Charles was blinded during childhood due to glaucoma charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining blues, rhythm and blues. It completely captures what the christmas season is all about. Dec 12, 2011 the spirit of christmas is a song written by m. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Ray charles robinson september 23, 1930 june 10, 2004. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called brother ray. Ray charles that spirit of christmas sheet music in d. The spirit of christmas remastered bonus track by ray. Inducted into rock and roll hall of fame in 1986 performer. I have checked itunes and other sites with no luck. The spirit of christmas 2015 jen lilley and thomas beaudoin in the spirit of christmas 2015 still of thomas. Originally released in 1985, the spirit of christmas is one of the great christmas albums. The cover of this holiday classic pictures ray charles with a sleighfull of gifts.
The production is too much, and while charles certainly doesnt sound like hes phoning it in, theres also not a lot of inspiration on display. Listen to that spirit of christmas ray charles and thousands of other great christmas tunes. Christmas is the time of year for being with the ones we love sharing so much joy and cheer what a wonderful feelin watching the ones we love. Listen to the spirit of christmas ray charles online. A gospel christmas wvoices of jubilation deluxe edition dvdcd ray charles. Buy mp3 music online ray charles 40 greatest hits cd2. The spirit of christmas is a 1985 ray charles album, which means you probably already know what it sounds like. This is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of christmas songs played in the unique charles style. Genius loves company is evidence that ray charles did just that. Ray charles robinson september 23, 1930 june 10, 2004 was an africanamerican singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. The spirit of christmas, an album by ray charles on spotify.
Find chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations and more. Ray charles the spirit of christmas delorean tiny mix tapes. Spirit of christmas lp, vinyl record album a great holiday album from ray charles recorded in the 80s, but with a sound thats pretty c dusty groove is chicagos online record store. Download ray charles mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Ray charles was a legendary musician often called the genius, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. The ten tracks mix standards and originals, including santa claus is coming to town, rudolph the rednosed reindeer, and the ballad that spirit. Charles started losing his vision at the age of 6 due to glaucoma. Buy mp3 music online ray charles the spirit of christmas.
All i want for christmas arranged by james polk, ray charles flugelhorn freddie hubbard tenor saxophone rudy johnson writtenby william henderson. Ray charles the spirit of christmas mp3 album download. Christmas is that time of year for being with the ones we love sharing so much joy and cheer what a wonderful feelin watching the ones we love having so. Ray charles ray charles robinson, albany, georgia, september 23, 1930 beverly hills, california, june 10, 2004, was an american singersongwriter, musician, arranger, and band leader. The spirit of christmas is, unbelievably, ray charles only christmas record. That spirit of christmas, a song by ray charles on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. That spirit of christmas arranged by bill mcelhiney, ray charles guitar jeff pevar writtenby joel webster, mable john, parnell davison. The ten tracks mix standards and originals, including santa claus is coming to town, rudolph the rednosed reindeer, and the ballad that spirit of christmas, which was featured in the movie national lampoons christmas vacation. Thats an appropriate image, since hes so generous with the soulful. Ray charles the spirit of christmas torrents yourbittorrent.
The song the spirit of christmas is featured in the national lampoons christmas vacation movie starring chevy chase. For the cowriter of the song frenesi, please use born 23rd september 1930 in albany, georgia, u. Dec 07, 2006 where can i find an mp3 of ray charles that christmas spirit. We do not use media mail services within seven days of christmas because media mail. The spirit of christmas studio album by ray charles released in 1997. Ray charles that spirit of christmas by topviewcwb. Christmas is the time of year for being with the ones we love sharing so much joy and cheer what a wonderful feelin watching the ones we love having so much fun i was sittin by the fire side taking a walk through the snow listening to a childrens choir. The ten tracks mix standards and originals, including santa claus is coming to town, rudolph the rednosed reindeer, and the ballad that spirit of christmas, which was featured in the movie. The spirit of christmas by ray charles holiday pandora. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar, and singer pro in d major transposable. The atlantic studio albums in mono remaster ray charles forever.
Where can i find an mp3 of ray charles that christmas spirit. Download sheet music for songs from the album, ray charles. Where many artists caricature themselves when they cut seasonal music, charles embraced the breadth of his talents. Ray charles first appeared on a billboard chart in 1949, when as part of the maxin trio with g. I was put in a position where i had to listen to the entire album, and when i realised it was ray charles my eyes popped out. Buy ray charless album titled the spirit of christmas remastered. This is a discography of american musician ray charles. Download ray charles the spirit of christmas fast and for free.
With a long, prolific recording career that began in 1949, charles became perhaps the finest interpreter of pop music in the postwar years. And now we see that as the spirit of christmas present, he also had a miraculous role. Listen free to ray charles the spirit of christmas what child is this, the little drummer boy and more. Ray charles the spirit of christmas releases discogs. Ray charles robinson september 23, 1930 june 10, 2004 was an american singersongwriter, musician and. The uncooperative manager claims a spirit who lives there will not approve. Where can i find an mp3 of ray charles that christmas. That spirit of christmas all the kin folk gather round the lovely christmas tree hearts are glowing full of joy sense the gifts that were giving and the love that were living why cant it remain ohhh all through the year each day the same heyeah, thats what i wanna hear ill tell ya its truly amazin that spirit of christmas let me hear ya. Ray charles that spirit of christmas sheet music in d major. Ray charles the spirit of christmas columbia records 1985 duration. As the title acknowledges with a wink, this is a duets album, whi.
Jan 30, 2011 ray charles the spirit of christmas columbia records 1985 duration. The spirit of christmas by ray charles album, christmas. The spirit of christmas remastered bonus track by ray charles. His innovative singing, drawing on both gospel and pop, has inspired legions of great singers. Recorded in 1985, the spirit of christmas finds ray charles performing a variety of holiday favorites with vocal assistance from the raelettes and an appearance by jazz trumpeter freddie hubbard. Ray charles, the spirit of christmas concord offbeat. Cd charles, ray spirit of christmas columbia records default manufacturer click for track listing. It doesnt take a genius to know that the only christmas album ray ever made is a musthave for soul loversespecially now that its got a bonus track and is.
That spirit of christmas, a song by ray charles on spotify. Ray charles the spirit of christmas columbia records. Dec 10, 2009 the message isnt original christmas is for giving. Cd charles, ray spirit of christmas columbia records. Ray charles robinson september 23, 1930 june 10, 2004 was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Buy ray charless album titled the spirit of christmas remastered bonus track to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The virgin birth is the central miracle of christmas and, along with the resurrection, it is the central miracle in the history of all mankind. Ray charles that spirit of christmas lyrics lyricsfreak. Ray charles spirit of christmas cd music online raru. Died 10th june 2004 in beverly hills, california, u. Ray charles 40 greatest hits cd2 mp3 album download. This is the official ray charles website with information on his career, discography, and licensing.
Ray charles the spirit of christmas columbia records 1985. Print and download that spirit of christmas sheet music by ray charles. Celebrates a gospel christmas with the voices of jubilation. Listen free to ray charles the spirit of christmas what child is this, the little drummer. That spirit of christmas by ray charles holiday pandora. The spirit of christmas by charles, ray music cd 3. The miracle of the virgin birth was made possible through the power of the holy spirit. It is the last studio album ray charles completed before his death in june 2004. Thats a lot of weight for one album to carry, and this one cant do it. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Ray charles robinson profile for the leader of the ray charles singers, please use ray charles 2. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Ray charles the spirit of christmas 2009, cd discogs.
Mckee and milton garred he charted his first single with confession blues. Ray charles the spirit of christmas on airplay direct. If you are new here, be sure to subscribe by email or feed reader so that you dont miss any future posts. Christmas is the time of year for being with the ones we love sharing so much joy and cheer what a wonderful feelin watching the ones we. Ray charles that spirit of christmas lyrics genius lyrics. Ray charles celebrates a gospel christmas 2003 by jaymes hines. Ray charles now vies with nat king cole im the happiest christmas tree in my aural memory for the most demonically gruesome response to the winter happy season. More ray charles the spirit of christmas available on the site. That spirit of christmas ray charles listen or download. The title song,the spirit of christmas is outstanding,so soulful, and in my opinion one of the loveliest versions of a christmas song that i have ever heard. There are few musicians in modern pop music who can truly be called genius, but in the case of ray charles, the term applies.
1211 867 725 992 52 1573 1473 213 1051 111 191 1055 638 1499 1165 401 678 142 426 996 1062 558 132 548 185 447 689 1211 1026 1258 1310 207 848 799 51 1056 390 41 979 639 241 955 978 1447