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Ray Charles- The Atlantic Years

Rude Cactus

This week on Cyprus Avenue, a look at the undeniable genius of Ray Charles, and the tracks that defined his early recording career at Atlantic Records.

Tracklist:

“Losing Hand”

“Mess Around”

“I’ve Got A Woman”

“Hallelujah I Love Her So”

“Lonely Avenue”

“I Want To Know”

“Leave My Woman Alone”

“Ain’t Misbehavin”

“It’s Alright”

“Swanee River Rock”

“(Night Time Is) The Right Time”

“What’d I Say Pts. I & II”

“I Believe It To My Soul”

“I’m Movin’ On”

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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