Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

3. Ray CharlesRay Charles At Newport

Another classic. Great band, too. I heard that about the time it came out. It was a record I had, and used to play absolutely all the time in the period 1960-61. Very moving, just the whole atmosphere he created was fantastic. I never got to know him.

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