Blu-ray Disc - The Perfect Hi-Def Movie Experience. Founded in 1967, the Montreux Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world. The extraordinary list of artists who have played there is drawn from across the musical spectrum and from around the world. Now, with the consent of the festival and the artists, Eagle Vision is making these concerts available for the first time.Ray Charles was one of the true pioneers of soul music. He played the Montreux Jazz Festival on a number of occasions but probably his finest concert there was this one from 1997. Supported by his orchestra, under the direction of Al Jackson, and of course the wonderful Raelettes, he delivers magical performances of many of his popular tracks including "Shadows of My Mind," "Georgia On My Mind," "What'd I Say" and "I Can't Stop Loving You." As ever, Ray Charles is the definition of soul. Track Listing 1. I Don't Know 2. Mr. Ray Charles 3. I'll Be Home (Sadie's Tune) 4. Busted 5. Georgia On My Mind 6. Mississippi Mud 7. Just for a Thrill 8. You Made Me Love You 9. Scotia Blues (Blues for Big Scotia) 10. Song for You 11. Ray Charles Introduces The Raelettes 12. Watch Them Dogs 13. Shadows of My Mind 14. Smack Dab in the Middle 15. I Can't Stop Loving You 16. What'd I Say Bonus Tracks Performed by The Ray Charles Orchestra 1. Just Friends 2. Beatrice 3. Passeone Blues
Editor's Note
By the time Ray Charles arrived at Montreux in 1997, he was a living legend, unmatched in his musical genius for nearly five decades. This powerful concert film captures the soul man's last-ever appearance at the festival, where he treated fans to some of his biggest hits including "Georgia on My Mind," "People Will Say We're In Love," and "I Can't Stop Loving You."
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