| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 0, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Performer |
Ray Charles, piano and vocals ; with guests Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, The Brand New Heavies, Michael Bolton, Randy Travis, James Ingram, Michael McDonald, Tevin Campbell, Gladys Knight. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Ray Charles is one of the most influential and electrifying musicians of all time. He transfored every musical style he touched - R&B, gospel, soul and even country - with his remarkable talent, passion and energy. He has dazzled 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. |
| Contents |
What'd I say / Ray Charles -- Hallelujah, I love her so / Stevie Wonder -- Livin' for the city / Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder -- Busted / Ray Charles & Willie Nelson -- Never stop / The Brand New Heavies -- Georgia on my mind / Ray Charles & Michael Bolton -- 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 & Friends. |
| Note |
Special features: Includes rare behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Popular music.
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Charles, Ray, 1930-2004.
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African American entertainers.
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African American composers.
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| Genre/Form |
Music -- Performance.
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| Added Author |
Charles, Ray, 1930-2004.
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Willenborg, Gregory H.
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Flattery, Paul.
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Yukich, Jim.
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Villanch, Bruce.
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Wonder, Stevie.
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Nelson, Willie, 1933-
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Bolton, Michael, 1953-
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Travis, Randy.
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Ingram, James, 1952-2019
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McDonald, Michael, 1952-
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Campbell, Tevin.
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Knight, Gladys, 1944-
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Brand New Heavies (Musical group)
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Ray Charles, 50 years in music |
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50 years in music |
| Note |
Title on disc surface: Ray, 50 years in music |
| Standard No. |
014381232028 |
| Music No. |
ID2320WLDVD Image Entertainment |
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