Rent Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991)
4.3 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
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 - 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.
Tracklisting:
- What'd I Say - Ray Charles
- Hallelujah, I Love Her So - Stevie Wonder
- Livin' for the City - Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder (duet)
- Busted - Ray Charles and Willie Nelson (duet)
- Never Stop - The Brand New Heavies
- Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles and Michael Bolton (duet)
- Your Cheatin' Heart - Randy Travis
- I Can't Stop Loving You - James Ingram
- I Got a Woman - Michael McDonald
- Just Ask Me To - Tevin Campbell
- Just for a Thrill - Ray Charles
- I Wish I'd Never Loved You at All - Gladys Knight
- Can't Keep a Good Man Down - Ray Charles
- America the Beautiful - Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Everyone- Actors:
- Ray Charles, Michael Bolton, Tevin Campbell, Bill Cosby, Gloria Estefan, Whoopi Goldberg, James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, M.C. Hammer, Paul McCartney, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Robert Townsend, Randy Travis, Stevie Wonder, Michele L. Jennings
- Directors:
- James Yukich
- Producers:
- Paul Flattery, Gregory H. Willenborg
- Writers:
- Bruce Vilanch
- Studio:
- Image Entertainment
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
