Ray Charles makes any song that he sings his own. This song is certainly no exception. I've heard several versions over the years but none of them can compare to Mr. Charles'. Sitting at the piano and backed by an orchestra, Ray sings this song with an intimate feeling that nobody can match! The boxset that Rhino put out in 1997 is a great compilation that features tracks from several labels that Ray Charles has recorded for over the years and is worth every penny!!!
from My World (Warner Bros 26735) available on CD - Ray Charles: Genius and Soul (Box Set) (Rhino 72859)
Who is Smokey and is that really his sister singing too? A euphonious delight. Oh I'd love to hear the album or even the b-side. Unmissable.
01 Mar 06 ·gregcat: Another cover version was recorded by Ian and Sylvia 19 Mar 06 ·b. toklas: Sadly none of the songs of the album is as good as "Creators of rain". But this is indeed a most wonderful and magical folk-pop tune.
Beautiful harmonies, a fun catchy rhythm, and wonderful lyrics that'll be sure to make you giggle. It has some blue-grass influences... but it's not at all country. (if that makes any sense)
from Self Title (the ditty bops) (Warner Bros) available on CD - The Ditty Bops (Warner Bros)