Lost for 50 years, these newly discovered concerts, featuring an hour and 45 minutes of performances, were filmed at the 1961 Antibes Jazz Festival in France and show Ray Charles in his prime period with the original Raeletts and his most legendary band (including David "Fathead" Newman and Hank Crawford). These first concerts he ever gave in Europe, opened the door for Ray Charles to become one of the most revered international stars America has ever produced. Captured Ray Charles at the peak of his powers, the very essence of "genius"...
Tracklisting: July 18th, 1961
- Opening
- The Story
- Doodlin'
- One Mint Julep
- Let the Good Times Roll
- Georgia on My Mind
- Sticks and Stones
- Hallelujah, I Love Her So
- What'd I Say
July 22nd, 1961
- Hornful Soul
- Let the Good Times Roll
- Georgia on My Mind
- My Bonnie
- With You on My Mind
- Ruby
- Tell the Truth
- Wonder
- Sticks and Stones
- I Believe to My Soul
- What'd I Say
Bonus Tracks:
July 19th, 1961
- The Story
- Sticks and Stones
- Yes Indeed
- I Believe to My Soul
- What'd I Say
July 21st, 1961
- Wonder
Actors:
Gwen Berry, Bruno Carr, Ray Charles, Leroy Cooper, Hank Crawford, Philip Guilbeau, Margie Hendricks, John Hunt, Pat Lyles, Darlene McCrea, David Newman, Edgar Willis
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