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Customer Reviews

not recommended

2008-07-21
There are only about 3 or 4 songs in this whole collection that I really like. I think the title of this cd is misleading. I would of liked to have been able to listen to each song before I bought this particular cd. It was a waste of money for me. Ray Charles has so many other great hits that should be on this cd collection, considering the name of it.

Ray Charles Ultimate Hits Collection

2007-09-27
Great CD. I had seen the Ray Charles movie with Jamie Fox and I wanted to hear the music again. This collection has all my favorites and is great listening.

love it

2007-08-07
you need to get it, the frist cd is the best the number two cd is ok but you must get this.

The best compilation on the market.

2007-01-27
Other than Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection 5-disc boxed set, "Ultimate Hits Collection" is easily the best Ray Charles compilation on the market. Its 36 tracks cover the years 1953-1989. It may be pricey, but you get a 50-page booklet, two individual jewel cases and an attractive slipcase. This set covers the ABC years as well, so Rhino probably had to shell out some big bucks to license those tracks. I'm glad they included "Mess Around", one of Ray's earliest hits, but I would've like to have seen 1993's "A Song For You" here as well.

Sherry

2007-01-18
"Great CD. Would highly recommend. It's a great collection of all the hits. Other CD have a variation of songs, but if you want one with all hits, this is the one for you.

Soul

2007-01-10
This double CD collects not only Brother Ray's best-known '50s and '60s singles, but some choice semi-obscurities (the 1953 jump blues "Mess Around," his 1959 cover of Louis Jordan's "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'") that earn their places next to "What'd I Say" and "I Can't Stop Loving You." The man's originality and infectious feeling bleed through on each of these 36 tracks, whether he's transforming "One Mint Julep" or "America the Beautiful" or collaborating (separately) with Willie Nelson and Chaka Khan. --Rickey Wright

Money Well Spent

2006-09-16
I chose this collection for its wide range of Ray's career hits. Some of which I had never heard before, like "Mess Around." This was before the film was released of course. All time favorites of mine include, "What'd I Say" "One Mint Julep" "Night Time Is The Right Time" and "Hit The Road Jack." A true American Icon, Ray's genius continues through his recordings, for they are timeless. Not much else missing on this one.

Ray Charles Ultimate Collection

2006-08-15
Very good album......can't say enough about it. Ray had such style in his music....I can listen to it over and over.

Excellent Choice

2006-02-23
I purchased this CD set halfway through watching Ray (a tremendous movie) - I didn't have any Ray Charles music and was amazed at the talent I was hearing. These discs capture Ray at almost every stage of his illustrious career, and have a great mix of up-tempo R&B and slow, smooth soul. If you don't have any Ray Charles music, this is a great place to start. I highly recommend this collection.

Taste of Sweet Brown Sugar

2006-02-22
Probably not like a lot of people, I was really introduced to the music of Ray Charles from the recent movie. This CD really just tickled my tummy wanting more from the master. Besides the smooth sound, I liked that the music wasn't one particular genre. I would recommend this CD to the novice and the veteran music lover.