.1.If that is what you're guessing you're off(WAY OFF).Overall i think this is a much better interpratation of Mr.Vaughans true capabilities."Scuttle Buttin'" is a fast and short song resulting in an almost Van Halen "Eruption" solo feeling.Stevies accesability to make a song his own shows in a Jimi Hendrix song"Voodoo Chile"(later shown in 2001's "Black Hawk Down")as he did with The Beatles "Taxman" on the first vol..

Mr.Vaughans vocals are raspy and low and energetic.If you ever seen him live you'd know how much soul he poured into each performance.His beat up guitar is a trade mark.You will be able to hear this aura in the live tracks like "Shake For Me" and "Superstation".A crowd favorite "Lenny" is on the album,but not live.

Sixteen of Mr.Vaughans amazing songs shine hear and is worth more then what is asked for.

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