The name Ray Charles stands for superstar worldwide. He is an icon in the music world, has a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, a bronze bust enshrined in the Playboy Hall of Fame, and has received fifteen Grammys... more », the Kennedy Center Honor, and three National Medals of Arts. In his fifty years in the music world, Ray Charles has earned the title "The Legendary Genius of Soul." In this benefit concert for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind from the James L. Knight center in Miami, Florida, Ray Charles performs all his classics, and delights the audience with a saxophone solo and a duet with special guest and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur. Songs: I Got a Woman, A Song For You, It Hurts To Be in Love, Georgia on My Mind, The Good Life, Your Cheatin' Heart, They Can't Take That Away From Me, It Had To Be You (with Diane Schuur), You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (with Diane Schuur), Till There Was You, Say No More, Blues For Big Scotia, If You Go Away, All I Ever Need Is You, Love in Three Quarter Time, America The Beautiful. 82 minutes.« less
Actors:Ray Charles, Diane Schuur Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Concerts, Pop, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Blues Studio:Image Entertainment Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 03/20/2001 Original Release Date: 01/01/1999 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1999 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 1hr 22min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
M. A Maupin | Sparks, NV United States | 04/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What can I say? Ray Charles is a jewel in the crown of American music. I saw him do a similar show in Kansas City with their symphony. Seventy-three and performing circles around artists one-third his age. An excellent performance and excellent sound. Do yourself a favor - BUY IT!!"
Ray Converts a New Fan!
Shari G. | Washington, D.C. | 01/22/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have never been much of a Ray Charles fan...just not my era. But given Ray's classic rendition of "America the Beautiful" I decided to check this DVD out. Boy, I found out what I have been missing! I was mesmorized! The DVD quality is great, the song selection is excellent, the orchestra is superb, and even my three year old daughter loves Ray's rendition of America! It is truly awe inspiring and definitely worth having in a DVD collection."
Instant Classic!
Peter H. Togel | Colorado Springs, CO United States | 03/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You love music? You love rhythm and blues? You love Jazz? You love Gospel? Ray Charles - Mr. Music - created an instant classic with this great performance. You will love this concert! This DVD is also great without the TV. Wonderful background for you next dinner with your spouse...."
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Ronald K. Goodenow | Northboro, MA USA | 01/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A short and sweet comment: We lost a national treasure in the recent passing of Ray Charles. Here's a suggestion for a cold or rainy weekend. Take in the fine new film 'Ray' and then come home, light a fire, a candle or something else and play this dvd. Stunning video and sound, Ray at his best, Diane Schuur at hers, and an overall selection and pacing that both highlights his artistry and control. Rest in Peace Ray. Thank you."
Not the Ray I knew
E. Johnson | Raleigh, NC | 03/16/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I'm sorta at a loss with this concert. First off, the sound is only dolby 2.0 ... not what I was expecting for a DVD released this recently. Secondly, Ray seems a little out of it ... I had to strain to hear the words to several of the songs. I found several of the songs simply boring. Don't get me wrong .. I'm a huge fan of Ray. This concert just left me ... well ... blah."