Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul : Masters of American Music / Yvonne Smith, director.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Smith, Yvonne, film director.

Charles, Ray, performer.

Multiprises, LLC.

Language:

English

Genre:

Internet videos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (57 min., 31 sec.)) : sound, color.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Multiprises, LLC, 1993.

System Details:

digital

video file

Summary:

The fascinating story, told in words and music, of one of the century's great musical figures. Never-before-seen interviews with family, friends—and Ray himself—reveal the heartbreak and humor of a man who overcame all odds, moving through tragedy to triumph and immortality. Rare, exciting clips of Ray's finest performances and greatest hits from five decades of music that altered the musical map. An American original, Charles was the innovator who fused gospel, jazz, and blues to create modern soul music. His crossover vision also widened the scope of country and western, his unique voice touching the hearts of people everywhere. Ray Charles is one of the world's most beloved musicians. And this candid, informative, entertaining portrait is his compelling and inspiring story. Interviews with David "Fathead" Newman, Dr. John, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hank Crawford, Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Billy Preston, Merry Clayton, Ray Charles Jr. among others. Performances include Georgia On My Mind, Drown In My Own Tears, I Can't Stop Loving You, Heartbreaker, I Got A Woman, Let The Good Times Roll, What I'd Say, You Don't Know Me, I Believe To My Soul, Let's Go Get Stoned, Hit The Road Jack and many others. Program: © Multiprises, LLC This is just one of over 500 amazing jazz concerts available on medici.tv!.

Participant:

Ray Charles.

Notes:

Vendor-supplied metadata.

OCLC:

1390751054

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.