Name: Genius+Soul = Jazz
Brand: Ray Charles

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Universal Music GmbH

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Acoustic Sounds

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Release date

2021-05-14

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Catalogue number

3543964

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602435439648

Artist

Ray Charles

Label EU

Impulse!

Genre EU

Jazz

Ray Charles (born September 23, 1930, Albany, Georgia, USA – died June 10, 2004, Beverly Hills, California, USA) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and composer. He was a legendary artist who made significant contributions to the music industry. Ray Charles was inducted into the *Rock And Roll Hall of Fame* in 1986 as a performer.

His unique blend of rhythm and blues with gospel influences created a distinctive sound that captivated audiences worldwide. Known for his soulful voice and masterful piano skills, Ray Charles became an icon in the music world. His timeless hits like "Georgia On My Mind" and "Hit the Road Jack" continue to resonate with listeners today.

Influenced by artists such as *Wilson Pickett*, *Etta James*, and *Sam Cooke*, Ray Charles paved the way for future generations of musicians. His impact on genres like soul and R&B is immeasurable. With his powerful performances and heartfelt lyrics, he touched the hearts of millions.

US label.
Label Code: LC 0236 / LC LC 00236.
For unofficial releases/counterfeit/bootlegs, please [l132473].
[b]1960[/b] The Impulse! label was started as a jazz subsidiary of [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] under the direction of [a=Creed Taylor] and soon after the label's creation, [a=Bob Thiele].
In the 60s the Canadian versions of the label were manufactured by [l=Sparton Of Canada Ltd.] and wear the [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] label.
[b]1962[/b] The company names changed to [l=ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.] - The [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] remains to mention [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] after the company name changed.
[b]1967[/b] A new change to [l=ABC Records, Inc.] In this period sometimes a second [l=ABC Records] brand appears on the label.
[b]1974[/b] Versions on the concentric label design from the 70s commonly display the [l=ABC Impulse!] label brand.
It operated until 1979, though new recordings had stopped by 1977; it survived on with reissues.
[b]1979[/b] ABC was bought by [l=MCA Records] and Impulse! shut down along with all of the other ABC-affiliated labels.

Impulse is known as [i]The House That Trane Built[/i] because of [a=John Coltrane]'s 1961-67 association with the label.

MCA revived the label mainly as a reissue imprint with a few new releases in the 1980s. It was reactivated as part of MCA-owned [l1071] with new artist signings including [a=Diana Krall] in the 1990s. Following a series of major label buy-outs and mergers, Impulse! is now part of the [l=The Verve Music Group] unit of the larger multi-national [l=Universal Music Group].

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