Features: DVD
One of the most influential and electrifying musicians of all time, the legendary Ray Charles transformed every musical style he touched - R&B, gospel, soul and even country - with his remarkable talent, passion and energy, dazzling 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, a spectacular, star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime music and laugh filled tribute. A selection of Ray's greatest songs are lovingly rendered by Randy Travis, Michael McDonald and others while such greats as Willie Nelson and Michael Bolton join Ray himself for breathtaking duets of the master's best. And history is made when two legends, Ray and the incomparable Stevie Wonder, perform together on stage for the first time! Filled with touching personal tributes from Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Bill Cosby, Gloria Estefan, George Lopez and many others as well as rare behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage, this magical evening with one of music's most beloved performers is a must-have for every fan.
Editor's Note
Filmed in 1991 in front of an appreciative and glamorous crowd in Pasadena, California, this star-studded tribute concert features a masterful Ray Charles performing historic duets with some of the biggest names in music. Whether doing "Busted" with Willie Nelson, "Georgia on My Mind" with Michael Bolton, or "Living in the City" with Stevie Wonder, Charles is at his best throughout the 14 songs that comprise this 90-minute program. Also included here are exclusive footage from rehearsals, a variety of interviews, and several bonus songs.
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