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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

2.8M followerspopularity 68/100active 1957–2025

classic soulbluessoulsoul bluesvocal jazz

49 albums · 1,584 tracks · most played: Hit the Road Jack

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Top songs

#SongAlbumYearLength
1Hit the Road JackTrue Genius20211:59
2Georgia on My MindTrue Genius20213:39
3Mess AroundRay Charles (aka: Hallelujah, I Love Her So)19572:40
4Hard Times (No One Knows)The Hurricane (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)20002:55
5I Believe to My SoulThe Genius!20073:02
6Unchain My HeartTrue Genius20212:51
7America The BeautifulThe Vietnam War - A Film By Ken Burns & Lynn Novick (The Soundtrack)20173:36
8You Don’t Know Me - 2024 RemasterModern Sounds In Country And Western Music, Vols 1 & 2 (2024 Remaster)19623:18
9Drown in My Own TearsRay Charles (aka: Hallelujah, I Love Her So)19573:21
10Night Time Is the Right TimeThe Atlantic Hits20193:24

Discography (49)

2025

No One Does It Like... Ray Charles (2025 Remaster)No One Does It Like... Ray Charles (2025 Remaster)12 tracksLove Country Style (2025 Remaster)Love Country Style (2025 Remaster)10 tracksCome Live With Me (2025 Remaster)Come Live With Me (2025 Remaster)9 tracks

2022

Live In Stockholm 1972Live In Stockholm 19729 tracksLive At Palais Des Sports Paris, France. October 22nd., 1961 (Afternoon Concert) [Restauración 2022]Live At Palais Des Sports Paris, France. October 22nd., 1961 (Afternoon Concert) [Restauración 2022]13 tracks

2021

True GeniusTrue Genius50 tracksPop ClassicsPop Classics4 tracksCountryCountry4 tracksJazz & BluesJazz & Blues4 tracksAmerica the BeautifulAmerica the Beautiful2 tracksSoulSoul4 tracks

2019

The Atlantic HitsThe Atlantic Hits50 tracks

2016

The Atlantic Studio Albums in Mono (Remaster)The Atlantic Studio Albums in Mono (Remaster)49 tracksSwiss Radio Days Jazz Series, Vol. 41 (Live At Zurich 1961)Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series, Vol. 41 (Live At Zurich 1961)17 tracks

2009

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols 1 & 2Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols 1 & 224 tracks

2007

The Genius!The Genius!50 tracks

2006

Ray Sings, Basie SwingsRay Sings, Basie Swings12 tracksLet The Good Times RollLet The Good Times Roll1 tracks

2005

Ray Charles In PersonRay Charles In Person7 tracksThe Great Hits of Ray Charles Recorded on 8-Track StereoThe Great Hits of Ray Charles Recorded on 8-Track Stereo13 tracksThe Ray Charles Story Volume 1The Ray Charles Story Volume 115 tracksThe Ray Charles Story Volume 2The Ray Charles Story Volume 214 tracksThe Ray Charles Story Volume 3The Ray Charles Story Volume 314 tracksThe Ray Charles Story Volume 4The Ray Charles Story Volume 414 tracks

2004

Genius Loves CompanyGenius Loves Company11 tracks

1996

The Complete Swing Time and Down Beat Recordings 1949-1952The Complete Swing Time and Down Beat Recordings 1949-195245 tracks

1992

Newport Jazz Festival 1958, Vol IV: Blues in the Night, No. 2 (Remastered Live)Newport Jazz Festival 1958, Vol IV: Blues in the Night, No. 2 (Remastered Live)12 tracks

1991

The Birth of SoulThe Birth of Soul50 tracks

1989

Soul Brothers/Soul MeetingSoul Brothers/Soul Meeting14 tracks

1987

The Great Ray CharlesThe Great Ray Charles14 tracks

1985

The Spirit Of Christmas (Remastered)The Spirit Of Christmas (Remastered)10 tracks

1984

FriendshipFriendship12 tracksRay Charles & Friends/Super HitsRay Charles & Friends/Super Hits10 tracks

1974

Ray Charles Volume IIRay Charles Volume II10 tracksRay Charles LiveRay Charles Live16 tracks

1972

A Message From The PeopleA Message From The People9 tracks

1966

Crying Time (2024 Remaster)Crying Time (2024 Remaster)12 tracks

1965

Country And Western Meets Rhythm And Blues (2024 Remaster)Country And Western Meets Rhythm And Blues (2024 Remaster)12 tracks

1963

The Sensational Ray CharlesThe Sensational Ray Charles10 tracksIngredients In A Recipe For Soul (2025 Remaster)Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul (2025 Remaster)14 tracks

1962

Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music, Vols 1 & 2 (2024 Remaster)Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music, Vols 1 & 2 (2024 Remaster)21 tracks

1961

The Original Ray CharlesThe Original Ray Charles12 tracksGenius + Soul = JazzGenius + Soul = Jazz10 tracksThe Genius After HoursThe Genius After Hours8 tracks

1959

The Genius Of Ray CharlesThe Genius Of Ray Charles12 tracksWhat'd I SayWhat'd I Say10 tracks

1958

Ray Charles At NewportRay Charles At Newport8 tracksYes Indeed!Yes Indeed!13 tracks

1957

Ray Charles (aka: Hallelujah, I Love Her So)Ray Charles (aka: Hallelujah, I Love Her So)13 tracks

Similar artists

Marvin Gaye 76Bill Withers 73Aretha Franklin 69Nina Simone 69Otis Redding 69Louis Armstrong 68Frankie Valli 68Tammi Terrell 67Sam Cooke 67Etta James 67The Temptations 66Tom Jones 65

Questions

How many albums does Ray Charles have?
49 distinct releases are catalogued, from 1957 to 2025. The most recent is No One Does It Like... Ray Charles (2025 Remaster) (2025).
What is Ray Charles's most popular song?
By Spotify popularity, Hit the Road Jack from True Genius ranks first, followed by Georgia on My Mind and Mess Around.
What genre is Ray Charles?
Spotify tags Ray Charles as classic soul, blues, soul, soul blues, vocal jazz.
Which artists are similar to Ray Charles?
Listeners of Ray Charles also play Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Otis Redding.
Where can I listen to Ray Charles?
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