Ray Charles Album - Ray Charles and Betty Carter/Dedicated to You
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Customers rating:
(16 ratings)
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Release Date:1998-04-21
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Type:Audio CD
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Genre:Blues, Early R&B, Jazz Blues, Pop, Pop/Rock Music, Popular Music, R&B, Soul
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Label:Rhino / Wea
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UPC:081227525927
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Approx. Price:$11.98
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Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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You and I - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Intro: Goodbye/We'll Be Together Again - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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People Will Say We're in Love - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Cocktails for Two - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Side by Side - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Baby, It's Cold Outside - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Together - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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For All We Know - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Takes Two to Tango - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Alone Together - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Just You, Just Me - Betty Carter, Ray Charles |
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Hard Hearted Hannah - Ray Charles |
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Nancy (With the Laughing Face) - Ray Charles |
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Margie - Ray Charles |
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Ruby - Ray Charles |
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Rosetta - Ray Charles |
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Stella by Starlight - Ray Charles |
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Cherry - Ray Charles |
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Josephine - Ray Charles |
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Candy - Ray Charles |
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Marie - Ray Charles |
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Diane - Ray Charles |
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Sweet Georgia Brown - Ray Charles |
Review - Amazon.com essential recording :
Ray Charles's decision to cut an album of duets with then-rising jazz singer Betty Carter defines the phrase "unerring instinct." Charles responds to Carter's gorgeous voice and compelling melodic changes with some of his softest singing; you might say that this already masterful conduit of emotion got in touch with his feminine side on this 1961 date. The opening and closing cuts of the girls'-names theme album Dedicated to You, another '61 LP that fills out this 78-minute disc, demonstrate Brother Ray's touch for transforming unlikely material into expressions of his own funky essence. His amused big-band celebrations of "Hardhearted Hannah" and "Sweet Georgia Brown" sit alongside sublime portraits of "Stella by Starlight" and "Ruby" on an underappreciated set that's a perfect match for the Charles-Carter sides. --Rickey WrightCustomer review - 1998-10-11
- one of the most played in my collectionWhen this was recorded there were so many people who showed up to witness this fabulous duo, that the session had to be closed. You can feel the emotion...not a finer recording exists. Guess you can tell I like it.
Customer review - 1998-07-04
- Ray Charles at his bestI originally bought "Dedicated to You" in 1961 in college. It was the only albumn that I ever wore out completely with help from my dormmates. It was played constantly. The titles are all girl's names and his treatment of "Nancy" "Dianne" and "Hard-hearted Hannah"are classic with big band background. All these years later the CD has not lost a thing in fact the stereo sound is more realistic than it ever was. Then to find an additional albumn with Ray and Betty Carter on the CD was a real bonus. The price is worth one of these two alone. If you like Ray Charles you won't be disappointed.
Customer review - 2000-01-22
- If you like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong...Ray and Betty rule. This is an outstanding pairing of contrasting vocal talents with fine phrasing and orchestration. Wonderful.
Customer review - 2005-04-04
- Very Sexy MusicUpon Ray Charles' passing, I wanted to get a CD and came across this one. I was unaware that he and Betty Carter had collaborated musically. What a nice surprise this one was for me! Ray is sensual in a way that's classy and sophisticated and Betty's voice is so sweet and coy, but never boring. Together, this blend makes for a relaxing, jazzy sensuousness that should not be missed.
The latter half of the CD is Ray singing solo. My favorite is "Hannah" which has a funny line in it regarding the polar bear. Was it meant to be pajamas or vagina? At any rate, it's a lovely song as are all of the songs on this CD! Both Ray Charles and Betty Carter will be missed for a long time, but this CD is a wonderful reminder of the magic they were able to create.
Customer review - 2005-04-24
- smooth and sexy..for a few years i thought this cd was out of print...i cherished my one copy treating it like the precious jewel it is... my first trip to amazon.. and viola there it is.. bought many copies to give as wedding gifts. This album will play over and over and never get dull or dusty.. it is rock solid.
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