The Genius Sings the Blues is an album by Ray Charles, released in October 1961 on Atlantic Records. The album was his last release for Atlantic, compiling twelve blues songs from various sessions during his tenure for the label. The album showcases Charles’s stylistic development with a combination of piano blues, jazz, and southern R&B. The photo for the album cover was taken by renowned photographer Lee Friedlander.
1. Early in the Mornin’
2. Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
3. The Midnight Hour
4. (Night Time Is) the Right Time
5. Feelin’ Sad
6. Ray’s Blues
7. I’m Movin’ On
8. I Believe to My Soul
9. Nobody Cares
10. Mr. Charles’ Blues
11. Some Day Baby
12. I Wonder Who
