Ray Charles - In Concert

Starring:Ray Charles, Diane Schuur
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Product Description

1. What'd I Say
2. Hallelujah (I Love Her So)
3. Livin' for the City
4. Can't Keep a Good Man Down
5. Busted
6. Never Stop!
7. Georgia on My Mind
8. Your Cheatin' Heart
9. I Can't Stop Loving You
10. I Got a Woman
11. Happy Birthday to You
12. I Wish I Never Loved You at All
13. America the Beautiful

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One of the most influential and electrifying musicians of all time, the legendary Ray Charles transformed every musical style he touched - R&B, gospel, soul and even country - with his remarkable talent, passion and energy, dazzling generation after generation of listeners. In celebration of an extraordinary career that spanned more than 50 years, some of his most devoted fans gather together to celebrate Ray's remarkable career and give him a birthday party to remember, a spectacular, star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime music- and laugh-filled tribute. A selection of Ray's greatest songs are lovingly rendered by James Ingram, Randy Travis, Michael McDonald and others while such greats as Willie Nelson and Michael Bolton join Ray himself for breathtaking duets of the master's best. And history is made when two legends, Ray and the incomparable Stevie Wonder, perform together on stage for the first time! Filled with touching personal tributes from Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Bill Cosby, Gloria Estefan, George Lopez and many others as well as rare behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage, this magical evening with one of music's most beloved performers is a must-have for every fan.

Format: DVD VIDEO

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It's possible, likely even, that Ray Charles put on a few poor or at least perfunctory performances in his career, but 50 Years in Music isn't one of them. Combined with his sheer talent, the man's natural ebullience and joy at playing music were enough to transcend the restrictions of any given scene--in this case, an antiseptic concert hall filled with a glamorous crowd barely visible beyond the footlights. In fact, if there's any significant drawback to this 90-minute show, recorded in 1991 in Pasadena, California, it's that there isn't enough Ray. Days before his 60th birthday, he showed up to deliver versions of a few of his standards ("What'd I Say," "Busted," "Georgia On My Mind," "America the Beautiful"), along with some less usual fare (the country-tinged "Just for a Thrill," the bluesy "Can't Keep a Good Man Down"), imbuing every tune with a freshness one might have thought impossible, given how many times he'd performed them. But there's a lengthy mid-show stretch when Charles isn't even onstage, and classics like "Your Cheatin' Heart," "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "I Got a Woman" are performed by Randy Travis, James Ingram, and Michael McDonald respectively; good singers all, but not in a league with Brother Ray. Meanwhile, three duets yield mixed results: Ray and Stevie Wonder mesh superbly on "Livin' for the City" and Willie Nelson relaxes with the star on "Busted," but the egregious Michael Bolton damn near ruins "Georgia" with his ear-shattering, over-the-top emoting. And the presence of Tevin Campbell (a young Quincy Jones protégé who comes on like a more wholesome version of Michael Jackson) and Brit band the Brand New Heavies, neither of whom performs a song that has anything to do with Ray Charles, is merely baffling. 50 Years in Music is just fine as tributes go, but as the late attorney Johnnie Cochran might have put it, "If you've got Ray, let him play." --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

Not the greatest.......2007-06-27

I should have read the description more carefully. Really thought that I
was buying a Ray Charles CD. Instead there was a minimum of
music performed by Ray, and a lot of less than great performances by others. Disappointing!

Awesome DVD.......2007-03-27

This is a must have DVD. We thoroughtly enjoyed watching Ray dance in his seat. Thanks for having it.

Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony

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Nice DVD, but not a must have
Simply The Best

Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony
Starring: Ray Charles , Raelettes , and Edmonton Symphony
Manufacturer: Eagle Vision USA
ProductGroup: DVD
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Ray Charles - O Genio - Live in Brazil 1963
Ray Charles - In Concert
Ray Charles - Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Ray Charles Celebrates: A Gospel Christmas w/Voices of Jubilation - Deluxe Edition (DVD/CD)
Ray Charles - 50 Years in Music

ASIN: B0002WZTHA
Release Date: 2004-09-21

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There's no such thing as a bad song as long as it's sung by the late Ray Charles, and Live at the Jubilee Auditorium Canada offers yet more irrefutable evidence of that. This concert, recorded in 1981, has its flaws; it's brief (48 minutes, no bonus features), and hearing Charles with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a big, formal venue with a rather listless audience isn't exactly ideal. But Charles, the man who's rightly credited with "inventing" soul music, always had an inimitable way with a song. On the one hand, he transforms a relatively unfamiliar choice, Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," from a gentle waltz into a rousing, funky romp ("Some Enchanted Evening," another tune by that team, is marred by an awful disco beat). On the other hand, even if he performed "Georgia on My Mind," "Hit the Road Jack," "What'd I Say," and "I Can't Stop Loving You" literally thousands of times, the man was incapable of merely going through the motions. He adds little vocal inflections and filigree that help make the hoariest of standards sound fresh--check out "What'd I Say," where a long, funny intro (Ray yodels!) blossoms into a cooking version of the tune. This may not be Ray Charles's greatest performance, but hey, any Ray is good Ray. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

Nice DVD, but not a must have.......2004-12-28

After reading the reviews and looking at the song list, I had high hopes for this disc. The picture quality was good and Ray's energy as he bounced onto the staged was also promising. However, from the very first song, the recording is a disappointment. In the first song, the audio mix is so far off that you can't even hear his piano. This is eventually corrected, but throughout the performance we all felt that it was a bit hollow - lots of surface flash, but none of the true depth of soul for which Ray Charles is legendary.

Simply The Best.......2004-10-11

I have all of Ray's other DVD's and this is THE BEST!! Thank you Thank you Thank you to whomever decided to release this DVD. This DVD is a throw back to the 80's. Ray had a really funky sway and swing and his ad libs are ultra hip. He plays every song with his entire soul and self. His energy jumps out of the screen from the moment he dances onto the stage. Talk about an artist who enjoys music and has perfected the art of performing...his entire body becomes a human metronome and he can hardly contain himself as he wiggles along the edges of his seat/bench. It was a post-humous gift to see him performing 4 songs that I hadn't heard him perform live or on CD (Riding Thumb, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Some Enchanted Evening and I Can See Clearly Now). I am convinced that Ray could sing the ABC song and make it a soulful hit. Hearing his studio work on CDs is Genius but seeing him peform love is the real Masterpiece. The audio and video quality of this CD is EXCELLENT and the camera work really captures the essence of his performance. I have no complaints about this CD, only thanks!!

I attended to the Ray Charles Tribute at the Staples Center on 10/8/04 which will be aired on CBS and I hope they release a DVD of this special night. Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Usher, Norah Jones, Reba McIntyre, Billy Preston, BB King, Al Green and Stevie Wonder and others sang Ray's greatest hits and it was an unbelieveable concert!!

We miss you Ray and will never stop loving YOU!!

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Ray Charles-In Concert
Don't bother
Magical and Marvelous
A great artist, but the concert is a bit too bland for me.
Not the Ray I knew

Ray Charles - In Concert
Starring: Ray Charles , and Diane Schuur
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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Ray Charles - Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Ray Charles - O Genio - Live in Brazil 1963
Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony
Ray Charles - 50 Years in Music
The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

ASIN: B000059H8R
Release Date: 2001-03-20

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At the age of 71, Ray Charles hasn't lost a step musically. If anything, his performance has been honed even further to what can only be described as the distillation of musical soul. Taped at a benefit concert in Miami, Florida, this set documents Charles with a massive orchestra that he manipulates like a trio, with a solid sense of dynamics and fun. He mixes everything from country to city, from pop to blues, from Hank Williams to George Gershwin, and renders it all with that purringly gritty voice and economical keyboard work. For good measure, he works out on saxophone for one number as well. He also sings a pair of duets with Diane Schuur, "It Had to Be You" and "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To." --Marshall Fine

Description

The name Ray Charles stands for superstar worldwide. He is an icon in the music world, has a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, a bronze bust enshrined in the Playboy Hall of Fame, and has received fifteen Grammys, the Kennedy Center Honor, and three National Medals of Arts. In his fifty years in the music world, Ray Charles has earned the title "The Legendary Genius of Soul." In this benefit concert for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind from the James L. Knight center in Miami, Florida, Ray Charles performs all his classics, and delights the audience with a saxophone solo and a duet with special guest and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur. Songs: I Got a Woman, A Song For You, It Hurts To Be in Love, Georgia on My Mind, The Good Life, Your Cheatin' Heart, They Can't Take That Away From Me, It Had To Be You (with Diane Schuur), You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (with Diane Schuur), Till There Was You, Say No More, Blues For Big Scotia, If You Go Away, All I Ever Need Is You, Love in Three Quarter Time, America The Beautiful. 82 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Ray Charles-In Concert.......2007-01-30

I have always admired Ray Charles, but his performance here was far less than satisfactory. For example, when he sang, the words were slurred so bad that unless you knew the song, you had no idea what he was saying. The entire DVD was like this. I couldn't help but wonder if he was stoned during his performance.I sent it back and purchased a different DVD of a different artist.

Don't bother.......2005-05-13

Some people have complained that the sound is turned down too much on this DVD. After watching it, I wonder if they did it on purpose.
Ray Charles is in great spirits at this concert but certainly not in great voice.
The orchestra is great and Ray could certainly still play the piano just fine but his singing is pretty bad.
Diane Shur, who guest stars on two songs is very good but if you're going to get this DVD for her, you might as well get her own DVD.
Anyway, get some other Ray Charles DVD instead.

Magical and Marvelous.......2005-05-08

This may be the concert of a lifetime. A 73 year old artist who is in his "prime". The riches of Rays' vocal interpretation, as well as his spiritual commitment to each song, makes this a rare offering. Here is an old, seasoned veteran that uses all his tricks without overstatement at any level.
The stunning orchestra and beautiful lighting, set an impressive and unforgettable scene.
For those who know Ray's life, the songs are an articulation of the high and low moments of his career. "This Songs for You" is filled with pathos. One senses Ray singing it to his wife. In many ways, this offering is his final testament.
For those who know the young Ray, this offering of the older Ray will distance them from that immature and searcing voice, and make them wish for more of the old Ray. Wow. Buy two. One to play, and one to keep for your grandchildren.

A great artist, but the concert is a bit too bland for me........2005-03-17

I sort of agree with the reviewer who was forced to use the word "blah." The musical numbers aren't those I'd prefer to see/hear again. Even the version of "Georgia" is a bit bland. The CD from the film "Ray" is great, by the way - it has a lot of great Ray Charles - the original recordings. I'm also looking forward to another DVD of Ray Charles that I bought - haven't seen that yet, though.

Not the Ray I knew.......2005-03-16

I'm sorta at a loss with this concert. First off, the sound is only dolby 2.0 ... not what I was expecting for a DVD released this recently. Secondly, Ray seems a little out of it ... I had to strain to hear the words to several of the songs. I found several of the songs simply boring. Don't get me wrong .. I'm a huge fan of Ray. This concert just left me ... well ... blah.

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Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire

Johnny O'Neal Trio in Concert: "Tight"
Starring: Johnny O'Neal Trio
Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire.......2007-04-12

Johnny O'Neal is a pianist that is likened to Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Erroll Garner, and the other greats. Listening to Johnny, I feel he is all the best of these pianists wrapped up in one package. Johnny has a sense of swing that few players have. Just when you've heard it all, he goes back to his roots to lay some gospel down-home-baptist-church grooves of the audience. And--he can sing too!
The DVD is beautifully filmed and the camera crew do a great job in catching all the energy of Johnny, Zack and Kermit. I highly recommend this DVD to all lovers of traditional jazz. Johnny is at his best on this work. I'm so glad the essence of Johnny O'Neal has been captured on film.

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This is a pirate release!
dvd plus cd set

In Concert
Starring: Ray Charles
Manufacturer: Immortal
ProductGroup: DVD
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The Dick Cavett Show - Ray Charles Collection
Ray Charles - 50 Years in Music

ASIN: B0009IWGN2
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Customer Reviews:

This is a pirate release!.......2007-06-04

The real deal is Eagle Vision's "Ray Charles Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra". This release is a rip-off, not to mention illegal!!

dvd plus cd set.......2005-06-03

This is an attractively packaged (with liner notes) dvd plus cd set. Brother Ray is in fine form.

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In Concert
Starring: Ray Charles
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Ray Charles - In Concert Recorded January 17, 1981 with the Edmonton Syphony

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles - In Concert Recorded January 17, 1981 with the Edmonton Syphony

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The Definitive Performances 1963-1987

ASIN: B00080HCL2

Product Description

OVERTURE "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", 01. RIDING THUMB, 02. BUSTED, 03. GEORGIA ON MY MIN, 04. OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING , 05. SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, 06. HIT THE ROAD JACK, 07. I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU. 08. TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART, 09. I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW, 10. WHAT'D I SAY, 11. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, ENCORE "CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU" ___________________________________ Ray Charles was definitely one of the most influential musician in the development of soul music. Charles devised a new form of black pop by merging '50s R&B with gospel-powered vocals, adding plenty of flavor from contemporary jazz, blues, and (in the '60s) country. His singing style was among the most emotional and easily identifiable of any 20th-century performer. He was also a superb keyboard player, arranger, and bandleader. The brilliance of his 1950s and 1960s work still resonates today and will forever be regarded as an invaluable treasure, he recorded often and performed up to the year of his death. This concert was recorded in 1981 with the Edmonton Symphony and is to this day one of the finest performances of the legendary Ray Charles.

Customer Reviews:

Ray Charles.......2005-12-04

This is my first DVD of Ray Charles and as a perfomer Ray Charles can hack it with the best. To hear his live version of Hit The Road Jack is worth the price of the DVD alone. Why only 4 stars? It was recorded for TV and in 1981 they had no DTS. I would definitely recommend it to any Ray Charles fans and live performing fans everywhere.

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