RAY CHARLES - A PORTRAIT OF RAY CHARLES

Released in March 1968 via ABC/Tangerine Records, this album showcases Charles’s captivating falsetto and soulful interpretation of both contemporary hits and standards. With lush arrangements by Sid Feller, Oliver Nelson, and René Hall, the record blends R&B, soul, and pop—highlighted by his definitive cover of The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” The LP reached No. 51 on the Billboard 200 and was a No. 5 R&B hit  .

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Tracklist (Original LP)

Side A

• Never Say Naw – 3:06

• The Sun Died – 3:58

• Am I Blue? – 4:13

• Yesterdays – 4:40

• When I Stop Dreamin’ – 3:04

Side B

6. I Won’t Leave – 3:32

7. A Sweet Young Thing Like You – 2:18

8. The Bright Lights and You Girl – 2:39

9. Understanding – 3:12

10. Eleanor Rigby – 2:57