Genius Loves Company
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The fact that Genius Loves Company will be Ray Charles's final new album inspires an unavoidable blue feeling. But it's also a happy reminder that the man spent the last months of his life at work doing what he loved. The overall effect of these dozen duets is autumnal and smooth. Brother Ray is on point and cruising here. Fine moments abound--you can hear his delight even in the rather stiff company of Diana Krall and Natalie Cole. His voice sounds a bit frayed by ill health at times, but it also allows for great performances like the slyness behind the ache in his version of the old soul hit "Hey Girl" with Michael McDonald and a grand "Crazy Love" with Van Morrison. Potently, he and Gladys Knight remind us of the continued timeliness of Stevie Wonder's "Heaven Help Us All." Its best moments make Company one more essential purchase for Ray Charles fans. --Rickey Wright
Tracks
| 1 | Here We Go Again - Features Norah Jones |
| 2 | Sweet Potato Pie - Features James Taylor |
| 3 | You Don't Know Me - Features Diana Krall |
| 4 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Features Elton John |
| 5 | Fever - Features Natalie Cole |
| 6 | Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Features Bonnie Raitt |
| 7 | It Was A Very Good Year - Features Willie Nelson |
| 8 | Hey Girl - Features Michael McDonald |
| 9 | Sinner's Prayer - Features B.B. King |
| 10 | Heaven Help Us All - Features Gladys Knight |
| 11 | Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Features Johnny Mathis |
| 12 | Crazy Love - Features Van Morrison |
