Doc Pomus began his musical career as a blues singer before turning to songwriting. He went on to write and co-write lots of classic early rock and pop hits, from "A Teenager in Love" to "Viva Las Vegas."
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It's Murphy's 52nd album, so it’s not surprising that ruminations on aging, mortality, and years gone by permeate this engaging CD.
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Paul McCartney-meets-Ray Charles on 'Love,' a New Orleans jazz-pop release by pianist Matt Lemmler.
Read More »The reissue of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company' is an upgrade for those who bought the original album and a treat for those who missed it the first time around.
Read More »Bassist Brown leads his quintet into a lyrical and introspective musical journey.
Read More »Favoring more obscure material rather than the usual hits, this compilation is a good choice for casual fans looking to dig deeper.
Read More »Ray Charles reached number one with his interpretation of an old Don Gibson country tune.
Read More »There was a lot of good music 50 years ago.
Read More »Five discs of prime Ray Charles, ranging from hits to misses to obscure B-sides, make the perfect gift.
Read More »Every A and B side single Ray recorded for ABC Records, 106 songs over five CDs.
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