The Spirit of Christmas, released in 1985, features Ray Charles's unique blend of soul, R&B, and gospel traditions applied to holiday standards. This album showcases his enduring vocal power and masterful piano skills during his later career.
- The album was released on Tangerine Records in 1985.
- It features Charles's interpretations of classic Christmas songs.
- The album spans soul, R&B, and gospel genres.
Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist whose career spanned seven decades. He was a pioneer in the genre-blending soul music that dominated the 1960s.
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