I agree with cornbread the dog..........two hot voices on an upbeat blues/jazz tune cover.................no one will ever be like Ray, we miss his soul and funk and emotion SO much, yes? YES!
Exhilaratingly sweet potion of blues, rock, jazz, rhythm, and soul. What a cooking . Not to talk about backing of the Hammond B3 . Exquisite electric guitar lead, rhythm and excellent soloing . Then comes the best part, the power of Ray combined with the razor sharp cut of the inimitable young Leela James . Confession : l shiver whenever l hear it . Thank Lord .
I only recently discovered this very talented singer. I believe she is related to Etta James but have read conflicting reports, but her voice sure is reminiscent of Etta's.
Where can I find this tune? Who are the other musicians one this cut and when was it recorded! The groove is ridiculous, and the depth of soul is indescribable.
"Genius & Friends" from 2005. I believe Charles's vocals were unreleased and paired with James's recent ones. (Charles also did a disco version by himself in 1980.)
All that talent, on this cut.... Who was on that guitar...?? He really added something. This had a groove to it, that the McCann version lacks. A smoothness. Might have to do with that bass groove thing goin on in the background.
Ray Charles-the best voice ever-unforgotten R.I.P
Ray Charles forever!
Excellent version, sounds great
I agree with cornbread the dog..........two hot voices on an upbeat blues/jazz tune cover.................no one will ever be like Ray, we miss his soul and funk and emotion SO much, yes? YES!
one of the tighter grooves I have heard from Ray, and as usual Ray can do what ever he wanted to sing and make it own.
Exhilaratingly sweet potion of blues, rock, jazz, rhythm, and soul. What a cooking . Not to talk about backing of the Hammond B3 . Exquisite electric guitar lead, rhythm and excellent soloing . Then comes the best part, the power of Ray combined with the razor sharp cut of the inimitable young Leela James . Confession : l shiver whenever l hear it . Thank Lord .
Thankyou thankyou thankyou
They did that thang! Great rendition.
Heard this song years ago by a bar band. Never heard this cover, never heard of Leela James. What a voice! Real soul!!!
She's good heh!?
Damn that's good! Reallll good! Ray and Leela!!
Great music and performance with important message, which makes it even greater. ❤❤❤
damn they killing this song wow amazing
He sung the hell out of this song!
LOVED IT. I always L O V E Leela James
I only recently discovered this very talented singer. I believe she is related to Etta James but have read conflicting reports, but her voice sure is reminiscent of Etta's.
power of the groove...
Good production!
🥁 HOT !
Wow!!!!
love!
Love it
They did Eddie Harris justice on this one
They did Eddie Harris justice on this one
Where the hell did this come from?? Amazing
Groooovy....
This is a band!
F*ck me thats strong ! Listen LOUD
I ask myself this a lot.
this is so hot that the sun is ice cold with jealousy!...wow!...leela and ray together! when was this? it had to be before ray charles passed away.
posthumously 2005.
Mighty tight.
💚🌸🌱😃
Mr Floods Party do the best one for me? Uptempo all the way this is ace too!
exactly! i got my work shoes off to this one!..lol...lol..
😎 diggin it ...
Where can I find this tune? Who are the other musicians one this cut and when was it recorded!
The groove is ridiculous, and the depth of soul is indescribable.
"Genius & Friends" from 2005. I believe Charles's vocals were unreleased and paired with James's recent ones. (Charles also did a disco version by himself in 1980.)
All that talent, on this cut.... Who was on that guitar...?? He really added something. This had a groove to it, that the McCann version lacks. A smoothness. Might have to do with that bass groove thing goin on in the background.
WHHHHOOOOOOOOWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
love Ray, and the chic is cute, but nobody beats the original eddie harris.
Eddie Harris!
Amen brother
RAISING GOOSEFLESH.
GOOD version of real compared to what.
People u need to express yourself´s!!!!!!
Pipes like this don't exist anymore.
Whata punch man!
Hey now!!!!!!!! Sock it to me now!!!! Sing it Leela!! Lawdy!!
They gave a modern twist to it...
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Les McCann version tops
How the f**k did 9 deaf people vote no?
How bout that,The Lyrics about Abortion Rights,etc.
Eddie Harris and Les MCann did it BEST!! ... but this version is a decent rendition.
I disagree. I like this one and Al Jarreau’s better.
The original with Les and Eddie turned me on to jazz for life as a 16 year old!! Iconic performance at Montreau Jazz.
I prefer Roberta Flack's version
I agree completely!
"Decent rendition" indeed !!
Damning Ray Charles with feint praise.
Interesting, but nowhere near as good as Les McCann & Eddie Harris