Charles, Ray 1918-2015

Overview

Works:	173 works in 303 publications in 1 language and 3,031 library holdings
Genres:	Musicals Original cast recordings Popular music Jazz Rap (Music) Biography Biographical films History Music videos Soul music
Roles:	Conductor, Performer, Author, Arranger, Instrumentalist, Lyricist, Vocalist, Composer, Singer, Writer of accompanying material, Creator, Director, Actor
Classifications:	M1366.J654, 782.14

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Ray Charles

The Dick Cavett show( Visual )
Eugene Earle collection by Eugene Earle( )
Charles, Ray : composer, conductor, arranger by Authors and Publishers American Society of Composers( )
Ray by Taylor Hackford( Visual )

Most widely held works by Ray Charles

Finian's rainbow : original Broadway cast recording by Burton Lane( )

7 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Finian's rainbow by Burton Lane( Recording )

24 editions published between 1947 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Back on the block by Quincy Jones( Recording )

1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Quincy Jones made his debut on his own label with his most extravagant, most star-studded, most brilliantly sequenced pop album to date. This album continues to impress and influence people to this date

Swingin' new big band by Buddy Rich( Recording )

1 edition published in 1995 and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The complete hits collection, 1973-1997 by Billy Joel( Recording )

3 editions published in 1997 in Undetermined and English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Country music( Visual )

1 edition published in 2019 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer by Robert L May( Recording )

2 editions published in 1965 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Although the other reindeer laugh at him because of his bright red nose, Rudolph proves his worth when he is chosen to lead Santa Claus' sleigh on a foggy night

I believe by Perry Como( Recording )

4 editions published between 1954 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Step right up! : a musical journey( Recording )

1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Country's greatest stars live( Visual )

1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Celebrates the nation's musical heritage with performances and behind-the-scenes footage that showcased the biggest names and greatest hits in country music. Chet Akins, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Roy Clark, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers, Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys, and many more

That's my desire by Louis Armstrong( Recording )

2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tom Dowd & the language of music( Visual )

1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Profiles the life and work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Featuring music and appearances by Les Paul, Eric Clapton, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Ornette Coleman and other musical luminaries

Perry Como live on tour by Perry Como( Recording )

2 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Ray Charles : soul of the Holy Land, August 1973 by Ray Charles( Visual )

1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Ray Charles' 1973 tour of the Holy Land is memorialized in this inspiring concert documentary, highlighting his sold-out performance in Tel Aviv, and featuring the 17-piece Ray Charles Orchestra and the fabulous Raylettes

Perry Como's music hall( Visual )

1 edition published in 2019 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A rare April 1967 live 'In Living Color' broadcast from NBC-TV studios in New York with Perry Como welcoming rising comic George Carlin along with pop-jazz singer Nancy Wilson and young ballerina Joyce Cuoco

Swiss radio days : Zurich 1961 by Ray Charles Orchestra( Recording )

1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

My world by Ray Charles( Recording )

21 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Autumn nocturne" by Ray Charles Singers( Recording )

3 editions published in 1955 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A special something : 12 big beautiful songs by Ray Charles Singers( Recording )

1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Spring is here by Ray Charles Singers( Recording )

1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide