Ray Charles - Come Live With Me

Ray Charles — Come Live With Me 

Limited edition orange vinyl LP

Fully restored and remastered with full cooperation of the Ray Charles Foundation!

First time on vinyl since 1974!

Come Live with Me represents a creative peak that sounds fresher in 2025 than it may have in 1974. The first album on his Crossover label, it lives up to the label's name by showcasing the man's singular ability to cross over to any audience by making songs from any time or genre undeniably his own.

Each side of Come Live with Me sets a seamless mood: Side 1 is a romantic suite of lush, late-night ballads, while a non-stop soul party is cooking on Side 2. This two-sides-of-a-Saturday-night concept lets Ray Charles blend modern sounds and timeless traditions in ways no other artist ever could.

Removed from the trappings and tropes of the mid-'70s music scene, and fully restored and remastered in cooperation with the Ray Charles Foundation, Come Live with Me is finally ready to be appreciated as the masterpiece it always was.

 

Side A

1. Till There Was You

2. If You Go Away

3. It Takes So Little Time

4. Come Live With Me

Side B

1. Somebody

2. Problems, Problems

3. Where Was He

4. Louise

5. Everybody Sing

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

An essential mid career album posted on 09/14/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: RT Hidden amongst the vast six decade long discography of the great Ray Charles is the gem known as Come Live Me from 1974. Perhaps in its time it was out of tune with the market place but it 2025 it charms can really be savored. You'll appreciate the casual musical command on display - nine wonderful tracks that shows off Mr. Charles' skills as a producer, band leader and performer - a charming record with real musical depth that warrants repeated listens. This remaster brings out the layers in every track and has great fidelity. While not audiophile-quality, I am very pleased with the sound presentation and content with the no frills packaging - this is value priced. Overall these Tangerine label reissues are worth copping, particularly for Ray Charles fan as they cover a vital part of his career as an independent artist in charge of his music. Tip - for maximum enjoyment of CLWM, begin with side B!

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