Ray Charles [sound recording] : first discovery music/ illustrated by Rémi Courgeon ; written by Stéphane Ollivier ; narrated [in English] by John Chancer ; translator, Penelope Stanley-Baker.
Format:
[sound recording] :
Publisher:
Moonlight PublishingLtd
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 book (24 pages : color illustrations, color portraits, map ; 20 cm) + 1 sound disc : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally published as Ray Charles,décowerte des musiciensby Editions Gaillimard Jeunesse in 2015. Book with accompanying compact disc. Narrated by John Chancer ; performed by Ray Charles, vocals and piano on many tracks ; with accompanying musicians.
Contents:
Hit the road Jack. Got the blues for the West End -- Albert's special boogie-woogie -- Nobody knows the trouble I've seen -- I got the rhythm -- Choo choo ch'boogie -- Sometimes I feel like a motherless child -- (Get your kicks on) Route 66 -- Baby let me hold your hand -- Ray's blues -- (Night time is) the right time -- I got a woman -- What I'd say -- Hard time -- Georgia on my mind -- Bye bye love -- Hit the road Jack.
Summary:
Follow Ray Charles's rise from humble beginnings, overcoming hardship, loss, and blindness to become the undisputed king of rhythm n blues. Each spread relates a different stage of his life, and key moments are captured by evocative photos from the time and Rémi Courgeons beautiful illustrations. The narrative of the book is recorded on the accompanying CD, as well as 15 of the singers most emblematic recordings
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.