Ray Charles recorded his rnal piece of music for Genius Loves Company less than a few months before succumbing to liver disease. Perhaps realizing Genius would be his swan song, Charles produced a dynamic set of tracks that span his musical passions: blues, jazz, big band, gospel, country and pop. The CD also features duets with Elton John, Gladys Knight and Willie Nelson. In spite of his ill health, which limited his vocal range, album producer John Burk said Charles was a consummate pro and would often say, "I'm not feeling well today. I'll take a stab at it, and I can come back to it later.' But he never had to come to it later."
Corporate rockHas it all come down to this?Sunday, 09 November 2008 | Keith KirchnerA few cool looking dudes pose on the corner with faux Fila and Iverson jerseys, knowing that the club they loiter in front of will remain merely a backdrop for a night of hanging with the homies. They are under 21. Click to Continue...
Sounds likeDAN DEACON Spiderman of the RingsThursday, 30 July 2009 | Joe Bodia
Those lucky enough to catch his live performances will witness a strange juxtaposition of audience members singing the lyrics about animals and Looney Toons characters alongside Deacon's more-punk-than-punk primal freak outs.
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