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It's a nice change from the typical Christmas albums, and it's one everyone can agree on. Rhino's reissue includes a bonus track, the Charles-Betty Carter duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside." The best secret here is the song "That Spirit of Christmas" which can be heard in th movie Christmas Vacation. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, incorporating elements of gospel, soul, big band and jazz. Amazing, blind since the age of six (from glaucoma), Charles studied composition and learned many instruments at the St. Worth the price of the cd alone. Many tracks are classic Christmas songs done in Ray's soulful style. Augustine School for the Deaf and the Blind. What a gifted musician.
This and sinatra are my fav especially around Christmas. I got it for the song, Spirit of Christmas. That song is so joyful and soulful.love it
Ray Charles' unmistakable voice makes for a very enjoyable and soulful Christmas CD. Contains many classics as well as songs you don't often hear. My favorites include Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, This Time of the Year, and That Spirit of Christmas. Excellent.
The quality of the recording on this cd was absolutely terrible. It sounded 'tinny' and 'scratchy'. I love Ray Charles, but unless I just happened to get a bad copy, don't waste your money.
A classic Christmas CD by the legendary Ray Charles, a must have for the holidays. I received my CD in lightening speed too and will definitely do business again.
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