Direct metal mastering. Limited edition classic LPs. Audiohile pressing with bonus tracks.

This edition presents the long unavailable LP The Genius Hits the Road (ABCS 335), originally released in 1960 by the ABC-Paramount label. The Genius Hits the Road is a concept album of sorts with a dozen songs devoted to various parts of the U.S., and was a transitional record built upon the success of the landmark album The Genius of Ray Charles (Atlantic, 1959). Having left Atlantic Records when offered a lucrative financial opportunity and creative freedom, Brother Ray immediately paid dividends at his new home, ABC/Dunhill. The LP reached the Top Ten of the album charts during 50 weeks, and boasted a huge hit with 'Georgia on My Mind'. The inspiration for that song was a girl, not the southern state, but thankfully the theme of songs about destinations was loosely enforced. Stuart Gorrell wrote the lyrics about Hoagy Carmichael's sister, and Ray's version of their collaborative effort proved to be an absolute monster hit. 'Georgia' brought Ray Charles his first number one on the Pop charts, and it is still among the most revered pop songs of all time almost 55 years later. In addition to the original masterpiece, this collector's edition contains 4 bonus tracks: three ABC-Paramount single sides from the same period and the all-time classic 'Hit the Road Jack'.

Additional Details

Label: Vinyl Lovers

Genre: R & B

Language: English

Run Time: 40 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/20/16

UPC: 8436544170152