Legend Lives on

The amazing Ray Charles - in a series of sizzling live performances drawn from various stages of his astonishing career. While these performances showcase many of the best-loved Ray Charles hits - 'Let the Good Times Roll, ' 'Mess Around, ' 'What'd I Say, ' 'I Got a Woman ' and so many others - there is nothing too-familiar about any of these renditions. Ray's vocals are always passionate, spontaneous, and joyful; extended arrangements showcase the greatest sidemen and soloists; the interplay between Ray and his bands (and in some cases the Raelettes) is always dramatic and intense. From early stardom represented by the rocking Ed Sullivan TV performance of 'What'd I Say, ' to the huge concert-hall audiences going crazy for 'Mess Around, ' to a meeting with giants Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis on the Hank Williams classic 'Jambalaya, ' these amazing performances remind US of the charisma, brilliance, and sheer musicality of Ray Charles.