Bobby Darin - Sings Ray Charles

Bobby Darin Sings Ray Charles

Review by Michael Macomber

Release Date
: 3/9/2004
Original Release Date: March 1962 (Atco 33-140)
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Arrangements: Jimmie Haskell
Additional musicians: Darlene Love (vocals), Plas Jonson, Nino Tempo (saxophone), Red Callender (bass); Earl Palmer (drums).
Format: CD (1 Disc)
Label: Collectors Choice

Bobby's tribute to his idol Ray Charles packs a soulful punch that is positively astounding. Bobby understood this music, felt it down to his toes, and he gives these tunes the bluesy cry and rave-up shout they deserve. Jimmie Haskell's arrangements do both Bobby and Ray proud. Pure gold. Includes liner notes by Jimmie Haskell

Tracks:

1. What'd I Say
2. I Got A Woman
3. Tell All The World About You
4. Tell Me How Do You Feel
5. My Bonnie
6. Right Time, The - (with Darlene Love)
7. Hallelujah I Love Her So
8. Leave My Woman Alone
9. Ain't That Love
10. Drown In My Own Tears
11. That's Enough

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